Greathearts America
Great hearts is a non-profit network of public charter schools dedicated to improving education nationwide through classical preparatory k-12 academies. A great hearts education prepares students to be more than just proficient test takers, but rather, to become great-hearted leaders capable of success throughout their higher education and professional careers. With a curriculum built upon a classical liberal arts tradition and a revolutionary approach to school itself, great hearts cultivates the hearts and minds of students in the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty.
Greathearts America at a glance
In short: Greathearts America gave $22K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,878
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $21,878
- Median grant
- $21,878
- Total assets
- $11,374,549
- -29.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Greathearts America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Great Hearts Properties Louisiana ($22K).
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 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Hearts Properties Louisiana Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $21,878 |
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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 | $11,374,549 | $18,511,969 | $22,759,092 | $21,878 | 1 | $249,216 |
| 2024 | $16,051,826 | $18,763,863 | $17,450,805 | — | — | $280,081 |
| 2023 | $14,882,729 | $16,058,535 | $15,238,172 | — | — | $99,384 |
| 2022 | $11,428,841 | $10,138,207 | $9,694,119 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $8,205,781 | $5,329,608 | $5,089,241 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $6,043,670 | $5,088,972 | $4,540,370 | — | — | $5,319 |
About Greathearts America
Based on IRS filings
Greathearts America is a public charity focused on Education, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $22K. Net investment income was $249K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greathearts America is led by Jay Heiler, CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 11 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jay Heiler
CEO
Board Chair → CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$111K (2020) → $434K (2025)
Urian Anzaldua
Senior Director of Fi
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$149K (2025)
Steve Wheeler
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Beus
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Scoggin
Chief Academ
Foundation P → Chief Academ, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$126K (2020) → $357K (2025)
Kiann Mapes
Vice President Faculty T
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $160K (2025)
Ron Zoromski
Prior CFO
CFO → Prior CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$242K (2020) → $157K (2025)
Jerilyn Olson
Chief People
Vice President of Facult → Vice President Faculty D, 2024
Vice President Faculty D → Chief People, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$124K (2021) → $177K (2025)
Jarold Tawney
Chief Academ
Vice President Curriculu → Chief Academ, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$130K (2022) → $177K (2025)
Matthew Bushard
CFO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$178K (2025)
Douglas Cummings
Senior Vice President of Bus
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$194K (2025)
Helen Baxendale
Vice President Analytics
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$145K (2025)
Roger Lamarca
Senior Vice President of Bus
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$182K (2025)
Kurt Davis
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Keri Campbell (2020–2024) — Senior Director Co-Cu
- Former: Marilyn Papke (2020–2024) — Vice President Business
- Former: Jim Rahn (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Genevieve Peterson (2023–2024) — Vice President Development
- Former: Kurtis Indorf (2023) — Vice President Instr Imp
- Former: Robert Jackson (2023) — Executive Di
- Former: Helen Hayes (2020–2022) — Vice President Academics
- Former: Daniel Costello (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jack Tawney (2020–2021) — Vice President Curriculu
- Former: Matthew Randazzo (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Burke (2020–2021) — Drector
- Former: Robert Wagner (2020–2021) — CAO
- Former: Wade Dyke (2020–2021) — CEO
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $434K, to Jay Heiler (CEO). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Greathearts America
How much does Greathearts America give each year?
Greathearts America gave $22K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Greathearts America?
Greathearts America reported $11.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18.5M.
What is Greathearts America?
Greathearts America is a public charity focused on Education, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $11.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Greathearts America operate?
Greathearts America has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Greathearts America's EIN?
Greathearts America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4306715. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
Live grants for the work Greathearts America 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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