Go For Great Schools Inc, operating under the name GO for Public Schools GO for Private Schools, is located in Tulsa, OK. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, 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. GO for Public Schools GO for Private 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 12/2023, GO for Public Schools GO for Private Schools generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 51.2% each year .
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO PROGRAMS, FUNDING AND TOOLS THAT STRENGTHEN AND ELEVATE SCHOOLS SO THEY CAN BETTER SERVE STUDENTS, FAMILIES, TEACHERS AND COMMUNITIES BY EMPOWERING CITIZENS TO INVEST AND ENGAGE IN IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE GO PRIVATE SCHOOL TAX CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP FUND PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP PRIVATE SCHOOL SERVE STUDENTS, FAMILIES, TEACHERS, AND COMMUNITIES PRIMARILY BY BEING MORE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL FAMILIES AND STUDENTS THAT DESIRE A PRIVATE SCHOOL EDUCATION AND TO ACHIEVE MEASURABLE POSITIVE OUTCOMES. IN CY 2023, SCHOLARSHIPS WORTH A TOTAL OF $1,637,805.00 WERE GRANTED TO STUDENTS BASED PRIMARILY ON FINANCIAL NEED.
THE GO PUBLIC SCHOOL EDUCATION TAX CREDIT FUND PROVIDES INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FUNDING TO SERVE STUDENTS, FAMILIES, TEARCHERS, AND COMMUNITIES AND TO ACHIEVE MEASURABLE POSITIVE EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES. IN CY 2023, GRANTS WORTH A TOTAL OF $205,491.00 WERE MADE TO BENEFIT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sharmien Watkins Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Megan Simpson President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marloe Sipes Vice President | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $2,346,180 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,346,180 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $94,786 |
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 | $2,440,966 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $205,491 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,637,805 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $103,905 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,283 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $229 |
Fees for services: Other | $26,543 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,777 |
Office expenses | $5,544 |
Information technology | $2,459 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $815 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,000,851 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,220,021 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $814,200 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $563,743 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,597,964 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,597,964 |
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 | $3,597,964 |
Over the last fiscal year, Go For Great Schools Inc has awarded $303,891 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
BIXBY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: STEM PROGRAM PROJECTS | $185,191 |
GLENPOOL PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: PROJECT LEAD THE WAY | $9,500 |
TAHLEQUAH PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: JIM WILSON ALL ABOUT THE KIDS PROGRAM | $15,000 |
TULSA PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: STEPMOJO PROGRAM AND YALE TEACHER TRAIN | $94,200 |