OPEN SCHOOL INC

EIN: 930757378 501(c)(3) Education

PORTLAND, OR

Total Revenue
$3,550,020
Total Expenses
$4,647,984
Total Assets
$7,152,859
Net Assets
$6,113,702
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1971
Legal Domicile
OR
Principal Officer
CHRISTINE PITTS
Phone
5034885200
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

OPEN SCHOOL INC, founded in 1971, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $4.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 31% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF OPEN SCHOOL, INC. IS TO DEVELOP CONNECTION, CAPABILITY, AND CONFIDENCE IN DISCONNECTED YOUTH THROUGH RELATIONSHIP-BASED, QUALITY LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT RESULT IN ACADEMIC, PERSONAL, AND COMMUNITY SUCCESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,807,178 Revenue: $1,472,371

STEP UP PROGRAM:DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024, THE STEP UP PROGRAM CONTINUED TO PROVIDE SCHOOL-YEAR TUTORING, MENTORING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ADVOCACY, AND SUMMER PROGRAM SERVICES FOR...

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STEP UP PROGRAM:DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024, THE STEP UP PROGRAM CONTINUED TO PROVIDE SCHOOL-YEAR TUTORING, MENTORING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ADVOCACY, AND SUMMER PROGRAM SERVICES FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED AT ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN, AND LEODIS V. MCDANIEL HIGH SCHOOLS WHO AREIDENTIFIED AS NEEDING ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TO SUCCEED IN THEIR PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON INTENSIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH INCOMING 9TH GRADERS, WITH CONTINUED SUPPORT THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. STEP UP ENGAGES STUDENTS IN THE SUMMER PRIOR TO 9TH GRADE AND FOCUSES ON FULL, TIMELY CREDIT ATTAINMENT AND ACTIVE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN SCHOOL TO KEEP STUDENTS ON TRACK TO GRADUATE. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY A COMBINATION OF GRANTS AND CONTRACTS WITH PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE PORTLAND CHILDREN'S LEVY, PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, AND INDIVIUDAL DONORS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,929,582 Revenue: $807,851

OPEN SCHOOL EAST:THE OPEN SCHOOL EAST PROGRAM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CENTENNIAL, GRESHAM-BARLOW, PARKROSE, PORTLAND PUBLIC, REYNOLDS, AND DAVID DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS, CONTINUED TO DEPLOY STRATEGIES...

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OPEN SCHOOL EAST:THE OPEN SCHOOL EAST PROGRAM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CENTENNIAL, GRESHAM-BARLOW, PARKROSE, PORTLAND PUBLIC, REYNOLDS, AND DAVID DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS, CONTINUED TO DEPLOY STRATEGIES DESIGNED TO ENGAGE AND ACCELERATE OFF-TRACK STUDENTS IN GRADES 9 THROUGH 12. USING EARLY-WARNING INDICATORS TO IDENTIFY YOUNG, MARGINALIZED STUDENTS AT RISK OF DROPPING OUT, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH CULTURALLY INCLUSIVE, RELATIONSHIP-BASED, EXTENDED-DAY AND -YEAR SCHOOL PROGRAMMING WHICH FOCUSES ON ENGAGEMENT AND SKILL-ACCELERATION TO PREPARE THEM FOR POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS. STRATEGIES INCLUDE ACTIVE RECRUITMENT OF STUDENTS, SUMMER SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, RESTORATIVE ACCOUNTABILITY, INTENSIVE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, AND PREPARATION, EMPHASIZING CULTURAL IDENTITY, ESSENTIAL SKILLS, SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND THE ARTS. STAFF FROM PARTNER DISTRICTS ARE PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN BEST PRACTICES FOR ENGAGING MARGINALIZED STUDENTS, WHILE ASSISTING IN TEACHING STUDENTS AT THE SCHOOL. THE PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY THE FIVE PARTNER SCHOOL DISTRICTS AS WELL AS PRIVATE FOUNDATION AND INDIVIDUAL GIFTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,225,542
Program Service Revenue $2,280,222
Investment Income $43,017
Other Revenue $1,239
TOTAL REVENUE $3,550,020

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,302,531
Fundraising Expenses $208,404
Program Expenses $3,736,760
Other Expenses $1,246,033
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,647,984

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,550,020 $4,162,320 -0.1%
Expenses $4,647,984 $4,869,724 0.0%
Net Income $-1,097,964 $-707,404 +0.6%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
75
Volunteers
40

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
6
$281,930
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANNE LIPSITZ BOARD SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRA NEILSON BOARD PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN BURRIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOI CONVERSE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAISY DHILLON D O BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE FLORA BOARD TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMI MAJER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY RICHARDS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL SMIRA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE M PITTS PH D BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLEE PIERCE SHENG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer
$150,072 $20,302 $170,374
MYLEN SHENKER FINANCE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer
$106,873 $4,683 $111,556
AMY GRIMM- SEDITA VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ERNEST GUERRERO STEP UP PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$100,013 $15,596 $115,609
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $3,550,020 $4,647,984 $7,152,859 $-1,097,964
2023 $4,162,320 $4,869,724 $8,454,557 $-707,404
2022 $4,946,972 $4,380,597 $8,738,321 $566,375
2021 $5,000,345 $4,552,706 $8,309,312 $447,639
2020 $4,096,510 $4,919,101 $8,541,573 $-822,591
2019 $4,158,159 $4,531,746 $8,857,718 $-373,587
2018 $4,023,301 $5,082,464 $8,957,406 $-1,059,163
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