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Grantmaking public charity · EIN 47-4962715

Great Public Schools Now

Los Angeles, CA

Great Public Schools Now is a public charity that makes grants based in Los Angeles, CA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $2.15M in grants paid across 52 grants, with $7.05M in total assets. Its largest grants went to The Modern Classrooms Project, United Parents & Students and Powermylearning.

How to request funding

Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Great Public Schools Now's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.

How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)

All payments for grantees are subject to compliance with a signed grant agreement, including grantee achievement, and gpsn's approval of any applicable targets, milestones, and reporting deliverables required under that agreement. gpsn, in its reasonable discretion, may modify payment dates or amounts and will notify grantee of any such changes in writing. gpsn will make the first payment in full, but the subsequent payment is an "up to" amount and may be reduced in gpsn's discretion based on its assessment of grantee completion of, or progress against, targets and milestones as well actual expenses incurred. grantee will submit reports according to the reporting & payment schedule included in the grant agreement. for a progress or final report to be considered satisfactory, it must demonstrate meaningful progress against the targets or milestones for that investment period. if meaningful progress has not been made, the report should explain why not and what adjustments grantee is making to get back on track. grantee must receive written approval from gpsn to add or modify any targets or milestones. grantee agrees to submit other reports gpsn may reasonably request. the grantee also agrees to spend all funds, and all income earned thereon, exclusively for the charitable and educational purposes of the project, as specifically described in the proposal and the grant agreement generally, and in accordance with an approved budget. grantee agrees that all work done under the agre

Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.

Mission

Gpsn invests in organizations and initiatives that catalyze excellence in los angeles public education. additionally, gpsn organizes and amplifies collective advocacy as well as uplifts the state of education to create greater public awareness and increase civic engagement. our mission is to bring together the los angeles community to catalyze the transformation of the public education system so that students of color and students living in poverty gain the knowledge, skills, and experiences to lead thriving adult lives.

As stated on its Form 990.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
The Modern Classrooms ProjectBoston, MATo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$200,000
United Parents & StudentsLos Angeles, CATo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$150,000
PowermylearningNew York, NYTo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$141,700
The California Charter Schools AssociationLos Angeles, CATo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$100,000
Bellwether Education Partners IncBoston, MATo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$90,850
Families in SchoolsLos Angeles, CATo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$75,500
Green Dot Public Schools CaliforniaLos Angeles, CATo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$75,000
Innovate Public SchoolsMenlo Park, CATo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$75,000
Laurel Leadership InstituteLos Angeles, CATo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$75,000
New Teacher CenterCity of Industry, CATo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$75,000
The 74 Media IncSt Petersburg, FLTo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$75,000
El Centro Del PuebloLos Angeles, CATo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$60,000
Alliance for a Better CommunityLos Angeles, CATo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$50,000
Communities in Schools of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CATo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$50,000
Current Media IncSanta Monica, CATo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$50,000
Educators for ExcellenceNew York, NYTo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$50,000
Innercity StruggleLos Angeles, CATo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$50,000
Yu Ming Charter SchoolOakland, CATo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$50,000
Isana AcademiesLos Angeles, CATo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$40,000
Los Angeles Parks FoundationLos Angeles, CATo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$40,000
Science of SportWoodland Hills, CATo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$39,375
Active Learning Believe and InspireNewport Beach, CATo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$32,400
Community PartnersLos Angeles, CATo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$32,075
Black Educator Advocates NetworkCharlotte, NCTo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$30,000
Teach PlusBoston, MATo Improve Educational Outcomes for Lausd Students$30,000

The 25 largest of 52 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Great Public Schools Now accept grant applications?

Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Great Public Schools Now's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.

How much does Great Public Schools Now give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $2,152,417 in grants paid (52 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Great Public Schools Now funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to The Modern Classrooms Project (MA), $200K, United Parents & Students (CA), $150K, Powermylearning (NY), $142K, The California Charter Schools Association (CA), $100K and Bellwether Education Partners Inc (MA), $90.9K.