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Achievement First INC

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
Other · NEW HAVEN, CT · EIN 65-1203744

About

Achievement first, INC. Is a NON-profit charter schools management organization that operates a network of k-12 public charter schools in connecticut, rhode island, and new YORK. The network of schools focuses on providing students with the academic and character skills they need to graduate from TOP colleges, to succeed in a competitive world, and to serve as the next generation of leaders of their communities.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
394
Volunteers
8

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-06-30
Revenue
$41.9M
Expenses
$52.6M
Assets
$43.9M
Liabilities
$16.0M

Financial history

$57.0M$28.5M$0
1617181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $41.9M · Peak FY2018: $57.0M · Avg: $46.7M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$71K
Grants Given
$65K
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Address

470 James Street STE 007
New Haven, CT, 06513-317

Governance

Voting board members8
Independent members8
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsYes
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
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