Nonprofit · EIN 47-4962715
GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,716,921 | $6,437,514 | -$2,720,593 | $7,046,818 | $538,388 | $6,508,430 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,733,021 | $9,918,775 | -$4,185,754 | $10,552,786 | $1,323,763 | $9,229,023 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $8,012,433 | $8,548,625 | -$536,192 | $14,906,739 | $1,534,987 | $13,371,752 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,371,700
- Program service revenue
- $1,600
- Investment income
- $343,621
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,152,417
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,031,510
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,589,639
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,152
- Accounting fees
- $62,744
- Occupancy
- $146,255
- Travel
- $30,878
- Depreciation
- $49,137
- Program services (functional)
- $5,094,290
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,041,283
- Fundraising (functional)
- $301,941
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,552,786
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,046,818
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $538,388
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,508,430
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $100,018
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,508,430
- Gross receipts
- $3,716,921
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANA F PONCE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $319,819 | $28,915 |
| ANA TERESA DAHAN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $243,574 | $40,378 |
| MONICA GARCIA | SENIOR ADVISOR Key employee | 40 | $197,194 | $7,636 |
| ADRIAN SANDOVAL | VICE PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $170,075 | $12,668 |
| MELISSA GONZALEZ | VICE PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $160,485 | $22,166 |
| THEOPHILUS OSSEI-ANTO | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,943 | $24,226 |
| VEREAUX REYNOLDS | VICE PRESIDENT Highest-paid employee | 27.5 | $132,503 | $8,520 |
| DAYANA DE LA TORRE | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,681 | $19,764 |
| DINAN GUAN | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,234 | $6,883 |
| ARCHANA PATEL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARI ENGELBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN BAUER | AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA LIM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY KOZBERG | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGALY LAVADENZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIA CASILLAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| OSCAR CRUZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VIRGIL ROBERTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANA F PONCE | CEO Officer | 40 | $322,159 | $55,592 |
| ANA TERESA DAHAN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $234,961 | $56,982 |
| MONICA GARCIA | SENIOR ADVISOR Key employee | 40 | $201,280 | $37,892 |
| MELISSA GONZALEZ | VICE PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $153,577 | $38,622 |
| ADRIAN SANDOVAL | VICE PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $163,671 | $28,131 |
| VEREAUX REYNOLDS | VICE PRESIDENT Key employee | 40 | $163,766 | $22,893 |
| JASMINE AKO | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,271 | $33,489 |
| THEOPHILUS OSSEI-ANTO | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,892 | $29,372 |
| RAY LOPEZ-CHANG | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,782 | $11,489 |
| KATHERINE TREJO | PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,607 | $8,747 |
| ARCHANA PATEL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN BAUER | AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA LIM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY KOZBERG | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGALY LAVENDENZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA CASILLAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OSCAR CRUZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGIL ROBERTS | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YOLIE FLORES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANA F PONCE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $335,237 | $53,860 |
| ANA TERESA DAHAN | MANAGING DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $215,868 | $53,996 |
| MONICA GARCIA | SENIOR ADVISOR Key employee | 40 | $200,146 | $32,584 |
| MELISSA GONZALEZ | SENIOR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,297 | $44,292 |
| ADRIAN SANDOVAL | SENIOR DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $155,463 | $34,903 |
| VEREAUX REYNOLDS | SENIOR DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $157,318 | $20,226 |
| JASMINE AKO | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,446 | $34,836 |
| RAY LOPEZ-CHANG | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,146 | $15,074 |
| VIRGIL ROBERTS | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA LIM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA CASILLAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YOLIE FLORES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN BAUER | CHAIR OF AUDIT COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSEY KOZBERG | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGALY LAVENDENZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARCHANA PATEL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY GIBBONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| OSCAR CRUZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1150 S OLIVE ST STE 1325, LOS ANGELES, CA 90015-4281
- In care of
- % MYRNA CASTLEVON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ANA PONCE, 1150 S OLIVE ST SUITE 1325, LOS ANGELES, CA 90015
- Signed the 990
- ANA PONCE, CEO
- Phone
- (213) 452-2800
- Website
- GPSNLA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- NOVOGRADAC & COMPANY LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 47-4962715 or by the name GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION INVESTS IN SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS AND INITIATIVES THAT CATALYZE EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION, CONVENES LEADERS AND UPLIFTS PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING TO ADVOCATE FOR GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Program accomplishments
- COLLECTIVE ACTION INITIATIVE:OUR COLLECTIVE ACTION INITIATIVE INVESTS IN STRENGTHENING THE ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN ADVOCACY TO IMPROVE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES FOR LOS ANGELES PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT TO AMPLIFY THEIR ADVOCACY THROUGH EARNED AND SOCIAL MEDIA. A SMALL PORTION OF THE INITIATIVE ALSO SUPPORTS ONLINE PUBLICATIONS TO EXPAND THEIR COVERAGE OF LOS ANGELES PUBLIC EDUCATION.Expenses $1,867,021 · grants $995,000
- STUDENT IMPACT: OUR STUDENT IMPACT INITIATIVE, FORMERLY EDUCATION RECOVERY, EXPANDS ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY ACADEMIC, ENRICHMENT, AND CAREER-CONNECTED OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS ACROSS LOS ANGELES. THIS INCLUDES PARTNERSHIPS THAT DELIVER FREE SUMMER PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES, INCREASE ACCESS TO MEANINGFUL HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIPS WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS, AND STRENGTHEN OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS THROUGH TARGETED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR STAFF, ENSURING STUDENTS EXPERIENCE ENGAGING, HIGH-QUALITY LEARNING BEYOND THE SCHOOL DAY.Expenses $1,766,362 · grants $739,267
- CATALYTIC INITIATIVES:OUR CATALYTIC INITIATIVES FUND SUPPORTS OUR RESEARCH AND POLL PUBLICATIONS AS WELL AS OUR INNOVATION PILOTS. THIS INCLUDES OUR ANNUAL POLLING OF LOS ANGELES FAMILIES ON THEIR PERSPECTIVES OF LOS ANGELES PUBLIC EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ON THE STATE OF LOS ANGELES PUBLIC SCHOOLS.Expenses $769,850 · grants $418,150
- CIVIC ENGAGEMENT:OUR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE ELEVATES PUBLIC EDUCATION AS A CIVIC PRIORITY AND INCREASES NONPARTISAN VOTER TURNOUT THROUGH DIRECT VOTER ENGAGEMENT AND DIGITAL MEDIA.Expenses $691,057
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-4962715
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,046,818
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,716,921
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,716,921 | $6,437,514 | $7,046,818 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,733,021 | $9,918,775 | $10,552,786 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $8,012,433 | $8,548,625 | $14,906,739 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $8,143,067 | $13,171,143 | $14,815,301 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 47-4962715).
Questions about GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW
- What is the EIN of GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW is 47-4962715.
- Is GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW 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 PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ANA PONCE.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $319,819 (ANA F PONCE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,716,921, expenses of $6,437,514 and total assets of $7,046,818 at year end.
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