Mission
BUILD THE PARENT AND COMMUNITY DEMAND FOR WORLD-CLASS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND TO ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF THESE SCHOOLS, PARTICULARLY FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS, STUDENTS OF COLORS, AND STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.
Public Charity
INNOVATE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
INNOVATE PUBLIC SCHOOLS is a private foundation categorized as Public Charity based in MENLO PARK, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $3.4M, expenses of $4.7M, total assets of $4.8M. Imperigo tracks 11 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $332K.
EIN: 462155826
MENLO PARK, CA
Public Foundations
NTEE: T30
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$3.4M
Total Expenses$4.7M
Total Assets$4.8M
Grants Given11
Grant Total$332K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Innovate Public Schools
How Innovate Public Schools divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$71
Programs
the work itself
$23
Management
running the organization
$6
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $71 for programs
$42
Community organizing
$19
Research & policy
$7
Consulting & training
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
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 Given
TO DEVELOP A PARENT-CENTERED ORGANIZING STRATEGY & EXECUTE AN ACTIONABLE CHANGE IN EDUCATION POLICY.
$50,000
TO DEVELOP A PARENT-CENTERED ORGANIZING STRATEGY & EXECUTE AN ACTIONABLE CHANGE IN EDUCATION POLICY.
$50,000
TO DEVELOP A PARENT-CENTERED ORGANIZING STRATEGY & EXECUTE AN ACTIONABLE CHANGE IN EDUCATION POLICY.
$50,000
TO SUPPORT POWER BUILDING
$6,000
TO DEVELOP A PARENT-CENTERED ORGANIZING STRATEGY & EXECUTE AN ACTIONABLE CHANGE IN EDUCATION POLICY.
$50,000
Showing up to 5 of 11 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
CHAIR
Antonio Gutierrez
HIGH COMP
Celia Benavides
DIRECTOR
Emma Hiza
HIGH COMP
Hannah Gravette
TREASURER
Jon Dean
HIGH COMP
Jose Arenas
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.4M | $4.7M | $4.8M |
| 2024 | $3.7M | $6.0M | $6.4M |
| 2023 | $6.9M | $7.6M | $8.7M |
| 2022 | $8.0M | $7.7M | $9.5M |
| 2021 | $9.1M | $7.8M | $10.1M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $9.1M to $3.4M (-63%), with total assets most recently reported at $4.8M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA, FL, OH, SC.
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Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.