Innovative Scholars Foundation
The mission of the organization is to enhance the overall student learning experience by empowering and supporting kairos public schools parents and school administration with assistance in planning, coordinating and execution of school-related activities and events.
Innovative Scholars Foundation at a glance
In short: Innovative Scholars Foundation gave $52K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $52K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,398
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $52,398
- Median grant
- $52,398
- Total assets
- $246,950
- +36.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Innovative Scholars Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kairos Public School Vacaville Academy ($52K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 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 $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kairos Public School Vacaville Academy Vacaville, CA | Supporting Related Organization | $52,398 |
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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 | $246,950 | $138,173 | $71,798 | $52,398 | 1 | $174 |
| 2024 | $180,836 | $132,745 | $100,864 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $107,732 | $93,449 | $67,045 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $12 | — | $8,076 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $8,088 | $14,828 | $11,385 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $4,645 | $4,349 | $1,035 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $1,331 | $7,304 | $7,315 | — | — | — |
About Innovative Scholars Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Innovative Scholars Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Vacaville, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $247K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $52K. Net investment income was $174.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Innovative Scholars Foundation is led by Amanda Guido Cullinan, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda Guido Cullinan
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Wolin
Director of Affairs
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaime Runner
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Coleman
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Ellis
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larae Spady
Kisp Representative
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allison Szasz
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Holly Poncy (2023–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Adriana Luna (2023) — President
- Former: Taura Marks (2023) — Director of Affairs
- Former: Amanda Romero (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Brooks Goddard (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Raymond Beaty (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jared Austin (2021) — Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Innovative Scholars Foundation
How much does Innovative Scholars Foundation give each year?
Innovative Scholars Foundation gave $52K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Innovative Scholars Foundation?
Innovative Scholars Foundation reported $247K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $138K.
What is Innovative Scholars Foundation?
Innovative Scholars Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Vacaville, CA. It holds $247K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Innovative Scholars Foundation operate?
Innovative Scholars Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Innovative Scholars Foundation's EIN?
Innovative Scholars Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0953846. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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