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THE FOUNDATION WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP W/ OTHERS TO PROMOTE THE VERY BEST IN PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$6.7M
Program Spending
80%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$3.6M
Total Expenses
▼$6.2M
Total Assets
$52.7M
Total Liabilities
▼$2.2M
Net Assets
$50.5M
Officer Compensation
→$808.3K
Other Salaries
$1M
Investment Income
$3M
Fundraising
▼$184K
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $989.5K
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AEH COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES CENTER INC64-0624495 | CLARKSDALE, MS | $225K | Cash | COMMUNITY SCHOOLS |
| LITTLE ROCK, AR | $225K | Cash | COMMUNITY SCHOOLS | |
BATESVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT71-6020722 | BATESVILLE, AR | $150K | Cash | COMMUNITY SCHOOLS |
INSTITUTE FOR DEMOCRATIC ED IN AMERICA27-0812635 | JACKSON, MS | $130K | Cash | COMMUNITY SCHOOLS |
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI64-0845750 | JACKSON, MS | $66K | Cash | COMMUNITY SCHOOLS |
JOURNEY FOR JUSTICE ALLIANCE36-2598637 | CHICAGO, IL | $64.5K | Cash | COMMUNITY SCHOOLS |
CLARKSDALE MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT64-6008786 | CLARKSDALE, MS | $58.5K | Cash | COMMUNITY SCHOOLS |
RURAL COMMUNITY ALLIANCE25-1917387 | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $45K | Cash | COMMUNITY SCHOOLS |
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF71-6010030 | PINE BLUFF, AR | $34K | Cash | COMMUNITY SCHOOLS |
GRANTMAKERS FOR EDUCATION33-0919329 | PORTLAND, OR | $24K | Cash | SPECIAL GRANTS |
ARKANSAS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION71-0004515 | LITTLE ROCK, AR | $20K | Cash | COMMUNITY SCHOOLS |
WEST TALLAHATCHIE SCHOOL DISTRICT | SUMNER, MS | $15K | Cash | COMMUNITY SCHOOLS |
THE NAMIE FOUNDATION INC93-4630011 | POUGHKEEPSIE, NY | $15K | Cash | RESPONSIVE GRANT |
EMMETT TILL INTERPRETIVE CENTER27-2895136 | SUMNER, MI | $15K | Cash | RESPONSIVE GRANT |
VARIOUS RETURNED & CANCELED GRANTS | WASHINGTON, DC | -$97.5K | Cash | VARIOUS RETURNED & CANCELED GRANTS |
| Total | $989.5K | |||
CLARKSDALE, MS
$225K
LITTLE ROCK, AR
$225K
BATESVILLE, AR
$150K
JACKSON, MS
$130K
JACKSON, MS
$66K
CHICAGO, IL
$64.5K
CLARKSDALE, MS
$58.5K
LITTLE ROCK, AR
$45K
PINE BLUFF, AR
$34K
PORTLAND, OR
$24K
LITTLE ROCK, AR
$20K
WEST TALLAHATCHIE SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUMNER, MS
$15K
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
$15K
SUMNER, MI
$15K
VARIOUS RETURNED & CANCELED GRANTS
WASHINGTON, DC
-$97.5K
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
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 | $6.7M | $3.6M | $6.2M | $52.7M | $50.5M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $3.2M | $3.4M | $5.9M | $47.2M | $44.9M |
| 2021 | $3M | $2.1M | $4.7M | $54.4M | $52.7M |
| 2020 | $4.9M |
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)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Sara Sneed | President & CEO | 37.5 | $292.8K | $0 | $48.5K | $341.3K |
| Margaret Porta | Coio | 37.5 | $175.1K | $0 | $50.3K | $225.4K |
| Eric James | Cfao | 37.5 | $178.5K | $0 | $19.2K | $197.7K |
| Nick Archuleta | Chair | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Valeria Lassiter | Immediate Past Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Oleta Garrett Fitzgerald | Vice-chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joy Whitlow | Secretary-treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Sara Sneed
President & CEO
$341.3K
Hrs/Wk
37.5
Compensation
$292.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$48.5K
Margaret Porta
Coio
$225.4K
Hrs/Wk
37.5
Compensation
$175.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$50.3K
Eric James
Cfao
$197.7K
Hrs/Wk
37.5
Compensation
$178.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$19.2K
Nick Archuleta
Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Valeria Lassiter
Immediate Past Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Oleta Garrett Fitzgerald
Vice-chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joy Whitlow
Secretary-treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Gibney | SVP Of Development | 37.5 | $154.2K | $0 | $43.7K | $197.9K |
| Andrew Grabel | SVP Of Comms. (until 6/18/24) | 37.5 | $132.4K | $0 | $14.5K | $146.9K |
Katherine Gibney
SVP Of Development
$197.9K
Hrs/Wk
37.5
Compensation
$154.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$43.7K
Andrew Grabel
SVP Of Comms. (until 6/18/24)
$146.9K
Hrs/Wk
37.5
Compensation
$132.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$14.5K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaro Jean Bell | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Becky Pringle | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bertis Downs | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brent Mckim | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bret Conklin | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daaiyah Bilal-Threats | Director |
Aaro Jean Bell
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Becky Pringle
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bertis Downs
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $2.7M |
| $4.2M |
| $47.2M |
| $46.5M |
| 2019 | $4.4M | $2.8M | $6.2M | $45.8M | $45M |
| 2018 | $4.1M | $3.1M | $6.4M | $48.2M | $47.6M |
| 2017 | $5.3M | $3.9M | $7M | $48.3M | $47.7M |
| 2016 | $8.2M | $6.1M | $7.2M | $47.9M | $46.3M |
| 2015 | $5.5M | $5.2M | $8.4M | $45.8M | $43.9M |
| 2014 | $8.7M | $6.5M | $10.2M | $51.7M | $48.8M |
| 2013 | $5.9M | $5.4M | $7.4M | $47.7M | $45.4M |
| 2012 | $4.4M | $3.3M | $6.4M | $46.1M | $43.1M |
| 2011 | $4M | $3.1M | $6.3M | $45.8M | $44.4M |
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| 2020 | 990 | Data |
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| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
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| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Denise Sheehan | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Derron Wallace | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Erica Webber Jones | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane Quin | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerry Weast | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanne Krell | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Engel | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcy Singer-Gabella | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Monica Washington | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Pedro Noguera | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Roger Pollak | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ross Wiener | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Stuart Lucas | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tia Dowdell | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Brent Mckim
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bret Conklin
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Daaiyah Bilal-Threats
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Denise Sheehan
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Derron Wallace
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Erica Webber Jones
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jane Quin
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jerry Weast
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joanne Krell
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Laura Engel
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Marcy Singer-Gabella
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Monica Washington
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Pedro Noguera
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Roger Pollak
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ross Wiener
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Stuart Lucas
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tia Dowdell
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0