Digital Promise Global
89% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Digital Promise Global is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2014, with $66,817,083 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
1001 Connecticut Ave Nw Ste 935, Washington, DC, 20036 EIN 46-5460594 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$66.8M
▲ 14.9% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$69.0M
Net assets
$42.6M
Employees
239
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 rating89% to programs · $2 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 Digital Promise Global: 89% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · -3% 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 Digital Promise Global: 7 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ 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 Digital Promise Global: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Digital Promise Global: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To shape the future of learning and advance equitable education systems by bringing together solutions across research, practice, and technology.
What they do
Global networks: through digital promise's networks, we surface and spread insights and innovations among education participants. the league of innovative schools connects forward-thinking leaders across more than 150 districts in 34 states and has cumulatively served more than 4.4 million students since its founding. in 2024, digital promise co-hosted two convenings for league members one in new york, ny alongside mineola public schools and one in lindsay, california alongside lindsay unified school district. in 2024, digital promise continued to expand its global work. the global cities education network is a network of international city education systems designed to collaboratively identify, examine, and adapt internationally benchmarked solutions to common problems of practice. in 2024, gcen members convened in helsinki, finland, for its annual symposium to discuss and share promising solutions to education challenges with global applications.
Powerful learning: powerful learning is rooted in principles that empower both educators and learners, emphasizing collaboration, agency and the use of innovative tools and strategies to create impactful educational experiences. in 2024, the hp teaching fellows continued to advance powerful learning through regional and national conference presentations, leading discussions that enriched the learning community with insights and professional experiences. through the ciena solutions challenge, digital promise and ciena awarded 20 project teams $2,500 to sustain and scale student-led projects. students also shared their work with a global audience at the 2024 youthmade festival, digital promise's global celebration of youth creativity and innovation. the learner variability project (lvp) leverages emerging research to uncover strategies that meet the diverse needs of learners. in 2024, the lvp updated its learner variability navigator to with strategies aimed to be inclusive of students with learning differences. the pathways and credentials team advanced access to opportunity, rooted in the belief that pathways should open doors for all learners, by releasing influential research on learners and workers navigating technology careers, rural early childhood educators advancing socially and economically, learning and employment records (lers), and publishing its first ebook on micro-credentials for lifelong learning. the team also launched badge engine, digital promise's first open-source product.
Center for inclusive innovation: digital promise's center for inclusive innovation (cii) partners with districts and communities to co-create lasting education solutions that enable every student to learn and thrive. in 2024, cii secured major funding from the gates foundation for the "school conditions bright spots: community of practice" project to explore how districts use school conditions measures to improve student success. cii also secured a nist ramps (u.s. department of commerce) award and walton family foundation funding to expand the cybersecurity pathways initiative work in alabama, supporting the launch of the east alabama regional cyber alliance (earca) and developing a state-level blueprint for career pathways. additionally, cii launched chronic absenteeism: insights and innovations, a program engaging 16 districts in community-informed action. cii also continued its long-standing role as a critical research and evaluation partner for a suite of verizon's education initiatives including verizon innovative learning schools (vils), learning labs, and stem achievers, as well as the illinois education association's new educator coaching and mentoring program, using research to spur continuous improvement and amplify impact.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1001 Connecticut Ave Nw Ste 935, Washington, DC, 20036
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Subcategory
- International Exchange
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.6M (FY2015) to $66.8M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $98.6MNet assets $42.6M
Operating margin
-3.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$141.2M
Total liabilities
$98.6M
Net assets
$42.6M
Salaries & benefits
$34.4M
50% of expenses
Board members
14
13 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,817,083▲14.9% | $69,038,579▲13.3% | $42,556,310▼4.6% | $141,162,892▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $58,156,466▼23.0% | $60,916,808▲3.5% | $44,603,420▼4.1% | $138,603,497▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $75,557,758▼15.4% | $58,878,377▼24.0% | $46,518,083▲60.5% | $138,178,500▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $89,291,301▲32.5% | $77,486,702▲18.5% | $28,986,510▲68.7% | $123,728,620▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $67,375,280▲644% | $65,374,247▲523% | $17,185,278▲18.7% | $135,056,040▲23.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $9,061,198▲105% | $10,487,348▲75.2% | $14,473,560▲93.7% | $109,421,120▲1152% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,409,439▼59.7% | $5,984,783▲67.4% | $7,470,864▼17.4% | $8,743,095▼12.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $10,944,779▲376% | $3,575,808▲69.9% | $9,046,370▲439% | $10,004,888▲349% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,300,437▲44.2% | $2,104,216▲976% | $1,678,953▲13.2% | $2,226,517▲39.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,594,785 | $195,524 | $1,482,732 | $1,593,740 | 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: Jean-claude Brizard — $427,743 (0.62% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-claude Brizard | President & Ceo | 40 | $427,743 |
| Kathryn Petrillo-smith | Vp & Coo | 40 | $283,345 |
| Chaula Gupta | Vp & Chief Program Officer | 40 | $270,893 |
| Kacey Baker | Chief People & Equity Officer | 40 | $264,576 |
| Kimberly Ann Smith | Executive Director | 40 | $261,900 |
| Viki Young | Senior Research Director | 40 | $261,802 |
| Jeremy Roschelle | Executive Director | 40 | $260,358 |
| Christina Catherine Luke Luna | Senior Director | 40 | $255,121 |
| Dandre J Weaver | Chief Digital Equity | 40 | $254,052 |
| Maria Ximena Dominguez | Co-ed, Lsr | 40 | $242,824 |
| Erica Weinschenk | Chief Communications Officer | 40 | $240,913 |
| Joshua Weisgrau | Chief Learning Officer | 40 | $239,802 |
| Barbara Pape | Senior Director | 40 | $225,144 |
| Christopher Stansell | Controller | 40 | $208,146 |
