Friends of Public Education Inc
To lower ratio of students to teaching professionals in public schools.
Friends of Public Education Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of Public Education Inc gave $139K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $139K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $138,588
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $138,588
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $138,588
- Total assets
- $89,129
- -42.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Public Education Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Miami Dade County Public Schools ($139K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (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
How Friends of Public Education Inc gives
- Giving grew 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2022) to $151K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $139K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Dade County Public Schools Miami Beach, FL | Enhance Public Educa | $138,588 |
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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 | $89,129 | $89,074 | $149,166 | $138,588 | 1 | $77 |
| 2024 | $154,831 | $143,204 | $162,809 | $137,301 | 1 | $91 |
| 2023 | $168,826 | $153,917 | $174,720 | $151,077 | 1 | $93 |
| 2022 | $189,629 | $145,831 | $134,986 | $104,826 | 1 | $26 |
| 2021 | $178,784 | $94,024 | $124,854 | $116,298 | 1 | $71 |
| 2020 | $209,614 | $227,699 | $173,576 | $147,334 | 1 | $254 |
About Friends of Public Education Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Public Education Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Miami Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $89K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $139K. Net investment income was $77.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Public Education Inc is led by Jacqueline Liberman, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jacqueline Liberman
President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Grassi
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Faye West
Vice President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Norris
Vice President of Fundra
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Hege
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Alexis Collins (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Grisel C. Fernandez-Vega Martinez (2023) — Secretary & Vice President Give
- Former: Sheila A. Simpson (2023) — President
- Former: Betina Mario (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Heather Cherrington (2021–2022) — Vice President Give Miam
- Former: Joelle Friedheim (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Kristen Jurn (2021–2022) — Vice President Fundraisi
- Former: Andrea Smoje (2020) — Marketing
- Former: Bill Hernandez (2020) — Vice President Technolog
- Former: Carl Linder (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Jessica Perez (2020) — Vice President Liaison
- Former: Mareilys Soria (2020) — Vice President Fundraisi
- Former: Mary Keinith (2020) — President
- Former: Shannon Koonin (2020) — Vice President Give Miam
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Friends of Public Education Inc
How much does Friends of Public Education Inc give each year?
Friends of Public Education Inc gave $139K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $137K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of Public Education Inc?
Friends of Public Education Inc reported $89K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $89K.
What is Friends of Public Education Inc?
Friends of Public Education Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Miami Beach, FL. It holds $89K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of Public Education Inc operate?
Friends of Public Education Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Friends of Public Education Inc's EIN?
Friends of Public Education Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0481047. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Friends of Public Education Inc 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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