THE PROPEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF PROPEL SCHOOLS: TO CATALYZE THE TRANSFORMATION OF PUBLIC EDUCATION SO THAT ALL CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-PERFORMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS. PROPEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION SEEKS AND ACCEPTS DONATIONS AND OTHER RESOURCES THAT ADVANCE OUR IMPERATIVE WORK THAT EMPOWERS OUR SCHOLARS TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL EXCELLENCE. FUNDS RAISED ARE DISPERSED TO THE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE QUALITY PROGRAMS TO THE 4,000 SCHOLARS ATTENDING PROPEL'S 13 SCHOOLS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.5M
+2.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+38.0% YoY
Grant Count
7
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$165K
+57.7% YoY
About Propel Schools Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Propel Schools Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $343K.
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 | $16,476,723 | $16,113,685 | $14,353,776 |
| Revenue | $700,229 | $2,079,115 | $2,693,560 |
| Expenses | $1,734,537 | $1,368,491 | $1,033,994 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $342,886 | $257,773 | $555,698 |
| 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 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Propel Schools Inc ($603,955), Propel Pitcairn ($162,573), Propel East ($126,079).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PROPEL SCHOOLS INC PITTSBURGH, PA | SCHOOL PROGRAMS (MENTAL HEALTH, INNOVATION GRANTS, ETC) | $603,955 |
| PROPEL MCKEESPORT PITTSBURGH, PA | SCHOOL PROGRAMS (MENTAL HEALTH, INNOVATION GRANTS, ETC) | $102,892 |
| PROPEL BRADDOCK HILLS PITTSBURGH, PA | SCHOOL PROGRAMS (MENTAL HEALTH, INNOVATION GRANTS, ETC) | $11,369 |
| PROPEL MONTOUR PITTSBURGH, PA | SCHOOL PROGRAMS (MENTAL HEALTH, INNOVATION GRANTS, ETC) | $43,563 |
| PROPEL PITCAIRN PITTSBURGH, PA | SCHOOL PROGRAMS (MENTAL HEALTH, INNOVATION GRANTS, ETC) | $162,573 |
| PROPEL HAZELWOOD PITTSBURGH, PA | SCHOOL PROGRAMS (MENTAL HEALTH, INNOVATION GRANTS, ETC) | $102,015 |
| PROPEL EAST PITTSBURGH, PA | SCHOOL PROGRAMS (MENTAL HEALTH, INNOVATION GRANTS, ETC) | $126,079 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD J HUBER | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MARK CANCILLA | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| HEIDI BATHOLOMEW | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| BRENDAN SURMA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ILANA DIAMOND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID FAIR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW HELFRICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RENEE JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DIANA DEFINO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT LAMMIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRYAN LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL TURZAI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| COLEEN DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEVIN MACIKOWSKI | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| TINA CHEKAN | CEO/SUPERINTENDENT | 5 | — |
| BETH WRIGHT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1 | — |
| CONSTANCE MURRARY | SENIOR DIRECTOR, PROPEL SC | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Propel Schools Foundation?
Propel Schools Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. It holds $16.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Propel Schools Foundation?
As of 2024, Propel Schools Foundation holds $16.5M in total assets with $700K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $1.2M in 2024.
Where does Propel Schools Foundation operate?
Propel Schools Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Propel Schools Foundation award?
In 2024, Propel Schools Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $165K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Propel Schools Foundation's EIN?
Propel Schools Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1100962. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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