EIN 65-1203744

Achievement First

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
378
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Achievement First's mission is to deliver on the promise of equal educational opportunity for all of America's children. They believe that all children, regardless of race or economic status, can succeed if they have access to a great education.
Total revenues
$47,620,076
2022
Total expenses
$51,627,041
2022
Total assets
$52,266,888
2022
Num. employees
378
2022

Program areas at Achievement First

Educational, financial and management services to charter schools in Connecticut, new york and rhode island.
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.
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.

Grants made by Achievement First

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Elm City College PreparatoryTo Support the General Operating Expenses of the School.$1,482,650
Achievement First Brooklyn Charter SchoolsTo Support the General Operating Expenses of the School.$1,346,727
Amistad AcademyTo Support the General Operating Expenses of the School.$1,273,976
...and 3 more grants made

Who funds Achievement First

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation (PCLB)General Operating Support$4,975,000
Robin Hood Foundation / Tudor Charitable TRPoverty Relief$2,100,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$1,018,100
...and 41 more grants received totalling $14,145,731

Personnel at Achievement First

NameTitleCompensation
Dacia TollOutgoing Chief Executive Officer / Chief Executive Officer and President$450,997
Fatimah BarkerInterim Chief Executive Officer / Chief External Officer$288,024
Richard BueryOutgoing Chief Executive Officer and President$323,737
Neil ShahChief Financial Officer$0
Chi Young TschangAssistant Superintendent$209,813
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Achievement First

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,655,683
Program services$33,064,478
Investment income and dividends$1,846
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$1,918,942
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$979,127
Total revenues$47,620,076

Form 990s for Achievement First

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-04990View PDF
2021-062022-05-12990View PDF
2020-062021-05-11990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
2018-062019-12-20990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $4,975,000 from Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation (PCLB)
October 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Vince and Linda Mcmahon Family Foundation
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 43 new grant, including a grant for $4,500,000 from Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation (PCLB)
August 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 23, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersHousing and shelter organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingNational levelReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
370 James St 404
New Haven, CT 06513
Metro area
New Haven-Milford, CT
County
09170
Website URL
achievementfirst.org/ 
Phone
(203) 773-3223
IRS details
EIN
65-1203744
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2003
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
NAICS code, primary
62422: Community Housing Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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