Grantmakers for Education
Grantmakers for Education
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About this organization
Mission
Grantmakers for Education exists to improve outcomes for all learners by serving as a trusted partner for all education philanthropists as they adapt to the changes impacting our world. To accomplish this, GFE’s purpose is two-fold: 1) To provide members with an informal and balanced environment for collaborating, discussing and acting on important issues in public education. 2) To help members identify and prepare for what’s next. With our finger on the pulse of our diverse network and eye on the broader horizon, we keep members informed of relevant and pressing issues, and equip members with the tools and knowledge required to shape the future.
About
Conference and programs: Organizing conferences, seminars, and e-programs to provide professional development that strengthens the practice of education grantmakers. Programs and conferences are funded through multi-year grants.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “Grantmakers for education's (gfe) mission is to strengthen philanthropy's capacity to improve educational outcomes and expand opportunities for all learners. gfe is a membership organization for private and public philanthropies that support improved educational outcomes and expanded opportunities for students from early learning through postsecondary education. to impact all learners, gfe is committed to a strong, vibrant public education system. gfe promotes dialogue, inquiry, collaboration and learning to strengthen practice within the field of education philanthropy.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “Grantmakers for education's mission is to strengthen philanthropy's capacity to improve educational outcomes and expand opportunities for all learners.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of OR.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2019 is listed as 700 SW 5th Ave Suite 400, Portland, OR, 97204 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2019 reports 12 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$365,341.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is established through a review and approval process by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2000.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,122,600 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $215,607 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.