irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $362KCAHN LEADERSHIP LAB: KNOWING THAT OVER 50% OF NEWLY HIRED PRINCIPALS LEAVE THE PROFESSION BY YEARS 3 AND 4, IN 2023, WE LAUNCHED OUR NEW PROGRAM FOR THOSE EARLY CAREER PRINCIPALS.DESIGNED FOR PRINCIPALS WHO ARE POSITIVELY IMPACTING THEIR SCHOOL, AND SEEKING TO IMPROVE THEIR PRACTICE. THIS PROGRAM OFFERS A LEARNING COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE WITH OTHER DYNAMIC LEADERS WHO ARE AT THE SAME CRITICAL STAGES IN THEIR TENURE. THIS PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED COACHING TO EXPAND THEIR THINKING AND PREPARE THEM TO LEAD LARGE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OTHERE ARE FOUR CONVENINGS IN THE CAHN LEADERSHIP LAB. THE CONVENINGS BEGIN WITH AN EXCURSION TO THE CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM AND ROSA PARKS MUSEUM IN MONTGOMERY, AL, WHERE WE LOOK AT CHANGE THAT HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED AND LED BY LEADERS WITH HOPE AND BRAVERY. PRACTITIONERS ARE TASKED WITH ASSESSING THEIR COMMUNITY FOR AREAS OF NEEDED CHANGE.
- #2 $114KCAHN ALUMNI NETWORK: CAHN FELLOWSHIP HAS ESTABLISHED AN ALUMNI NETWORK OF PRINCIPALS AND SCHOOL LEADERS THAT SUPPORTS CONTINUOUS LEARNING AND LONG-LASTING CONNECTIONS ACROSS THE NATION. THE CAHN ALUMNI NETWORK HELPS US TO ENSURE THOSE CONNECTIONS REMAIN STRONG WHILE ALSO WELCOMING CURRENT AND FUTURE FELLOWS INTO A LEGACY OF SUPPORT, DEVELOPMENT, AND TRANSFORMATIONAL RESOURCES.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Cahn Alumni Network
Supports ongoing development and networking for alumni through local programming, national conferences, and peer-created webinars.
Cahn Distinguished Principals Fellowship
Flagship program offering recognition and advanced professional development for high-performing principals, featuring curriculum from Teachers College, Columbia University, with a focus on equity, wellness, and peer networking.
Cahn Leadership Lab
Program for principals in years 3–4 of their tenure, providing professional development, one-on-one coaching, and adaptive leadership training to improve retention and effectiveness.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Teacher Professional Development 2 activities
- Cahn Leadership Lab professional development programDelivers the Cahn Leadership Lab, launched in 2023, as a professional development program for mid-career or early-career principals in their third or fourth year of leadership—a critical retention period. The program includes four annual convenings, an excursion to civil rights museums in Montgomery, AL, adaptive leadership training, and individualized coaching through Certified Coaches.
- Flagship leadership development program for high-performing principalsOffers a flagship leadership development program in partnership with faculty from Teachers College, Columbia University, focusing on equity, diversity, inclusion, and wellness, and fostering national peer networks. The program supports principals with an average tenure of 12.5 years, nearly double the national urban average.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- National alumni network and ongoing engagement for Cahn FellowsOperates a national alumni network and hosts annual national conferences to sustain professional connections among Cahn Fellows. Supports ongoing learning and local network strength through alumni-created webinars and continued engagement activities in partner cities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.52M
Contributions & grants$2.50M71%
Program service revenue$1.02M29%
Investment income$6K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.17M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$1.17M
Grants paid out$35K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.29M
Cash$522K
Investments$0
Liabilities$179K
Net assets$1.11M
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +25.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADELE FABRIKANT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $256K |
| BARBARA MCKEON | SENIOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $180K |
| ROBERT BHOOLAI | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $166K |
| CRYSTAL JONES | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $154K |
board members · 13
- ALAN MATHER — DIRECTOR
- AMANDA CAHN — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW S ADELSON — DIRECTOR
- CHARLES CAHN — CHAIR
- FRANK TRAINER — DIRECTOR
- JAMIE LITT — DIRECTOR
- JANICE JACKSON — DIRECTOR
- JONATHAN STOEL — DIRECTOR
- KIRSTEN BUSCH JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
- MASON HAUPT — SECRETARY & VICE CHAIR
- MELITINA HERNANDEZ — DIRECTOR
- NANCY STREIM — DIRECTOR
- TARA SHELTON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 2
Who they work with
- Partner City Districts Partner — Collaborates with school districts in partner cities to deliver programming and deepen local leadership networks.
- Teachers College, Columbia University Partner — Collaborates with faculty from Teachers College, Columbia University to deliver the flagship leadership development program.
strategies · 3
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.
- Historical Immersion as a Foundation for Equity-Oriented Leadership 10 orgsmethodology: historical_leadership_immersionBy grounding leadership development in historical excursions to civil rights landmarks, we connect contemporary educational equity challenges to past social justice movements, because contextualizing current struggles in history strengthens moral purpose and equity commitment.shared approach: Legacy-Driven Civic Activation →
- Adaptive Leadership Development through Coachingmethodology: adaptive_leadership_developmentBy using coaching to shift principals from technical management to adaptive leadership, we enable sustainable school improvement, because leaders learn to navigate complex, context-specific challenges rather than apply standardized solutions.
- Peer Learning Communities for Leadership Retention and Growthmethodology: peer_learning_communityBy creating structured peer networks and learning communities, we reduce principal attrition and build collective capacity for systemic change, because mutual support and shared problem-solving foster resilience and professional growth.