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TO PROVIDE OUR STUDENTS AN ACADEMICALLY RIGOROUS AND WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION, ALONG WITH STRONG CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO PROSPER IN FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$29.7M
Program Spending
71%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$8.1M
Total Expenses
▼$31.4M
Total Assets
$116.5M
Total Liabilities
▼$107.6M
Net Assets
$8.8M
Officer Compensation
→$1.3M
Other Salaries
$13.6M
Investment Income
$87.5K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$433.6K
Awards Found
1
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | TEACHING AMERICAN HISTORY GRANTS | $433.6K | FY2010 | Sep 2010 – Aug 2013 | Open → |
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
9
Clean Audits
6
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
Yes
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.5M | Yes | 2026-01-26 |
| 2024 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $2.6M | Yes | 2024-11-15 |
| 2023 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $3.6M | Yes | 2024-02-27 |
| 2022 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $4.4M | No | 2022-12-08 |
| 2021 | Minor Findings | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.1M | No | 2021-11-21 |
| 2020 | Minor Findings | Unmodified (Clean) | $823.6K | No | 2020-11-17 |
| 2019 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $940.4K | No | 2019-11-19 |
| 2018 | Minor Findings | Unmodified (Clean) | $882.9K | No | 2018-11-12 |
| 2017 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $840.2K | No | 2017-10-31 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.5M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$2.6M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$3.6M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$4.4M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.1M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$823.6K
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$940.4K
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$882.9K
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$840.2K
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $29.7M | $8.1M | $31.4M | $116.5M | $8.8M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $27.2M | $8.3M | $28.5M | $120.1M | $10.6M |
| 2021 | $20.9M | $5.6M | $17.3M | $18.2M | $14.2M |
| 2020 | $17.7M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Veronica Almedina | Co-chief Executive Officer | 35 | $258.9K | $0 | $57.3K | $316.3K |
| Kirsys Gomez | Co-chief Executive Officer | 35 | $256.9K | $0 | $52.4K | $309.3K |
| Soledad Hiciano | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Frank Aldridge | Treasurer - Resigned During Year | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amador Centeno | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Gutierrez | Chair/treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Veronica Almedina
Co-chief Executive Officer
$316.3K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$258.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$57.3K
Kirsys Gomez
Co-chief Executive Officer
$309.3K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$256.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$52.4K
Soledad Hiciano
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Frank Aldridge
Treasurer - Resigned During Year
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Amador Centeno
Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Gutierrez
Chair/treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Ganey | Chief Communiation Officer | 35 | $192.5K | $0 | $51.5K | $243.9K |
| Sashemani Elliott | Chief People Officer | 35 | $196.2K | $0 | $28.5K | $224.8K |
| Mia Thomas | Principal | 35 | $144.7K | $0 |
Christine Ganey
Chief Communiation Officer
$243.9K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$192.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$51.5K
Sashemani Elliott
Chief People Officer
$224.8K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$196.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$28.5K
Mia Thomas
Principal
$196.7K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$144.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$52K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Olsen | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenne Pantel | Trustee - Resigned During Year | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Khiera Pena | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Ramos | Trustee - Joined During Year | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Li'Esha Garcia | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lindsay Long | Trustee |
Brad Olsen
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jenne Pantel
Trustee - Resigned During Year
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Khiera Pena
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $2.7M |
| $14.7M |
| $16.2M |
| $10.6M |
| 2019 | $15.8M | $678.9K | $13.8M | $11.6M | $7.6M |
| 2018 | $13.4M | $723.6K | $12.8M | $9.3M | $5.6M |
| 2017 | $10.6M | $1.5M | $10.4M | $8.5M | $5M |
| 2016 | $7.9M | $1.2M | $7.5M | $8M | $4.9M |
| 2015 | $7.6M | $614.2K | $7.1M | $7.8M | $4.4M |
| 2014 | $6.9M | $486.6K | $6.8M | $7.3M | $3.9M |
| 2013 | $7M | $608.7K | $6.6M | $7.1M | $3.8M |
| 2012 | $6.7M | $703.4K | $6.8M | $6.7M | $3.5M |
| 2011 | $6.7M | $809.8K | $5.9M | $6.6M | $3.5M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| $52K |
| $196.7K |
| Gina Mellusi | Principal | 35 | $155.7K | $0 | $21.4K | $177.1K |
| Roselvi Castillo | Managing Director Of Operations | 35 | $127.7K | $0 | $39.6K | $167.3K |
| Francina Yaw-Costello | Principal | 35 | $139.2K | $0 | $27.9K | $167.1K |
| Alida Ampat-Collura | Special Education Coordinator | 35 | $120.3K | $0 | $45.9K | $166.2K |
| Emily Griffin | Managing Director Of Academics | 35 | $128K | $0 | $12.7K | $140.7K |
Gina Mellusi
Principal
$177.1K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$155.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$21.4K
Roselvi Castillo
Managing Director Of Operations
$167.3K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$127.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$39.6K
Francina Yaw-Costello
Principal
$167.1K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$139.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$27.9K
Alida Ampat-Collura
Special Education Coordinator
$166.2K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$120.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$45.9K
Emily Griffin
Managing Director Of Academics
$140.7K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$128K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$12.7K
| 0.5 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Luina Munoz-Bluespruce | Trustee - Joined During Year | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Miguelina German | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robyn Epps | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy Day | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Kim Ramos
Trustee - Joined During Year
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Li'Esha Garcia
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lindsay Long
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Luina Munoz-Bluespruce
Trustee - Joined During Year
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Miguelina German
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robyn Epps
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Timothy Day
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0