America Can
95% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
America Can is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 1999, with $46,991,499 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
325 W 12th St, Dallas, TX, 75208 EIN 75-2251099 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2023)
$47.0M
▼ 6.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$52.2M
Net assets
$40.8M
Employees
732
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating95% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For America Can: 95% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · -11% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For America Can: 9 mo reserves · -11% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For America Can: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For America Can: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide the highest quality education for all students, especially those who have struggled in a traditional high school setting, in order to ensure their economic independence.
Contact & location
- Address
- 325 W 12th St, Dallas, TX, 75208
- City
- Dallas
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Adult & Continuing Education
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $47.3M (FY2013) to $47.0M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $12.6MNet assets $40.8M
Operating margin
-11.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$53.4M
Total liabilities
$12.6M
Net assets
$40.8M
Salaries & benefits
$33.3M
64% of expenses
Board members
9
9 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $46,991,499▼6.0% | $52,186,782▼4.4% | $40,789,865▼11.3% | $53,428,031▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $50,001,118▼26.0% | $54,602,915▼18.5% | $45,985,148▼9.1% | $59,409,186▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $67,536,228▲0.9% | $66,967,407▼2.0% | $50,586,945▲19.4% | $65,169,573▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $66,903,567▼5.3% | $68,319,279▲8.7% | $42,360,380▼3.2% | $59,248,312▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $70,622,716▲10.5% | $62,831,830▲1.8% | $43,776,092▲21.7% | $57,805,527▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $63,930,227▲4.2% | $61,721,599▲4.0% | $35,985,206▲1.9% | $50,082,740▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $61,334,832▲12.1% | $59,356,012▲10.5% | $35,326,578▲5.9% | $46,237,260▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $54,702,779▲9.0% | $53,738,362▲13.0% | $33,347,758▲2.0% | $42,515,952▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $50,172,001▲6.1% | $47,561,606▲6.5% | $32,708,338▲8.7% | $42,115,628▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $47,298,655 | $44,656,061▼6.2% | $30,097,943▲9.6% | $40,251,964▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $47,632,085▼3.3% | $27,455,349▲9.2% | $38,302,140▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $49,237,650▲4.2% | $25,148,368▲10.7% | $37,732,905▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $47,268,779▼4.6% | $22,707,906▲26.8% | $33,433,400▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $49,540,107 | $17,913,433 | $29,891,679 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: James Ponce — $344,514 (0.66% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Ponce | Superintendent | 40 | $344,514 |
| Marian Hamlett | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $229,799 |
| Cynthia Miles | Chief of Staff | 40 | $161,430 |
| Mia Story | Chief Human Resource Officer | 40 | $158,073 |
| Tonia Alexander Howard | Deputy Chief of School Leadership, North | 40 | $145,596 |
| Andria Schur | Deputy Chief of School Leadership, South | 40 | $141,177 |
| Joseph Michael Mena | Deputy Chief of School Leadership | 40 | $121,925 |
| Antonio Soto | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Dr Thalia Matherson | Chair | 1 | — |
| Jeff Weekley | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Julissa Alcantar-martinex | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Karren Hodge | Board Member | 1 | — |
| La Juana Sanford | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Ramonda Olaloye | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Richard Evan | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Sharon Burkley | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Steven Anderson | Treasurer | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2019)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Protection | Security Services | $1,456,785 |
| Midwest Building | Janitorial | $1,091,998 |
| Kokua Education | Substitute Teachers | $779,085 |
| Egt | Consulting | $184,000 |
| Culver | Public Relations | $168,765 |
Grants received · $444K total
31 grants to America Can totaling $444K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Mutual Insurance Company | Workforce development & safety training | 2021 | $38,750 |
| The Dallas Foundation | General support | 2021 | $21,073 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2021 | $5,500 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc | Program ops cost | 2020 | $35,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $15,100 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general purposes | 2020 | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For operating expenses | 2020 | $500 |
| Jobs For the Future Inc | To support participation in the sector work initiative | 2019 | $56,856 |
| Jobs For the Future Inc | To support participation in the sector work initiative | 2019 | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general purposes | 2019 | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general purposes | 2019 | $1,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $13,600 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For general purposes, in honor of lou martin | 2018 | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | To fort worth can, in honor of mary alice brumley for the 2018 cares for kids luncheon -no benefits | 2018 | $500 |
Grants made · $1.4M in FY2014
1 grant totaling $1.4M in FY2014. All grants made by America Can →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America Can Cars For Kids | General operations | $1,387,416 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is America Can a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. America Can is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-2251099, based in Dallas, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is America Can's EIN?
- America Can's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-2251099.
- How much revenue does America Can report?
- America Can reported $46,991,499 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of America Can's spending goes to programs?
- America Can spends about 95% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does America Can have?
- CharityIndex grades America Can B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does America Can's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on America Can's latest Form 990 is $344,514, paid to James Ponce (Superintendent).
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Data for America Can (EIN 75-2251099) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.