College Track
78% goes to programs $6 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
College Track is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oakland, California, registered in 1997, with $62,428,658 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 78% of spending to programs.
483 9th St Ste 200, Oakland, CA, 94607 EIN 94-3279613 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2023)
$62.4M
▲ 38.6% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$43.0M
Net assets
$79.5M
Employees
344
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating78% to programs · $6 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 College Track: 78% to programs · $6 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating22 mo reserves · +31% 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 College Track: 22 mo reserves · +31% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 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 College Track: 6 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 College Track: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
College track is a comprehensive college completion program that equips scholars confronting systemic barriers to earn a bachelor's degree, in pursuit of a life of opportunity, choice, purpose, and power.
Contact & location
- Address
- 483 9th St Ste 200, Oakland, CA, 94607
- City
- Oakland
- State
- California
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $16.3M (FY2013) to $62.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $31.3MNet assets $79.5M
Operating margin
31.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$110.8M
Total liabilities
$31.3M
Net assets
$79.5M
Salaries & benefits
$27.5M
64% of expenses
Board members
14
14 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $62,428,658▲38.6% | $43,013,251▲7.7% | $79,500,958▲32.6% | $110,837,685▲18.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $45,048,058▲63.6% | $39,953,446▲13.8% | $59,955,529▲10.8% | $93,653,764▲45.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $27,539,542▼35.6% | $35,103,122▲22.2% | $54,132,508▼11.7% | $64,375,720▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $42,748,288▲40.4% | $28,735,979▲2.7% | $61,282,584▲30.2% | $72,322,502▲23.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $30,456,091▲14.7% | $27,983,549▲11.5% | $47,062,603▲5.5% | $58,821,566▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $26,547,325▼42.3% | $25,102,894▲17.2% | $44,590,061▼9.3% | $54,346,343▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $45,970,608▲145% | $21,423,003▲16.2% | $49,161,022▲99.5% | $52,592,812▲91.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $18,760,152▲45.6% | $18,429,592▲13.7% | $24,647,457▲1.2% | $27,410,734 | 990 |
| 2015 | $12,885,783▼41.5% | $16,202,128▲15.8% | $24,365,609▼12.0% | $27,415,643▼10.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $22,016,567▲35.0% | $13,995,472▲36.0% | $27,681,954▲40.8% | $30,646,968▲28.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $16,312,722 | $10,292,306▲23.3% | $19,660,859▲44.1% | $23,837,951▲33.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $8,344,945▲33.4% | $13,640,443▲15.6% | $17,869,224▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $6,257,220 | $11,800,093 | $15,899,128 | 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 (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Collado Shirley — $569,992 (1.33% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collado Shirley | President & Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $569,992 |
| Lott Marshall V | Vp, Site Support Until 7/23 | 40 | $337,141 |
| Brankman Joshua David | Exe Vp & Coo Until 3/23 | 6.7 | $321,832 |
| Draper Karen | Chief Finance & Operating Officer | 40 | $279,668 |
| Embury Nicole | Chief Philanthropy Officer | 40 | $274,633 |
| Ferro Rosanna | Chief of Education | 40 | $271,137 |
| Rubie Jessica | Chief of Staff | 40 | $260,051 |
| Tomlinson Shria | Vice President, Site Strategy | 40 | $212,767 |
| Newsome Christiana | Chief People Officer | 40 | $197,840 |
| Melczer Zoe S | Vp, Philanthropic Operations & Initiatives | 40 | $182,297 |
| Negussie Robel | Vice President, Finance | 40 | $173,030 |
| Gutierrez Atziry | Sr Dir of Mktg&alum Strat Until 6/23 | 20 | $171,097 |
| Estrada-feller Jennifer | Vice President, University Relations | 40 | $165,317 |
| Timmins Colin | Hr Business Partner I | 40 | $152,157 |
| De Souza Bransten Leela | Chief Dev. & Mktg Officer Until 1/23 | 3.3 | $113,846 |
| Adams William | Director | 1 | — |
| Ajayi Toyin | Director | 1 | — |
| Ayala Esme | Director | 1 | — |
| Beckwith Michael | Director | 1 | — |
| Dreyfus Andy | Director Until 10/23 | 0.25 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Koya Leadership Partners | Recruiting Services | $434,148 |
| E2k | Event Producers For Annual Benefit | $220,011 |
| Attain Partners | Salesforce- Ed Cloud Implementation | $134,283 |
Grants received · $133.8M total
228 grants to College Track totaling $133.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $19,678,774 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | Charitable gift | 2024 | $600,000 |
| Tipping Point Community | Education issue area | 2024 | $467,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $400,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $175,000 |
| Educational Credit Management Corporation | Fafsa student support | 2024 | $115,000 |
| Denver Foundation | Educational services | 2024 | $51,529 |
| Greater Horizons | Education | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Education | 2024 | $15,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Education | 2024 | $12,640 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $12,484 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2023 | $19,714,200 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $1,989,350 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is College Track a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. College Track is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3279613, based in Oakland, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is College Track's EIN?
- College Track's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3279613.
- How much revenue does College Track report?
- College Track reported $62,428,658 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of College Track's spending goes to programs?
- College Track spends about 78% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does College Track have?
- CharityIndex grades College Track A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does College Track's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on College Track's latest Form 990 is $569,992, paid to Collado Shirley (President & Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for College Track (EIN 94-3279613) 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.