The Great Schools Partnership Charitable Trust
To serve as a catalyst, think tank, incubator, start-up funder and operational partner for making Knox county schools globally competitive.
The Great Schools Partnership Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Great Schools Partnership Charitable Trust gave $1.1M across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $381K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,141,749
- -27.5% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $380,583
- -3.3% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $428,249
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Great Schools Partnership Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Knox Education Foundation ($614K). Together the top 3 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 7 (29%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $1.6M (2019). In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Knox Education Foundation Knoxville, TN | Educational | $613,500 |
| Knox County Schools Knoxville, TN | Educational | $428,249 |
| Tnacheives Knoxville, TN | Educational | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $4,432,553 | $4,057,257 | $1,141,749 | 3 | $7,124 |
| 2019 | $2,118,838 | $5,293,882 | $5,175,384 | $1,573,775 | 4 | $11,924 |
About The Great Schools Partnership Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
The Great Schools Partnership Charitable Trust is a public charity focused on Education, based in Knoxville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Great Schools Partnership Charitable Trust is led by Chris Letsos, CEO on the 2020 filing; 4 of 20 officers listed in 2020 are compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Chris Letsos
CEO
New on the 2020 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Scoonover
Interim President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$93K (2019) → $108K (2020)
Anthony Wise
Chair
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Thomas
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Jacobs
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Nystrom
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Butler
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Mauldin
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madeline Rogero
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Nichols
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Boyd
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Coats
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Odom
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Horn
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Stiles
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Ball
Vice President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$57K (2019) → $142K (2020)
Stephanie Jinkins
CFO
Vice President → CFO, 2020
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$129K (2019) → $149K (2020)
Stephanie Welch
Former President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$177K (2019) → $187K (2020)
Bob Rider
Past Chair
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurens Tullock
Secretary
Treasurer & Secretary → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mike Edwards (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Terry Hill (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Tonya Cambre (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $187K, to Stephanie Welch (Former Presi). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Great Schools Partnership Charitable Trust
How much does The Great Schools Partnership Charitable Trust give each year?
The Great Schools Partnership Charitable Trust gave $1.1M across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. In 2019 it gave $1.6M across 4 grants.
What is The Great Schools Partnership Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Great Schools Partnership Charitable Trust's median grant in 2020 was $428,249, and its average grant was $380,583, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Great Schools Partnership Charitable Trust give grants?
The Great Schools Partnership Charitable Trust gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Knoxville, TN (3 grants).
Does The Great Schools Partnership Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Great Schools Partnership Charitable Trust's 2020 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (3 grants).
What is The Great Schools Partnership Charitable Trust?
The Great Schools Partnership Charitable Trust is a public charity focused on Education, based in Knoxville, TN.
What is The Great Schools Partnership Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Great Schools Partnership Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-6206166. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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