TO PROVIDE STRATEGIC PLANNING, BOARD GOVERNANCE, FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT, HUMAN RESOURCES, AND OTHER MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO A NETWORK OF K-8 CHARTER SCHOOLS IN UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES THAT PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE ACADEMIC SKILLS AND CRITICAL-THINKING ABILITIES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN A COLLEGE-PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
+23.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$270K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$270K
About Explore Schools Inc
Based on IRS filings
Explore Schools Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BROOKLYN, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $270K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,975,279 | $1,605,035 | $1,638,975 |
| Revenue | $4,912,689 | $4,748,495 | $4,621,468 |
| Expenses | $5,033,545 | $4,750,257 | $4,210,468 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Explore Charter Schools of Brooklyn ($269,844).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EXPLORE CHARTER SCHOOLS OF BROOKLYN BROOKLYN, NY | DEBT FORGIVENESS | $269,844 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESHMA PATEL | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| SHAWN JENKINS | VICE CHAIRPERSON | 1 | — |
| BRIAN COAD | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MORTY BALLEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LINDSAY MATOVICH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JANA REED | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KAREN FRANCOIS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 50 | $300,001 |
| CAROLYN MAUER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR- THRU FEB. 2024 | 50 | $254,222 |
| TRACY REBE-BOGULAVSKY | CHIEF OF SCHOOL | 50 | $225,799 |
| AWO BUSUMSI | MANAGING DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL | 50 | $185,873 |
| TIFFANY WILLIAMS | MANAGING DIRECTOR OF HR | 50 | $153,761 |
| JARREN KANZE SENIOR DIRECTOR | OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS | 50 | $160,199 |
| EUN MEE WILLM SENIOR DIRECTOR | OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MATH. | 50 | $157,116 |
| VERONICA WOOLLEY | MANAGING DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 50 | $155,850 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Explore Schools Inc?
Explore Schools Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BROOKLYN, NY. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Explore Schools Inc?
As of 2024, Explore Schools Inc holds $2.0M in total assets with $4.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $270K in 2024.
Where does Explore Schools Inc operate?
Explore Schools Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What size grants does Explore Schools Inc award?
In 2024, Explore Schools Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $270K — an average of about $270K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Explore Schools Inc's EIN?
Explore Schools Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3282250. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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