Modern States Education Alliance Inc
Grantmaking foundation in New York, New York · EIN 47-1018924
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $3.6MTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 1Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $3.9MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
MODERN STATES EDUCATION ALLIANCE IS A NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO MAKING A HIGH QUALITY COLLEGE EDUCATION FREE OF COST AND ACCESSIBLE TO ANY PERSON WHO SEEKS ONE. ITS FOUNDING PRINCIPLE IS THAT ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE EDUCATION IS FUNDAMENTAL TO ANY PHILOSOPHY THAT RESPECTS ALL INDIVIDUALS, AND FUNDAMENTAL TO THE AMERICAN DREAM. MODERN STATES INITIAL PROGRAM, FRESHMAN YEAR FOR FREE, IS INTENDED TO LET STUDENTS COMPLETE ONE YEAR OF COLLEGE WITHOUT EXPENSE, SAVING 25 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL COST OF TUITION. MODERN STATES IS PARTNERING WITH EDX, THE LEADING ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM FOUNDED BY HARVARD AND MIT. A DONATION HAS BEEN MADE TO EDX TO DEVELOp HIGH QUALITY FRESHMAN COURSES WITH TOP UNIVERSITIES AND PROFESSORS. EACH COURSE INCLUDES ONLINE LECTURES, QUIZZES, TESTS, AND OTHER FEATURES; ALL ONLINE TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS ARE BEING PROVIDED TO STUDENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE COURSES WILL PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE MAJOR "ADVANCED PLACEMENT" (AP)* OR "COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM" (CLEP)* TESTS O
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Clep exam fee program - Individual Recipients | $3.6M | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (1 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
Website: www.modernstates.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.