TY 2017 Form 990

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC)
(1) STEPHEN F MANDEL JR...................................................................... CHAIR	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0
(2) BEVERLY DANIEL TATUM PHD...................................................................... VICE CHAIR	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0
(3) PAUL FINNEGAN...................................................................... TREASURER	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0
(4) WENDY KOPP...................................................................... FOUNDER/ DIRECTOR	10.00 .................	X		136,879	0
(5) THOMAS H CASTRO...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(6) RANDALL H HARBERT...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(7) KAYA HENDERSON...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(8) KEVIN HUFFMAN DIRECTOR UNTIL...................................................................... OCT. 2017/EVP,CHIEF EXTERNAL OFFICER	30.00 .................	X		32,762	4,733
(9) DAVID KENNY...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(10) JOEL KLEIN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(11) MICHAEL LOMAX PHD...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(12) KEN MEHLMAN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(13) RICHARD D PARSONS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(14) GREG PENNER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(15) NANCY PERETSMAN...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(16) LINNEA CONRAD ROBERTS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0
(17) LAWRENCE SUMMERS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(18) JOSE VILLARREAL........................................................................ DIRECTPR	1.00 .......................	X				0	0
(19) GREGORY W WENDT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X				0	0
(20) MEG WHITMAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X				0	0
(21) ELISA VILLANUEVA BEARD........................................................................ CEO	65.00 .......................	X	X			451,807	42,029
(22) JOSHUA GRIGGS........................................................................ EVP, TALENT, OPERATIONS & CFO	61.00 .......................		X			321,214	35,134
(23) TRACY-ELIZABETH CLAY SVPLEGAL........................................................................ AFFAIRS/GENERAL COUNSEL/SECRETARY	50.00 .......................		X			228,926	29,815
(24) SUSAN ASIYANBI........................................................................ EVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	65.00 .......................			X		367,142	8,387
(25) ERIC SCROGGINS EVP CHIEF PROGRAM........................................................................ & STRATEGY OFFICER UNTIL DEC. 2017	50.00 .......................			X		326,362	24,609
(26) PAUL KEYS........................................................................ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	60.00 .......................				X	291,744	21,630
(27) JOSHUA P ANDERSON........................................................................ SVP, RECRUITMENT & ADMISSIONS	60.00 .......................				X	260,404	21,050
(28) MICHELLE CULVER........................................................................ SVP, REGIONAL FIELD EXECUTIVE	53.00 .......................				X	252,791	37,001
(29) SANDEEP CHELLANI SVP........................................................................ IT & CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER	48.00 .......................				X	241,365	13,347
(30) FATIMAH BURNAM SVP........................................................................ EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP & LEARNING	53.00 .......................				X	236,068	40,518

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP 4022 SELLS DRIVE HERMITAGE,TN37076	PROJECT MANAGER & CONSULTING SERVICES	1,911,217
WORKDAY INC 6230 STONERIDGE MALL RD PLEASANTON,CA94588	IT CONSULTING AND SOFTWARE SERVICES	1,035,639
GRINDER TABER AND GRINDER INC 1919 LYNNFIELD ROAD MEMPHIS,TN38119	CONSTRUCTION SERVICES	680,392
MDRC 16 EAST 34TH ST NEW YORK,NY10016	STUDY & IMPLEMENTATION/EVALUATION SERVIC	426,989
WESTAT INC PO BOX 1004 ROCKVILLE,MD20850	EVALUATION SERVICES	401,386
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 21

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

TEACH FOR AMERICA INC

Employer identification number

13-3541913

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) 2019	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	294,928,420	263,854,521	271,486,327	245,190,571	235,973,769	1,311,433,608
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	294,928,420	263,854,521	271,486,327	245,190,571	235,973,769	1,311,433,608
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..						73,692,189
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						1,237,741,419

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) 2019	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	294,928,420	263,854,521	271,486,327	245,190,571	235,973,769	1,311,433,608
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	4,172,646	3,849,156	4,003,233	5,802,691	7,453,663	25,281,389
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..	10,450					10,450
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..	161,843	153,572	190,437	41,961	48,589	596,402
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						1,337,321,849

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

140,400,151

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2019 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

92.550 %

Public support percentage for 2018 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

91.710 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2019. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2018. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2019. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2018. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) 2019	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) 2019	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2019 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2018 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2019 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2018 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2019. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2018. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by .035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2019	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2019
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a From 2014.......
b From 2015.......
c From 2016.......
d From 2017.......
e From 2018.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2019 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2019 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2015.....
b Excess from 2016.....
c Excess from 2017.....
d Excess from 2018.....
e Excess from 2019.....

