RENNIE CENTER FOR EDUCATION RESEARCH & POLICY INC

EIN: 510548106 501(c)(3)

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$2,566,546
Total Expenses
$3,157,003
Total Assets
$3,171,665
Net Assets
$2,683,919
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
CHAD D'ENTREMONT
Phone
6173540002
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

RENNIE CENTER FOR EDUCATION RESEARCH & POLICY INC, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 20% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 23% operating deficit.

Mission

TO DEVELOP A PUBLIC AGENDA THAT PROMOTES SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN MASSACHUSETTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,757,238 Revenue: $533,091

PRACTICE: WITH A MISSION TO IMPROVE EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS, THE RENNIE CENTER'S WORK DOES NOT END WITH RESEARCH. WE PUT WHAT WE LEARN INTO ACTION BY TEAMING UP WITH SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS TO...

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PRACTICE: WITH A MISSION TO IMPROVE EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS, THE RENNIE CENTER'S WORK DOES NOT END WITH RESEARCH. WE PUT WHAT WE LEARN INTO ACTION BY TEAMING UP WITH SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE REFORMS. THROUGH A SERIES OF PROJECTS, WE ARE HELPING DISTRICTS BUILD THEIR CAPACITY TO DESIGN, IMPLEMENT, AND EVALUATE THE USE OF EVIDENCE-BASED REFORMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $608,400 Revenue: $75,916

RESEARCH: THE RENNIE CENTER PRODUCES ORIGINAL RESEARCH TO PROMOTE PUBLIC DISCOURSE ON EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND TO INFORM POLICY DISCUSSIONS OF KEY DECISION MAKERS AND OPINION LEADERS. OUR RESEARCH...

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RESEARCH: THE RENNIE CENTER PRODUCES ORIGINAL RESEARCH TO PROMOTE PUBLIC DISCOURSE ON EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND TO INFORM POLICY DISCUSSIONS OF KEY DECISION MAKERS AND OPINION LEADERS. OUR RESEARCH REPORTS AND POLICY BRIEFS FOCUS ON ISSUES OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $420,309 Revenue: $83,875

DISCOURSE: THE RENNIE CENTER IS COMMITTED TO ENGAGING DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES AND VOICES IN A CONSTRUCTIVE POLICY DISCUSSION. BY CONVENING CONFERENCES, FORUMS, MEETINGS, POLICY BRIEFINGS, PANEL...

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DISCOURSE: THE RENNIE CENTER IS COMMITTED TO ENGAGING DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES AND VOICES IN A CONSTRUCTIVE POLICY DISCUSSION. BY CONVENING CONFERENCES, FORUMS, MEETINGS, POLICY BRIEFINGS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, TOWN MEETINGS AND OTHER EVENTS, THE RENNIE CENTER PROMOTES CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE ON SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND SEEKS TO MINIMIZE POLARIZED, PARTISAN COMMUNICATION AND TO PROMOTE AN INVIGORATED, INCLUSIVE POLICY DEBATE WITH DIVERSE STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,840,772
Program Service Revenue $692,882
Investment Income $32,892
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,566,546

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,454,107
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,785,947
Other Expenses $1,702,896
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,157,003

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,566,546 $3,213,715 -0.2%
Expenses $3,157,003 $2,916,434 +0.1%
Net Income $-590,457 $297,281 -3.0%
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✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
17
Volunteers
8

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$255,444
Total Directors
10
$255,444
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHAD D'ENTREMONT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 37.50
Officer Director
$225,880 $29,564 $255,444
LAURIE BRENNAN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTONIYA MARINOVA BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAM EDDINGER DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER KRAKOFF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA BOSTON DAVIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLY LUCAS DIRECTOR (AS OF 5/2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOAN WASSER GISH DIRECTOR (AS OF 7/2024) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM WEBER DIRECTOR (AS OF 5/2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL REVILLE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 5/2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA CINELLI DEPUTY DIRECTOR 37.50
Highest
$141,513 $7,112 $148,625
ANNELISE BUZAID SENIOR DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH 37.50
Highest
$125,163 $5,007 $130,170
ELISE JANSEN CHIEF OF STAFF 37.50
Highest
$103,265 $9,534 $112,799
ALEXIS R LIAN DIRECTOR OF POLICY 37.50
Highest
$117,657 $4,706 $122,363
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,566,546 $3,157,003 $3,171,665 $-590,457
2024 $3,213,715 $2,916,434 $3,936,316 $297,281
2023 $3,024,905 $3,168,456 $3,208,637 $-143,551
2022 $3,074,913 $2,357,550 $3,330,063 $717,363
2021 $3,657,874 $2,371,979 $2,519,335 $1,285,895
2020 $2,070,190 $1,871,525 $1,469,797 $198,665
2019 $1,702,149 $1,789,227 $1,207,722 $-87,078
2018 $1,408,023 $1,398,439 $1,095,833 $9,584
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