Dc Charter School Alliance
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Dc Charter School Alliance is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1997, with $4,840,063 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1275 K St Nw Ste 801, Washington, DC, 20005 EIN 52-2035104 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.8M
▲ 64.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.6M
Net assets
$4.0M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Dc Charter School Alliance— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · +46% 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 Dc Charter School Alliance: 18 mo reserves · +46% margin earns a A 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 Dc Charter School Alliance— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Dc Charter School Alliance: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1275 K St Nw Ste 801, Washington, DC, 20005
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.6M (FY2013) to $4.8M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $582KNet assets $4.0M
Operating margin
46.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.5M
Total liabilities
$582K
Net assets
$4.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,840,063▲64.3% | $2,604,822▼0.4% | $3,954,106▲130% | $4,536,573▲149% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,945,405▲9.6% | $2,615,900▲15.0% | $1,718,865▲23.7% | $1,818,739▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,686,283▲43.2% | $2,274,373▼4.8% | $1,389,360▲42.1% | $1,566,127▲49.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,875,647▼15.5% | $2,390,160▲20.9% | $977,450▼34.5% | $1,048,939▼33.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,219,179▲165% | $1,976,770▲16.0% | $1,492,843▲20.3% | $1,583,842▲18.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $837,765▼15.7% | $1,704,664▼0.1% | $1,240,658▼36.9% | $1,337,023▼32.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $993,873▼28.2% | $1,706,452▼3.8% | $1,966,806▼28.0% | $1,977,759▼28.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,384,045▼50.7% | $1,773,694▼14.7% | $2,731,344▼12.5% | $2,758,685▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,805,594▲72.0% | $2,079,337▲36.6% | $3,120,993▲47.7% | $3,136,295▲44.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,630,724 | $1,522,110▼0.5% | $2,113,641▲5.4% | $2,171,128▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,529,490▼7.5% | $2,005,027▲14.5% | $2,009,296▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,653,235 | $1,751,470 | $1,804,661 | 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 · $2.6M total
5 grants to Dc Charter School Alliance totaling $2.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Fund | To enable dc charter school alliance to better target the following gaps: a stronger parent and community advocacy dedicated to supporting public charters, a dedicated strategy for a strong public narrative for public charter schools, more leaders and educators who are prepared to lead and operate high quality schools, and an ecosystem-level approach to support struggling schools and collaborate on quality, which involves both closures and mergers, as well as the growth of high-quality seats | 2024 | $1,400,000 |
| City Fund | To advance on grantee's charitable work in the role as the primary advocate for the district of columbias public charter schools | 2023 | $700,000 |
| City Fund | To expand the cohort-based leadership program for leaders, including heads of schools, chief academic officers, and principals | 2023 | $250,000 |
| City Fund | To support capacity development of senior leadership | 2023 | $15,000 |
| New Schools Fund | City fund - washington dc | 2015 | $190,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Dc Charter School Alliance a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Dc Charter School Alliance is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-2035104, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Dc Charter School Alliance's EIN?
- Dc Charter School Alliance's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-2035104.
- How much revenue does Dc Charter School Alliance report?
- Dc Charter School Alliance reported $4,840,063 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Dc Charter School Alliance have?
- CharityIndex grades Dc Charter School Alliance B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Dc Charter School Alliance (EIN 52-2035104) 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.