Great Leaders Strong Schools
Great leaders, strong school's (GLSS) primary purpose is to promote social welfare by conducting research, education and advocacy focused on ensuring a strong and equitable public education system in Arizona.
Great Leaders Strong Schools at a glance
In short: Great Leaders Strong Schools gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,369
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $30,369
- Median grant
- $30,369
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Great Leaders Strong Schools funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was A for Arizona ($30K).
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 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A for Arizona Scottsdale, AZ | Transfer Remaining Cash Balance | $30,369 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $140,603 | $118,783 | $30,369 | 1 |
| 2023 | $6,361 | $944,271 | $993,988 | — | — |
| 2022 | $45,885 | $1,076,533 | $1,182,849 | — | — |
| 2021 | $143,622 | $781,161 | $739,962 | — | — |
| 2020 | $109,603 | $266,984 | $173,970 | — | — |
About Great Leaders Strong Schools
Based on IRS filings
Great Leaders Strong Schools is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Rosewell, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Great Leaders Strong Schools is led by Katherine Dauphinais, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine Dauphinais
CEO
Executive Vice President → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$151K (2023) → $32K (2024)
Larry Kevin Youngblood
CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$127K (2023) → $15K (2024)
Ned Blum
CEO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$3K (2024)
Armando Ruiz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ariel Johnson
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luke Ragland
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Ashley Ragan (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Emily Anne Gullickson (2020–2023) — CEO
- Former: Jaime Molera (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kimberly Wold (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Matthew Simon (2021–2022) — Vice President, Gov't Affairs & Advocacy · Filing note: Thru 072022
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $32K, to Katherine Dauphinais (CEO (Thru 2/29/24)). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Great Leaders Strong Schools
How much does Great Leaders Strong Schools give each year?
Great Leaders Strong Schools gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Great Leaders Strong Schools?
Great Leaders Strong Schools is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Rosewell, GA.
Where does Great Leaders Strong Schools operate?
Great Leaders Strong Schools has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Great Leaders Strong Schools's EIN?
Great Leaders Strong Schools's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4430457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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