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2019)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:	PURCHASING CARD REBATE - 2013 AMOUNT: $ 2,403. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 81,110. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 45,262. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 14,843. OTHER INCOME - 2013 AMOUNT: $ 61,880. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 47,789. OTHER EVENTS REVENUE - 2013 AMOUNT: $ 85,913. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 53,018. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 30,890. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 24,323. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 800. COMMISSIONS - 2013 AMOUNT: $ 11,647. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 19,444. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 30,000. EMPLOYEE SETTLEMENT - 2015 AMOUNT: $ 74,000. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 772. RECOVERY OF LIABILITY - 2015 AMOUNT: $ 10,285. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 2,023.

Return Reference

Explanation

SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:

PURCHASING CARD REBATE - 2013 AMOUNT: $ 2,403. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 81,110. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 45,262. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 14,843. OTHER INCOME - 2013 AMOUNT: $ 61,880. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 47,789. OTHER EVENTS REVENUE - 2013 AMOUNT: $ 85,913. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 53,018. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 30,890. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 24,323. 2017 AMOUNT: $ 800. COMMISSIONS - 2013 AMOUNT: $ 11,647. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 19,444. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 30,000. EMPLOYEE SETTLEMENT - 2015 AMOUNT: $ 74,000. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 772. RECOVERY OF LIABILITY - 2015 AMOUNT: $ 10,285. 2016 AMOUNT: $ 2,023.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

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Name of the organization

TEACH FOR AMERICA INC

Employer identification number

13-3541913

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

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Name of organization TEACH FOR AMERICA INC

Part I Contributors	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

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Name of organization TEACH FOR AMERICA INC		Employer identification number 13-3541913

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

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Name of organization TEACH FOR AMERICA INC			Employer identification number 13-3541913
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet

Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

TEACH FOR AMERICA INC

Employer identification number

13-3541913

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) .................................................................... SchCMd Bullet

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ SchCMd Bullet

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b........... SchCMd Bullet

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50084S

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2016	(b) 2017	(c) 2018	(d) 2019	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes|No

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Yes

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Yes

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Yes

50,593

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Yes

1,278,604

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

1,329,197

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART II-B, LINE 1:	ON A STATE LEVEL, LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS, PAID STAFF OR MANAGEMENT HAD DIRECT CONTACT WITH STATE LEGISLATORS, THEIR STAFF AND MEMBERS OF STATE EXECUTIVE BRANCH AGENCIES IN SUPPORT OF STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR TEACH FOR AMERICA'S IN-STATE OPERATIONS THROUGH REGULAR STATE BUDGET PROCESSES. IN ADDITION, REGIONAL STAFF ALSO WORKED FOR THE PASSAGE OF VARIOUS PIECES OF LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD IMPACT TEACH FOR AMERICA'S ABILITY TO OPERATE IN A GIVEN COMMUNITY INCLUDING THE PASSAGE OF ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION LEGISLATION AND LEGISLATION PERMITTING TEACH FOR AMERICA TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE AS AN ALTERNATIVE PATHWAY TO TEACH LICENSURE. TEACH FOR AMERICA HAS USED CONSULTANTS AT THE STATE LEVEL TO PROVIDE LOBBYING SERVICES, SUCH AS BILL AND REGULATION TRACKING ON MATTERS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TEACHER CERTIFICATION AND STATE FUNDING. AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL, TEACH FOR AMERICA STAFF INTERFACED WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, THEIR PERSONAL AND COMMITTEE STAFF, AND KEY MEMBERS OF THE PRESIDENT'S ADMINISTRATION AND FEDERAL AGENCIES, TO ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS THAT WOULD SUPPORT TEACH FOR AMERICA AND THE CONSTITUENCIES WE SERVE.

Return Reference

Explanation

PART II-B, LINE 1:

ON A STATE LEVEL, LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS, PAID STAFF OR MANAGEMENT HAD DIRECT CONTACT WITH STATE LEGISLATORS, THEIR STAFF AND MEMBERS OF STATE EXECUTIVE BRANCH AGENCIES IN SUPPORT OF STATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR TEACH FOR AMERICA'S IN-STATE OPERATIONS THROUGH REGULAR STATE BUDGET PROCESSES. IN ADDITION, REGIONAL STAFF ALSO WORKED FOR THE PASSAGE OF VARIOUS PIECES OF LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD IMPACT TEACH FOR AMERICA'S ABILITY TO OPERATE IN A GIVEN COMMUNITY INCLUDING THE PASSAGE OF ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION LEGISLATION AND LEGISLATION PERMITTING TEACH FOR AMERICA TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE AS AN ALTERNATIVE PATHWAY TO TEACH LICENSURE. TEACH FOR AMERICA HAS USED CONSULTANTS AT THE STATE LEVEL TO PROVIDE LOBBYING SERVICES, SUCH AS BILL AND REGULATION TRACKING ON MATTERS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TEACHER CERTIFICATION AND STATE FUNDING. AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL, TEACH FOR AMERICA STAFF INTERFACED WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, THEIR PERSONAL AND COMMITTEE STAFF, AND KEY MEMBERS OF THE PRESIDENT'S ADMINISTRATION AND FEDERAL AGENCIES, TO ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS THAT WOULD SUPPORT TEACH FOR AMERICA AND THE CONSTITUENCIES WE SERVE.

