Nonprofit · EIN 26-3834610
GREAT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP INC
Also known as GREAT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, ME 04101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,708,194 | $4,973,304 | -$265,110 | $1,879,177 | $349,408 | $1,529,769 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,348,695 | $4,951,098 | -$602,403 | $2,550,042 | $685,449 | $1,864,593 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,213,387
- of which government grants
- $97,466
- Program service revenue
- $3,423,086
- Investment income
- $71,721
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,866
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $87,328
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $316,522
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,802,539
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,880,246
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,660
- Accounting fees
- $20,675
- Occupancy
- $73,476
- Travel
- $207,115
- Depreciation
- $23,966
- Program services (functional)
- $4,676,745
- Management and general (functional)
- $248,415
- Fundraising (functional)
- $48,144
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,550,042
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,879,177
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $349,408
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,529,769
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,497
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,415,926
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $113,843
- Gross receipts
- $6,585,328
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- ME
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulina Murton | Executive Director (start 8/24) Officer | 40 | $160,443 | $21,106 |
| Katie M Thompson | Managing Dir. of Learning/Strategy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,877 | $18,003 |
| Johanna Broadwater | Finance Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,090 | $25,526 |
| Kate Gardoqui | Senior Associate Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,398 | $26,095 |
| David J Ruff | Executive Director (end 8/24) Officer | 40 | $122,313 | $12,660 |
| Robinson Copland | Director of People Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,160 | $15,264 |
| Gabriela Stiteler | Senior Associate Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,351 | $13,753 |
| Isabella Borrero | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Bowen | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Victor Capellan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Doyle | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Trujillo Luengo | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amee Naik | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cary Olson-Cartwright | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean T Findlen | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angela M Hernandez-Marshall | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Frank J Governali | Treasurer (end 10/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Aaron Sattler | Treasurer (start 4/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Coyne | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David J Ruff | Executive Director (end 8/24) Officer | 40 | $167,629 | $17,503 |
| Paulina Murton | Managing Director of Engagement & Networking Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,165 | $17,552 |
| Katie M Thompson | Managing Director of Learning & Strategy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,209 | $14,726 |
| Johanna Broadwater | Finance Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,003 | $21,726 |
| Kate Gardoqui | Senior Associate Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,040 | $21,675 |
| Christina Horner | Senior Associate Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,042 | $13,023 |
| Dan Coyne | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julia Trujillo Luengo | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amee Naik | Board Member (start 12/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cary Olson-Cartwright | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Stivers | board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean T Findlen | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Angela M Hernandez-Marshall | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Frank J Governali | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 482 CONGRESS ST STE 500, PORTLAND, ME 04101-3484
- In care of
- % DAVID J RUFF
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Paulina Murton, 482 Congress Street 500, Portland, ME 04101
- Signed the 990
- Paulina Murton, Executive Director
- Phone
- (207) 773-0505
- Return prepared by
- BAKER NEWMAN & NOYES LLC
Mission
Great Schools Partnership, Inc. develops and advocates for sustainable educational policies, effective school leadership, proven instructional practices, and student-centered learning models built on strong community connections.
Program accomplishments
- The Partnership offers school coaching, professional development, and technical assistance to educators, school districts, and state agencies. The Partnership also develops cutting-edge tools and resources, conducts and publishes school-based research, and oversees the implementation of major public and private grants.Expenses $4,676,745 · grants $87,328 · revenue $3,423,086
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-3834610
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,879,177
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,585,328
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,708,194 | $4,973,304 | $1,879,177 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,348,695 | $4,951,098 | $2,550,042 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,509,343 | $4,451,946 | $2,948,420 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-3834610).
Questions about GREAT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP INC
- What is the EIN of GREAT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREAT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP INC is 26-3834610.
- Is GREAT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to GREAT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREAT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GREAT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GREAT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GREAT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Paulina Murton.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREAT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $160,443 (Paulina Murton, Executive Director (start 8/24)).
- How much revenue does GREAT SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,708,194, expenses of $4,973,304 and total assets of $1,879,177 at year end.
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