Grantmakers For Education
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Grantmakers For Education is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Portland, Oregon, registered in 2002, with $3,389,406 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
400 Se 103rd Dr Unit 33348, Portland, OR, 97292 EIN 33-0919329 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.4M
▲ 20.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.2M
Net assets
$2.8M
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 Grantmakers For Education— 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 rating10 mo reserves · +5% 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 Grantmakers For Education: 10 mo reserves · +5% 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 Grantmakers For Education— 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 Grantmakers For Education: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 400 Se 103rd Dr Unit 33348, Portland, OR, 97292
- City
- Portland
- State
- Oregon
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.1M (FY2013) to $3.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $435KNet assets $2.8M
Operating margin
5.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.2M
Total liabilities
$435K
Net assets
$2.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,389,406▲20.0% | $3,206,947▲5.2% | $2,792,110▲10.5% | $3,226,949▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,824,140▼9.7% | $3,048,791▲11.6% | $2,527,840▼3.1% | $3,140,636▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,129,152▲36.1% | $2,731,619▲14.3% | $2,608,599▲17.4% | $3,165,828▲17.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,298,570▼34.4% | $2,390,548▼12.2% | $2,221,360▼4.0% | $2,688,275▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,504,252▲48.6% | $2,723,224▲36.2% | $2,313,338▲27.6% | $2,938,404▲50.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,357,502▲17.0% | $1,999,931▼16.0% | $1,813,086▲24.6% | $1,955,335▲30.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,015,111▼3.0% | $2,380,452▲17.7% | $1,455,515▼20.1% | $1,502,013▼20.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,078,469▼4.9% | $2,022,506▼6.0% | $1,820,856▲3.2% | $1,895,369▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,185,798▲10.1% | $2,150,987▼7.5% | $1,764,893▲2.0% | $1,811,501▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,985,416▼10.5% | $2,325,171▲1.2% | $1,730,082▼16.4% | $1,896,225▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,218,579▲8.0% | $2,297,835▲5.9% | $2,069,837▼3.7% | $2,110,415▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,054,557 | $2,169,183▲0.2% | $2,149,093▼5.1% | $2,191,978▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,165,525▲33.4% | $2,263,719▼14.4% | $2,359,993▼13.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,623,622▲8.9% | $2,643,865▲41.2% | $2,722,768▲40.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,491,013 | $1,871,860 | $1,935,972 | 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 · $1.7M total
64 grants to Grantmakers For Education totaling $1.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecmc Foundation | General support | 2024 | $93,371 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Sponsorship, gfe annual conference, 10/16-10/18/24 sponsorship, grantmakers for education membership 6/6/2024-6/5/2025 | 2024 | $65,450 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | General nonprofit support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | 2024 conference | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $11,750 |
| Greater Hartford Gives Foundation | Philanthropy | 2024 | $8,000 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Gfe annual conference, 10/10-10/12/23 | gfe annual conference sponsorship, 10/10-10/12/23 landscape of funder collaboratives impact group lead (sree) contribution & gfe annual dues, 06/2023-06/2024 | gfe annual dues, 06/2023-06/2024 impact group lead (sree) contribution & gfe annual dues, 06/2023-06/2024 | impact group contribution lead (sree) | 2023 | $72,750 |
| Ecmc Foundation | General support | 2023 | $69,200 |
| Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc | Grantmakers for education annual conference | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Helios Education Foundation | See part iv | 2023 | $22,450 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Out-of-school time impact group membership | 2023 | $15,600 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2023 | $11,750 |
| Trellis Foundation | General operations | 2023 | $7,000 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Grant, grantmakers for education membership 6/7/2022-6/6/2023 gfe annual conference, 10/18-10/20/22, k. witham, a. wright, c. lee, e. castro, h. custard, m. gould, m. lasagna, v. price grant, grantmakers for education annual conference 10/18/2022-10/20/2022 | 2022 | $74,575 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Grantmakers For Education a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Grantmakers For Education is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0919329, based in Portland, Oregon. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Grantmakers For Education's EIN?
- Grantmakers For Education's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0919329.
- How much revenue does Grantmakers For Education report?
- Grantmakers For Education reported $3,389,406 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Grantmakers For Education have?
- CharityIndex grades Grantmakers For Education B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Grantmakers For Education (EIN 33-0919329) 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.