2023-04-12T15:30:12+00:00 2022-05-31 350921680 CROWE LLP 485 Lexington Avenue Floor 11 New York NY 100172619 990 2021-06-01 133541913 Teach for America Inc TEAC 2122792080 25 Broadway 12th Floor New York NY 10004 Joshua Griggs EVP, TALENT, OPERATIONS & CFO 2023-04-12 true Edison De La Cruz 999009999 Nicole Bencik P00756195 2125725500 2021 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Elisa Villanueva Beard 25 Broadway 12th Floor New York NY 10004 252015727 false X www.teachforamerica.org X 1989 CT Children growing up in historically marginalized and disenfranchised communities lack access to a broad spectrum of resources and opportunities, and attend schools that are not equipped to meet their unmet needs. To address this, TFA's mission is to find, develop, and support a diverse network of leaders committed to expanding opportunity for children from classrooms, schools, and every sector and field that shapes the broader systems in which schools operate. TFA does this by finding promising leaders; developing and cultivating the leadership skills and mindsets necessary for systems change through classroom teaching; and supporting the individual and collective leadership, relationships, and learning of those in the TFA network throughout their lifetime. 16 15 3340 61253 90357 0 224573083 194756235 21816321 19272100 5876554 7106519 132823 -386603 252398781 220748251 20524929 22922190 0 0 185111432 188585813 0 0 27686118 52980836 58228152 258617197 269736155 -6218416 -48987904 580511174 498661213 54374797 49647727 526136377 449013486 X Children growing up in historically marginalized and disenfranchised communities lack access to a broad spectrum of resources and opportunities and attend schools that are not equipped to meet their needs. To address this, TFA's mission is to find, develop, and support a diverse network of leaders committed to expanding opportunity for children from classrooms, schools, and every sector and field that shapes the broader systems in which schools operate. TFA does this by finding promising leaders; developing and cultivating the leadership skills and mindsets necessary for systems change through classroom teaching; and supporting the individual and collective leadership, relationships, and learning of those in the TFA network throughout their lifetime. false false 94891831 2367014 Corps Member Professional Development and Other - TFA develops and cultivates the leadership skills and mindsets necessary for systems-change through classroom teaching. TFA regional staff, in partnership with national support teams, are responsible for coaching corps members, monitoring progress throughout their two-year commitment, providing ongoing professional development, and connecting corps members to the broader network. 49302267 8051392 19424346 Corps Member Recruitment, Selection and Placement - TFA recruits outstanding and diverse leaders early in their careers, who have demonstrated evidence of the values and leadership necessary to expand opportunity and access for all children inside and outside of the classroom. Major activities include on and off campus recruiting events, processing applications, and conducting interviews, and strategically placing applicants to regions that best match qualifications and preferences. In 2022, TFA placed corps members in 48 urban and rural regions throughout the United States and provided assistance through a need based financial aid program to support them with their moves to these regions. 31121461 7178733 Alumni Affairs - As their careers take shape, TFA helps alumni connect with each other and with high-impact opportunities to continue to grow and learn in pursuit of collective impact. These activities focus on information/knowledge dissemination and networking, as well as leadership development in specific programmatic areas: classroom practice, school leadership, school systems leadership, policy/organizing work, and social entrepreneurship. In 2022, approximately four fifths of our 61,253 alumni worked in education or in fields that impact low-income communities. 23224436 5325051 Pre-Service Institute - TFA provides intensive summer training for incoming corps members, led by staff and in partnership with local public school districts. 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IN ADDITION, THEY ALSO ADVOCATED FOR LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS THAT WOULD SUPPORT TEACH FOR AMERICA AND THE CONSTITUENCIES WE SERVE. TEACH FOR AMERICA HAS USED CONSULTANTS AT THE STATE LEVEL TO PROVIDE LOBBYING SERVICES, SUCH AS BILL AND REGULATION TRACKING ON MATTERS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TEACHER CERTIFICATION AND STATE FUNDING. AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL, TEACH FOR AMERICA STAFF INTERFACED WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, THEIR PERSONAL AND COMMITTEE STAFF, AND KEY MEMBERS OF THE PRESIDENT'S ADMINISTRATION AND FEDERAL AGENCIES, TO ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS THAT WOULD SUPPORT TEACH FOR AMERICA AND THE CONSTITUENCIES WE SERVE. false true X 370035763 250000 -20650923 0 2344859 0 347289981 258820565 0 112456222 0 1241024 0 370035763 238782917 100000 20590992 0 651539 1805 258820565 236669182 0 2116344 0 0 2609 238782917 207651975 0 29194652 0 0 177445 236669182 0.3604 0.3384 0.3012 false false 536252 104897 431355 18880403 10674022 8206381 36766713 31459418 5307295 78257 78257 0 13945031 Deferred Rent Payable 9006609 Other Liabilties 33302 Capital Lease Obligation 2735 9042646 X 196966904 -31466430 1587272 1744170 0 -28134988 225101892 176266 -4529907 -4353641 220748251 274089796 0 0 0 4529907 4529907 269559889 176266 0 176266 269736155 Schedule D, Part IV, Line 2b Explanation of escrow agreement TEACH FOR AMERICA HELD SECURITY DEPOSITS FROM SUBLEASE TENANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,663.75. THIS AMOUNT IS RECORDED AS A LIABILITY ON TEACH FOR AMERICA'S BALANCE SHEET. Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds Teach For America's endowment is intended to provide a continuous source of funding to support the institution's primary educational and social mission. The endowment's principal is intended to be left untouched, while its earnings are used to fund various organization programs (and grants). Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote TFA follows guidance that clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, including issues relating to financial statement recognition and measurement. This guidance provides that the tax effects from an uncertain tax position can only be recognized in the financial statements if the position is "more-likely-than-not" to be sustained if the position were to be challenged by a taxing authority. The assessment of the tax position is based solely on the technical merits of the position, without regard to the likelihood that the tax position may be challenged. TFA is exempt from federal income tax under IRC section 501(c)(3), though it is subject to tax on income unrelated to its exempt purpose, unless that income is otherwise excluded by the Code. TFA has processes presently in place to ensure the maintenance of its tax-exempt status; to identify and report unrelated business income; to determine its filing and tax obligations in jurisdictions for which it was nexus; and to identify and evaluate other matters that may be considered tax positions. TFA has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions that require recognition or disclosure in the accompanying financial statements. In addition, TFA has not recorded a provision for income taxes as it has no material tax liability from unrelated business income activities. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements RECLASS IT SERVICES TO PART VIII, LINE11 - 90357 RECLASS FUNDRAISING EXPENSES TO PART VIII, LINE 8B - -925973 RENTAL EXPENSES REPORTED ON PART VIII, LINE 6B - -3570960 RECLASS LOSS ON DISPOSAL - -123331 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 RENTAL EXPENSES REPORTED ON PART VIII, LINE 6B - 3570960 RECLASS LOSS ON DISPOSAL - 123331 RECLASS IT SERVICES TO PART VIII, LINE 11 - -90357 RECLASS FUNDRAISING EXPENSES TO PART VIII, LINE 8B - 925973 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Fundraising 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false false false false Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual New York Annual Benefit Dinner 5712641 5597978 114663 149800 1350 71342 Bay Area 2022 Annual Benefit Dinner 1579323 1537258 42065 15340 49969 42945 9744 9 4152757 4014247 138510 133075 294921 23975 133512 11444721 11149483 295238 148415 494690 68270 214598 925973 -630735 true Leadership For Educational Equity Foundation 1805 7th Street NW Washington DC 20001 462093041 501c3 4200000 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 4300 Roosevelt Way NE Box 354965 Seattle WA 98105 916001537 501c3 35000 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 2 0 Awards 1598 2864669 Background Check (Non-Staff) 274 51110 Other Background check payments for Corp Members made directly to the other agencies not cash given to CM Certification Expenses 2607 738632 Education Awards 1 369 Fellowships 1319 1616472 Financial Assistance 8111 12330385 Non-Monetary Assistance (Non-Staff) 194 110523 Other Supplies, care packages for CM's and their clasroom Professional Development (Non-Staff) 1604 970330 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. Teach For America provides grants and/or financial aid to corps members who are attending the current year's institute. The organization maintains a listing of the individuals that benefit from the grant, with all required information (E.G. Full Name, Social Security Number and Address). Grants are issued based on the financial need of the recipient and may be used for financial aid while within Institute, certification fees, and textbooks. In addition, Teach for America provides an annual grant to Leadership for Educational Equity Foundation (LEEF) to support its mission of supporting charitable and educational activities to develop policy, advocacy, and organizing leaders and fuel the movement for educational equity. Teach for America requires specific reporting requirements under this LEEF grant to ensure close monitoring of the use of the funds. Teach for America, also closely monitors other domestic organization grants to ensure reporting and compliance within the grant terms and purposes. 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Amount $131,538.46. Compensation paid as a result of a severance from the position of EVP, Chief External Officer. 2- Paul Keys - Amount $95,476.92 . Compensation paid as a result of a severance from the position of Executive Director. 3- Aneesh Sohoni: Amount $68,646.15. Compensation paid as a result of a severance from the position of Executive Director, Regional Teams. X 110 6650064 Selling cost X 2 16721 Cost X Event Supplies 3 2471 Cost X School Supplies 5 20814 Cost X Tickets 1 1100 Market value 0 false true false Schedule M, Part I COLUMN B THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS IN PART I, COLUMN (B) OF SCHEDULE M. