Innovate Public Schools
BUILD THE PARENT AND COMMUNITY DEMAND FOR WORLD-CLASS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND TO ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF THESE SCHOOLS, PARTICULARLY FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS, STUDENTS OF COLORS, AND STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.4M
-26.0% YoY
Revenue
$3.7M
-46.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
$148K
+1.3% YoY
Expenses
$6.0M
-20.3% YoY
About Innovate Public Schools
Based on IRS filings
Innovate Public Schools is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN JOSE, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $148K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,429,725 | $8,687,484 | $9,500,964 |
| Revenue | $3,685,203 | $6,940,086 | $7,956,314 |
| Expenses | $6,030,648 | $7,565,819 | $7,691,501 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $147,959 | $146,058 | $26,647 |
| 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
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTONIO GUTIERREZ | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ROCSANA ENRIQUEZ | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ALEX CORTEZ | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JON DEAN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KATHY DOMINGUEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ORSON AGUILAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PASTOR PETER WATTS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VINCENT QUAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMILAH PRINCE-STEWART | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE VILCHEZ | CEO | 40 | $217,615 |
| JOSE ARENAS | HIGH COMP | 40 | $177,085 |
| HANNAH GRAVETTE | HIGH COMP | 40 | $166,386 |
| ARLEEN VARGAS | HIGH COMP | 40 | $159,296 |
| CELIA BENAVIDES | HIGH COMP | 40 | $135,769 |
| TERRANCE WATSON | HIGH COMP | 40 | $135,769 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Innovate Public Schools?
Innovate Public Schools is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN JOSE, CA. It holds $6.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Innovate Public Schools?
As of 2024, Innovate Public Schools holds $6.4M in total assets with $3.7M in annual revenue.
Where does Innovate Public Schools operate?
Innovate Public Schools has awarded grants in California, Florida, Ohio, South Carolina.
What is Innovate Public Schools's EIN?
Innovate Public Schools's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2155826. 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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