National College Attainment Network
- Assets
- $7.5m
- Revenue
- $3.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 06/2002
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 31-1793562
Organization Overview
National College Attainment Network is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, National College Attainment Network employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National College Attainment Network 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 06/2022, National College Attainment Network generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, National College Attainment Network has awarded 248 individual grants totaling $7,581,912. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE SUPPORT CONSTITUENTS TO INCREASE EQUITY & EXCELLENCE IN POSTSEC. DEGREE ACCESS & ATTAINMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NCAN'S 3 STRATEGIES: WE CAN CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS.NCAN HELPS STUDENTS ACCESS AND SUCCEED IN COLLEGE IN THREE WAYS:1. BOLSTERING THE SKILLS OF COLLEGE ACCESS AND SUCCESS PRACTITIONERS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.2. ADVOCATING FOR MORE EQUITABLE POLICIES TO HELP MORE STUDENTS SUCCESSFULLY PURSUE EDUCATION AFTER HIGH SCHOOL.3. CHAMPIONING SYSTEMIC CHANGES IN BOTH K-12 AND HIGHER EDUCATION THAT BETTER SUPPORT STUDENTS THROUGH THE POSTSECONDARY PIPELINE.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)BOLSTER SKILLSTO DO THEIR BEST WORK FOR STUDENTS, INDIVIDUALS WHO PROVIDE COLLEGE ACCESS AND SUCCESS SERVICES MUST BE WELL-TRAINED AND WELL-INFORMED.NCAN PROVIDES OUR MEMBERS WITH TOOLS TO IMPROVE AND GROW, OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE AND LEARN EFFECTIVE PRACTICES, PERIODIC REGRANTS FOR NEW INITIATIVES, AND INSIGHT INTO NATIONAL TRENDS AND RESEARCH. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES INCLUDE FREQUENT WEBINARS, MODERATED PEER EXCHANGES, A COMPREHENSIVE E-LEARNING CURRICULUM, AND AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE WITH DOZENS OF JURIED WORKSHOP SESSIONS. NCAN'S BLOG AND WEEKLY NEWSLETTER KEEP MEMBERS UP TO DATE ON THE LATEST RESEARCH, POLICY DEVELOPMENTS, GRANT OPPORTUNITIES, AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAM STRATEGIES. NCAN ALSO PROVIDES A GROWING SUITE OF RESOURCES RELATED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION, A CRITICAL SUBJECT FOR OUR FIELD.ADVOCATE FOR POLICY SOLUTIONSNCAN MOBILIZES THE VOICES OF OUR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR STUDENTS TO ENSURE THAT THEIR PERSPECTIVES ARE REPRESENTED IN HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY DISCUSSIONS.NCAN ALSO DEVELOPS AND ADVOCATES FOR PROVEN FEDERAL AND STATE POLICIES, SUCH AS SIMPLIFYING THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS, INCREASING NEED-BASED AID, AND ALLOWING STUDENTS TO ACCESS PUBLIC BENEFITS FOR FOOD SECURITY, INCOME ASSISTANCE, AND CHILDCARE. CHANGES LIKE THESE ARE IMPERATIVE TO ENABLE MANY MORE EAGER AND AMBITIOUS STUDENTS TO COMPLETE COLLEGE.CHAMPION SYSTEMS CHANGETHE HISTORICALLY DISCONNECTED NATURE OF K-12 SCHOOLS AND HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEMS IS A MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO INEQUITABLE COLLEGE GRADUATION RATES FOR STUDENTS OF COLOR AND STUDENTS EXPERIENCING POVERTY.NCAN ENGAGES WITH K-12 AND POSTSECONDARY SYSTEM LEADERS TO ADVANCE STRATEGIES FOR MAKING THE TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE CLEARER AND MORE ACCESSIBLE FOR STUDENTS AND SUPPORTING MORE STUDENTS THROUGH GRADUATION. NCAN EXPLORES, DOCUMENTS, AND SHARES EFFECTIVE SYSTEM PRACTICES AND PROVIDES THOUGHT LEADERSHIP THAT INSPIRES LEADERS TO TAKE ACTION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kimberly Cook CEO | Officer | 37.5 | $207,626 |
Elizabeth Morgan Director Of External Relations | 37.5 | $168,394 | |
Colette Hadley Director Of Consulting Services | 37.5 | $142,103 | |
E Morralee Keller Director Of Technical Assistance | 37.5 | $137,419 | |
Sara Melnick Director Of Finance & Spec. Proj. | Officer | 37.5 | $136,856 |
Zenia Henderson Dir. Of Member & Partner Engage. | 37.5 | $130,318 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Penn Hill Group Gov't Relations Consulting | 6/29/21 | $144,000 |
Enterprise Research Group Llc Nsc's Next-gen Development | 6/29/21 | $171,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $313,842 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,524,981 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,838,823 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $788,448 |