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 23,224,436 including grants of $ 5,325,051) Pre-Service Institute - TFA provides intensive summer training for incoming corps members, led by staff and in partnership with local public school districts. In response to COVID-19 safety requirements in place during summer 2021, approximately 2,637 corps members were trained in a virtual pre-service setting. Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee The Board of Directors has designated an Executive Committee which mainly handles CEO performance and compensation reviews. The executive committee is comprised of the Board Chair and the chairs of the Finance, Audit, and Governance Committees. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body Teach For America's form 990 was prepared and reviewed by management. TFA's independent accounting firm also performed an in-depth review, and presented their results to the audit committee. A copy of the 990 was provided to the audit committee of the board of directors for review and approval. The full Board received a copy of the 990 Form via email before the 990 form was officially filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy Teach For America, Inc. requires each officer, director, or key employee annually (1) to review the Conflict of Interest Policy; (2) to disclose any possible personal, family, or business relationship that reasonably could give rise to a conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest; and (3) to acknowledge by his or her signature that he or she is acting in accordance with the letter and spirit of such Policy. When a Covered Person becomes aware of a proposed Covered Transaction, he or she shall have a duty to take the following actions: (a) immediately disclose the existence and circumstances of such Covered Transaction to the Chair (in the case of officers and key employees other than the Chair) or to the Board of Directors of the Organization (the "Board") or applicable committee thereof (in the case of directors and the Chair); (b) refrain from using his or her personal influence to encourage the Organization to enter into the Covered Transaction; and (c) physically excuse himself or herself from participation in any discussions regarding the Covered Transaction with officers, directors, and employees of the Organization, except to respond to requests for information. Conflicts of interest are administered by the board of Directors, or any applicable committee thereof, with the assistance of the Board chair, and are responsible for reviewing the annual disclosures and receiving disclosures of proposed covered transactions, reviewing proposed covered transactions and determining if an actual conflict of interest exists. The board documents their review of each declaration in the minutes of the meeting at which the covered transaction is covered. Documentation also includes the basis for the final determination and resolution for each covered transaction. If the final determination was accomplished by action of a Board committee or the Board chair, a report to the Board of Directors is conducted regarding any covered transaction approved in accordance with the conflicts of interest policy. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public Teach For America makes its form 990 available to public by retaining a copy at its place of business. The form 990 is likewise published on the internet at www.guidestar.org and at www.teachforamerica.org. Teach For America also publishes its financial statements on its website. The organization's governing documents and legal attachments, Form 1023 and the conflict of interest policy are available to the public if requested. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2a FEES FOR SERVICES REVENUE Teach For America has contractual agreements with various school districts across the United States of America to recruit, select, train, and place corps members to teach within their school districts. Teach For America recognizes revenue related to these contractual agreements as earned, that is, when the corps member is placed. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances Recoveries from prior years CM grants - 1744171; Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a and 15B - Process to establish compensation Teach For America uses independent compensation consultants to ensure that the salaries for the CEO, officers and other key employees are appropriate and in line with those of comparable organizations. All Teach For America staff, including the CEO, received a standard increase at the beginning of the fiscal year. During the year, a Compensation Audit, under the guidance of an independent compensation consultant, was conducted where salary increase decisions were formulaic based on one's current positioning in our new compensation structure. This process determined that the CEO's salary was already positioned appropriately and that no further salary increase would be offered during fiscal year 2022. Other officers and key employees did receive adjustments resulting from this process. As the CEO's compensation was not affected, and the process was standardized across all staff members, independent approval of CEO, officer and key employee compensation did not occur in fiscal year 2022.