Great Public Schools Now
- Assets
- $20.0m
- Revenue
- $15.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 02/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-4962715
Organization Overview
Great Public Schools Now is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Great Public Schools Now employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great Public Schools Now is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Great Public Schools Now generated $15.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $16.5m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Great Public Schools Now has awarded 307 individual grants totaling $75,347,593. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION INVESTS IN SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS AND INITIATIVES THAT CATALYZE EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION, CONVENES LEADERS AND UPLIFTS PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING TO ADVOCATE FOR GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
QUALITY SEAT GROWTH:OUR QUALITY SEAT GROWTH PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON INCREASING THE NUMBER OF QUALITY SEATS IN LOS ANGELES. WE INVEST IN THE (1) REPLICATION OF QUALITY SCHOOLS (2) MERGER OF LOWER PERFORMING SCHOOLS INTO QUALITY SCHOOL MODELS AND (3) IMPROVEMENT OF SCHOOLS ("LIFTING TO GREAT") CLOSE TO OUR QUALITY BAR CRITERIA. WE ALSO SUPPORT QUALITY SCHOOLS BY CONVENING THEM TO COLLABORATE AND IDENTIFY SCALABLE BEST PRACTICES FOR IMPROVING ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
COLLECTIVE ACTION & UPLIFT PUBLIC DIALOGUE:OUR COLLECTIVE ACTION AND UPLIFT PUBLIC DIALOGUE PROGRAM INVESTS IN BROADENING AND DIVERSIFYING THE ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN ADVOCACY FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE IN THE LOS ANGELES PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. IN ADDITION TO ADVOCACY, WE ALSO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS IN THEIR EARNED AND SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS. A SMALL PORTION OF THE PROGRAM ALSO FUNDS ONLINE PUBLICATIONS TO FACILITATE THEIR GREATER AND/ORDEEPER COVERAGE OF LOS ANGELES PUBLIC EDUCATION TOPICS AND ISSUES.
ONE FAMILY LOS ANGELES:ONE FAMILY LA IS A DIRECT RELIEF INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT FAMILIES MOST ECONOMICALLY IMPACTED BY THE PANDEMIC. WE FUND COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFITS TO DISSEMINATE CHECKS AND/OR GIFT CARDS DIRECTLY TO FAMILIES WITH AT LEAST ONE LAUSD STUDENT.
EDUCATION RECOVERY FUND: THE EDUCATION RECOVERY FUND SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS AND INITIATIVES THAT EXPAND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAUSD STUDENTS. IN ADDITION, WE MANAGE AN INTEGRATED NETWORK OF PARTNERS AND FACILITATE COLLABORATION TO INCREASE ACCESS AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF OUT OF SCHOOL TIME OPPORTUNITIES, SUCH AS SUMMER AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ana F Ponce Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $315,000 |
Marshall Tuck Head Of Education Recovery | Officer | 40 | $196,991 |
Ana Teresa Dahan Senior Director, Policy, A | Officer | 40 | $180,000 |
Joshua Kinoshita Director Of Common Enrollm | 40 | $112,200 | |
Robert Abeles Chair Of Audit Committee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Virgil Roberts Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $198,300 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $14,838,149 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,036,449 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $22,165 |
| Investment income | $8,697 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $15,067,311 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $13,395,516 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,690,504 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,225 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $39,315 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $660,822 |
| Advertising and promotion | $177,529 |
| Office expenses | $338,252 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $133,184 |
| Travel | $2,462 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,699 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $42,315 |
| Insurance | $6,433 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $16,493,256 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $19,738,413 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $93,647 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $121,119 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,571 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $19,166 |
| Other assets | $31,483 |
| Total assets | $20,013,399 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $174,594 |
| Grants payable | $800,975 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $100,000 |
| Total liabilities | $1,075,569 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,169,568 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,768,262 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $20,013,399 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Great Public Schools Now has awarded $13,394,455 in support to 108 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM | $1,147,500 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: ALL STARS' SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | $704,800 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | $548,850 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: RECORD EDNOVATE LOAN CONVERSION TO GRANT | $500,000 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: DIGITAL EQUITY ADVOCACY STIPEND | $451,000 |
Culver City, CA PURPOSE: SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | $413,300 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Great Public Schools Now has recieved totaling $7,663,750.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Broad Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: SKILLS - INVESTMENT TO EQUIP YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SKILLS, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCES TO THRIVE PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY | $3,750,000 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $3,000,000 |
Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: SUPPORT COALITION BUILDING AND COMMUNICATIONS WORK IN LOS ANGELES. | $500,000 |
Joseph Drown Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: LA RECOVERY FUND | $200,000 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $105,000 |
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: IMPLEMENTING A SCHOOL FINDER IN LOS ANGELES | $55,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Charter Schools Foundation Phoenix, AZ | $87,939,377 | $45,500,400 |
Salesforce Com Foundation San Francisco, CA | $419,674,142 | $105,083,193 |
Foundation For Grossmont And Cuyamaca Colleges El Cajon, CA | $30,579,750 | $41,100,641 |
Archival Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | $70,496,412 | $21,253,596 |
Provenance Duarte, CA | $16,793,106 | $20,000,682 |
Spark Sf Public Schools San Francisco, CA | $15,254,604 | $27,199,561 |
Great Public Schools Now Los Angeles, CA | $20,013,399 | $15,067,311 |
Institute For Supply Management Inc Tempe, AZ | $18,812,365 | $12,909,076 |
Gladstone Foundation San Francisco, CA | $27,923,141 | $22,078,581 |
George Lucas Educational Foundation San Rafael, CA | $6,425,809 | $14,665,129 |
The Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation Inc Incline Village, NV | $97,913,034 | $15,633,796 |
Davidson Institute For Talent Development Incline Village, NV | $2,040,449 | $8,109,259 |