Mission
A NETWORK OF HIGH-PERFORMING SCHOOLS DEDICATED TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE THAT EMPOWERS ALL STUDENTS TO THRIVE THROUGH A FOUNDATION OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS, COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS, AND LIFELONG SUCCESS.
Public Charity
GROW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
GROW PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in BAKERSFIELD, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $37.1M, expenses of $37.4M, total assets of $59.2M. Imperigo tracks 5 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $1.4M.
EIN: 273166349
BAKERSFIELD, CA
Charter Schools
NTEE: B29
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$37.1M
Total Expenses$37.4M
Total Assets$59.2M
Grant Records5
Funding Total$1.4M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Grow Public Schools
How Grow Public Schools divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$87
Programs
the work itself
$13
Management
running the organization
$0
Fundraising
none reported
No fundraising costs are reported. That often means fundraising runs through a separate affiliated organization that files its own return.
Inside the $87 for programs
$87
Grow Public Schools is a tk8 public charter school located in the heart of the greater arvin and shafter community, serving students who are at risk of underperforming…
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH
$850,000
INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS
$15,500
INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS- INVENT
$125,000
INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS- INVENT
$125,000
INNOVATIVE SCHOOLS
$275,000
Showing up to 5 of 5 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIR. BUS. SVCS/COMPLIANCE
Alan Blandon
EXECUTIVE LIAISON
Doc Ervin
CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER (THRU 8/24)
Elysa Vargas
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Eric Mendez
BOARD DIRECTOR
Ernie Unruh
PRINCIPAL - ARVIN
Jenny Bard
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37.1M | $37.4M | $59.2M |
| 2024 | $38.6M | $36.9M | $53.6M |
| 2023 | $32.2M | $31.7M | $49.6M |
| 2022 | $28.2M | $22.2M | $21.6M |
| 2021 | $23.5M | $19.1M | $14.8M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $23.5M to $37.1M (+58%), with total assets most recently reported at $59.2M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.