Mission
We seek to support state and federal policymakers through research, policy analysis, and advocacy about building a better, more affordable, and higher quality higher education system.
Public Charity
The Institute for College Access & Success
The Institute for College Access & Success is a Public Charity headquartered in Oakland, CA. Financial data from the 2024 filing: $6.1M revenue, $5.6M expenses, $6.6M total assets. 16 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $2.8M, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 201368860
Oakland, CA
Educational Services
NTEE: B90
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$6.1M
Total Expenses$5.6M
Total Assets$6.6M
Grant Records16
Funding Total$2.8M
Filing Years2019–2024
Where $100 goes at The Institute for College Access & Success
How The Institute for College Access & Success divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$85
Programs
the work itself
$12
Management
running the organization
$3
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $85 for programs
$85
The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS or the Organization) is a trusted source of research, design, and advocacy for student-centered public policies that promote a better…
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
CONTRIBUTION, ASCENDIUM RAPID RESPONSE SUPPORT
$100,000
Grant, Supporting Plans to Reconnect Black Rural Residents with Postsecondary Education and Training
$600,000
POVERTY RELIEF
$250,000
OPERATING GRANT
$165,000
QUALITY EDUCATION
$57,500
Showing up to 5 of 16 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
CFO/COO
Cynthia Schaal
Director
Dan Greenstein
Director
Frank Chong
Sr Vice President
Jessica Thompson
Associate VP HEQ
Kyle Southern
Director
Michael Deich
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.1M | $5.6M | $6.6M |
| 2023 | $5.2M | $5.3M | $6.4M |
| 2022 | $4.6M | $3.7M | $6.8M |
| 2020 | $1.8M | $2.9M | $3.9M |
| 2019 | $2.9M | $3.0M | $4.8M |
Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $2.9M to $6.1M (+111%), with total assets most recently reported at $6.6M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.