Center For Applied Science & Technology Network
The Center for Applied Science & Technology Network (CAST) is a San Antonio-based network of tuition-free public schools with a mission to reinvent schooling in order to maximize options for students while preparing them for college, career, and life. Open to all Bexar County students. The Network includes CAST Tech, CAST Teach,CAST Stem, CAST Med, CAST Lead, CAST Imagine and Advanced Learning Academy. Schools are co-created with industries and partners with area public school districts including Northside ISD,San Antonio ISD, Southwest ISD and East Central ISD. For more information, visit castschools.com.
Center For Applied Science & Technology Network at a glance
In short: Center For Applied Science & Technology Network gave $35K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,380
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $17,690
- Median grant
- $17,690
- Total assets
- $1,667,475
- +37.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Center For Applied Science & Technology Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was San Antonio Vascular and Endovascular Clinic PLLC ($23K). Together the top 2 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2025) to $4.9M (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Vascular and Endovascular Clinic PLLC San Antonio, TX | Education | $22,880 |
| Empower Schools Boston, MA | Education | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,667,475 | $4,544,934 | $3,303,630 | $35,380 | 2 |
| 2024 | $1,217,065 | $2,192,654 | $2,596,806 | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,355,199 | $3,628,135 | $4,501,645 | $2,000,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $1,744,502 | $2,472,321 | $1,971,205 | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,131,154 | $1,969,140 | $1,433,937 | $154,500 | 2 |
| 2020 | $3,782,586 | $6,139,243 | $6,036,337 | $4,861,669 | 6 |
| 2019 | $134,791 | $3,059,233 | $2,975,392 | $2,345,414 | 4 |
About Center For Applied Science & Technology Network
Based on IRS filings
Center For Applied Science & Technology Network is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center For Applied Science & Technology Network is led by Jeanne Russell, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 3 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeanne Russell
Executive Director
Secretary → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$26K (2019) → $189K (2025)
Lisa Lewis
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Rodriguez
Secretary & Director of Partnerships
Secretary → Secretary & Director of Partnerships, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$85K (2022) → $112K (2025)
Jennifer M Maestas
Deputy Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024) → $113K (2025)
Shari B. Albright
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyssa Ochoa
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erik Nieves
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Chain
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rene Dominguez
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Sierra
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erik Ford
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Cantu
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Charles H. Clines (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Yvette Benavides (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Carol Mendenhall (2021–2023) — Program Director & Secretary
- Former: J. David Heard (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Kathryn A. Rogers (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Lisa Lewis Eff (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $189K, to Jeanne Russell (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center For Applied Science & Technology Network
How much does Center For Applied Science & Technology Network give each year?
Center For Applied Science & Technology Network gave $35K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Center For Applied Science & Technology Network?
Center For Applied Science & Technology Network reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.5M.
What is Center For Applied Science & Technology Network?
Center For Applied Science & Technology Network is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Antonio, TX. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Center For Applied Science & Technology Network operate?
Center For Applied Science & Technology Network has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Texas.
What is Center For Applied Science & Technology Network's EIN?
Center For Applied Science & Technology Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5253554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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