Great Schools Partnership Inc
Great Schools Partnership, Inc. develops and advocates for sustainable educational policies, effective school leadership, proven instructional practices, and student-centered learning models built on strong community connections.
Great Schools Partnership Inc at a glance
In short: Great Schools Partnership Inc gave $87K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $87K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $87,328
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $87,328
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $87,328
- Total assets
- $1,879,177
- -26.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Great Schools Partnership Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nokomis Regional High School ($87K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
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 Great Schools Partnership Inc gives
- Giving fell 45% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2024) to $159K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nokomis Regional High School Newport, ME | Grant to support Barr Foundation Wider Learning Ecosystem program initiative. | $87,328 |
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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 | $1,879,177 | $4,708,194 | $4,973,304 | $87,328 | 1 | $71,721 |
| 2024 | $2,550,042 | $4,348,695 | $4,951,098 | $87,091 | 1 | $87,724 |
| 2023 | $2,948,420 | $4,509,343 | $4,451,946 | $121,329 | 1 | $25,937 |
| 2022 | $2,885,040 | $4,696,809 | $3,710,532 | $159,404 | 1 | $965 |
| 2021 | $2,389,584 | $3,257,577 | $2,927,850 | $142,249 | 1 | $3,256 |
About Great Schools Partnership Inc
Based on IRS filings
Great Schools Partnership Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Portland, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $87K. Net investment income was $72K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Great Schools Partnership Inc is led by David J Ruff, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 7 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David J Ruff
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$133K (2021) → $122K (2025)
Paulina Murton
Executive Director
Managing Director of Engagement & Networking → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$132K (2024) → $160K (2025)
Sean T Findlen
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie M Thompson
Managing Director of Learning & Strategy
Co-Director of Coaching → Associate Director, 2023
Associate Director → Managing Director of Learning & Strategy, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$103K (2022) → $156K (2025)
Johanna Broadwater
Finance Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$105K (2023) → $147K (2025)
Robinson Copland
Director of People Operations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$116K (2025)
Kate Gardoqui
Senior Associate
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$108K (2024) → $113K (2025)
Gabriela Stiteler
Senior Associate
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$116K (2025)
Angela M Hernandez-Marshall
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cary Olson-Cartwright
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Coyne
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank J Governali
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Trujillo Luengo
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amee Naik
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Sattler
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Isabella Borrero
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Doyle
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Bowen
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victor Capellan
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Elizabeth Stivers (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Christina Horner (2022–2024) — Senior Associate
- Former: Renee Nogales (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ron Bancroft (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michelle Milstein (2022–2023) — Senior Associate
- Former: Courtney Jacobs (2023) — Co-Director of Coaching
- Former: Mark Kostin (2021–2022) — Associate Director
- Former: Peter Price (2021–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $160K, to Paulina Murton (Executive Director (start 8/24)). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Great Schools Partnership Inc
How much does Great Schools Partnership Inc give each year?
Great Schools Partnership Inc gave $87K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $87K across 1 grant.
How large is Great Schools Partnership Inc?
Great Schools Partnership Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
What is Great Schools Partnership Inc?
Great Schools Partnership Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Portland, ME. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Great Schools Partnership Inc operate?
Great Schools Partnership Inc has awarded grants in Maine.
What is Great Schools Partnership Inc's EIN?
Great Schools Partnership Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3834610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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