Aspire Public Schools
- Assets
- $207.8m
- Revenue
- $233.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2,609
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 12/1999
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 94-3311088
Organization Overview
Aspire Public Schools is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Aspire Public Schools employed 2,609 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aspire Public Schools 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 06/2021, Aspire Public Schools generated $233.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $211.1m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO OPEN AND OPERATE SMALL, HIGH-QUALITY CHARTER SCHOOLS IN LOW-INCOMENEIGHBORHOODS; TO INCREASE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNDERSERVEDSTUDENTS; TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE EDUCATORS; TO SHARE SUCCESSFUL PRACTICESWITH OTHER FORWARD THINKING EDUCATORS; TO CATALYZE CHANGE IN PUBLICSCHOOLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUILDS AND OPERATES HIGH QUALITY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE. ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPERATES 40 SCHOOLS SERVING OVER 17,000 STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mala Batra Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $263,355 |
Jennifer C Garcia Chief Academic Officer | Officer | 40 | $222,484 |
Mary E Cha-Caswell Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $214,169 |
Jeanine Hawk Until Oct 2020 Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $199,901 |
Nicole Williams Browning Area Superintendent | Officer | 40 | $186,347 |
Anthony Solina Area Superintendent | Officer | 40 | $185,517 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Diede Construction Inc Construction | 6/29/21 | $2,646,814 |
Preferred Meals Inc Food Services | 6/29/21 | $1,329,175 |
Swing Education Inc Sub Staffing | 6/29/21 | $1,550,448 |
Cdw Government Inc (Ach) Technology | 6/29/21 | $2,760,678 |
Better 4 You Meals Food Services | 6/29/21 | $1,755,504 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $231,491,974 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,375,604 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $236,867,578 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $17,133 |
| Investment income | $38,493 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,446,455 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $233,476,749 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,933,972 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $9,063 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,522,173 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $692,245 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $106,086,138 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,504,288 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,071,246 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,006,566 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,138,809 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $298,340 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,425,693 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $10,104,495 |
| Information technology | $3,120,621 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,507,963 |
| Travel | $67,016 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $537,496 |
| Interest | $1,142,474 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,473,135 |
| Insurance | $960,390 |
| All other expenses | $123,275 |
| Total functional expenses | $211,117,883 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $33,204,694 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $76,905,804 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $1,271,254 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $61,509,894 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $50,980 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $34,899,219 |
| Total assets | $207,841,845 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,061,878 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,319,468 |
| 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 | $25,003,756 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $60,002,583 |
| Total liabilities | $113,387,685 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $84,235,481 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,218,679 |
| 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 | $207,841,845 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Aspire Public Schools has recieved totaling $5,006,770.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Education | $3,040,000 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $534,000 |
Silicon Schools Fund Inc Oakland, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF THE SCHOOL | $508,000 |
Kenneth Rainin Foundation Oakland, CA PURPOSE: ASPIRE'S SEEDS OF LEARNING AND EARLY LITERACY FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS PROGRAM | $285,000 |
Kenneth Rainin Foundation Oakland, CA PURPOSE: ASPIRE'S SEEDS OF LEARNING AND EARLY LITERACY FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS PROGRAM | $285,000 |
Great Public Schools Now Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR ASPIRE FIRESTONE ACADEMY'S LIFTING TO GREAT GRANT | $75,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Trustees Of The Estate Of Bernice Pauahi Bishop Honolulu, HI | $11,860,305,202 | $1,626,952,465 |
Aspire Public Schools Oakland, CA | $207,841,845 | $233,476,749 |
Punahou School Honolulu, HI | $664,536,262 | $122,251,506 |
Harvard-Westlake School Studio City, CA | $519,427,126 | $134,983,009 |
The Harker School San Jose, CA | $301,623,113 | $112,065,304 |
Taipei American School Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $200,440,067 | $84,912,591 |
Roessler-Chadwick Foundation Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA | $148,653,684 | $85,001,982 |
Antelope Valley Learning Academy Inc Valencia, CA | $39,011,789 | $89,911,071 |
Iolani School Honolulu, HI | $388,589,856 | $96,713,611 |
Valley Christian Schools San Jose, CA | $114,034,879 | $67,792,442 |
Crossroads School For Arts And Sciences Santa Monica, CA | $228,466,642 | $71,695,660 |
Pinecrest Academy Of Nevada Las Vegas, NV | $180,969,815 | $55,227,601 |