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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Name of the organization

TEACH FOR AMERICA INC

Employer identification number

13-3541913

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	207,651,975	176,617,046	179,896,330	162,329,225	199,348,112
b	Contributions ...					3,000,000
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	29,194,652	31,035,773	-3,278,440	17,567,105	19,567,057
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...					59,585,944
f	Administrative expenses ....	177,445	844	844
g	End of year balance ......	236,669,182	207,651,975	176,617,046	179,896,330	162,329,225

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

1.890 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

49.500 %

Term endowment SchDMd Bullet

48.610 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....	81,916	9,216	72,700
c	Leasehold improvements	17,842,345	7,337,119	10,505,226
d	Equipment ....	57,365,854	49,087,765	8,278,089
e	Other .....	81,867	21,255	60,612
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				18,916,627

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	10,746,098
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	294,927,723
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	28,868,613
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	173,716
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	2,156,821
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	31,199,150
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	263,728,573
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a	177,445
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	92,898
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	270,343
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	263,998,916

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	287,843,912
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	173,716
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	3,481,042
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	3,654,758
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	284,189,154
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a	177,445
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b	92,898
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	270,343
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	284,459,497

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART IV, LINE 2B:	TEACH FOR AMERICA HELD A SECURITY DEPOSIT FROM A SUBLEASE TENANT FROM IN ITS DC OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,000. THIS AMOUNT IS RECORDED AS A LIABILITY ON TEACH FOR AMERICA'S BALANCE SHEET.
PART V, LINE 4:	TEACH FOR AMERICA'S ENDOWMENT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A CONTINUOUS SOURCE OF FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE INSTITUTION'S PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL MISSION. THE ENDOWMENT'S PRINCIPAL IS INTENDED TO BE LEFT UNTOUCHED, WHILE ITS EARNINGS MAY BE USED TO FUND VARIOUS ORGANIZATION PROGRAMS (AND GRANTS).
PART X, LINE 2:	TFA IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3), THOUGH IT IS SUBJECT TO TAX ON INCOME UNRELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE, UNLESS THAT INCOME IS OTHERWISE EXCLUDED BY THE CODE. TFA HAS PROCESSES PRESENTLY IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE MAINTENANCE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS; TO IDENTIFY AND REPORT UNRELATED INCOME; TO DETERMINE ITS FILING AND TAX OBLIGATIONS IN JURISDICTIONS FOR WHICH IT WAS NEXUS; AND TO IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED TAX POSITIONS. TFA HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. FORMS 990 AND RELATED STATE RETURNS FILED BY TFA ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE RESPECTIVE TAXING AUTHORITIES UP TO THREE YEARS FROM THE EXTENDED DUE DATE OF EACH RETURN. TFA BELIEVES THAT ITS INFORMATIONAL TAX FILINGS FOR YEARS ENDED PRIOR TO 2015 ARE NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	RENTAL EXPENSES REPORTED ON PART VIII, LINE 6B 2,156,821.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	RECLASS IT SERVICES TO PART VIII, LINE 11 92,898.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	RECLASS LOSS ON DISPOSAL 502,965. WRITE-OFF OF UNCOLLECTIBLE REVENUES 821,256. RENTAL EXPENSES REPORTED ON PART VIII, LINE 6B 2,156,821.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	RECLASS IT SERVICES TO PART VIII, LINE 11 92,898.

