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    Teach for America

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    About Teach for America

    Teach For America finds, develops and supports extraordinary leaders to transform education and expand opportunity for all children.

    Focus Areas

    K-12 educationTeacher recruitment and trainingTutoring and tutoring fellowships (Ignite)Leadership developmentCommunity and school partnershipsLegacy and planned giving

    Who They Fund

    K-12 students (including those needing vision services)teachers and classroom educatorsschool leaders (principals, superintendents)emerging and senior policy/advocacy/organizing leadersyouth and local community members from marginalized/diverse communitiesuniversity students / doctoral interns

    About Teach for America

    A $4.2 million grant to Leadership For Educational Equity Foundation sets the tone for Teach for America Inc’s recent giving: the foundation supports leadership pipelines as much as classroom programs. Across the grant list, its work reaches teacher preparation, tutoring, school leader development, community partnerships, and education-policy organizing. The largest awards show that pattern clearly. In 2023 and again in 2024, it gave $4.2 million to Leadership For Educational Equity Foundation in Washington, DC to grow membership, strengthen member engagement, and build individual leadership pipelines in policy, advocacy, and organizing careers. In 2024, it also made a $2 million grant to the University of Nevada Las Vegas for operations and programs tied to rigorous preparation of education professionals. Smaller grants extend that same education-to-leadership arc into tutoring, school support, and community-based projects. The foundation also appears to use sponsorships and program underwriting, not just direct grants, to advance its mission across school systems and allied organizations.

    What Teach for America Funds

    Teacher and school leader development is a clear throughline. Teach for America Inc gave $100,000 to School Leader Lab in Washington, DC to support the development, retention, and support of 15-28 school leaders, including principals and superintendents. It also awarded $50,000 to Achieve Miami Inc in Coral Gables for The Teacher Accelerator Pipeline (TAP) Program, which points to teacher preparation and pipeline building. Tutoring is another active area: the Ignite Fellowship is a paid, 14-week tutoring program, and the foundation’s active programs show it supports academic acceleration through short-term tutoring roles. Community-centered partnerships also show up in grants tied to educational equity co-designed with marginalized communities, as well as sponsorships for local events in Hawai'i that support teachers and schools.

    How Teach for America Gives

    Typical grant size clusters from $12,500 at the 25th percentile to $39,250 at the median, with a $626,250 75th percentile. That spread suggests a mix of smaller community awards and much larger institutional grants. The recent list includes repeated support for Leadership For Educational Equity Foundation in 2023, 2024, and 2025, indicating recurring relationships rather than one-off awards. Teach for America Inc is a regular funder and also makes program-related investments. It accepts unsolicited applications for several active programs, including Need-Based Financial Support for Corps Applicants, Teach For America Ignite, Ignite Fellowship, and Teach For America Corps.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $13.8M

    Total Assets

    $558.2M

    Total Revenue

    $221.4M

    Total Expenses

    $245.4M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $13K and $626K, with a median of $39K.

    25th Percentile

    $13K

    Median

    $39K

    75th Percentile

    $626K

    Geographic Reach

    National10 states funded

    About 11% of grants go to recipients in NV.

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    local schools and teacher communities (e.g., Hawai'i schools)

    Funding Style

    capacity buildingprogrammatic support (operations & program underwriting)leadership pipeline developmentcommunity-engaged / co-design supportevent sponsorship & partnership strengthening

    Topics

    membership growth and engagement for advocacy organizationsleadership development for policy, advocacy, and organizing careersteacher and school leader preparation, retention, and developmenteducational equity initiatives co-designed with marginalized communitiesyouth-centered arts and narrative projects to influence education policystudent vision screening and eyeglass provision programscommunity internships and university-community partnership support

    Where Teach for America Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is national, but the heaviest activity is in Nevada, which leads by grant count. New York recipients account for 11% of grants. Recent awards also land in Washington, DC; Las Vegas; Baltimore; and Honolulu. Among named recipients, Las Vegas appears through University of Nevada Las Vegas and Nevada GrantLab, while Baltimore shows up multiple times through public schools and community learning partners. All recent grants in the data went to US recipients.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Teach for America

    What kinds of programs does Teach for America Inc fund?

    Its active programs include support for incoming corps applicants, the Teach For America Corps, and the Teach For America Ignite tutoring fellowship. Recent grants also show support for school leader development, teacher pipelines, educational equity work, and community partnerships tied to schools and students.

    Does Teach for America Inc support leadership development beyond classrooms?

    Yes. A $4.2 million grant to Leadership For Educational Equity Foundation supported membership growth, member engagement, and leadership pipelines in policy, advocacy, and organizing careers. Another grant to School Leader Lab supported the development, retention, and support of 15-28 school leaders.

    Can organizations apply unsolicited for funding?

    Yes for several active programs. The Need-Based Financial Support package for corps applicants, Teach For America Ignite, Ignite Fellowship, and Teach For America Corps all accept unsolicited applications.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The grant-size distribution is $12,500 at the 25th percentile, $39,250 at the median, and $626,250 at the 75th percentile. The recent grant list shows both small awards and multi-million-dollar commitments.

