EIN 31-1793562

National College Attainment Network (NCAN)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
19
Year formed
1995
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
National College Access Network's mission is to build, strengthen, and empower communities committed to college access and success so that all students, especially those underrepresented in postsecondary education, can achieve their educational dreams.
Also known as...
National College Access Network
Total revenues
$3,639,522
2022
Total expenses
$3,636,767
2022
Total assets
$7,514,431
2022
Num. employees
19
2022

Program areas at NCAN

Ncan's 3 strategies: we can create opportunities for all students.ncan helps students access and succeed in College in three ways:1. Bolstering the skills of College access and success practitioners through professional development.2. Advocating for more equitable policies to help more students successfully pursue education after high school.3. Championing systemic changes in both k-12 and higher education that better support students through the postsecondary pipeline. (continued on schedule o)bolster skillsto do their best work for students, individuals who provide College access and success services must be well-trained and well-informed.ncan provides our members with tools to improve and grow, opportunities to share and learn effective practices, periodic regrants for new initiatives, and insight into National trends and research. Professional development resources include frequent webinars, moderated peer exchanges, a comprehensive e-learning curriculum, and an annual conference with dozens of juried workshop sessions. Ncan's blog and weekly newsletter keep members up to date on the latest research, policy developments, grant opportunities, and innovative program strategies. Ncan also provides a growing suite of resources related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, a critical subject for our field.advocate for policy solutionsncan mobilizes the voices of our member organizations and their students to ensure that their perspectives are represented in higher education policy discussions.ncan also develops and advocates for proven federal and state policies, such as simplifying the financial aid process, increasing need-based aid, and allowing students to access public benefits for food security, income assistance, and childcare. Changes like these are imperative to enable many more eager and ambitious students to complete college.champion systems changethe historically disconnected nature of k-12 schools and higher education systems is a major contributor to inequitable College graduation rates for students of color and students experiencing poverty.ncan engages with k-12 and postsecondary system leaders to advance strategies for making the transition from high school to College clearer and more accessible for students and supporting more students through graduation. Ncan explores, documents, and shares effective system practices and provides thought leadership that inspires leaders to take action.

Grants made by NCAN

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
San Diego State University Foundation SDSU Research Foundation (SDSURF)Re-Engaging Students in College Enrollment and Persistence$30,000
Academic Success Program DallasRe-Engaging Students in College Enrollment and Persistence$30,000
Education is Freedom FoundationRe-Engaging Students in College Enrollment and Persistence$30,000
...and 3 more grants made

Who funds National College Attainment Network (NCAN)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Kresge FoundationAddressing the Covid-19-Related Decrease in College Enrollment, and General Operating Support$2,032,000
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationPostsecondary Education$244,117
The Joyce FoundationEducation & Economic Mobility$91,600
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at NCAN

NameTitleCompensation
Kim CookChief Executive Officer$169,392
Sara MelnickChief of Finance and Special Projects$136,856
Elizabeth MorganChief of External Relations$168,394
Nancy WashingtonChief of Staff
Zenia HendersonChief Program Officer$130,318
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for NCAN

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,838,823
Program services$788,448
Investment income and dividends$418
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$100
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$11,733
Total revenues$3,639,522

Form 990s for NCAN

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-04-12990View PDF
2021-062022-03-14990View PDF
2020-062022-03-04990View PDF
2019-062020-10-05990View PDF
2018-062019-03-15990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
June 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 14, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 13, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (JKCF)
May 10, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsSchoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
800 17th St NW 630
Washington, DC 20006
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Website URL
ncan.org/ 
Phone
(202) 347-4848
Facebook page
NationalCollegeAccessNetwork 
Twitter profile
@2collegenetwork 
IRS details
EIN
31-1793562
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1995
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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