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
TEACH FOR AMERICA INC

Employer identification number

13-3541913

Part I

Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 NY ANNUAL BENEFIT DINNER (event type)	(b) Event #2 CHICAGO BENEFIT DINNER (event type)	(c) Other events 15 (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	3,754,191	1,725,598	7,007,789	12,487,578
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	3,644,391	1,665,563	6,635,219	11,945,173
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	109,800	60,035	372,570	542,405

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .			57,533	57,533
7	Food and beverages . . .	197,251	93,755	469,108	760,114
8	Entertainment . . . .			32,195	32,195
9	Other direct expenses . . .	174,340	20,709	568,671	763,720
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .				1,613,562
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .				-1,071,157

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
TEACH FOR AMERICA INC

Employer identification number
13-3541913

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of noncash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) LEADERSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY FOUNDATION 1805 7TH STREET NW 8TH FLOOR WASHINGTON,DC20001	46-2093041	501(C)3	5,042,000				CHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUAL & COLLECTIVE LEADERSHIP OF TFA ALUMNI.
(2) CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO 1 DR CARLTON B GOODLETT PLACE SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102	94-6000417	GOV'T	79,578				CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1) CORP MEMBER/ALUMNI AWARD	252	384,801
(2) CORP MEMBER/ALUMNI CERTIFICATION SUPPORT	5044	512,865
(3) CORP MEMBER/ALUMNI COURSEWORK GRANT	98	78,320
(4) CORP MEMBER/ALUMNI EDUCATION AWARD	101	561,881
(5) CORP MEMBER/ALUMNI FELLOWSHIP	194	1,004,144
(6) CORP MEMBER/ALUMNI PLACEMENT GRANT	106	136,007
(7) CORP MEMBER/ALUMNI STIPEND	127	108,032
(8) CORP MEMBER/ALUMNI TRANSITIONAL GRANT	1600	4,781,519
(9) CORP MEMBER/ALUMNI TUITION	1590	1,816,203
(10) OTHER CORP MEMBER/ALUMNI SUPPORT	11277		856,134	COST	FOOD, SUPPLIES, ETC.

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

Return Reference

Explanation

PART I, LINE 2:

TEACH FOR AMERICA PROVIDES GRANTS AND/OR FINANCIAL AID TO CORPS MEMBERS WHO ARE ATTENDING THE CURRENT YEAR'S INSTITUTE. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A LISTING OF THE INDIVIDUALS THAT BENEFIT FROM THE GRANT, WITH ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION (E.G. FULL NAME, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND ADDRESS). GRANTS ARE ISSUED BASED ON THE FINANCIAL NEED OF THE RECIPIENT AND MAY BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE. IN ADDITION, TEACH FOR AMERICA PROVIDES AN ANNUAL GRANT TO LEADERSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY FOUNDATION (LEEF) TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION OF SUPPORTING CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO DEVELOP POLICY, ADVOCACY, AND ORGANIZING LEADERS AND FUEL THE MOVEMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL EQUITY. TEACH FOR AMERICA REQUIRES SPECIFIC REPORTING REQUIREMENTS UNDER THIS LEEF GRANT TO ENSURE CLOSE MONITORING OF THE USE OF THE FUNDS.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet

Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

TEACH FOR AMERICA INC

Employer identification number

13-3541913

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ..

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1ELISA VILLANUEVA BEARD CEO	(i) (ii)	451,807 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	18,000 ------------- 0	24,029 ------------- 0	493,836 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2JOSHUA GRIGGS EVP, TALENT, OPERATIONS & CFO	(i) (ii)	321,214 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	15,965 ------------- 0	19,169 ------------- 0	356,348 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3TRACY-ELIZABETH CLAY SVPLEGAL AFFAIRS/GENERAL COUNSEL/SECRETARY	(i) (ii)	228,926 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	11,354 ------------- 0	18,461 ------------- 0	258,741 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4SUSAN ASIYANBI EVP, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	(i) (ii)	367,142 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	8,387 ------------- 0	375,529 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5ERIC SCROGGINS EVP CHIEF PROGRAM & STRATEGY OFFICER UNTIL DEC. 2017	(i) (ii)	326,362 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	16,355 ------------- 0	8,254 ------------- 0	350,971 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6PAUL KEYS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	(i) (ii)	291,744 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	14,620 ------------- 0	7,010 ------------- 0	313,374 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7JOSHUA P ANDERSON SVP, RECRUITMENT & ADMISSIONS	(i) (ii)	260,404 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	12,750 ------------- 0	8,300 ------------- 0	281,454 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8MICHELLE CULVER SVP, REGIONAL FIELD EXECUTIVE	(i) (ii)	252,791 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	12,708 ------------- 0	24,293 ------------- 0	289,792 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9SANDEEP CHELLANI SVP IT & CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER	(i) (ii)	241,365 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	11,867 ------------- 0	1,480 ------------- 0	254,712 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
10FATIMAH BURNAM SVP EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP & LEARNING	(i) (ii)	236,068 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	12,082 ------------- 0	28,436 ------------- 0	276,586 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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Schedule J (Form 990) 2019

