Achievement First Inc

Organization Overview

Achievement First Inc is located in New Haven, CT. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Achievement First Inc employed 367 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Achievement First 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 06/2021, Achievement First Inc generated $64.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $42.6m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Achievement First Inc has awarded 55 individual grants totaling $64,892,669. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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ACHIEVEMENT FIRST, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT CHARTER SCHOOLS MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION THAT OPERATES A NETWORK OF K-12 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN CONNECTICUT, RHODE ISLAND, AND NEW YORK. THE NETWORK OF SCHOOLS FOCUSES ON PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH THE ACADEMIC AND CHARACTER SKILLS THEY NEED TO GRADUATE FROM TOP COLLEGES, TO SUCCEED IN A COMPETITIVE WORLD, AND TO SERVE AS THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EDUCATIONAL, FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO CHARTER SCHOOLS IN CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK AND RHODE ISLAND.


SCHOOL GRANTS: TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO A NETWORK OF K-12 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS IN CONNECTICUT, RHODE ISLAND, AND NEW YORK. THE NETWORK OF SCHOOLS FOCUSES ON PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH THE ACADEMIC AND CHARACTER SKILLS THEY NEED TO GRADUATE FROM TOP COLLEGES, TO SUCCEED IN A COMPETITIVE WORLD, AND TO SERVE AS THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. CONTRIBUTIONS, GIFTS, AND GRANTS WERE RECEIVED BY THE ORGANIZATION WHICH WERE USED TO COVER THE EXPENSES OF THESE PROGRAMS.


IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES RELATED TO PREPARATION AND SUCCESS IN COLLEGE, INNOVATION IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DESIGN, PARENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND, SHARING EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES WITH TRADITIONAL PUBLIC AND OTHER CHARTER SCHOOLS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Digital Back Office
Internet Services
$1,273,312
Custom Computer Specialists Inc
Data Services
$305,362
Creative Financial Staffing
Temporary Staffing
$127,470
Masana Tech Llc
Consultant Services & Computer Repair
$103,493
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $4,133,282
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$29,759,084
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$33,892,366
Total Program Service Revenue$29,551,514
Investment income $83,780
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$2,450
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $64,422,955

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Achievement First Inc has awarded $4,280,514 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ELM CITY COLLEGE PREPARATORY INC

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New Haven, CT

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE SCHOOL.

$2,005,797

ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BRIDGEPORT ACADEMY

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New Haven, CT

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE SCHOOL.

$860,045

ACHIEVEMENT FIRST RHODE ISLAND INC

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New Haven, CT

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE SCHOOL.

$707,950

ACHIEVEMENT FIRST BROOKLYN SCHOOLS

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New Haven, CT

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE SCHOOL.

$422,408

ACHIEVEMENT FIRST HARTFORD ACADEMY

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New Haven, CT

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE SCHOOL.

$167,836

AMISTAD ACADEMY INC

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New Haven, CT

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE SCHOOL.

$116,478
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Achievement First Inc has recieved totaling $425,150.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Sea Cove Foundation Inc

Westport, CT

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF CONNECTICUT CHARTER SCHOOLS

$400,000
Newcity Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$20,000
Newcity Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: TO SEND AF SCHOLARS TO SUMMER CAMP

$3,000
Newcity Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE EVENT

$2,150
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