Kipp Metro Atlanta Collaborative Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Atlanta, Georgia, registered in 2007, with $129,290,394 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$129.3M
▼ 1.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$134.3M
Net assets
$36.4M
Employees
1,031
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 Kipp Metro Atlanta Collaborative Inc: 91% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Kipp Metro Atlanta Collaborative Inc: 3 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Kipp Metro Atlanta Collaborative Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Kipp Metro Atlanta Collaborative Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose - college, career, and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
Revenue grew from $30.2M (FY2013) to $129.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-3.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$138.3M
Total liabilities
$101.9M
Net assets
$36.4M
Salaries & benefits
$83.0M
62% of expenses
Board members
15
15 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $129,290,394▼1.0% | $134,331,070▲19.2% | $36,370,105▼11.5% | $138,284,835▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $130,634,197▲37.7% | $112,729,853▲28.6% | $41,083,383▲79.9% | $146,423,522▲59.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $94,866,664▲10.0% | $87,659,998▲5.2% | $22,835,065▲39.9% | $91,647,806▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $86,228,529▲23.3% | $83,289,114▲12.4% | $16,316,630▲29.3% | $93,266,962▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $69,946,355▲4.7% | $74,075,998▲29.1% | $12,614,568▼72.3% | $80,509,552▲32.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $66,803,802▲27.8% | $57,370,722▲15.4% | $45,582,913▲26.4% | $60,928,677▲20.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $52,278,541▲17.8% | $49,716,597▲12.9% | $36,054,995▲8.1% | $50,768,738▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $44,383,601▲14.3% | $44,045,212▲14.4% | $33,351,214▲1.3% | $46,768,750▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $38,816,440▲5.8% | $38,492,995▲16.1% | $32,918,125▲0.9% | $46,536,543▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $36,679,193▲21.6% | $33,166,308▲21.3% | $32,627,029▲12.1% | $45,841,168▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $30,162,849 | $27,332,254▲43.8% | $29,112,543▲29.6% | $41,661,247▲20.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $19,000,821▲36.9% | $22,471,791▼13.6% | $34,633,973▲28.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $13,876,500 | $26,009,330 | $26,970,943 | 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.
Highest-paid: Mini'imah Shaheed — $293,652 (0.22% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini'imah Shaheed | Chief Executive Officer | 60 | $293,652 |
| Ra'chel Ford | Chief Operating Officer | 60 | $190,403 |
| Lakeesha Ramdhanie | Chief of Staff | 60 | $179,819 |
| Terra Nicole Walker | Chief People Officer | 60 | $177,859 |
| Kelly Elizabeth Shields | Chief Financial Officer | 60 | $171,052 |
| Benjamin Cabeza | Chief Strategy Officer | 60 | $168,785 |
| Tasha Lynne Davis | Head of Schools, Primary | 60 | $152,904 |
| Nathaniel Albert Snyder | Principal | 60 | $140,560 |
| Jamaul Thomas | Chief Schools Officer | 60 | $136,729 |
| Jamal Valentine | Managing Director of Talent | 60 | $136,439 |
| Wanda Smith | Managing Director of Regional Operations | 60 | $134,241 |
| Alison Wilson | Head of Academics | 60 | $132,532 |
| John Rajeski | Director of Teacher Residency | 60 | $130,990 |
| Irving Williams III | Md of Kipp Forward | 60 | $129,853 |
| Donald Gary Rucker | Principal | 60 | $126,029 |
| Omy Lela Mair | Principal | 60 | $124,537 |
| Brandom Jones | Principal | 60 | $123,204 |
| Jasmine Foster | Head of Schools, Principal Manager | 60 | $123,049 |
| Authur Brendon Washington | Principal | 60 | $122,006 |
| Amy Rose Bryson | Principal | 60 | $120,567 |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Educators Now LLC | Substitute Teachers | $1,434,041 |
| Abm Industry Groups LLC | Janitoral Services | $729,707 |
| Pro Svc LLC | Janitoral Services | $716,832 |
| 1 Accord Technologies | It Support | $134,216 |
| Ppr Construction Pro LLC | Building Maintenance and Repair | $118,957 |
75 grants to Kipp Metro Atlanta Collaborative Inc totaling $23.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Fund Inc | Charter school capacity-building | 2024 | $500,000 |
| Charter Fund Inc | Impact and innovation | 2024 | $165,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc | See part iv | 2024 | $17,333 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $5,216 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Kipp Foundation | Academic one kipp initiatives, advocacy and community outreach, postsecondary nudge program, school start-up | 2023 | $616,362 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc | See part iv | 2023 | $76,963 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $51,400 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $19,200 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $10,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2022 | $8,010,000 |
| Kipp Foundation | Covid-19 assistance, school start-up, k-12 academics-early literacy, marketing, principal pipeline & development | 2022 | $545,863 |
| Digital Promise Global | 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. | 2022 | $69,871 |
1 grant totaling $29K in FY2015. All grants made by Kipp Metro Atlanta Collaborative Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kipp Metro Atlanta Opportunity Fund Inc | Operational support | $28,555 |
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Data for Kipp Metro Atlanta Collaborative Inc (EIN 11-3723114) 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.