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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

TEACH FOR AMERICA INC

Employer identification number

13-3541913

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......	X		3,484	COST
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .	X	94	11,255,064	AVG. SELLING PRICE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...	X	20	22,886	COST
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( TICKETS/MEMBERSHIP )	X	5	44,950	COST
26 Other ( FITNESS/ENTERTAINMENT )	X	9	19,160	COST
27 Other ( GIFT BASKETS/GIFT CARDS )	X	13	12,140	COST
28 Other ( TRAVEL/LODGING VOUCHER )	X	10	10,913	COST
Other ( CRYPOTOCURRENCY )	X	1	9,259	AVG. SELLING PRICE

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

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Cat. No. 51227J

Schedule M (Form 990) (2019)

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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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PART I, COLUMN (B):	THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS IN PART I, COLUMN (B) OF SCHEDULE M.

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Department of the Treasury
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

TEACH FOR AMERICA INC

Employer identification number

13-3541913

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	TEACH FOR AMERICA'S FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT TAX PREPARER. MANAGEMENT PERFORMED AN IN-DEPTH REVIEW. A COPY OF THE 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE FULL BOARD RECEIVES A COPY OF THE 990 FORM VIA EMAIL BEFORE THE 990 FORM IS OFFICIALLY FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	TEACH FOR AMERICA, INC. REQUIRES EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR KEY EMPLOYEE ANNUALLY (1) TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; (2) TO DISCLOSE ANY POSSIBLE PERSONAL, FAMILY, OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP THAT REASONABLY COULD GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST; AND (3) TO ACKNOWLEDGE BY HIS OR HER SIGNATURE THAT HE OR SHE IS ACTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LETTER AND SPIRIT OF SUCH POLICY. WHEN A COVERED PERSON BECOMES AWARE OF A PROPOSED COVERED TRANSACTION, HE OR SHE SHALL HAVE A DUTY TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: (A) IMMEDIATELY DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF SUCH COVERED TRANSACTION TO THE CHAIR (IN THE CASE OF OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN THE CHAIR) OR TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION (THE "BOARD") OR APPLICABLE COMMITTEE THEREOF (IN THE CASE OF DIRECTORS AND THE CHAIR); (B) REFRAIN FROM USING HIS OR HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE TO ENCOURAGE THE ORGANIZATION TO ENTER INTO THE COVERED TRANSACTION; AND (C) PHYSICALLY EXCUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE COVERED TRANSACTION WITH OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION, EXCEPT TO RESPOND TO REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE ADMINISTERED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OR ANY APPLICABLE COMMITTEE THEREOF, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE BOARD CHAIR, AND ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURES AND RECEIVING DISCLOSURES OF PROPOSED COVERED TRANSACTIONS, REVIEWING PROPOSED COVERED TRANSACTIONS AND DETERMINING IF AN ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE BOARD DOCUMENTS THEIR REVIEW OF EACH DECLARATION IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING AT WHICH THE COVERED TRANSACTION IS COVERED. DOCUMENTATION ALSO INCLUDES THE BASIS FOR THE FINAL DETERMINATION AND RESOLUTION FOR EACH COVERED TRANSACTION. IF THE FINAL DETERMINATION WAS ACCOMPLISHED BY ACTION OF A BOARD COMMITTEE OR THE BOARD CHAIR, A REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS CONDUCTED REGARDING ANY COVERED TRANSACTION APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	TEACH FOR AMERICA, INC. USES INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS TO ENSURE THAT THE SALARY SET FOR THE CEO IS APPROPRIATE. INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS ARE ALSO USED TO ENSURE THAT THE SALARIES FOR THE MANAGEMENT TEAM MEMBERS AND OTHER KEY OFFICERS ARE APPROPRIATE AND IN LINE WITH THOSE OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. CEO COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED TO THE COMMITTEE BEFORE VOTING ON CEO COMPENSATION INCLUDES CURRENT SALARY, BENCHMARKED MARKET DATA, SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR, AND ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR POTENTIAL SALARY INCREASES. COMPENSATION STRUCTURES AND INDIVIDUAL STAFF MEMBER SALARIES ARE REVIEWED AND ADJUSTED ANNUALLY AT TEACH FOR AMERICA. REGARDING OUR COMPENSATION STRUCTURES, EACH YEAR, THE BENEFITS & COMPENSATION TEAM RECOMMENDS BASELINE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE MANAGEMENT TEAM BASED ON MARKET RESEARCH. ONCE APPROVED, ANY FINANCIAL IMPACT IS INCLUDED IN THE OVERALL BUDGET RECOMMENDED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD. THESE COMPENSATION STRUCTURES