Propel Schools Foundation

Organization Overview

Propel Schools Foundation is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Propel Schools Foundation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Propel Schools Foundation 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 06/2023, Propel Schools Foundation generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Propel Schools Foundation has awarded 115 individual grants totaling $7,115,609. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE PROPEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF PROPEL SCHOOLS: TO CATALYZE THE TRANSFORMATION OF PUBLIC EDUCATION SO THAT ALL CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-PERFORMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS. PROPEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION SEEKS AND ACCEPTS DONATIONS AND OTHER RESOURCES THAT ADVANCE OUR IMPERATIVE WORK THAT EMPOWERS OUR SCHOLARS TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL EXCELLENCE. FUNDS RAISED ARE DISPERSED TO THE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE QUALITY PROGRAMS TO THE 4,000 SCHOLARS ATTENDING PROPEL'S 13 SCHOOLS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE PROPEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE 13 PROPEL SCHOOLS AND THEIR 3,900 STUDENTS. WE RAISE MONEY THAT FLOWS THROUGH US TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT THE SCHOOLS, AND THEIR PROGRAMS. WE ALSO DIRECTLY ADMINISTER SUPPORT TO PROGRAMS THAT FURTHER THESE ENDS AND RAISE MONEY THAT DIRECTLY FLOWS TO THE SCHOOLS. OUR PRINCIPAL EFFORTS ARE: 1) AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS (WE HAVE THE LARGEST SUCH PROGRAM IN OUR REGION SERVING 900 CHILDREN ON A TYPICAL DAY); 2) THE PROPEL TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAM TO ATTRACT A GREAT AND DIVERSE TEACHER CORPS; 3) PROPEL PARTNERS IN WELLNESS FOCUSING ON WELLNESS PROGRAMS FOR OUR SCHOLARS, FACULTY AND THE COMMUNIY (PARTICULARLY MENTAL HEALTH) BOTH DURING AND AFTER SCHOOL HOURS; 4) SCHOLAR OPPORTUNITIES FOSTERING PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH EXPANDED LIFE EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS; AND 5) K-2 LITERACY PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY AS A PATHWAY TO LIFELONG SUCCESS IN LEARNING THROUGH ADDITIONAL FOCUSED SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION.


COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIPS TO PROPEL SCHOOLS' STUDENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Donald J Huber
President
$0
Mark Cancilla
Vice President
$0
Heidi Batholomew
Treasurer
$0
Brendan Surma
Director
$0
Ilana Diamond
Director
$0
David Fair
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,661,725
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,661,725
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $257,773
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $159,617
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,079,115

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Propel Schools Foundation has awarded $835,139 in support to 8 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

PROPEL HOMESTEAD

PURPOSE: SCHOOL PROGRAMS (MENTAL HEALTH, INNOVATION GRANTS, ETC)

$562,286

PROPEL BRADDOCK HILLS

PURPOSE: SCHOOL PROGRAMS (MENTAL HEALTH, INNOVATION GRANTS, ETC)

$5,954

PROPEL MCKEESPORT

PURPOSE: AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM EXPENSES

$2,690

PROPEL MONTOUR

PURPOSE: SCHOOL PROGRAMS (MENTAL HEALTH, INNOVATION GRANTS, ETC)

$9,725

PROPEL NORTHSIDE

PURPOSE: SCHOOL PROGRAMS (MENTAL HEALTH, INNOVATION GRANTS, ETC)

$4,934

PROPEL HAZELWOOD

PURPOSE: SCHOOL PROGRAMS (MENTAL HEALTH, INNOVATION GRANTS, ETC)

$40,246
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