Teach For America Inc
76% goes to programs $13 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Teach For America Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1993, with $265,237,413 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 76% of spending to programs.
25 Broadway 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10004 EIN 13-3541913 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$265.2M
▲ 19.8% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$253.9M
Net assets
$531.2M
Employees
2,193
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating76% to programs · $13 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 Teach For America Inc: 76% to programs · $13 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating25 mo reserves · +4% 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 Teach For America Inc: 25 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A 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 Teach For America Inc: 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 Teach For America Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Teach for america finds, develops and supports exceptional leaders to transform education and expand opportunity for all children.
What they do
Systems change - tfa recognizes that significant progress in education can only be achieved with extraordinary actions and partnerships within the communities in which we work. creating system change is about researching new opportunities - working alongside a coalition of alumni, students, and community leaders and partners to identify patterns and strategies that can lead to system impact and achieve our goals. investing in work that allows learning of new capabilities and experimentation with innovative practices to bring forth a reinvention of the existing school models.
Alumni - tfa has an alumni base of former corps members all over the world. this network is instrumental in driving real change and impact in education. tfa engages in activities that support and encourage alumni to continue work in education and across sectors by connecting them with various career and partnership opportunities, as well as resources, programs, and events. tfa also supports alumni via activities intended to develop alumni in leadership practice and/or specific programmatic areas: classroom practice, school leadership, school systems leadership, policy/organizing work, and social entrepreneurship.
Ignite fellowship - ignite fellows are a national tutoring corps designed to accelerate learning and foster belonging with students, leveraging research-based best practices for high-impact tutoring. ignite builds on teach for america's over 35 years of experience recruiting, developing, and supporting talent and partnering with communities across the country to help students overcome the systemic barriers to an excellent education. the ignite fellowship brings exceptional, equity-minded leaders into classrooms virtually to add immediate value for students, while creating shifts towards the future of equitable learning.
Contact & location
- Address
- 25 Broadway 12th Floor, New York, NY, 10004
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Colleges & Universities
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $331.1M (FY2013) to $265.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $65.1MNet assets $531.2M
Operating margin
4.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$596.3M
Total liabilities
$65.1M
Net assets
$531.2M
Salaries & benefits
$168.7M
66% of expenses
Board members
18
17 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $265,237,413▲19.8% | $253,870,404▲3.5% | $531,221,922▲10.7% | $596,287,079▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $221,427,136▼19.6% | $245,374,006▼17.7% | $479,964,906▲13.3% | $558,167,241▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $275,572,075▲24.8% | $298,156,461▲10.5% | $423,636,292▼5.7% | $527,184,582▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $220,748,251▼12.5% | $269,736,155▲4.3% | $449,013,486▼14.7% | $498,661,213▼14.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $252,398,781▼7.8% | $258,617,197▼10.4% | $526,136,377▲29.5% | $580,511,174▲27.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $273,618,155▼15.6% | $288,574,844▲0.2% | $406,297,496▲1.5% | $456,147,778▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $324,085,991▲22.8% | $287,960,053▲1.2% | $400,120,701▲9.1% | $460,149,310▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $263,998,916▼3.3% | $284,459,497▼0.9% | $366,724,130▲2.0% | $436,749,428▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $272,880,995▼10.0% | $287,132,584▼12.5% | $359,640,319▲4.8% | $420,050,412▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $303,158,649▲0.9% | $328,161,549▼12.6% | $343,162,094▼8.9% | $402,838,394▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $300,439,805▼9.3% | $375,542,708▲5.1% | $376,744,577▼14.0% | $444,449,299▼10.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $331,103,489 | $357,387,579▲42.4% | $437,830,876▲4.5% | $493,569,971▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $251,006,222▲14.8% | $419,098,314▲19.5% | $447,431,900▲20.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $218,697,225▲23.6% | $350,687,108▲17.0% | $372,603,252▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $176,938,209 | $299,843,440 | $337,962,466 | 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: Elisa Villanueva Beard — $552,478 (0.22% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elisa Villanueva Beard | Ceo & Director | 52 | $552,478 |
| Jemina Bernard | President & Chief Operating Officer | 52 | $482,774 |
| Joy Okoro | Evp, Field Impact & Integration | 59 | $432,195 |
| Tracy-elizabeth Clay | Evp, People & Administration | 52 | $405,293 |