ARE THEN USED TO SET STAFF MEMBER SALARIES IN THE NEXT YEAR IN LINE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S GUIDING PRINCIPLES. THOSE GUIDING PRINCIPLES CONSIST OF (1) PAYING COMPETITIVELY RELATIVE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BUT NOT AT THE TOP OF THE MARKET, (2) MAINTAINING INTERNAL PAY EQUITY, (3) ACCOUNTING FOR CHANGES IN THE MARKETPLACE FOR INDIVIDUAL ROLES , AND (4) ENSURING THE ORGANIZATION IS PAYING FAIRLY AND COMPETITIVELY OVER THE COURSE OF STAFF MEMBER CAREERS THROUGH ANNUAL EVALUATION OF A STAFF MEMBER'S CHANGING CONTRIBUTION TO THE ORGANIZATION. STAFF SALARIES ARE CALIBRATED ANNUALLY BY THE MANAGEMENT TEAM AND APPROVED BY THE CEO TO ENSURE FAIRNESS AND EQUITY ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION AND ALIGNMENT WITH OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY. THE COMPENSATION SETTING PROCESS, AS OUTLINED ABOVE, WAS LAST PERFORMED DURING THE PERIOD BEGINNING IN MARCH 2018 AND CONCLUDING IN JUNE 2018.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	TEACH FOR AMERICA MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC BY RETAINING A COPY AT ITS PLACE OF BUSINESS. THE FORM 990 IS LIKEWISE PUBLISHED ON THE INTERNET AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG AND AT WWW.TEACHFORAMERICA.ORG. TEACH FOR AMERICA ALSO PUBLISHES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON ITS WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND LEGAL ATTACHMENTS, FORM 1023 AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IF REQUESTED.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A - COMPENSATION OF DIRECTOR:	KEVIN HUFFMAN RECEIVED COMPENSATION FOR HIS EMPLOYMENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION. KEVIN HUFFMAN WAS A DIRECTOR OF THE BOARD UNTIL OCTOBER 2017, AT WHICH POINT MR. HUFFMAN BECAME AN EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 2A: FEES FOR SERVICE REVENUE	TEACH FOR AMERICA HAS CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS SCHOOL DISTRICTS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO RECRUIT, SELECT, TRAIN, AND PLACE CORPS MEMBERS TO TEACH WITHIN THEIR SCHOOL DISTRICTS. TEACH FOR AMERICA RECOGNIZES REVENUE RELATED TO THESE CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS AS EARNED, THAT IS, WHEN THE CORPS MEMBER IS PLACED.
FORM 990, PART X, LINES 27-29: EXPLANATION OF NET ASSETS:	NET ASSETS OF A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ARE EQUIVALENT TO THE NET WORTH OF THE ORGANIZATION. HOWEVER NET ASSETS ARE CLASSIFIED IN THREE CATEGORIES: UNRESTRICTED, TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED AND PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED. UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF AN ORGANIZATION AND HAVE NOT BEEN RESTRICTED BY OUTSIDE DONORS. TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS ARE RESTRICTED BY DONORS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES AND/OR FUTURE TIME PERIODS. ONCE THESE RESTRICTIONS ARE MET, THE FUNDS ARE RELEASED AS UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS. PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS ARE TO BE MAINTAINED IN PERPETUITY; THEIR INCOME MAY BE USED FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS OR SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES BASED ON DONOR INTENT. UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS HAVE DIFFERENT DEGREES OF LIQUIDITY AVAILABLE FOR DAILY OPERATIONS ARE NOT A REPRESENTATION OF AVAILABLE CASH FOR OPERATIONS. FOR FY18, OUR NET ASSETS FALL INTO THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: - APPROXIMATELY 8% IS "RECEIVABLES OR PROMISES FROM INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, STATE GOVERNMENTS AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO MAKE PAYMENTS IN THE FUTURE. MOST OF THESE PAYMENTS ARE TO BE USED TO FUND FUTURE ACTIVITIES, AND ARE NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FUNDS; - APPROXIMATELY 54% IS THE BODY OF THE ENDOWMENT AND THUS CANNOT BE SPENT ON PROGRAMMING. IN FY18, OUR ENDOWMENT INCURRED NET GAINS OF APPROXIMATELY $28.4 MILLION; - APPROXIMATELY 4% IS FIXED ASSETS, WHICH INCLUDES ITEMS SUCH AS DEPRECIATING SOFTWARE, FURNITURE, TECHNOLOGY AND OTHER CAPITAL INVESTMENTS FROM PRIOR YEARS; - APPROXIMATELY 8% IS CASH OR CASH EQUIVALENTS. TEACH FOR AMERICA AIMS TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM OPERATING RESERVE OF AROUND 25% OF ANNUAL EXPENSES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND 35% AT FISCAL YEAR-END. THIS IS EQUIVALENT TO 3-4 MONTHS OF EXPENSES, COMPARED TO THE RANGE OF 3-6 MONTHS RECOMMENDED BY BOTH THE NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR NON-PROFITS AND THE NON-PROFITS ASSISTANCE FUND.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	LOSS ON DISPOSAL -502,965. WRITE-OFF OF UNCOLLECTIBLE REVENUES -821,256.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:	THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY HAS A COMMITTEE CHARGED WITH OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE COMMITTEE'S PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT, PERFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM, HAS NOT CHANGED FOR THE REPORTING YEAR.

