Great Hearts America is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great Hearts America 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 06/2022, Great Hearts America generated $10.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $9.7m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 19.5% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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GREAT HEARTS IS A NON-PROFIT NETWORK OF PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING EDUCATION NATIONWIDE THROUGH CLASSICAL PREPARATORY K-12 ACADEMIES. A GREAT HEARTS EDUCATION PREPARES STUDENTS TO BE MORE THAN JUST PROFICIENT TEST TAKERS, BUT RATHER, TO BECOME GREAT-HEARTED LEADERS CAPABLE OF SUCCESS THROUGHOUT THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CAREERS. WITH A CURRICULUM BUILT UPON A CLASSICAL LIBERAL ARTS TRADITION AND A REVOLUTIONARY APPROACH TO SCHOOL ITSELF, GREAT HEARTS CULTIVATES THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF STUDENTS IN THE PURSUIT OF TRUTH, GOODNESS AND BEAUTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GREAT HEARTS IS A NON-PROFIT NETWORK OF PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING EDUCATION NATIONWIDE THROUGH CLASSICAL PREPARATORY K-12 ACADEMIES. A GREAT HEARTS EDUCATION PREPARES STUDENTS TO BE MORE THAN JUST PROFICIENT TEST TAKERS, BUT RATHER, TO BECOME GREAT-HEARTED LEADERS CAPABLE OF SUCCESS THROUGHOUT THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CAREERS. WITH A CURRICULUM BUILT UPON A CLASSICAL LIBERAL ARTS TRADITION AND A REVOLUTIONARY APPROACH TO SCHOOL ITSELF, GREAT HEARTS CULTIVATES THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF STUDENTS IN THE PURSUIT OF TRUTH, GOODNESS AND BEAUTY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Daniel Scoggin Foundation P | Trustee | 20 | $155,346 |
Jay Heiler CEO | Officer | 40 | $406,851 |
Jim Rahn Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Steve Wheeler Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kurt Davis Vice Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Megan Beus Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Veeya Technology | 6/29/22 | $831,365 |
First Non Profit Group Insurance | 6/29/22 | $200,600 |
Benjamin J Lindquist Consulting | 6/29/22 | $136,158 |
American Philanthropic Consulting | 6/29/22 | $120,000 |
Squire Patton Boggs Llp Legal Services | 6/29/22 | $127,750 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $2,500,000 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,410,084 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,910,084 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,228,058 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $10,138,207 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $810,058 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $102,281 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,947,268 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $105,683 |
Other employee benefits | $520,267 |
Payroll taxes | $390,648 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $206,654 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,440,337 |
Advertising and promotion | $176,448 |
Office expenses | $90,595 |
Information technology | $210,732 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $116,864 |
Travel | $236,781 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,014 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $9,694,119 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,542,782 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $258,168 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $275,530 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,988,861 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,363,500 |
Total assets | $11,428,841 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,487,107 |
Grants payable | $0 |
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 | $49,065 |
Total liabilities | $9,536,172 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,892,669 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $11,428,841 |
Over the last fiscal year, Great Hearts America has awarded $700,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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GREAT HEARTS AMERICA - TEXAS PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $588,333 |
GREAT HEARTS ACADEMIES PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $111,667 |