Dc Charter School Alliance
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 07/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-2035104
Organization Overview
Dc Charter School Alliance is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1997. 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 12/2021, DC Charter School Alliance employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. DC Charter School Alliance 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, DC Charter School Alliance generated $1.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVOCATE FOR AND SUPPORT THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA'S DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF CHARTER SCHOOLS SO THAT EVERY STUDENT CAN CHOOSE HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS THAT PREPARE THEM FOR LIFELONG SUCCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADVOCACY: SINCE ITS LAUNCH IN JUNE 2020, DC ALLIANCE HAS BECOME THE PRIMARY ADVOCATE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA'S PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS. IN AREAS OF ADVOCACY, DC ALLIANCE HAS BEEN AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE A PROPONENT FOR GREATER ACCESS TO PUBLIC FACILITIES, EQUITABLE FUNDING, AND THE MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS' AUTONOMY THAT IS GUARANTEED IN THE SCHOOL REFORM ACT. IN ADDITION, DC ALLIANCE AMPLIFIES THE VOICE OF DC'S PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN WORKING GROUPS, TASK FORCES, AND PANELS IN REFERENCE TO THE DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD, THE OFFICE OF THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT, THE DEPUTY MAYOR FOR EDUCATION, AND THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN 2021, DC ALLIANCE DIRECTED ITS ATTENTION TO GROWING THE CHARTER ADVOCACY BASE, MOST NOTABLY BY HIRING A NEW DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZING WHO DEVELOPS AND LEADS DC ALLIANCE'S STRATEGIES AND INITIATIVES TO CREATE POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT, DEVELOP HELPFUL PROGRAMS, AND ENLIST COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR CAUSES. DC ALLIANCE LOOKS FORWARD TO CONTINUING AND EXPANDING THIS WORK TO ENGAGE MORE PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND BOARD MEMBERS OF PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN ADVOCACY.
SCHOOL SUPPORT: DC ALLIANCE PROVIDES A RANGE OF SUPPORT FOR SCHOOLS AT EVERY STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT, FROM FOUNDING GROUPS NAVIGATING THE CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZATION PROCESS TO HIGHPERFORMING SCHOOLS THINKING ABOUT HOW TO SERVE MORE STUDENTS. FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS INTERESTED IN EXPANDING, DC ALLIANCE OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF EXPERT-LED WORKSHOPS AND A GUIDED SELF-STUDY TO HELP SCHOOLS ASSESS THEIR READINESS TO GROW. DC ALLIANCE'S SCHOOL QUALITY WORKSHOPS, WHILE OPEN TO ALL CHARTER SCHOOLS, ARE PARTICULARLY AIMED AT HELPING NEW SCHOOLS, SMALL SCHOOLS, STRUGGLING SCHOOLS, AND SCHOOLS EXPERIENCING LEADERSHIP TRANSITIONS. DC ALLIANCE ALSO ORGANIZES THE DC CHARTER CONFERENCE, WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER HUNDREDS OF CHARTER SCHOOL LEADERS AND STAFF TO NETWORK AND LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER. IN 2021, DC ALLIANCE CONVENED VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO CHARTER SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO ENSURE THAT SCHOOLS' NEEDS AND CONCERNS WERE ELEVATED AND THAT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WORKING IN THE SAME CHARTER SPACES WERE AWARE AND RESPECTFUL OF EACH OTHER'S PRIORITIES AND SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shannon Hodge Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $267,463 |
Ramona Edelin Senior Advisor | 40 | $137,389 | |
Anne Herr Director Of Policy & Programs | 40 | $112,469 | |
Patricia Brantley Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Justin Rydstrom Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jessica Wodatch Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $712,424 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $202,773 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $907,254 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,822,451 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,767 |
| Investment income | $2,077 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $19,116 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,875,647 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $287,077 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,329 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $788,547 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $19,940 |
| Other employee benefits | $124,221 |
| Payroll taxes | $82,518 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $87,463 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $58,252 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $154,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $8,850 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,018 |
| Fees for services: Other | $383,723 |
| Advertising and promotion | $128,454 |
| Office expenses | $53,089 |
| Information technology | $47,025 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $83,331 |
| Travel | $7,599 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,738 |
| Insurance | $5,400 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,390,160 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $849,040 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $177,996 |
| 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 | $16,963 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $18 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,916 |
| Total assets | $1,048,939 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $71,489 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $71,489 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $977,450 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,048,939 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Dc Charter School Alliance has recieved totaling $525,011.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Education Forward Dc Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $430,000 |
Morris And Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $95,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11 |
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