National College Attainment Network
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
National College Attainment Network is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2002, with $11,887,213 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
800 17th St Nw Ste 630, Washington, DC, 20006 EIN 31-1793562 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2023)
$11.9M
▲ 105.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$8.6M
Net assets
$7.7M
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 National College Attainment Network— 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 rating11 mo reserves · +27% 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 National College Attainment Network: 11 mo reserves · +27% 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 National College Attainment Network— 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 National College Attainment Network: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 800 17th St Nw Ste 630, Washington, DC, 20006
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.9M (FY2013) to $11.9M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $4.4MNet assets $7.7M
Operating margin
27.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.1M
Total liabilities
$4.4M
Net assets
$7.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,887,213▲106% | $8,644,877▲60.4% | $7,704,012▲72.7% | $12,112,928▲46.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,775,803▲58.7% | $5,388,389▲48.2% | $4,461,676▲9.5% | $8,285,000▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,639,522▼44.9% | $3,636,767▼31.8% | $4,074,262▲0.1% | $7,514,431▲32.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,605,938▲133% | $5,332,316▲8.8% | $4,071,507▲14.7% | $5,688,031▲32.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,831,363▼66.1% | $4,899,208▼8.1% | $3,549,684▼36.8% | $4,289,579▼44.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $8,352,595▲89.8% | $5,332,264▲31.6% | $5,617,529▲304% | $7,685,973▲159% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,400,804▼18.5% | $4,051,455▼22.4% | $1,391,100▲33.5% | $2,968,020▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $5,396,481▲91.8% | $5,218,455▲104% | $1,041,751▲20.6% | $3,203,466▲21.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,813,541▲44.6% | $2,553,314▲31.5% | $864,015▲42.6% | $2,639,049▲41.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,946,384 | $1,942,123▼14.3% | $605,931▲0.7% | $1,865,316▲37.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,267,053 | $601,670 | $1,352,233 | 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 · $8.8M total
58 grants to National College Attainment Network totaling $8.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Credit Management Corporation | Fafsa student support | 2024 | $1,748,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $500,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Quality education | 2024 | $400,000 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | 2024 ncan national conference sponsorship 9/16-9/18/24 travel grant - higher education in prison grantee convening al ascendium - dollars for doers 2024 national college attainment membership; 7/1/24-6/30/25 grant, leveraging ncan members to increase success for incarcerated learners grant, launching a national fafsa completion campaign | 2024 | $362,390 |
| Strada Education Foundation Inc | Operating grant | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Fidelity Non-profit Management Foundation | Technology & equipment | 2024 | $230,000 |
| College Board | Sponsorship | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Woodward Hines Education Foundation | To increase the number of students completing the fafsa | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Tipping Point Community | Education issue area | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Ecmc Foundation | General support | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Helios Education Foundation | See part iv | 2024 | $27,450 |
| Strada Education Foundation Inc | Operating grant | 2023 | $372,930 |
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | 2023 ncan national conference sponsorship 10/16-10/18/23 leveraging ncan members to increase success for incarcerated learners national college attainment membership; 7/1/23-6/30/24 | 2023 | $328,743 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $250,000 |
| Helios Education Foundation | See part iv | 2023 | $127,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is National College Attainment Network a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. National College Attainment Network is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1793562, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is National College Attainment Network's EIN?
- National College Attainment Network's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1793562.
- How much revenue does National College Attainment Network report?
- National College Attainment Network reported $11,887,213 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does National College Attainment Network have?
- CharityIndex grades National College Attainment Network B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for National College Attainment Network (EIN 31-1793562) 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.