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LEAD PUBLIC EDUCATION TO UNPRECEDENTED LEVELS OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS BY FOSTERING A STRONG CHARTER SECTOR.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$14M
Program Spending
81%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$8.9M
Total Expenses
▼$17.7M
Total Assets
$28.8M
Total Liabilities
▼$4M
Net Assets
$24.8M
Officer Compensation
→$1.9M
Other Salaries
$3.9M
Investment Income
$805.2K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $496K
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
STEPTOE & JOHNSON55-0286140 | BRIDGEPORT, WV | $119.3K | Cash | LAF PAYMENT |
GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR IOWA88-3979139 | DES MOINES, IA | $100K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
LANDMARK LAW PLLC92-1473088 | HELENA, MT | $76.3K | Cash | LAF PAYMENT |
WYOMING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION93-3726378 | CHEYENNE, WY | $50K | Cash | GENERAL SUPPORT |
CROWE & DUNLEVY73-1055796 | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $25.1K | Cash | LAF PAYMENT |
THE ARNOLD LAW FIRM20-2447272 | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $25K | Cash | LAF PAYMENT |
GRAY ICE HIGDON88-4330476 | LOUISVILLE, KY | $24.3K | Cash | LAF PAYMENT |
COUCH WHITE LLP14-1709118 | ALBANY, NY | $23.5K | Cash | LAF PAYMENT |
EDUCATION WRITERS ASSOCIATION23-7439790 | WASHINGTON, DC | $15K | Cash | CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP |
EDVILLAGE GROUP85-4031919 | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $10K | Cash | SPONSORSHIP |
EDCHOICE35-1978350 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $10K | Cash | CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP |
NEWDEAL27-3147985 | WASHINGTON, DC | $10K | Cash | CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP |
PATTERSON HARKAVY56-1740126 | CHAPEL HILL, NC | $7,500 | Cash | LAF PAYMENT |
| Total | $496K | |||
STEPTOE & JOHNSON
BRIDGEPORT, WV
$119.3K
GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR IOWA
DES MOINES, IA
$100K
LANDMARK LAW PLLC
HELENA, MT
$76.3K
WYOMING PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
CHEYENNE, WY
$50K
CROWE & DUNLEVY
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
$25.1K
THE ARNOLD LAW FIRM
JACKSONVILLE, FL
$25K
GRAY ICE HIGDON
LOUISVILLE, KY
$24.3K
COUCH WHITE LLP
ALBANY, NY
$23.5K
WASHINGTON, DC
$15K
EDVILLAGE GROUP
ALEXANDRIA, VA
$10K
EDCHOICE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$10K
WASHINGTON, DC
$10K
PATTERSON HARKAVY
CHAPEL HILL, NC
$7,500
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$8.4M
Awards Found
8
Department of Education
$3.3M
CHARTER SCHOOLS - CHARTER SCHOOLS NATIONAL ACTIVITIES COMPETITION
Department of Education
$2.4M
FACILITATING CHARTER SCHOOLS: A PROPOSAL TO CREATE A CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY CENTER AT THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS
Department of Education
$2.1M
A PROPOSAL TO CREATE THE CHARTER SCHOOL COLLABORATIVE TO ACCELERATE STUDENT LEARNING IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Department of Agriculture
$250K
RURAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE GRANTS
Department of Agriculture
$150K
SECTION 6006 COMMUNITY FACILITIES (CF) TECHNICAL AND TRAINING (TAT) GRANT
Department of Agriculture
$150K
SECTION 6006 COMMUNITY FACILITIES (CF) TECHNICAL AND TRAINING (TAT) GRANT
Department of Agriculture
$64.2K
SECTION 6006 COMMUNITY FACILITIES (CF) TECHNICAL AND TRAINING (TAT) GRANT
Department of Agriculture
$50K
RURAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE GRANTS
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
2
Clean Audits
2
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $793.1K | No | 2021-07-29 |
| 2019 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $957.4K | No | 2020-07-19 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$793.1K
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$957.4K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $14M | $8.9M | $17.7M | $28.8M | $24.8M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $26.6M | $21.9M | $16.1M | $32.6M | $28.2M |
| 2022 | $18M | $14.3M | $18.9M | $21.7M | $17.2M |
| 2021 | $17.8M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
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 |
|---|
| Eric Paisner | Chief Operating Officer | 50 | $275.9K | $3,980 | $44.4K | $324.3K |
| Starlee Coleman - Pres | & CEO - As Of 08/2024 | 60 | $161.7K | $1,914 | $13.1K | $176.6K |
| Rick Cruz | Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Berlin | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Dobard | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanne Weiss | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Eric Paisner
Chief Operating Officer
$324.3K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$275.9K
Related Orgs
$3,980
Other
$44.4K
Starlee Coleman - Pres
& CEO - As Of 08/2024
$176.6K
Hrs/Wk
60
Compensation
$161.7K
Related Orgs
$1,914
Other
$13.1K