| Dr Anthony Jackson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Linda Roberts | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Gus Schmedlen | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Isa Ellis | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Karen Cator | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Michael Levine | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| The Noegenesis Group LLC | Strategic Consulting Group | $170,000 |
| Climber Interactive LLC | Production Company | $150,869 |
| Iqsonics LLC | Speech Development | $150,000 |
| Youth Engage LLC | Voice and Civic Engagement | $144,000 |
| Kyla Haimovitz | Non Profit and Foundation Consulting | $121,500 |
Grants received · $27.8M total
23 grants to Digital Promise Global totaling $27.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Profit Inc | Program expansion | 2024 | $375,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | International development | 2024 | $130,000 |
| The Aspen Institute Inc | Support for virtual cultural exchange with students | 2024 | $76,282 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $48,748 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Travel grant - association for the study of higher education | 2024 | $5,965 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Building evidence to increase rural learner success travel grant - 2023 annual association for the study of higher education conference | 2023 | $284,850 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $100,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Research- subcontract | 2023 | $20,215 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $100,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Research- subcontract | 2022 | $53,203 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2021 | $20,000,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | International development | 2021 | $700,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $100,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Poverty relief | 2021 | $100,000 |
| Ecmc Foundation | General support | 2021 | $75,000 |
Grants made · $17.2M in FY2024
59 grants totaling $17.2M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Digital Promise Global →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Public Schools | To provide teachers and students in u.s. middle schools with always-available access to technology and empowers them to be content creators, adept problem-solvers, and responsible consumers of digital media and learning resources. | $3,101,706 |
| City of Norwalk | To provide teachers and students in u.s. middle schools with always-available access to technology and empowers them to be content creators, adept problem-solvers, and responsible consumers of digital media and learning resources. | $2,206,209 |
| School Board of Miami-dade County Florida | To provide teachers and students in u.s. middle schools with always-available access to technology and empowers them to be content creators, adept problem-solvers, and responsible consumers of digital media and learning resources. | $1,865,414 |
| Whitehall City School District | To provide teachers and students in u.s. middle schools with always-available access to technology and empowers them to be content creators, adept problem-solvers, and responsible consumers of digital media and learning resources. | $1,466,553 |
| Rahway Board of Education | To provide teachers and students in u.s. middle schools with always-available access to technology and empowers them to be content creators, adept problem-solvers, and responsible consumers of digital media and learning resources. | $1,183,689 |
| Albuquerque School of Excellence | To provide teachers and students in u.s. middle schools with always-available access to technology and empowers them to be content creators, adept problem-solvers, and responsible consumers of digital media and learning resources. | $936,509 |
| Englewood Public Schools | To provide teachers and students in u.s. middle schools with always-available access to technology and empowers them to be content creators, adept problem-solvers, and responsible consumers of digital media and learning resources. | $857,777 |
| Helix Community Schools | To provide teachers and students in u.s. middle schools with always-available access to technology and empowers them to be content creators, adept problem-solvers, and responsible consumers of digital media and learning resources. | $759,012 |
| Frontier Schools Inc | To provide teachers and students in u.s. middle schools with always-available access to technology and empowers them to be content creators, adept problem-solvers, and responsible consumers of digital media and learning resources. | $712,226 |
| Hudson City School District | To provide teachers and students in u.s. middle schools with always-available access to technology and empowers them to be content creators, adept problem-solvers, and responsible consumers of digital media and learning resources. | $615,372 |
| School Board of Miami-dade County Florida | To provide teachers and students in u.s. middle schools with always-available access to technology and empowers them to be content creators, adept problem-solvers, and responsible consumers of digital media and learning resources. | $541,500 |
| Greenfield Union Elementary School District | To provide teachers and students in u.s. middle schools with always-available access to technology and empowers them to be content creators, adept problem-solvers, and responsible consumers of digital media and learning resources. | $449,071 |
| City of Norwalk | To provide teachers and students in u.s. middle schools with always-available access to technology and empowers them to be content creators, adept problem-solvers, and responsible consumers of digital media and learning resources. | $293,500 |
| Duquesne City School District | To provide teachers and students in u.s. middle schools with always-available access to technology and empowers them to be content creators, adept problem-solvers, and responsible consumers of digital media and learning resources. | $199,987 |
| Napa County Office of Education | To provide teachers and students in u.s. middle schools with always-available access to technology and empowers them to be content creators, adept problem-solvers, and responsible consumers of digital media and learning resources. | $139,796 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Digital Promise Global a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Digital Promise Global is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-5460594, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Digital Promise Global's EIN?
- Digital Promise Global's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-5460594.
- How much revenue does Digital Promise Global report?
- Digital Promise Global reported $66,817,083 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Digital Promise Global's spending goes to programs?
- Digital Promise Global spends about 89% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Digital Promise Global have?
- CharityIndex grades Digital Promise Global A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Digital Promise Global's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Digital Promise Global's latest Form 990 is $427,743, paid to Jean-claude Brizard (President & Ceo).
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Data for Digital Promise Global (EIN 46-5460594) 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.