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ACCELERATE GREAT SCHOOLS

ACCELERATE GREAT SCHOOLS

Cincinnati, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
47-4220951
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ACCELERATE GREAT SCHOOLS

Cincinnati, OH, US
501(c)3
EIN
47-4220951

Overview

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Est.

2015

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Accelerate Great Schools is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Texas, Illinois, and Ohio. The organization 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

TO ENSURE EVERY STUDENT IN EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD OF CINCINNATI HAS ACCESS TO A GREAT SCHOOL.
Total Funding Given

$9.3M

2024
Grantees funded
26
Multi-year grantees
62%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

14

Median 1st year grant
$54.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$87.6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
B
Brian Neal
Board Member
S
Scott Farmer
Board Member
G
George Joseph
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ACCELERATE GREAT SCHOOLS?
No. ACCELERATE GREAT SCHOOLS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ACCELERATE GREAT SCHOOLS give?
ACCELERATE GREAT SCHOOLS primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Illinois, and Ohio. 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 ACCELERATE GREAT SCHOOLS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ACCELERATE GREAT SCHOOLS fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $55 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ACCELERATE GREAT SCHOOLS make each year?
In 2024, ACCELERATE GREAT SCHOOLS awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $9.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ACCELERATE GREAT SCHOOLS fund recently?
In 2024, ACCELERATE GREAT SCHOOLS awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include IDEA Public Schools, SETON EDUCATION PARTNERS, and REGENERATION SCHOOLS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ACCELERATE GREAT SCHOOLS?
ACCELERATE GREAT SCHOOLS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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