    Where does Teach for America Inc give most often?

    Giving is national, with Nevada as the top state by grant count. New York recipients make up 11% of grants, and recent awards also go to Washington, DC; Baltimore; Honolulu; and Las Vegas.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Leadership For Educational Equity FoundationNew York, NY$2,000,0002025The purpose of this grant is to assist LEE member growth and engagement. To grow overall membership base
    Playlab Education IncUnion City, CA$735,0002025The purpose of this grant is for the shared commitment to educational equity and want these tools to be built with and for our most marginalized and diverse communities.
    DAKM Enterprises IncHonolulu, HI$300,0002025THE PURPOSE OF THIS SPONSORSHIP IS TO SUPPORT TFA'S MISSION AT TWO COMMUNITY EVENTS IN HAWAI'I, BY RAISING SUPPORT FOR LOCAL TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS, STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS, AND ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL EQUITY.
    School Leader LabWashington, DC$100,0002025The purpose of this grant is to support the development, retention, and support of 15-28 school leaders including principals and superintendents
    The Linocut LLCNew York, NY$43,5002025The purpose of this grant is to bring together youth and community members to collaboratively create art and stories reflecting the significance of the Portrait of a Graduate in Nevada communities. Through this co-design process, they will craft bold and joyful visions and narratives that explore how the Portrait's core themes can shape the future. The project will highlight the values, mindsets, skills, and ways of being needed for this future. The end result will be co-created artwork and stories that inspire and energize decision-makers, emphasizing the importance of listening to youth and fostering collaboration to improve education.
    Knowledge Works FoundationCincinnati, OH$11,8962025The purpose of this grant was to support Project Management, Coordination and Presentation Support for NASS conference
    Nashville Public Education FoundationNashville, TN$9,0002025Grant to support Nashville Child and Youth Collaborative. This is a group of non-profits working on behaf of children and youth in Nashville to elevate their needs in citywide policies and decision-making.
    Nevada GrantLabLas Vegas, NV$7,3912025The purpose of this grant is to provide support for technical assistance
    Leadership For Educational Equity FoundationWashington, DC$4,200,0002024The purpose of this grant is to assist LEE member growth and engagement. To grow overall membership base
    University of Nevada Las VegasLas Vegas, NV$2,000,0002024The purpose of this grant is to provide financialunderwriting for the costs of NIAE Operations and Programs related to two key and interrelatedfunctions: (1) rigorous preparation of education professionals in practice-intensive environments;and (2) explicit and systematic support for ongoing innovation and examination of promising newapproaches to education.
    Achieve Miami IncCoral Gables, FL$50,0002024The purpose of this grant is to support The Teacher Accelerator Pipeline (TAP) Program
    Baltimore City Public SchoolsBaltimore, MD$25,0002024The purpose of this grant is to support a program to 1. Ensure every child who needs a screening, eye exam, and eyeglasses participates in the Pupil Project, 2. Ensure teachers are aware of which students receive glasses and monitor their eyeglass usage
    Los Cerritos Elementary SchoolLong Beach, CA$12,5002024The purpose of this grant is to support a program to 1. Ensure every child who needs a screening, eye exam, and eyeglasses participates in the Pupil Project, 2. Ensure teachers are aware of which students receive glasses and monitor their eyeglass usage
    The Commodore John Rodgers SchoolBaltimore, MD$12,5002024The purpose of this grant is to support a program to 1. Ensure every child who needs a screening, eye exam, and eyeglasses participates in the Pupil Project, 2. Ensure teachers are aware of which students receive glasses and monitor their eyeglass usage
    Curtis Bay Elementary SchoolBaltimore, MD$12,5002024The purpose of this grant is to support a program to 1. Ensure every child who needs a screening, eye exam, and eyeglasses participates in the Pupil Project, 2. Ensure teachers are aware of which students receive glasses and monitor their eyeglass usage
    New Song Community Learning CenterBaltimore, MD$12,5002024The purpose of this grant is to support a program to 1. Ensure every child who needs a screening, eye exam, and eyeglasses participates in the Pupil Project, 2. Ensure teachers are aware of which students receive glasses and monitor their eyeglass usage
    Leadership For Educational Equity FoundationWashington, DC$4,200,0002023This grant aims to assist LEE: in growing membership and member engagement; growing individual leadership pipelines in policy, advocacy, and organizing careers; and building collective action. At the time of the grant, there were over 46,933 LEE members. LEE planned to grow to 47,000 members across the US by December 31, 2021, and 49,000 by December 31, 2022. LEE also planned to grow the number of LEE members to include an additional 55 senior leaders in senior policy, advocacy, and organizing leaders by December 31, 2021, and by 120 by December 31, 2022.
    University of WashingtonSeattle, WA$35,0002023The purpose of this grant is related to community partner internship in which a University of Washington doctoral student will administer Teach For America Washington's College Service Corp program

    Leadership For Educational Equity Foundation

    $2,000,000
    New York, NY2025

    The purpose of this grant is to assist LEE member growth and engagement. To grow overall membership base

    Playlab Education Inc

    $735,000
    Union City, CA2025

    The purpose of this grant is for the shared commitment to educational equity and want these tools to be built with and for our most marginalized and diverse communities.

