Cambiar Education
95% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Cambiar Education is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 2016, with $69,537,421 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
4653 Carmel Mount Rd Suite 308-97, San Diego, CA, 92130 EIN 81-3508420 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2024)
$69.5M
▲ 119.5% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$42.7M
Net assets
$57.3M
Employees
117
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating95% to programs · $1 to raise $100
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. For Cambiar Education: 95% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +39% 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 Cambiar Education: 16 mo reserves · +39% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 of 6 checks met
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. For Cambiar Education: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Cambiar Education: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Spark creative change by scaling bold ideas that undeniably prove how every student can receive a world-class education.
Contact & location
- Address
- 4653 Carmel Mount Rd Suite 308-97, San Diego, CA, 92130
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.9M (FY2016) to $69.5M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.8MNet assets $57.3M
Operating margin
38.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$61.1M
Total liabilities
$3.8M
Net assets
$57.3M
Salaries & benefits
$16.8M
39% of expenses
Board members
4
3 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,537,421▲119% | $42,701,629▲57.6% | $57,318,696▲91.5% | $61,120,247▲93.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $31,679,941▼8.0% | $27,096,364▲40.9% | $29,924,483▲19.3% | $31,598,762▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $34,440,647▲115% | $19,230,618▲81.7% | $25,092,762▲156% | $26,281,467▲123% | 990 |
| 2021 | $15,993,046▲126% | $10,584,727▲117% | $9,810,788▲123% | $11,761,927▲120% | 990 |
| 2020 | $7,070,506▲111% | $4,881,843▲43.5% | $4,402,469▲97.1% | $5,357,575▲126% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,344,475▲60.9% | $3,401,238▲11.0% | $2,233,806▼2.5% | $2,375,154▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,078,877▼51.5% | $3,065,393▲20.7% | $2,290,569▼30.1% | $2,493,762▼30.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,284,861▲124% | $2,538,897▲568% | $3,277,085▲114% | $3,565,471▲121% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,910,968 | $379,847 | $1,531,121 | $1,611,659 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Christina Heitz — $451,259 (1.06% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Heitz | Founder, Ceo, President | 60 | $451,259 |
| Kimberly Smith | Entrepreneur | 60 | $396,243 |
| Ian Natzmer | Magpie Vp, Engineering | 45 | $266,347 |
| Christopher Maher | Superintendent In Residence | 60 | $249,943 |
| Babak Mostaghimi | Learnerstudio Partner | 50 | $243,263 |
| Melinda Sjoblom | Entrepreneur | 50 | $221,431 |
| Ajay Varia | Director | 1 | — |
| Andy Stern | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Beth Sutkus Thompson | Treasurer | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Edsolutions | Research Consultants | $1,812,590 |
| Tarmac LLC | Software Development | $1,270,275 |
| K12 Data Partners LLC | Technology Vendor | $427,065 |
| Dickens Law Group | Professional Service | $284,230 |
| Modern Mantra LLC | Technology Vendor | $258,212 |
Grants received · $23.5M total
51 grants to Cambiar Education totaling $23.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund | Youth development and education | 2024 | $12,229,335 |
| Charter Fund Inc | Impact and innovation | 2024 | $1,650,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Poverty relief | 2024 | $720,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $503,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $200,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Learnerstudio | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Lemnis | Support transformative change to expand learning and ensure access for all students. | 2024 | $100,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Rithm project | 2024 | $25,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2023 | $800,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $301,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $200,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis to advance energy optimization. | 2023 | $160,000 |
| New Schools Fund | Learning differences | 2023 | $150,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $100,000 |
Grants made · $4.1M in FY2024
52 grants totaling $4.1M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Cambiar Education →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Contigo Ed Inc | Innovation grant | $388,923 |
| Learner-centered Collaborative | Future of learning grant | $297,650 |
| Big Picture Company Inc | Future of learning grant | $250,000 |
| El Education Inc | Hqim accelerator grant | $181,334 |
| City Year Inc | Future of learning grant | $180,000 |
| High Resolves America | Future of learning grant | $142,600 |
| Schoolhack Solutions (DBA Liftlearning) | Future of learning grant | $130,000 |
| Talkingpoints | Thrive grant recipient | $125,000 |
| America Succeeds | Innovation grant | $125,000 |
| Global Impact | Thrive grant recipient | $125,000 |
| Teach For America Inc | Future of learning grant | $125,000 |
| Tides Center | Future of learning grant | $106,950 |
| Innovateedu Inc | Future of learning grant | $100,000 |
| Flight School Inc | Future of learning grant | $100,000 |
| Study Group Solutions Inc | Future of learning grant | $100,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cambiar Education a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cambiar Education is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-3508420, based in San Diego, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cambiar Education's EIN?
- Cambiar Education's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-3508420.
- How much revenue does Cambiar Education report?
- Cambiar Education reported $69,537,421 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Cambiar Education's spending goes to programs?
- Cambiar Education spends about 95% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Cambiar Education have?
- CharityIndex grades Cambiar Education A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Cambiar Education's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Cambiar Education's latest Form 990 is $451,259, paid to Christina Heitz (Founder, Ceo, President).
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Data for Cambiar Education (EIN 81-3508420) 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.