Great Public Schools Now (GPSN) is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to ensuring all Los Angeles students receive a high-quality education. The organization functions as a nonprofit intermediary that brings together the Los Angeles community to catalyze transformation of the public education system, with particular focus on students of color and students living in poverty.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.6M
-29.2% YoY
Revenue
$5.7M
-28.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$645K
+10.3% YoY
Expenses
$9.9M
+16.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement:
Great Public Schools Now is a California not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring all Los Angeles students receive a high-quality education by accelerating the growth of high-quality public schools. The organization addresses the fact that more than 160,000 students in Los Angeles and surrounding cities attend schools that are failing to provide them with a quality education. Its goal is to help as many students as possible get the education they want, need and deserve by replicating successful public schools—such as charter, magnet, pilot, and Partnership schools—in high-poverty areas of Greater Los Angeles.
Primary Focus Areas:
Catalytic Initiatives: Supports research and policy publications, innovation pilots, annual polling of Los Angeles families on their perspectives of Los Angeles public education, and research on the state of Los Angeles public schools. Includes the Modern Classrooms Project, which provides online professional development to Los Angeles teachers.
Education Recovery: Primarily supports the Summer of Joy initiative, a collaboration across LAUSD, City of LA, local philanthropy, and dozens of nonprofit service providers offering free in-person summer enrichment to students in low-income communities. Also supports a high school internship pilot aimed at increasing the number of high school students completing internships offered by Los Angeles employers.
Collective Action Initiative: Invests in strengthening organizations and community engagement.
The organization's NTEE classification is B12: Education Fund Raising and Fund Distribution.
Grantmaking
Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filings, typical grant awards range from $5,675 to $676,934.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization primarily focuses on Los Angeles and surrounding cities in the Greater Los Angeles area, with some national activity. Historical funding priorities have included California, New York, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- FY 2023: $14,906,739
- FY 2024: $10,552,786
Annual Revenue:
- FY 2023: $8,012,433
- FY 2024: $5.73 million
Total Expenses:
- FY 2023: $8,548,625
- FY 2024: $9.92 million
Total Liabilities (FY 2024): $1.32 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,552,786 | $14,906,739 | $14,815,301 |
| Revenue | $5,733,021 | $8,012,433 | $8,143,067 |
| Expenses | $9,918,775 | $8,548,625 | $13,171,143 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $645,021 | $584,933 | $96,263 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHANA PATEL | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN BAUER | AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ERICA LIM | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LINDSEY KOZBERG | BOARD SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MAGALY LAVENDENZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARIA CASILLAS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| OSCAR CRUZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| VIRGIL ROBERTS | BOARD TREASURER | 1 | — |
| YOLIE FLORES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANA F PONCE | CEO | 40 | $322,159 |
| ANA TERESA DAHAN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $234,961 |
| MONICA GARCIA | SENIOR ADVISOR | 40 | $201,280 |
| VEREAUX REYNOLDS | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $163,766 |
| ADRIAN SANDOVAL | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $163,671 |
| MELISSA GONZALEZ | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $153,577 |
| RAY LOPEZ-CHANG | DIRECTOR | 40 | $128,782 |
| JASMINE AKO | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $125,271 |
| THEOPHILUS OSSEI-ANTO | DIRECTOR | 40 | $116,892 |
| KATHERINE TREJO | PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $103,607 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Great Public Schools Now announced $3.75 million in grants available for LAUSD schools in partnership with the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Great Public Schools Now announces $3.75M in grants available for LAUSD schools | LAThe organization launched the One Family LA initiative in partnership with several Los Angeles community organizations, directing donations to Los Angeles families to meet basic needs such as food, rent, medical care, childcare, gas, and transportation.
The organization has received recognition for its work, including a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator reflecting strong performance in Accountability & Finance.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Great Public Schools Now fund?
**Mission Statement:** Great Public Schools Now is a California not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring all Los Angeles students receive a high-quality education by accelerating the growth of high-quality public schools. The organization addresses the fact that more than 160,000 students in Los Angeles and surrounding cities attend schools that are failing to provide them with a quality education. Its goal is to help as many students as possible get the education they want, need and d…
How do I apply for a grant from Great Public Schools Now?
**Grant Amounts:** Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filings, typical grant awards range from $5,675 to $676,934. **Recent Grant Activity:** • Announced $3.75 million in grants available for LAUSD schools • Provides funding through multiple program areas including catalytic initiatives, education recovery, and collective action initiatives **Total Giving:** • FY 2023: $4,545,106 • FY 2024: $4,738,989
Where does Great Public Schools Now make grants?
The organization primarily focuses on Los Angeles and surrounding cities in the Greater Los Angeles area, with some national activity. Historical funding priorities have included California, New York, and Massachusetts.
What is Great Public Schools Now's EIN?
Great Public Schools Now's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4962715. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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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