Great Hearts America-texas
92% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Great Hearts America-texas is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Antonio, Texas, registered in 2003, with $137,420,652 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 92% of spending to programs.
12500 San Pedroste 500, San Antonio, TX, 78216 EIN 43-1973126 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2023)
$137.4M
▲ 24.0% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$139.4M
Net assets
$32.8M
Employees
2,074
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
C+Program efficiency40% of the rating92% to programs · $1 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 Great Hearts America-texas: 92% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -1% 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 Great Hearts America-texas: 3 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a B 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 Great Hearts America-texas: 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 Great Hearts America-texas: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To educate and graduate thoughtful leaders of character who contribute to society.
Contact & location
- Address
- 12500 San Pedroste 500, San Antonio, TX, 78216
- City
- San Antonio
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Pollution Abatement & Control
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $724K (FY2013) to $137.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $321.7MNet assets $32.8M
Operating margin
-1.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$354.5M
Total liabilities
$321.7M
Net assets
$32.8M
Salaries & benefits
$88.9M
64% of expenses
Board members
6
6 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $137,420,652▲24.0% | $139,426,285▲27.4% | $32,840,154▼3.7% | $354,513,011▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $110,837,212▲20.8% | $109,406,977▲24.4% | $34,100,616▲6.5% | $307,218,010▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $91,740,648▲24.7% | $87,953,452▲30.6% | $32,024,711▲7.7% | $272,428,220▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $73,584,130▲32.3% | $67,333,363▲39.3% | $29,746,513▲26.7% | $263,562,120▲62.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $55,624,288▲44.2% | $48,335,472▲39.8% | $23,474,647▲32.7% | $162,207,897▲109% | 990 |
| 2018 | $38,581,027▲33.3% | $34,578,335▲34.5% | $17,686,500▲29.3% | $77,697,586▲71.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $28,950,937▲21.8% | $25,705,175▲30.7% | $13,683,817▲31.1% | $45,264,570▲48.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $23,775,962▲16.7% | $19,671,812▲18.7% | $10,438,055▲64.8% | $30,479,176▲51.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $20,369,500▲118% | $16,573,893▲151% | $6,333,905▲148% | $20,098,652▲52.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $9,329,245▲1189% | $6,610,555▲536% | $2,551,912▲1630% | $13,199,830▲305% | 990 |
| 2013 | $723,505 | $1,039,299▲869% | -$166,779▼212% | $3,257,937▲752% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $107,235 | $149,015 | $382,338 | 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: Brendan Miniter — $335,200 (0.24% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Miniter | Chief Advisor To the Board | 40 | $335,200 |
| Kevin Byrne | Vp Finance | 40 | $204,580 |
| Marissa Lopez | Vp Strategic Planning | 40 | $146,197 |
| Charlene Stark | Vp of Strategic Relationships | 40 | $144,968 |
| Mandi Cannon | Exec. Director - North Tx, Lakeside | 40 | $138,942 |
| Lisa Zerbonia | Vp Operations | 40 | $137,175 |
| William Rutherford | Exec. Director - San Antonio | 40 | $136,180 |
| Margaret M Lessner | Exec. Director Special Student Serv. | 40 | $134,118 |
| Hector Santiago | Director of Finance | 40 | $115,981 |
| Trinette Keffer | Headmaster - San Antonio | 40 | $115,530 |
| Andrew Ellison | Director of Academics | 40 | $81,942 |
| Kurtis Indorf | Interim Superintendent | 10 | $14,173 |
| Brandon Byrne | Secretary (as of 3/24) | 1 | — |
| Jackie Moczygemba | Vice Chair (as of 3/24) | 1 | — |
| Jim Rahn | Chair (as of 3/24) | 1 | — |
| Jonathan Sanford | Director | 1 | — |
| Kevin Hall | Director | 1 | — |
| Kim Tanner | Secretary (thru 3/24) | 1 | — |
| Mike Burke | Vice Chair (thru 3/24) | 1 | — |
| Olecia Christie | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Assessment Services | Student Assessment Services | $1,306,515 |
| H & R Industrial LLC | Janitorial Services | $974,581 |
| North Central Texas Janitorial LLC | Janitorial Services | $888,478 |
| Schulman Lopez Hoffer & Adelstein LLP | Legal Services | $483,682 |
| Avant-garde Counseling & Coaching | Counseling | $145,261 |
Grants received · $2.7M total
45 grants to Great Hearts America-texas totaling $2.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50can Inc | To support summer boost | 2024 | $363,600 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $166,827 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $116,194 |
| Charter Fund Inc | Charter school capacity-building | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | As a ntgd contribution for community investment fund on behalf of sutherland chappell, lillian pritchett and john murrin pritchett. provided by wade chappell and paige pritchett | 2024 | $10,000 |
| 50can Inc | To support summer boost | 2023 | $220,800 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2023 | $141,129 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $95,187 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $26,877 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $9,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2023 | $8,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $100,330 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2022 | $79,495 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $30,850 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $27,634 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Great Hearts America-texas a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Great Hearts America-texas is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-1973126, based in San Antonio, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Great Hearts America-texas's EIN?
- Great Hearts America-texas's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-1973126.
- How much revenue does Great Hearts America-texas report?
- Great Hearts America-texas reported $137,420,652 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Great Hearts America-texas's spending goes to programs?
- Great Hearts America-texas spends about 92% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Great Hearts America-texas have?
- CharityIndex grades Great Hearts America-texas B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Great Hearts America-texas's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Great Hearts America-texas's latest Form 990 is $335,200, paid to Brendan Miniter (Chief Advisor To the Board).
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Data for Great Hearts America-texas (EIN 43-1973126) 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.