GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW

EIN: 474962715 501(c)(3) Education

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$3,716,921
Total Expenses
$6,437,514
Total Assets
$7,046,818
Net Assets
$6,508,430
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2015
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
ANA PONCE
Phone
2134522800
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW, founded in 2015, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 35% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $6.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 73% operating deficit.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION INVESTS IN SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS AND INITIATIVES THAT CATALYZE EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION, CONVENES LEADERS AND UPLIFTS PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING TO ADVOCATE FOR GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,867,021

COLLECTIVE ACTION INITIATIVE:OUR COLLECTIVE ACTION INITIATIVE INVESTS IN STRENGTHENING THE ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN ADVOCACY TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES FOR LOS ANGELES PUBLIC...

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COLLECTIVE ACTION INITIATIVE:OUR COLLECTIVE ACTION INITIATIVE INVESTS IN STRENGTHENING THE ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN ADVOCACY TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES FOR LOS ANGELES PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT TO AMPLIFY THEIR ADVOCACY THROUGH EARNED AND SOCIAL MEDIA. A SMALL PORTION OF THE INITIATIVE ALSO SUPPORTS ONLINE PUBLICATIONS TO EXPAND THEIR COVERAGE OF LOS ANGELES PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,766,362

STUDENT IMPACT: OUR STUDENT IMPACT INITIATIVE, FORMERLY EDUCATION RECOVERY, EXPANDS ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY ACADEMIC, ENRICHMENT, AND CAREER-CONNECTED OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS ACROSS LOS ANGELES...

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STUDENT IMPACT: OUR STUDENT IMPACT INITIATIVE, FORMERLY EDUCATION RECOVERY, EXPANDS ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY ACADEMIC, ENRICHMENT, AND CAREER-CONNECTED OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS ACROSS LOS ANGELES. THIS INCLUDES PARTNERSHIPS THAT DELIVER FREE SUMMER PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES, INCREASE ACCESS TO MEANINGFUL HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIPS WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS, AND STRENGTHEN OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS THROUGH TARGETED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR STAFF, ENSURING STUDENTS EXPERIENCE ENGAGING, HIGH-QUALITY LEARNING BEYOND THE SCHOOL DAY.

Program 3
Expenses: $769,850

CATALYTIC INITIATIVES:OUR CATALYTIC INITIATIVES FUND SUPPORTS OUR RESEARCH AND POLL PUBLICATIONS AS WELL AS OUR INNOVATION PILOTS. THIS INCLUDES OUR ANNUAL POLLING OF LOS ANGELES FAMILIES ON THEIR...

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CATALYTIC INITIATIVES:OUR CATALYTIC INITIATIVES FUND SUPPORTS OUR RESEARCH AND POLL PUBLICATIONS AS WELL AS OUR INNOVATION PILOTS. THIS INCLUDES OUR ANNUAL POLLING OF LOS ANGELES FAMILIES ON THEIR PERSPECTIVES OF LOS ANGELES PUBLIC EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ON THE STATE OF LOS ANGELES PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,371,700
Program Service Revenue $1,600
Investment Income $343,621
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,716,921

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,152,417
Salaries & Benefits $2,589,639
Fundraising Expenses $301,941
Program Expenses $5,094,290
Other Expenses $1,695,458
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,437,514

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,716,921 $5,733,021 -0.4%
Expenses $6,437,514 $9,918,775 -0.4%
Net Income $-2,720,593 $-4,185,754 -0.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
15
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$348,734
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
4
$854,176
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ARCHANA PATEL BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARI ENGELBERG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN BAUER AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERICA LIM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSEY KOZBERG BOARD SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAGALY LAVADENZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA CASILLAS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OSCAR CRUZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIRGIL ROBERTS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANA F PONCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$319,819 $28,915 $348,734
ANA TERESA DAHAN EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
Key Emp
$243,574 $40,378 $283,952
MONICA GARCIA SENIOR ADVISOR 40.00
Key Emp
$197,194 $7,636 $204,830
ADRIAN SANDOVAL VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
Key Emp
$170,075 $12,668 $182,743
MELISSA GONZALEZ VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
Key Emp
$160,485 $22,166 $182,651
VEREAUX REYNOLDS VICE PRESIDENT 27.50
Highest
$132,503 $8,520 $141,023
THEOPHILUS OSSEI-ANTO DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$122,943 $24,226 $147,169
DAYANA DE LA TORRE DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$105,681 $19,764 $125,445
DINAN GUAN DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$103,234 $6,883 $110,117
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $3,716,921 $6,437,514 $7,046,818 $-2,720,593
2024 $5,733,021 $9,918,775 $10,552,786 $-4,185,754
2023 $8,012,433 $8,548,625 $14,906,739 $-536,192
2022 $8,143,067 $13,171,143 $14,815,301 $-5,028,076
2021 $15,067,311 $16,493,256 $20,013,399 $-1,425,945
2020 $10,601,890 $12,593,377 $21,113,743 $-1,991,487
2019 $15,776,367 $16,558,793 $22,464,780 $-782,426
2018 $24,301,013 $20,200,393 $24,273,108 $4,100,620
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