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Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TEACH FOR AMERICA FINDS, DEVELOPS, AND SUPPORTS A DIVERSE NETWORK OF LEADERS WHO EXPAND OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN FROM CLASSROOMS, SCHOOLS, AND EVERY SECTOR AND FIELD THAT SHAPES THE BROADER SYSTEMS IN WHICH SCHOOLS OPERATE.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	20
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	18
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	4,779
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	49,500
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	92,898
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 .........	7b	309,798

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	245,190,571	235,973,769
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	23,841,949	23,601,646
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	4,789,818	5,699,846
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	-941,343	-1,276,345
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	272,880,995	263,998,916
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	13,920,194	15,361,484
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	191,821,046	191,054,269
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 29,552,235
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	81,391,344	78,043,744
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	287,132,584	284,459,497
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-14,251,589	-20,460,581
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	420,050,412	436,749,428
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	60,410,093	70,025,298
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	359,640,319	366,724,130

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 98,982,315 including grants of $ 2,717,882 ) (Revenue $ )
	CORPS MEMBER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER:TEACH FOR AMERICA PLACES CORPS MEMBERS IN VARIOUS URBAN AND RURAL REGIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. IN EACH REGION, TFA HAS REGIONAL OFFICES, WHICH ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PLACING CORPS MEMBERS IN SCHOOLS, MONITORING PROGRESS THROUGHOUT THEIR TWO-YEAR COMMITMENT, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ONGOING LEADERSHIP AND/OR EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND HELPING CORPS MEMBERS TO FEEL PART OF A NATIONAL CORPS.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 55,087,526 including grants of $ 4,988,945 ) (Revenue $ 23,415,992 )
	CORPS MEMBER RECRUITMENT, SELECTION, AND PLACEMENT:TFA RECRUITS AND SELECTS A TEACHING CORPS OF OUTSTANDING COLLEGE GRADUATES TO TEACH THE NATION'S MOST UNDERSERVED STUDENTS. THE RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDES SCHEDULING AND ATTENDING ON- AND OFF-CAMPUS RECRUITING EVENTS, PROCESSING APPLICATIONS, AND CONDUCTING DAY-LONG INTERVIEW SESSIONS IN MULTIPLE SITES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. TFA PLACES CORPS MEMBERS IN VARIOUS URBAN AND RURAL REGIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE CORPS MEMBERS THROUGH A NEED BASED FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THEM WITH THEIR MOVES TO THESE REGIONS.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 37,440,846 including grants of $ 303,712 ) (Revenue $ )
	PRE-SERVICE INSTITUTE:TFA CONDUCTS INTENSIVE SUMMER TRAINING INSTITUTES LED BY ITS STAFF AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS AS PART OF TEACHER PREPARATION FOR INCOMING CORPS MEMBERS. IN SUMMER 2017, NEARLY 3,600 CORPS MEMBERS WERE TRAINED AT ONE OF OUR FIVE INSTITUTE SITES RUN BY THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION: ATLANTA (GA), HOUSTON (TX), PHILADELPHIA (PA), PHOENIX (AZ), AND TULSA (OK) OR AT ONE OF OUR 13 TRAINING SITES RUN BY REGIONS: BAY AREA, CHICAGO NORTHWEST INDIANA, DALLAS FORT WORTH, DELAWARE, DELTA (RURAL REGION COLLECTIVE), EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA, MASSACHUSETTS, MEMPHIS, MIAMI - DADE, MILWAUKEE, NASHVILLE, NEW YORK, AND ST. LOUIS.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 36,144,836 including grants of $ 7,350,945 ) (Revenue $ 189,210 )
	ALUMNI AFFAIRS: TFA HAS AN ALUMNI BASE OF FORMER CORPS MEMBERS ALL OVER THE WORLD. THESE INDIVIDUALS PRESENT A POWERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO CONTINUE TO EXPAND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY. TFA ENGAGES IN ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE ALUMNI TO CONTINUE TO WORK IN EDUCATION AND ACROSS SECTORS TO ADDRESS ISSUES NEGATIVELY IMPACTING LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES- MOST NOTABLY FOCUSED ON INFORMATION/KNOWLEDGE DISSEMINATION AND NETWORKING. TFA ALSO SUPPORTS ALUMNI VIA ACTIVITIES INTENDED TO DEVELOP ALUMNI IN LEADERSHIP PRACTICE AND/OR SPECIFIC PROGRAMMATIC AREAS: CLASSROOM PRACTICE, SCHOOL LEADERSHIP, SCHOOL SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP, POLICY/ORGANIZING WORK, AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 36,144,836 including grants of $ 7,350,945 ) (Revenue $ 189,210 )
4e	Total program service expenses227,655,523

