IDEA Public Schools transforms education by preparing graduates to succeed in college and life. IDEA Public Schools serves students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0B
+6.6% YoY
Revenue
$1.2B
+16.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$8.5M
+107.2% YoY
Expenses
$1.0B
+6.8% YoY
About IDEA Public Schools
Based on IRS filings
IDEA Public Schools is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WESLACO, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0B in total assets. Net investment income was $8.5M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,009,168,611 | $1,885,164,463 | $1,872,347,488 |
| Revenue | $1,170,472,250 | $1,001,943,024 | $951,130,243 |
| Expenses | $1,031,225,340 | $965,895,627 | $915,595,156 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,509,655 | $4,106,285 | $534,904 |
| 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
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sewell | Chair | 2.5 | — |
| Ed Rivera | Vice-Chair & Secretary | 2.5 | — |
| Erich Holmsten | Treasurer | 2.5 | — |
| Michael Adams | Member | 1 | — |
| Theresa Barrera-Shaw | Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Nanette Cocero | Member | 1 | — |
| Gary Lindgren | Member | 1 | — |
| Reba Cardenas McNair | Member | 1 | — |
| Constanza Miner | Member | 1 | — |
| Anthony Ryan Vaughan | Member | 1 | — |
| Cody Grindle | President | 40 | $285,823 |
| Dolores Gonzalez | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $324,579 |
| Ernesto Cantu | Chief Schools Officer | 40 | $253,385 |
| Jeffrey Cottrill | Superintendent & CEO | 35 | $344,586 |
| Jessica Hess | Chief Governance Officer | 40 | $233,217 |
| Kathleen Zimmermann | Chief Financial Officer (from 3/24) | 35 | — |
| Layne Fisher | Chief Operating Officer | 35 | $265,115 |
| Leanne Hernandez | Chief Financial Officer (to 11/23) | 35 | $200,076 |
| Martin Winchester | Chief Human Assets Officer | 40 | $280,760 |
| Phillip Garza | Chief College Officer | 40 | $261,712 |
| Andrea Fernandez | Area Superintendent | 40 | $223,066 |
| Angie Arismendi | Executive Director - San Antonio | 40 | $222,951 |
| Bethany Solis | Executive Director - Permian Basin | 40 | $217,921 |
| Dionel Waters | Area Superintendent | 40 | $198,708 |
| Frankie Gray | Executive Director - El Paso | 40 | $201,945 |
| Jeremy Beard | Executive Director | 40 | $206,628 |
| Jill Dominguez | Area Superintendent | 40 | $253,596 |
| Alex Anzaldua | Senior VP of Schools - RGVR | 40 | $201,014 |
| Christina Flores | Senior Executive Principal | 40 | $193,570 |
| Christopher Haid | Senior VP of Data Analytics | 40 | $190,530 |
| Erica Matamoros | Senior VP of Schools - RGVR | 40 | $195,119 |
| Israel Ybarra | VP of School Development | 40 | $192,945 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IDEA Public Schools?
IDEA Public Schools is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WESLACO, TX. It holds $2.0B in total assets as of 2024.
How large is IDEA Public Schools?
As of 2024, IDEA Public Schools holds $2.0B in total assets with $1.2B in annual revenue.
Where does IDEA Public Schools operate?
IDEA Public Schools has awarded grants in Texas.
What is IDEA Public Schools's EIN?
IDEA Public Schools's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2948339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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