Rick Cruz
Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Richard Berlin
Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Patrick Dobard
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joanne Weiss
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Burns Evp Natl | Advocacy, Ed Of Csaf | 40 | $190.6K | $56.9K | $27.1K | $274.6K |
| Christine Wolfe | Vp, Policy & Planning | 50 | $206.3K | $0 | $39.9K | $246.2K |
| Todd Ziebarth | Senior Vp, State Advocacy | 50 | $207.8K | $0 |
William Burns Evp Natl
Advocacy, Ed Of Csaf
$274.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$190.6K
Related Orgs
$56.9K
Other
$27.1K
Christine Wolfe
Vp, Policy & Planning
$246.2K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$206.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$39.9K
Todd Ziebarth
Senior Vp, State Advocacy
$239.2K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$207.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$31.4K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Ponce | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Kurtz | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carlos Curbelo | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Caroline Roemer | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Derrell Bradford | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Emma Bloomberg | Director | 1 |
Ana Ponce
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bill Kurtz
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Carlos Curbelo
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Individuals who previously served as officers or key employees.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nina Rees Former Pres | & CEO - Until 12/2023 | 60 | $410.2K | $0 | $30.2K | $440.4K |
Nina Rees Former Pres
& CEO - Until 12/2023
$440.4K
Hrs/Wk
60
Compensation
$410.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$30.2K
| $17.3M |
| $10.1M |
| $20.4M |
| $18.1M |
| 2020 | $10.6M | $10.2M | $10.6M | $13.2M | $10.4M |
| 2019 | $16.3M | $12.4M | $13.7M | $12.8M | $10.4M |
| 2018 | $11.5M | $8.1M | $12M | $9.3M | $7.9M |
| 2017 | $12.8M | $9.2M | $10.8M | $9M | $7.8M |
| 2016 | $9.6M | $6.4M | $9.5M | $7.4M | $5.8M |
| 2015 | $7.3M | $3.9M | $9.1M | $7.1M | $5.8M |
| 2014 | $10.3M | $7.4M | $7.9M | $8.7M | $7.5M |
| 2013 | $6.6M | $4.1M | $7.1M | $6.1M | $5.1M |
| 2012 | $5.9M | $3.8M | $5.9M | $6.4M | $5.6M |
| 2011 | $7.5M | $5.3M | $8M | $6.6M | $5.6M |
| 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 | — |
| $31.4K |
| $239.2K |
| Deborah Veney | Svp, Comms - Until 10/2024 | 50 | $217.3K | $0 | $20.1K | $237.4K |
| Angela Christophe | Producer - National Charter | 40 | $179.6K | $0 | $49.9K | $229.5K |
| Natalie Ethridge | Sr. Director, Operations | 50 | $193.9K | $0 | $26.3K | $220.2K |
| Robert Reed | Vp, Legal Affairs | 50 | $185.2K | $0 | $22K | $207.3K |
| Ronald Rice | Sr. Director, Govt Relations | 50 | $167.2K | $0 | $32.1K | $199.3K |
| Jacob Custer | Vp, Hr And Operations | 50 | $171.2K | $0 | $17.7K | $188.9K |
Deborah Veney
Svp, Comms - Until 10/2024
$237.4K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$217.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$20.1K
Angela Christophe
Producer - National Charter
$229.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$179.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$49.9K
Natalie Ethridge
Sr. Director, Operations
$220.2K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$193.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$26.3K
Robert Reed
Vp, Legal Affairs
$207.3K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$185.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$22K
Ronald Rice
Sr. Director, Govt Relations
$199.3K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$167.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$32.1K
Jacob Custer
Vp, Hr And Operations
$188.9K
Hrs/Wk
50
Compensation
$171.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$17.7K
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Marc Lampkin | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Myrna Castrejon | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Reed Hastings | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shavar Jeffries | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shirley Franklin | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Nicolette | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Caroline Roemer
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Derrell Bradford
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Emma Bloomberg
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Marc Lampkin
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Myrna Castrejon
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Reed Hastings
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Shavar Jeffries
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Shirley Franklin
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tim Nicolette
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0