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	3,147,464	0	278,253

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a	190,743
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c	11,945,173
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	39,835,621

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	184,002,232

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g	11,377,856

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		235,973,769

		Business Code
2a	SERVICE FEES REVENUE	611710	23,415,992	23,415,992
b	PUBLICATION REVENUE	900099	125,540	125,540
c	REG/CERTIFICATION FEES	611710	60,114	60,114
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e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		23,601,646

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			5,647,073			5,647,073
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........			2,321			2,321
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents		1,804,269	6a
b	Less: rental expenses		2,156,821	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)		-352,552	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			-352,552			-352,552
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	34,221	69,953,048	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	0	69,934,496	7b
c	Gain or (loss)	34,221	18,552	7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........			52,773			52,773
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 11,945,173of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a	542,405
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b	1,613,562
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			-1,071,157			-1,071,157
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a	3,556
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b	0
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			3,556	3,556
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	IT SERVICES		900099	92,898		92,898
b	OTHER INCOMES		900099	47,789			47,789
c	OTHER EVENT INCOME		900099	800			800
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			141,487
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			263,998,916	23,605,202	92,898	4,327,047

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	5,121,578	5,121,578
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	10,239,906	10,239,906
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	2,216,449	1,769,927	158,716	287,806
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	154,264,999	123,186,977	11,046,687	20,031,335
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	5,018,717	4,007,652	359,383	651,682
9	Other employee benefits .......	17,460,783	13,943,157	1,250,341	2,267,285
10	Payroll taxes ...........	12,093,321	9,657,016	865,985	1,570,320
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	1,345,905	745,550	484,291	116,064
c	Accounting ...........	224,995	124,634	80,959	19,402
d	Lobbying ...........	806,497		806,497
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	177,445		177,445
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	10,044,898	6,011,023	3,098,110	935,765
12	Advertising and promotion ....	810,113	528,390	169,007	112,716
13	Office expenses .......	4,418,181	3,310,772	718,150	389,259
14	Information technology ......	8,851,719	5,842,082	2,498,235	511,402
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	15,010,236	12,544,780	1,694,849	770,607
17	Travel ............	25,970,375	23,206,217	1,451,364	1,312,794
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	1,390,345	1,242,363	77,700	70,282
20	Interest ...........	179,151	132,460	17,875	28,816
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	6,402,624	4,002,494	2,162,919	237,211
23	Insurance ...	592,342	437,965	59,100	95,277
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	UBI TAX	93,000	68,762	9,279	14,959
b	BAD DEBT EXPENSE	969,269	903,525	24,628	41,116
c	MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES	602,087	509,273	29,932	62,882
d	SUBSCRIPTIONS & DUES	113,810	83,268	10,287	20,255
e	All other expenses	40,752	35,752		5,000
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	284,459,497	227,655,523	27,251,739	29,552,235
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			23,968,136	1	33,148,929
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			53,304,718	2	35,906,496
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			36,309,413	3	36,094,892
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			350,305	4	409,759
5	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			7,011,810	9	5,205,255
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	75,371,982
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	56,455,355	22,565,801	10c	18,916,627
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			269,005,282	11	302,067,530
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			4,979,863	13	3,633,034
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			2,555,084	15	1,366,906
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			420,050,412	16	436,749,428

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	35,551,559	17	40,100,565
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	15,547,066	19	19,170,635
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D	14,000	21	8,000
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	9,297,468	25	10,746,098
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	60,410,093	26	70,025,298

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........		27
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........		28
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	359,640,319	32	366,724,130
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	420,050,412	33	436,749,428