| Investment income | $418 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $100 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,639,522 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $225,000 |
| 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. | $408,739 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $126,734 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,269,988 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $158,848 |
| Other employee benefits | $97,836 |
| Payroll taxes | $131,863 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $22,980 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $122,126 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $638,538 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,247 |
| Office expenses | $41,997 |
| Information technology | $56,737 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $62,064 |
| Travel | $13,350 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $288,009 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,076 |
| Insurance | $6,153 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,636,767 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $187,467 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,769,763 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $835,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $20,042 |
| 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 | $115,220 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $121,397 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,465,542 |
| Total assets | $7,514,431 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $134,214 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $141,119 |
| 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 | $3,164,836 |
| Total liabilities | $3,440,169 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,012,486 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,061,776 |
| 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 | $7,514,431 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National College Attainment Network has awarded $210,000 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Diego, CA PURPOSE: RE-ENGAGING STUDENTS IN COLLEGE ENROLLMENT AND PERSISTENCE | $30,000 |
Dallas, TX PURPOSE: RE-ENGAGING STUDENTS IN COLLEGE ENROLLMENT AND PERSISTENCE | $30,000 |
Dallas, TX PURPOSE: RE-ENGAGING STUDENTS IN COLLEGE ENROLLMENT AND PERSISTENCE | $30,000 |
Santa Cruz, CA PURPOSE: RE-ENGAGING STUDENTS IN COLLEGE ENROLLMENT AND PERSISTENCE | $30,000 |
MICHIGAN COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORK PURPOSE: RE-ENGAGING STUDENTS IN COLLEGE ENROLLMENT AND PERSISTENCE | $30,000 |
Fort Lauderdale, FL PURPOSE: RE-ENGAGING STUDENTS IN COLLEGE ENROLLMENT AND PERSISTENCE | $30,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that National College Attainment Network has recieved totaling $149,600.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ascendium Education Solutions Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: NACN Membership, summer melt texting, Grant, Rebuilding for Postsecondary Equity: Rising to the Challenge 10/05/2021-10/07/2021 | $63,625 |
Helios Education Foundation Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: See Part IV | $30,975 |
Equitable Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $30,000 |
College Board New York, NY PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Association For Clinical Chemistry Inc Washington, DC | $31,632,986 | $18,150,460 |
Susan B Anthony List Inc Arlington, VA | $6,109,204 | $16,065,131 |
Aids United Washington, DC | $16,240,693 | $19,019,266 |
Media Matters For America Washington, DC | $25,734,430 | $18,794,929 |
Appletree Institute For Education Innovation Inc Washington, DC | $11,136,365 | $16,950,350 |
Seton Home Study School Front Royal, VA | $19,128,742 | $13,590,541 |
Association Of Schools And Programs Of Public Health Inc Washington, DC | $11,824,583 | $12,542,035 |
Strategic Capacity Group Inc Mclean, VA | $1,824,045 | $10,738,430 |
The Management Center Washington, DC | $13,203,217 | $17,392,064 |
Association Of American Universities Washington, DC | $12,330,287 | $10,421,026 |
Csdc Property Corporation Hanover, MD | $98,381,398 | $10,915,076 |
Global Entrepreneurship Network Inc Arlington, VA | $6,928,946 | $10,036,868 |