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Academy for Teachers

EIN 45-4681404 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ACADEMY FOR TEACHERS BRINGS TOGETHER TEACHERS WITH LUMINARIES, EXPERTS, AND ARTISTS TO CREATE A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY OF INSPIRED EDUCATORS. OUR MISSION IS TO HONOR AND SUPPORT TEACHERS THROUGH WORLD-CLASS LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE THEM TO CONTINUE CHANGING LIVES, IN THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 73%
Employees
9
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$185,412, president until 7/15/2025

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $330,461 spent. MASTER CLASSES: LED BY EXPERTS FROM ALL ARENAS, OUR INTIMATE MASTER CLASSES PROVIDE TEACHERS WITH THRILLING NEW IDEAS, BETTER TEACHING STRATEGIES, AND RENEWED EXCITEMENT FOR THEIR WORK WITH STUDENTS. IN A MASTER CLASS, INTIMATE GROUPS OF TEACHERS LEARN FROM A LEADING EXPERT AND FROM EACH OTHER, SHARING THEIR BEST LESSONS, RESOURCES, AND WISDOM ACROSS ALL SUBJECT AREAS.
  2. $319,138 spent. EARLY CAREER FELLOWSHIP - THIS YEAR-LONG FELLOWSHIP ADDRESSES TWO CRITICAL PROBLEMS IN EDUCATION: KEEPING NEW TEACHERS IN THE CLASSROOM AND THE UNDER-REPRESENTATION OF TEACHERS OF COLOR ACROSS THE PROFESSION. THOSE ACCEPTED JOIN AN INTIMATE COHORT FOR A YEAR OF MASTER CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND MENTORING. THEY LEARN ALONGSIDE EACH OTHER AND JOIN OUR LARGER COMMUNITY OF PASSIONATE, VETERAN TEACHERS WHO SERVE AS ROLE MODELS.
  3. $261,911 spent. FELLOWS EVENTS - THE ACADEMY FOSTERS COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AMONG TEACHERS BY ORGANIZING A VARIETY OF INTELLECTUAL, CULTURAL, AND RECREATIONAL EVENTS. THROUGH LECTURES, PERFORMANCES, WORKSHOPS, BOOK CLUBS, CREATIVE WRITING GROUPS, A SOFTBALL TEAM, AND A CHORUS, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS TO CONNECT, COLLABORATE, AND ENGAGE IN MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM.
  4. $329,972 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS: PRIZES/FELLOWSHIPS, CHAPBOOKS, SHOW TEACHERS THE LOVE FOR FELLOWS, AND OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending August 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2012.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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