Aspire Public Schools Foundation
The nonprofit Aspire Public Schools Foundation is the philanthropic arm of aspire public schools. The foundation exists to provide financial and material resources to further aspire's mission of preparing our 15,000+ scholars for success in college, career, and life. Philanthropic dollars are held within the foundation to ensure transparency regarding utilization of funds for their intended purposes. Resources garnered by the foundation are allocated directly to support facilities, growth and expansion, and key organizational initiatives that better serve all of our scholars.
Aspire Public Schools Foundation at a glance
In short: Aspire Public Schools Foundation gave $39K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,806
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $38,806
- Median grant
- $38,806
- Total assets
- $2,814,292
- -17.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Aspire Public Schools Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aspire Public Schools ($39K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspire Public Schools Oakland, CA | General Support | $38,806 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,814,292 | $3,006,401 | $2,623,578 | $38,806 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | $3,425,613 | $2,932,398 | $3,704,883 | — | — | $9 |
| 2023 | $5,689,305 | $2,868,708 | $3,848,415 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $6,265,195 | $3,183,022 | $3,541,133 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $4,272,358 | $4,763,680 | $2,687,505 | — | — | — |
About Aspire Public Schools Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Aspire Public Schools Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $39K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Aspire Public Schools Foundation is led by Mala Batra, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mala Batra
Chief Executive Officer
President → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth M. Kennedy
Executive Director Aspire
Executive Director Aspire Foundation → Executive Director Aspire, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liat Bishko
Director & Board Chair
Chair → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Director & Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Grossman
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Hunkapiller
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Aliaga
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Nagengast
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesa Townsend
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oliver Enrique Rodriguez
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Wimbish
Chief Financial Officer
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Billy Harris (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Raphael Akinsipe (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Sai Selvaganesan (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Bess Kennedy (2023) — Executive Director Aspire Foundation
- Former: Betsy Ellis Chung (2021) — Director
- Former: Jeanine Hawk (2021) — CFO · Filing note: Until oct 2020
- Former: Supna K. Patel (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Aspire Public Schools Foundation
How much does Aspire Public Schools Foundation give each year?
Aspire Public Schools Foundation gave $39K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Aspire Public Schools Foundation?
Aspire Public Schools Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What is Aspire Public Schools Foundation?
Aspire Public Schools Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Aspire Public Schools Foundation operate?
Aspire Public Schools Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Aspire Public Schools Foundation's EIN?
Aspire Public Schools Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2381617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
Live grants for the work Aspire Public Schools Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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