| Whitney Petersmeyer | Evp, Growth | 55 | $399,470 |
| Stephen Majors | Evp, Chief External Affairs Officer | 47 | $346,454 |
| Alan Murray | Evp, Chief Digital & Technology Officer | 43 | $336,147 |
| Tia Morris | Executive Director | 56 | $335,113 |
| Barbara Logan Smith | Chief of Experience & Belonging | 59 | $324,568 |
| Ashanta Evans Blackwell | Svp, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary | 53 | $270,070 |
| Aneesh Sohoni | Ceo & Director ( Beginning 4/15/2025) | 62 | — |
| Chanelle Hardy | Director | 1 | — |
| Christy Burton | Director (vice Chair) | 1 | — |
| Dan Carroll | Director | 1 | — |
| Dan Porterfield | Director | 1 | — |
| David Kenny | Director (chair) | 1 | — |
| Deray Mckesson | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Michael Lomax | Director | 1 | — |
| Hannah Cocca | Director | 1 | — |
| Howard Wolfson | Director ( Through 9/24/2024) | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Betterlesson Inc | Teacher Coaching Services | $1,633,675 |
| Growth Acceleration Partners | It Consulting Services | $979,157 |
| Tiqri Corporation Pte Ltd | It Consulting Services | $811,293 |
| Strada Collaborative LLC | Video/documentary Consulting | $775,000 |
| Workday Inc | It Consulting Services | $737,831 |
Grants received · $408.0M total
1,244 grants to Teach For America Inc totaling $408.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $6,126,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $4,375,800 |
| Dtcare | Provide funding to the organization so that it can continue its mission to find, develop and support extraordinary leaders to transform education and expand opportunity for all children. | 2024 | $2,849,219 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $1,600,000 |
| Burton Family Foundation | Designated support for teach for america phoenix | 2024 | $1,060,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $514,646 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Poverty relief | 2024 | $500,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $463,250 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $410,500 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Edu - educational success (primary) | 2024 | $282,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Youth development and education | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc | General support and various projects | 2024 | $240,750 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | Education | 2024 | $174,167 |
| Cleveland Foundation | General support | 2024 | $152,500 |
| Cambiar Education | Future of learning grant | 2024 | $125,000 |
Grants made · $3.6M in FY2024
8 grants totaling $3.6M in FY2024. All grants made by Teach For America Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center For the Future of Learning | To support the establishment and early operations of the center for the future of learning, including developing innovative educator preparation and leadership models and advancing community-informed learning outcomes in nevada. | $2,000,000 |
| Lee Foundation For Civic Leadership Inc | The purpose of this grant is to assist lee member growth and engagement to grow overall membership base. | $1,500,000 |
| Teach Plus Incorporated | Support for educator leadership development to advance the science of reading and diversify the teacher pipeline. | $50,000 |
| The Linocut LLC | The purpose of this grant is to bring together youth and community members to collaboratively create art and stories reflecting the significance of the portrait of a graduate in nevada communities. through this co-design process, they will craft bold and joyful visions and narratives that explore how the portrait's core themes can shape the future. the project will highlight the values, mindsets, skills, and ways of being needed for this future. the end result will be co-created artwork and stories that inspire and energize decision-makers, emphasizing the importance of listening to youth and fostering collaboration to improve education. | $29,000 |
| Socol Moran Partners LLC | Support for edx program planning and development of educational strategy tools. | $22,292 |
| Eye Thrive | Support to improve student academic outcomes through access to vision care services linked to school-based literacy programming. | $10,000 |
| Urban Ed Academy | Support for educator professional learning and instructional support services. | $10,000 |
| Nashville Public Education Foundation | Support for policy research, analysis, and political will-building activities to advance child and youth development investments, including research on local government funding and engagement of elected officials. | $9,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Teach For America Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Teach For America Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-3541913, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Teach For America Inc's EIN?
- Teach For America Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-3541913.
- How much revenue does Teach For America Inc report?
- Teach For America Inc reported $265,237,413 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Teach For America Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Teach For America Inc spends about 76% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Teach For America Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Teach For America Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Teach For America Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Teach For America Inc's latest Form 990 is $552,478, paid to Elisa Villanueva Beard (Ceo & Director).
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Data for Teach For America Inc (EIN 13-3541913) 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.