    DAKM Enterprises Inc

    $300,000
    Honolulu, HI2025

    THE PURPOSE OF THIS SPONSORSHIP IS TO SUPPORT TFA'S MISSION AT TWO COMMUNITY EVENTS IN HAWAI'I, BY RAISING SUPPORT FOR LOCAL TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS, STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS, AND ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL EQUITY.

    School Leader Lab

    $100,000
    Washington, DC2025

    The purpose of this grant is to support the development, retention, and support of 15-28 school leaders including principals and superintendents

    The Linocut LLC

    $43,500
    New York, NY2025

    The purpose of this grant is to bring together youth and community members to collaboratively create art and stories reflecting the significance of the Portrait of a Graduate in Nevada communities. Through this co-design process, they will craft bold and joyful visions and narratives that explore how the Portrait's core themes can shape the future. The project will highlight the values, mindsets, skills, and ways of being needed for this future. The end result will be co-created artwork and stories that inspire and energize decision-makers, emphasizing the importance of listening to youth and fostering collaboration to improve education.

    Knowledge Works Foundation

    $11,896
    Cincinnati, OH2025

    The purpose of this grant was to support Project Management, Coordination and Presentation Support for NASS conference

    Nashville Public Education Foundation

    $9,000
    Nashville, TN2025

    Grant to support Nashville Child and Youth Collaborative. This is a group of non-profits working on behaf of children and youth in Nashville to elevate their needs in citywide policies and decision-making.

    Nevada GrantLab

    $7,391
    Las Vegas, NV2025

    The purpose of this grant is to provide support for technical assistance

    Leadership For Educational Equity Foundation

    $4,200,000
    Washington, DC2024

    The purpose of this grant is to assist LEE member growth and engagement. To grow overall membership base

    University of Nevada Las Vegas

    $2,000,000
    Las Vegas, NV2024

    The purpose of this grant is to provide financialunderwriting for the costs of NIAE Operations and Programs related to two key and interrelatedfunctions: (1) rigorous preparation of education professionals in practice-intensive environments;and (2) explicit and systematic support for ongoing innovation and examination of promising newapproaches to education.

    Achieve Miami Inc

    $50,000
    Coral Gables, FL2024

    The purpose of this grant is to support The Teacher Accelerator Pipeline (TAP) Program

    Baltimore City Public Schools

    $25,000
    Baltimore, MD2024

    The purpose of this grant is to support a program to 1. Ensure every child who needs a screening, eye exam, and eyeglasses participates in the Pupil Project, 2. Ensure teachers are aware of which students receive glasses and monitor their eyeglass usage

    Los Cerritos Elementary School

    $12,500
    Long Beach, CA2024

    The purpose of this grant is to support a program to 1. Ensure every child who needs a screening, eye exam, and eyeglasses participates in the Pupil Project, 2. Ensure teachers are aware of which students receive glasses and monitor their eyeglass usage

    The Commodore John Rodgers School

    $12,500
    Baltimore, MD2024

    The purpose of this grant is to support a program to 1. Ensure every child who needs a screening, eye exam, and eyeglasses participates in the Pupil Project, 2. Ensure teachers are aware of which students receive glasses and monitor their eyeglass usage

    Curtis Bay Elementary School

    $12,500
    Baltimore, MD2024

    The purpose of this grant is to support a program to 1. Ensure every child who needs a screening, eye exam, and eyeglasses participates in the Pupil Project, 2. Ensure teachers are aware of which students receive glasses and monitor their eyeglass usage

    New Song Community Learning Center

    $12,500
    Baltimore, MD2024

    The purpose of this grant is to support a program to 1. Ensure every child who needs a screening, eye exam, and eyeglasses participates in the Pupil Project, 2. Ensure teachers are aware of which students receive glasses and monitor their eyeglass usage

    Leadership For Educational Equity Foundation

    $4,200,000
    Washington, DC2023

    This grant aims to assist LEE: in growing membership and member engagement; growing individual leadership pipelines in policy, advocacy, and organizing careers; and building collective action. At the time of the grant, there were over 46,933 LEE members. LEE planned to grow to 47,000 members across the US by December 31, 2021, and 49,000 by December 31, 2022. LEE also planned to grow the number of LEE members to include an additional 55 senior leaders in senior policy, advocacy, and organizing leaders by December 31, 2021, and by 120 by December 31, 2022.

    University of Washington

    $35,000
    Seattle, WA2023

    The purpose of this grant is related to community partner internship in which a University of Washington doctoral student will administer Teach For America Washington's College Service Corp program