Campaign for Great Public Schools, also known as City Fund Action, is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Beaverton, Oregon, founded in 2018. The organization provides leadership, capital, and expertise to assist cities across the United States in improving public education. It operates with the belief that improving public education is one of the surest ways to help low-income children break the cycle of poverty and lead successful lives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.2M
-59.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$15.2M
+53.7% YoY
Grant Count
43
+115.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$354K
-28.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Campaign for Great Public Schools is committed to supporting and improving public schools that provide meaningful educational opportunities. The organization engages in both advocacy and lobbying activities, expecting to devote approximately half of its resources to grant-making activities and half to advocacy and lobbying work.
The organization's advocacy and lobbying activities focus on enhancing opportunities for schools to provide educational access to all children. Campaign for Great Public Schools makes grants to tax-exempt organizations engaged in advocacy and lobbying activities at the local and state level.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education nonprofits
- Science education and STEM education
- Education access and equity
- Human rights and social justice
- Environmental education
- Community and school gardens
Grantmaking
Campaign for Great Public Schools distributed $15,223,550 in total giving according to the most recent financial data available. The organization makes grants to tax-exempt organizations engaged in advocacy and lobbying activities at the local and state level, with a focus on improving public school outcomes.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Campaign for Great Public Schools operates nationally, assisting cities across the United States in improving public education.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,234,700
- Total Revenues: $39,630,298
- Total Expenses: $19,546,882
- Total Giving: $15,223,550
- Staff: 34 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,234,700 | $10,490,725 | $11,922,606 |
| Revenue | $39,630,298 | $432,644 | $23,221,700 |
| Expenses | $19,546,882 | $24,287,387 | $34,504,447 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $27,962 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The City Fund ($6,450,000), Denver Families for Public School Action ($1,140,000), 50can Action Fund Pac ($850,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 50CAN ACTION FUND PAC WASHINGTON DC, DC | POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION | $75,000 |
| 50CAN ACTION FUND PAC WASHINGTON DC, DC | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT FOR LA KIDS MATTER | $850,000 |
| 50CAN ACTION FUND PAC WASHINGTON DC, DC | TO PROVIDE PAC SUPPORT FOR LA KIDS MATTER | $500,000 |
| 50CAN ACTION FUND INC WASHINGTON DC, DC | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT FOR GRANTEE'S WORK TO IMPROVE PUBLIC EDUCATION POLICIES AND STUDENT OUTCOMES IN NEW MEXICO | $70,000 |
| ALABAMA FAMILIES FOR GREAT SCHOOLS BIRMINGHAM, AL | TO SUPPORT GRANTEE'S ADVOCACY PLANS TO GAIN CHARTER SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| ALIGNED NEW ORLEANS NEW ORLEANS, LA | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $178,550 |
| AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE MAJORITY TRENTON, NJ | TO PROVIDE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION | $50,000 |
| BATON ROUGE ALLIANCE FOR STUDENTS ACTION BATON ROUGE, LA | TO SUPPORT GRANTEE'S EFFORTS TO ENSURE STUDENTS ARE AT THE FOREFRONT OF SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DECISIONS IN BATON ROUGE AND THAT A DIVERSE COALITION OF FAMILIES, CIVIC LEADERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND BUSINESS LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE PARISH ARE ENGAGED IN DRIVING A PROSPEROUS FUTURE FOR STUDENTS IN EAST BATON ROUGE | $255,000 |
| BATON ROUGE ALLIANCE FOR STUDENTS ACTION BATON ROUGE, LA | TO SUPPORT GRANTEE'S SOCIAL WELFARE MISSION | $600,000 |
| BATTLE BORN KIDS MATTER INC LAS VEGAS, NV | TO SUPPORT BATTLE GROUND'S CRITICAL WORK OF ADVOCATING FOR HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS, REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND OR ZIP CODE | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN ARNOLD | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| REED HASTINGS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ROMY DRUCKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NEERAV KINGSLAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARLON MARSHALL | CEO | 4 | $49,078 |
| NATASHA WILLIAMS | CFO | 8 | $82,378 |
| KEVIN SHAFER | PRESIDENT | 2 | $21,429 |
| GARY VERNON BORDEN | PARTNER | 3 | $34,773 |
| NAEHA DEAN | PARTNER | 2 | $25,001 |
| ETHAN LAWRENCE GRAY | PARTNER | 3 | $26,852 |
| JESSICA PENA | PARTNER | 1 | $11,881 |
| TYLER WHITMIRE | PARTNER | 5 | $56,635 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Campaign for Great Public Schools fund?
Campaign for Great Public Schools is committed to supporting and improving public schools that provide meaningful educational opportunities. The organization engages in both advocacy and lobbying activities, expecting to devote approximately half of its resources to grant-making activities and half to advocacy and lobbying work. The organization's advocacy and lobbying activities focus on enhancing opportunities for schools to provide educational access to all children. Campaign for Great Publi…
How do I apply for a grant from Campaign for Great Public Schools?
Campaign for Great Public Schools distributed $15,223,550 in total giving according to the most recent financial data available. The organization makes grants to tax-exempt organizations engaged in advocacy and lobbying activities at the local and state level, with a focus on improving public school outcomes.
Where does Campaign for Great Public Schools make grants?
Campaign for Great Public Schools operates nationally, assisting cities across the United States in improving public education.
What size grants does Campaign for Great Public Schools award?
In 2024, Campaign for Great Public Schools awarded 43 grants totaling $15.2M — an average of about $354K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Campaign for Great Public Schools's EIN?
Campaign for Great Public Schools's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5515918. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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