named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
HMA Service Learning
Community outreach program providing daily educational programming for local elementary students and robotics instruction for middle school students in Debre Birhan.
Haile-Manas Academy
Residential high school in Debre Birhan, Ethiopia, offering merit-based admissions and financial aid to high-achieving students from across the country, with a curriculum emphasizing design thinking and hands-on learning.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Conducting capacity-building training for Ethiopian education officialsHosted a three-week intensive training program for ten directors and deputy directors from Ethiopia’s Ministry of Education on best practices in special boarding school management.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Delivering innovative academic programming at Haile-Manas AcademyImplements classroom instruction focused on solving real-world problems through applied frameworks and principles, alongside structured sessions on emotional development, self-knowledge, and self-expression as part of student life at HMA.
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Solar Energy Access in Underserved Communities 1 activity
- Expanding STEM education at Hawassa Montessori AcademyInstalled solar panels and implemented robotics education programs at Hawassa Montessori Academy to support energy needs and enhance STEM learning opportunities.
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College Preparatory Secondary Education 1 activity
- Operating Haile-Manas Academy (HMA), a boarding school in EthiopiaOperates Haile-Manas Academy, a residential boarding school in Ethiopia that provides high-quality academic instruction and emphasizes community, leadership, and service for talented students from across the country. The school has enrolled or graduated 265 students to date and achieved a 100% pass rate on Ethiopia’s Grade 12 National Exam, significantly above the national average.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Providing educational programming in Debre BirhanProvides daily educational programming for local elementary students and offers robotics instruction to middle school students in Debre Birhan, Ethiopia.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Supporting student graduation cohortsSupported student cohorts through to graduation, including the 2024 graduating class at Haile-Manas Academy.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.39M
Contributions & grants$1.52M64%
Program service revenue$434K18%
Investment income$330K14%
Other revenue$102K
expenses
Total expenses$2.14M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$446K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$15.78M
Cash$6.71M
Investments$0
Liabilities$554K
Net assets$15.22M
Liquid reserves37.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -51.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ANDREA SPINNER | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $150K |
board members · 13
- ALEESHA TAYLOR — Director
- ANNE MELVIN — Director
- BENJAMIN WILLIAMS — Director
- CAROLINE BROWN — Director
- ELIZABETH NEGA — Director
- EZANA BOCRESION — Director
- HELEN MESFIN — Director
- JEAN E MANAS — Director
- KELLEY MURPHY — Director
- LIBEN HAILU — Director
- MIMI ALEMAYEHOU — Director
- REBECCA G HAILE — Director
- SOSSINA HAILE — Director
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Government of the Amhara Region Partner — Collaborated with government officials, including the then governor, in establishing the school in Ethiopia.
- Haile-Manas Academy Partner — Co-founded and supported by Ethiopia Education Initiatives, Inc., with shared leadership and ongoing involvement in school operations and culture.
- Haile-Manas Academy Partner — Ethiopia Education Initiatives, Inc. supports Haile-Manas Academy as a model school for delivering world-class education in Ethiopia.
- Haile-Manas Academy Partner — Flagship project and implementing institution for Ethiopia Education Initiatives' educational model.
- Haile-Manas Academy Partner — Flagship project and model boarding school operated by Ethiopia Education Initiatives Inc.
- Hawassa Montessori Academy Partner — Implements educational programs and infrastructure projects at Hawassa Montessori Academy in Ethiopia
- Ministry of Education (Ethiopia) Government — Solicited input from EEI and sent educators to observe Haile-Manas Academy; hosted training for new school leaders on EEI's campus.
- Nyala Gojo Partner — Hosts a related blog post on entrepreneurial mindset linked from the article.
- Williams College Partner — Collaborates with Williams College on educational initiatives and events
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- HOLISTIC STUDENT-CENTERED PEDAGOGYmethodology: student_centered_holistic_learningBy using student-centered learning approaches such as problem-based learning, design thinking, and hands-on engagement, the organization fosters critical thinking, emotional development, and real-world problem solving, because active, personalized pedagogy deepens intellectual and personal growth more effectively than traditional instruction.
- MERIT-BASED ADMISSIONS WITH NEED-BASED ACCESSmethodology: merit_based_with_financial_aidBy selecting students based on academic merit and providing need-based financial aid, the organization increases access to high-quality education for talented youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, because combining meritocracy with equity ensures both excellence and inclusion.
- MODEL SCHOOL FOR SYSTEMIC POLICY INFLUENCEmethodology: model_school_policy_influenceBy operating a high-performing model school, the organization generates evidence and expertise that can inform national education policy, because demonstrable success in practice creates credible leverage for broader systemic change.
- NATIONAL DIVERSITY AND SOCIOECONOMIC INTEGRATIONmethodology: socioeconomic_integrationBy recruiting students nationally and supporting them with financial aid, the organization builds a diverse, inclusive learning community, because exposure to varied regional, cultural, and socioeconomic perspectives enriches the educational experience and strengthens social cohesion.
- TRANSFORMATIVE RESIDENTIAL EDUCATION FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTmethodology: residential_character_educationBy delivering a residential educational model that integrates academic rigor with character development, community service, and leadership training, the organization cultivates future leaders, because immersive, holistic environments produce deeper personal transformation and civic commitment than academics alone.