The National Center on Education and the Economy

EIN: 521539258 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

Washington, DC

Total Revenue
$19,363,407
Total Expenses
$20,355,143
Total Assets
$71,663,573
Net Assets
$64,707,083
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
Vicki Phillips
Phone
2023791800
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

The National Center on Education and the Economy, founded in 1987, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $19.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 91% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $64.7M represent 40 months of operating reserves.

Mission

The Center is dedicated to providing tools the nation needs to lead the world in education & training in a swiftly globalizing world economy.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,684,775 Revenue: $9,113,756

Field Building: The Field Building program oversees NCEE's client-facing engagements -- from the initial engagement to the launch and support of work with partners, and the evaluation of the...

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Field Building: The Field Building program oversees NCEE's client-facing engagements -- from the initial engagement to the launch and support of work with partners, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of that work. The program provides a cohesive, aligned system of supports across all levels of U.S. education based on a shared research foundation. More than three decades of research by NCEE on the top-performing education systems in the world has been embedded into each of these supports. NCEE's flagship NISL program, formerly the Executive Development Program for School Leaders, has several studies demonstrating its effectiveness at improving student achievement. Thousands of school leaders have completed the program since it was launched in 2005.

Program 2
Expenses: $5,052,931

Learning Design: NCEE's Learning Design team creates professional learning experiences that help educators and leaders build the knowledge and skills necessary to accelerate systems transformation...

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Learning Design: NCEE's Learning Design team creates professional learning experiences that help educators and leaders build the knowledge and skills necessary to accelerate systems transformation. Through immersive programs, resources, and coaching, they support the design and implementation of coherent learning systems aligned to our research and global best practices. Their work empowers education leaders to lead with purpose and vision.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,622,291

Research and Evaluation: NCEE's Research & Evaluation team studies the top-performing and fastest-rising education systems in the world to understand what they do, how they do it, and the context and...

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Research and Evaluation: NCEE's Research & Evaluation team studies the top-performing and fastest-rising education systems in the world to understand what they do, how they do it, and the context and challenges they face. They highlight innovative education practices and policies both globally and domestically that are producing powerful results. By understanding these systems deeply, and the nuances and differentiators among them, they use the evidence to help U.S. states, districts, and schools build education systems that meet the needs of all learners and rise to the challenge of our collective future. This research provides the foundation for NCEE's Field Building, Learning Design, Policy, and Communications programs.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,545,466
Program Service Revenue $9,466,443
Investment Income $2,351,074
Other Revenue $424
TOTAL REVENUE $19,363,407

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $75,800
Salaries & Benefits $14,431,936
Fundraising Expenses $792,639
Program Expenses $16,172,026
Other Expenses $5,847,407
TOTAL EXPENSES $20,355,143

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $19,363,407 $10,144,414 +0.9%
Expenses $20,355,143 $14,485,929 +0.4%
Net Income $-991,736 $-4,341,515 -0.8%
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
8
Employees
82
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
3
$1,244,744
Total Directors
9
$608,239
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Joyce Elliott Board Co-chair & Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anthony D Mackay Board Co-chair & Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Peggy Brookins Board Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert L Joss Board Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James W Pellegrino Board Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vivien Stewart Board Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Aaron Thompson Board Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joanne Weiss Board Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vicki Phillips CEO 50.00
Officer Director
$571,092 $37,147 $608,239
Jason S Dougal President/Treasurer 50.00
Officer
$470,824 $66,048 $536,872
Sharisa Sesawaeng Corporate Secretary 50.00
Officer
$79,376 $20,257 $99,633
Stacy Galiatsos Chief Growth & Development 50.00
Highest
$257,243 $62,405 $319,648
Eric Jones Chief, Learning Design 50.00
Highest
$256,765 $34,842 $291,607
Susan Rucker Director, Mississippi 50.00
Highest
$236,515 $47,924 $284,439
Janice Case Director, West Region 50.00
Highest
$229,656 $60,592 $290,248
Tracey Burns Chief, Research & Evaluation 50.00
Highest
$232,724 $34,842 $267,566
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 $19,363,407 $20,355,143 $71,663,573 $-991,736
2024 $10,144,414 $14,485,929 $67,387,016 $-4,341,515
2023 $9,441,088 $13,376,437 $62,883,796 $-3,935,349
2022 $12,448,231 $13,638,166 $62,583,083 $-1,189,935
2021 $12,008,332 $13,375,678 $72,771,895 $-1,367,346
2020 $9,398,411 $17,201,364 $65,429,105 $-7,802,953
2019 $14,861,522 $19,797,229 $74,088,743 $-4,935,707
2018 $19,972,981 $21,683,610 $77,235,892 $-1,710,629
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