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Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$317.7M
Program Spending
92%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$313.3M
Total Expenses
▼$334.5M
Total Assets
$415.9M
Total Liabilities
▼$301.7M
Net Assets
$114.3M
Officer Compensation
→$2.8M
Other Salaries
$173.8M
Investment Income
$2.6M
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$37.3M
Awards Found
6
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Education | TEACHER INCENTIVE FUND | $16M | FY2015 | Oct 2014 – Sep 2017 | Open → |
| Department of Education | CHARTER SCHOOLS MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS | $13.9M | FY2011 | Oct 2010 – Sep 2018 | Open → |
| Department of Education | INVESTING IN INNOVATION - DEVELOPMENT GRANTS | $3M | FY2012 | Jan 2012 – Dec 2015 | Open → |
| Department of Education | CHARTER SCHOOLS MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS | $2.1M | FY2015 | Oct 2014 – Sep 2020 | Open → |
| Department of Education | REPLICATION AND EXPANSION OF ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS' CHARTER SCHOOLS IN CALIFORNIA | $1.7M | FY2019 | Mar 2019 – Mar 2023 | Open → |
| Department of Education | PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ARTS EDUCATORS | $641.6K | FY2011 | Oct 2010 – Sep 2011 | Open → |
Department of Education
$13.9M
CHARTER SCHOOLS MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS
Department of Education
$3M
INVESTING IN INNOVATION - DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
Department of Education
$1.7M
REPLICATION AND EXPANSION OF ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS' CHARTER SCHOOLS IN CALIFORNIA
Department of Education
$641.6K
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ARTS EDUCATORS
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
15
Clean Audits
13
Material Weakness
Yes
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $21.7M | No | 2026-01-09 |
| 2024 | Material Weakness | Unmodified (Clean) | $38.1M | No | 2025-01-23 |
| 2023 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $43.3M | No | 2024-02-13 |
| 2022 | Minor Findings | Unmodified (Clean) | $40.1M | Yes | 2023-03-29 |
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $33.4M | No | 2022-04-17 |
| 2020 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $2.7M | Yes | 2021-01-13 |
| 2020 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $16.6M | Yes | 2021-04-30 |
| 2019 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $3.2M | Yes | 2020-01-07 |
| 2019 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $16.7M | Yes | 2020-01-07 |
| 2018 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $18.4M | Yes | 2019-01-14 |
| 2018 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $3.4M | Yes | 2019-01-14 |
| 2017 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $3.3M | Yes | 2018-01-10 |
| 2017 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $19.8M | Yes | 2017-12-17 |
| 2016 | Clean | not_gaap | $2.3M | Yes | 2016-12-25 |
| 2016 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $22.9M | Yes | 2016-12-15 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$21.7M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$38.1M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$43.3M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$40.1M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$33.4M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$2.7M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$16.6M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$3.2M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$16.7M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$18.4M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$3.4M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$3.3M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$19.8M
Financial Report
not_gaap
Federal Expenditure
$2.3M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$22.9M
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
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 | $317.7M | $313.3M | $334.5M | $415.9M | $114.3M |
| 2022 | $254.8M | $253.9M | $250.4M | $245.3M | $98.8M |
| 2021 | $233.5M | $236.9M | $211.1M | $207.8M | $94.5M |
| 2020 | $226.8M | $226.3M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
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 |
|---|
| Mala Batra | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $293.5K | $0 | $102.1K | $395.6K |
| Michael Wimbish | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $226.4K | $0 | $74.3K | $300.7K |
| Mary E Cha-Caswell | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $240.9K | $0 | $52.8K | $293.7K |
Mala Batra
Chief Executive Officer
$395.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$293.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$102.1K
Michael Wimbish
Chief Financial Officer
$300.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$226.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$74.3K
Mary E Cha-Caswell
Chief Operating Officer
$293.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$240.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$52.8K
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Cabra | Executive Director | 40 | $226.4K | $0 | $81.9K | $308.3K |
| Anthony Solina | Executive Director | 40 | $225.5K | $0 | $81.7K | $307.2K |
| Christopher Carr | Executive Director | 40 | $225.9K | $0 | $68.4K | $294.3K |
| Katy M Ellison | Area Superintendent | 40 | $201.8K | $0 | $77.2K | $279K |
| Leilani C Lafaurie | Regional Superintendent, Equitable Instru | 40 | $201.9K | $0 | $76.9K | $278.8K |
Javier Cabra
Executive Director
$308.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$226.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$81.9K
Anthony Solina
Executive Director
$307.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$225.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$81.7K
Christopher Carr
Executive Director
$294.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$225.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$68.4K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Barkett | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ay'Anna Moody | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Hunkapiller | Board Chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Ornelas | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christina Christopher | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lorea Martinez | Board Member |
Anthony Barkett
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ay'Anna Moody
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Beth Hunkapiller
Board Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $234.3M |
| $156.8M |
| $78.7M |
| 2019 | $224.6M | $223.8M | $233.2M | $160.8M | $88.7M |
| 2018 | $212.1M | $211.5M | $215.8M | $144.9M | $98.5M |
| 2017 | $206.3M | $205.4M | $202.3M | $147.8M | $102.8M |
| 2016 | $201.8M | $201.5M | $177.7M | $145.3M | $104.1M |
| 2015 | $176.6M | $176.4M | $155M | $147.1M | $88M |
| 2014 | $151.4M | $151.1M | $131.2M | $124.5M | $66.4M |
| 2013 | $126M | $125.3M | $115.5M | $107.5M | $46.5M |
| 2012 | $126.8M | $126.1M | $109.9M | $94.8M | $34.7M |
| 2011 | $102.5M | $102.2M | $95.3M | $72.7M | $17.8M |
PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
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| Elizabeth M Kennedy |
| Executive Director Aspire Foundation |
| 40 |
| $218.2K |
| $0 |
| $59.9K |
| $278.2K |
| Lisa M Freccero | VP Program Supports | 40 | $202.9K | $0 | $68.6K | $271.5K |
| Daniel Soleimani | Chief Of Staff | 40 | $203.4K | $0 | $64.1K | $267.5K |
| Melissa I Brookens | Reginal Superintendend, Equity Leadership Sc | 40 | $201.2K | $0 | $63.8K | $264.9K |
| Wesley J Frakes | Principal | 40 | $185.3K | $0 | $73.9K | $259.2K |
| Stephanie A Vaughn | Senior Director Of Hr | 40 | $188.6K | $0 | $70.4K | $259K |
Katy M Ellison
Area Superintendent
$279K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$201.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$77.2K
Leilani C Lafaurie
Regional Superintendent, Equitable Instru
$278.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$201.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$76.9K
Elizabeth M Kennedy
Executive Director Aspire Foundation
$278.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$218.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$59.9K
Lisa M Freccero
VP Program Supports
$271.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$202.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$68.6K
Daniel Soleimani
Chief Of Staff
$267.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$203.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$64.1K
Melissa I Brookens
Reginal Superintendend, Equity Leadership Sc
$264.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$201.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$63.8K
Wesley J Frakes
Principal
$259.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$185.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$73.9K
Stephanie A Vaughn
Senior Director Of Hr
$259K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$188.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$70.4K
| 2 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Veleta Savannah | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Carol Ornelas
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Christina Christopher
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lorea Martinez
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Veleta Savannah
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0