C-span Education Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
C-span Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1994, with $408,775 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
400 N Capitol Street Nw 155, Washington, DC, 20001 EIN 52-1867105 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$409K
▲ 55.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$171K
Net assets
$5.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for C-span Education Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating369 mo reserves · +58% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For C-span Education Foundation: 369 mo reserves · +58% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for C-span Education Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For C-span Education Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 400 N Capitol Street Nw 155, Washington, DC, 20001
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $298K (FY2013) to $409K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $100KNet assets $5.3M
Operating margin
58.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.4M
Total liabilities
$100K
Net assets
$5.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $408,775▲55.8% | $171,256▲2.7% | $5,264,033▲2.4% | $5,364,233▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $262,315▲27.4% | $166,785▲21.0% | $5,140,616▲12.9% | $5,264,358▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $205,975▲84.1% | $137,852▼0.4% | $4,552,602▼5.2% | $4,651,344▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $111,896▼4.4% | $138,399▲5.5% | $4,804,081▲2.0% | $4,904,534▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $116,988▼50.8% | $131,149▼40.0% | $4,708,613▲27.9% | $4,808,296▲27.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $237,833▲9.9% | $218,465▲5.8% | $3,680,845▼8.6% | $3,781,356▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $216,442▼51.3% | $206,485▼12.5% | $4,027,375▲1.8% | $4,289,844▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $444,228▲111% | $235,873▼17.6% | $3,956,759▲9.0% | $4,143,064▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $210,540▼2.2% | $286,313▲2.9% | $3,629,505▲8.1% | $3,780,192▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $215,268▼58.3% | $278,253▲9.5% | $3,357,726▼5.3% | $3,457,204▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $516,006▲73.0% | $254,227▼7.9% | $3,547,212▲7.0% | $3,647,709▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $298,336 | $275,946▲1.9% | $3,315,073▼0.4% | $3,437,795▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $270,778▲14.5% | $3,329,178▲1.3% | $3,378,095▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $236,414▲44.1% | $3,285,417▲3.7% | $3,369,272▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $164,062▼4.6% | $3,168,995▼0.1% | $3,231,565▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $171,999 | $3,172,937 | $3,229,836 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.9M total
12 grants to C-span Education Foundation totaling $1.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Cable Satellite Corporation | Provide assistance for educational programming to high schools & colleges. | 2023 | $100,000 |
| National Cable Satellite Corporation | Provide assistance for educational programming to high schools & colleges. | 2022 | $100,000 |
| National Cable Satellite Corporation | Provide assistance for educational programming to high schools & colleges. | 2021 | $100,000 |
| National Cable Satellite Corporation | Provide assistance for educational programming to high schools & colleges. | 2020 | $100,000 |
| National Cable Satellite Corporation | Provide assistance for educational programming to high schools & colleges. | 2020 | $100,000 |
| National Cable Satellite Corporation | Provide assistance for educational programming to high schools & colleges. | 2019 | $200,000 |
| National Cable Satellite Corporation | Provide assistance for educational programming to high schools & colleges. | 2018 | $200,000 |
| National Cable Satellite Corporation | Provide assistance for educational programming to high schools & colleges. | 2017 | $200,000 |
| National Cable Satellite Corporation | Provide assistance for educational programming to high schools & colleges. | 2017 | $200,000 |
| National Cable Satellite Corporation | Provide assistance for educational programming to high schools & colleges. | 2016 | $200,000 |
| National Cable Satellite Corporation | Provide assistance for educational programming to high schools & colleges. | 2015 | $200,000 |
| National Cable Satellite Corporation | To provide assistance for the educational programming to high schools and colleges. | 2014 | $200,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is C-span Education Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. C-span Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1867105, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is C-span Education Foundation's EIN?
- C-span Education Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1867105.
- How much revenue does C-span Education Foundation report?
- C-span Education Foundation reported $408,775 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does C-span Education Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades C-span Education Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for C-span Education Foundation (EIN 52-1867105) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.