Education Reform Now Inc
- Assets
- $12.9m
- Revenue
- $9.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 01/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-3687838
Organization Overview
Education Reform Now Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (B05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Education Reform Now Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Education Reform Now Inc generated $9.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.2m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Education Reform Now Inc has awarded 32 individual grants totaling $31,568,401. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DRIVE POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT STIMULATE THE CREATION OF NEW, ACCOUNTABLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION REFORM NOW, INC. (ERN) WORKS TO INFORM, EDUCATE, AND PUT FORTH IDEAS AROUND PUBLIC EDUCATION POLICY. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL ERN BUILDS A DURABLE NETWORK OF PROGRESSIVE CHAMPIONS IN THE EDUCATIONAL POLICYMAKING ARENA TO EXPAND WHAT WORKS AND CHANGE WHAT IS BROKEN FOR THE BENEFIT OF STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WITH A FOCUS ON PEOPLE OF COLOR. ERN'S WORK IS FOCUSED IN THE FOLLOWING BROAD AREAS: POLICY ACTION, LEADERSHIP NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION, COMMUNICATIONS, AND COALITION BUILDING. WITHIN POLICY ACTION ERN'S PRIMARY GOAL IS TO RESEARCH AND IMPLEMENT AT THE NATIONAL AND STATE LEVEL STUDENT-CENTERED POLICIES FOCUSING ON STANDARDS AND ACCOUNTABILITY, PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE, RESOURCE EQUITY, TEACHER PREPARATION, AND HIGHER EDUCATION ACCESS AND PERSISTENCE. TO FACILITATE CHANGE IN K-12 AND HIGHER EDUCATION ERN EMPOWERS AND CONNECTS A NETWORK OF DIVERSE "ON THE GROUND" LEADERS AT THE NATIONAL AND STATE LEVELS TO DRIVE CHANGE, LEVERAGE ALLIANCES, AND TO MULTIPLY IMPACT. ERN USES MAJOR MEDIA AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS TO ACTIVATE AUDIENCES AND ELEVATE ALIGNED VOICES. ADDITIONALLY, THROUGH DIVERSE COALITIONS ERN SEEKS TO INFORM AND MOBILIZE VOTERS TO INCREASE CIVIC PARTICIPATION AROUND THE ISSUE OF EDUCATION REFORM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Larson Development Director | 36 | $171,990 | |
Shavar Jeffries President | Officer | 36 | $100,000 |
Tanya Mitchell Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 19 | $90,430 |
John Petry Director/co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Boykin Curry Director/co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Sabat Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Automatic Data Processing Inc Employee Leasing And Hr Services | 12/30/21 | $1,250,121 |
Berni Consulting Llc Communications Consultants | 12/30/21 | $196,092 |
Lowenstein Sandler Llp Management/leadership | 12/30/21 | $270,000 |
Vox Populi Partners Program Consultant | 12/30/21 | $270,000 |
Isaacson Miller Inc Administrative Consultants | 12/30/21 | $183,802 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $550,500 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,079,932 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,630,432 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $67,305 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $40,345 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,742,321 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,432,837 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $214,167 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $124,167 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $886,723 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,920 |
| Other employee benefits | $33,658 |
| Payroll taxes | $80,151 |
| Fees for services: Management | $270,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $16,135 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $63,342 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $104,250 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,573,242 |
| Advertising and promotion | $48,749 |
| Office expenses | $11,528 |
| Information technology | $100,891 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $37,016 |
| Travel | $36,631 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $131,524 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,804 |
| Insurance | $27,354 |
| All other expenses | $27,638 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,168,050 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,783,445 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,047,850 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,460 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,577 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $940 |
| Total assets | $12,856,272 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $310,710 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $927,069 |
| Total liabilities | $1,237,779 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,721,516 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,896,977 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $12,856,272 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Education Reform Now Inc has awarded $4,397,252 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
New York, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATION OUTREACH AND POLICY RESEARCH | $4,367,252 |
COLLECTIVE FUTURE PURPOSE: COLLECTIVE FUTURE - 5TH ANNIVERSARY SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: SHINE ON! 2021 DONATION | $10,000 |
Lafayette, AL PURPOSE: BLACK DIAMOND LEVEL SPONSORSHIP (JULY 14-16, 2021) | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Education Reform Now Inc has recieved totaling $1,962,059.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Education Forward Dc Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $490,000 |
Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR K-12 STUDENTS IN THE U.S. | $400,000 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Civil Participation | $400,000 |
Peter And Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: ERN-CONNECTICUT | $275,000 |
Pershing Square Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL EQUITY | $100,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
New Jersey Charter Public Schools Association A New Jersey Non-Profi Hamilton, NJ | $3,579,653 | $10,181,414 |
Education Reform Now Advocacy Inc New York, NY | $9,049,502 | $13,254,867 |
Education Reform Now Inc New York, NY | $12,856,272 | $9,742,321 |
Zuckerman Institute Charitable Uta 09302015 New York, NY | $457,938 | $7,031,465 |
Character Lab Inc Philadelphia, PA | $4,681,422 | $6,946,574 |
College Of Physicians Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $49,395,959 | $7,255,479 |
Calyx Institute Brooklyn, NY | $4,391,437 | $6,703,987 |
Campus Compact Boston, MA | $2,930,117 | $3,976,934 |
Eskolta School Research And Design Inc New York, NY | $3,454,540 | $3,524,860 |
Heterodox Academy New York, NY | $1,652,564 | $2,832,778 |
Center Of Complex Interventions Inc Wellesley, MA | $1,309,883 | $3,150,464 |
Center For Curriculum Redesign Boston, MA | $2,918,305 | $3,304,952 |