Mission
TO ENSURE THERE WILL BE EQUITY IN THE RECRUITING, TRAINING, HIRING, AND RETENTION OF QUALITY EDUCATORS WHO BOTH REFLECT THE CULTURAL BACKGROUND AND SHARE THE COMMON SOCIO-POLITICAL INTERESTS OF THE STUDENTS THEY SERVE.
Public Charity
CENTER FOR BLACK EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT
CENTER FOR BLACK EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $17.3M, expenses of $8.7M, total assets of $33.3M. Imperigo tracks 45 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $16.0M.
EIN: 841814119
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Cultural & Ethnic Awareness
NTEE: A23
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$17.3M
Total Expenses$8.7M
Total Assets$33.3M
Grant Records45
Funding Total$16.0M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Center for Black Educator Development
How Center for Black Educator Development divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 5 years.
$59
Programs
the work itself
$39
Management
running the organization
$2
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $59 for programs
$42
Teaching pathways
$17
Professional learning
<$1
Public advocacy
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
PROGRAM EXPANSION
$375,000
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
$3,000,000
COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
$1,000,000
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$525,100
PROGRAM EXPANSION
$375,000
Showing up to 5 of 45 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
CHIEF FINANCE & ADMIN OFFICER-JUL 25
Derek Stovall-Leonard
MEMBER
Dr Dorinda Andrew Carter
MEMBER
Dr Heather Harding
MEMBER
Dr Mahalia Hines
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER FROM JAN 25
Orpheus Williams
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Sharif El Mekki
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17.3M | $8.7M | $33.3M |
| 2024 | $12.8M | $9.1M | $23.7M |
| 2023 | $10.1M | $6.5M | $19.5M |
| 2022 | $15.9M | $3.9M | $16.0M |
| 2021 | $2.4M | $2.1M | $577K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $2.4M to $17.3M (+637%), with total assets most recently reported at $33.3M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.