$1.2M in expenses

Conferences and programs: the core of grantmakers for education's work with grantmakers remains in-person and virtual programs and convenings designed to give funders opportunities to delve deeper into educational issues and strategies, discuss grantmaking dilemmas, and connect with colleagues working on similar issues. Equity is incorporated throughout our programming. This year the organization offered a wide array of program formats covering a large range of topics over the year. Members were able to select from almost 50 offerings, in addition to the conference, that served many learning styles in a number of venues. From topical webinars, to in-person study tours to on-site and virtual gatherings, members were able to learn about and engage with topics that covered the education spectrum and beyond.grantmakers for education's annual conference remains our largest and most popular program. The conference is a dynamic national gathering for funders to learn about emerging education issues and effective education philanthropy. The 2024 annual conference was a celebrated success, which overall provided a 98% satisfaction rate. Almost 850 education grantmakers and experts engaged in conversations and programming centered on the public promise of education in a vibrant and inclusive multiracial democracy. Attendees were enthusiastic about learning, meeting in person and connecting with colleagues.

$475K in expenses

Impact groups: impact groups are communities of members who agree to learn and lead together. Grantmakers for education hosts impact groups as member-driven spaces in which participants with a common interest can connect and collaborate around a specific topic to exchange ideas, share and develop strategies and build relationships. From grappling with ideas about critical problems to studying potential solutions to taking action with others, and more, impact groups allow participants to explore and understand their individual, organizational, and collective role in tackling the large and complex issues within our education systems.the influence and impact of grantmakers for education impact groups continues to grow over the years. In 2024, the out-of-school time impact group held over 20 programs and events, which included almost 1,000 participants. In addition, they published a database with multiple partners on strategies to support a thriving out-of-school time workforce. The postsecondary access and attainment impact group maintained regular communication with almost 300 member colleagues, started a new webinar series and researched and published a landscape scan of postsecondary collaboratives. In addition, grantmakers for education launched a new impact group in 2024 on playful learning. Other impact groups continued their strong work in bringing together mindful leaders in their areas of interest to learn, connect and advance the field.

$469K in expenses

Member service and strategic initiatives: grantmakers for education provides individualized technical assistance and guidance to help grantmaking organizations refine their strategies and to connect them with other peer grantmaking organizations for peer assistance and collaboration opportunities.

$128K in expenses

Communications and publications: the communications and publications function includes developing reports, case studies and newsletters that promote deeper knowledge of effective grantmaking practices as well as highlight trends and emerging developments in the field. Grantmakers for education had an active year in communications, launching a feature to showcase member voices, releasing publications that helped grantmakers make sense of and drive action in the field, and closing season two of our podcast.member insightsmember insights is a new offering this year created for members to share ideas, successes, challenges or lessons that can build knowledge, grow our community and strengthen the field of education philanthropy. The quarterly feature in our newsletter and website featured four members writing about topics that covered the value of investing in public education advocacy, the potential of playful learning and the importance of leadership for education equity.publicationsover the year, grantmakers for education produced three publications: afterschool and summer workforce solutions database landscape scan of postsecondary funder collaboratives grantmakers for education's top 10 of 2024