EIN 65-1203744

Achievement First

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
394
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
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
$41,941,956
2023
Total expenses
$52,573,871
2023
Total assets
$43,942,379
2023
Num. employees
394
2023

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.$1,361,165
Achievement First Rhode IslandTo Support the General Operating Expenses of the School.$1,280,882
Achievement First Bridgeport AcademyTo Support the General Operating Expenses of the School.$896,793
...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$1,110,600
...and 40 more grants received totalling $13,140,681

Personnel at Achievement First

NameTitleCompensation
Fatimah BarkerOutgoing Chief Executive Officer / Interim Chief Executive Officer / Chief External Officer$394,241
Lisa MargosianChief Executive Officer$263,461
Xanthe JoryChief Operating Officer$227,466
Neil ShahChief Financial Officer$220,650
Susan CocuzzaChief of Staff$226,300
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for Achievement First

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,555,473
Program services$32,510,638
Investment income and dividends$71,140
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$2,771,985
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-168,238
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,200,958
Total revenues$41,941,956

Form 990s for Achievement First

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-01990View PDF
2022-062023-05-04990View PDF
2021-062022-05-12990View PDF
2020-062021-05-11990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
July 31, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Louis Calder Foundation
July 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 16, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $1,010,000 from FJC - A Foundation of Philanthropic Funds
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsEducational service providersHousing and shelter organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingNational levelReceives government fundingProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
470 James St 007
New Haven, CT 06513
Metro area
New Haven-Milford, CT
County
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT
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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