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CHAMPIONS FOR EDUCATION INC
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CHAMPIONS FOR EDUCATION INC
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CHARLOTTE, NC, US
501(c)3
EIN
02-0615986
Regional Funder
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CHAMPIONS FOR EDUCATION INC
Closed

CHARLOTTE, NC, US
501(c)3
EIN
02-0615986
Regional Funder

Overview

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This organization closed in 2025. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Est.

2002

Fiscal Year Start

Sep 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

Champions for Education Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting educational initiatives, having awarded a total of $3.4 million in grants to 124 grantees in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE ORGANIZATION WAS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RAISING FUNDS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITIES WHICH STRIVE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION AROUND THE NATION.
Total Funding Given

$3.4M

2025
Grantees funded
124
Multi-year grantees
31%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

19

Median 1st year grant
$16.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.2K
J
Jay Coleman
Board Member
E
Eric Steigerwalt
Board Member
F
Felix Sabates
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHAMPIONS FOR EDUCATION INC?
No. CHAMPIONS FOR EDUCATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHAMPIONS FOR EDUCATION INC give?
CHAMPIONS FOR EDUCATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, District Of Columbia, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CHAMPIONS FOR EDUCATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHAMPIONS FOR EDUCATION INC fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHAMPIONS FOR EDUCATION INC make each year?
In 2025, CHAMPIONS FOR EDUCATION INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $3.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHAMPIONS FOR EDUCATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, CHAMPIONS FOR EDUCATION INC awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include Atrium Health Foundation, Teach for America Inc, and DISCOVERY PLACE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHAMPIONS FOR EDUCATION INC?
CHAMPIONS FOR EDUCATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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