Great Public Schools Now
- Assets
- $14.8m
- Revenue
- $8.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 02/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- 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 12/2022, Great Public Schools Now employed 16 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 12/2022, Great Public Schools Now generated $8.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.2m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Great Public Schools Now has awarded 389 individual grants totaling $85,076,222. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GPSN IS A NON-PROFIT INTERMEDIARY ORGANIZATION EXCLUSIVELY FOCUSED ON IMPROVING LOS ANGELES PUBLIC EDUCATION. GPSN ENVISIONS A PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IN LOS ANGELES THAT PREPARES ALL STUDENTS TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND TO LIVE THRIVING ADULT LIVES. GUIDED BY THIS VISION, OUR MISSION IS TO BRING TOGETHER THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY TO CATALYZE THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM SO THAT STUDENTS OF COLOR AND STUDENTS LIVING IN POVERTY GAIN THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCES TO LEAD THRIVING ADULT LIVES.
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 INITIATIVE:OUR COLLECTIVE ACTION INITIATIVE 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/OR DEEPER COVERAGE OF LOS ANGELES PUBLIC EDUCATION TOPICS AND ISSUES.
EDUCATION RECOVERY: 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 TO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Virgil Roberts Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Abeles Chair Of Audit Committee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Maria Casillas Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Yolie Flores Board Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Bauer Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lindsey Kozberg Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $8,037,512 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,037,512 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,292 |
| Investment income | $96,263 |
| 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 | $8,143,067 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,764,470 |
| 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 | $1,405,817 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $27,537 |
| Other employee benefits | $138,790 |
| Payroll taxes | $69,285 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $15,195 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $43,927 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $778,371 |
| Advertising and promotion | $412,468 |
| Office expenses | $290,881 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $134,343 |
| Travel | $21,987 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $43,240 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,896 |
| Insurance | $8,936 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,171,143 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,215,407 |
| 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 | $29,611 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,907 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $5,004 |
| Other assets | $551,372 |
| Total assets | $14,815,301 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $131,971 |
| Grants payable | $113,800 |
| 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 | $657,054 |
| Total liabilities | $902,825 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,083,655 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,828,821 |
| 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 | $14,815,301 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Great Public Schools Now has awarded $9,728,629 in support to 82 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
A WORLD FIT FOR KIDS PURPOSE: 2022 SUMMER OF JOY GRANT | $41,584 |
AFTER-SCHOOL ALL-STARS LOS ANGELES PURPOSE: 2022 SUMMER OF JOY GRANT | $411,388 |
ALLIANCE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: LIFTING TO GREAT GRANT | $63,800 |
AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC PURPOSE: 2022 SUMMER OF JOY GRANT | $13,000 |
ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY PURPOSE: 2022 COLLECTIVE ACTION ADVOCACY GRANT | $170,000 |
ARTWORX LA PURPOSE: 2022-2023 COS PILOT GRANT | $39,975 |