Imagine Schools Non-profit Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Vienna, Virginia, registered in 2012, with $86,189,940 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 80% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$86.2M
▲ 19.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$90.9M
Net assets
-$8.3M
Employees
1,665
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 Imagine Schools Non-profit Inc: 80% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Imagine Schools Non-profit Inc: 0 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Imagine Schools Non-profit Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Imagine Schools Non-profit Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Imagine schools non-profit's vision is for every child to reach his or her full potential and discover pathways for life-long success. as a national family of public charter school campuses, imagine schools non-profit's misssion is to partner with parents and guardians in the education of their children by providing high quality schools that prepare students for lives of leadership, acccomplishment, and exemplary character. imagine schools non-profit pursues its mission utilizing the following objectives: create choice for parents and students within the public school system. emphasize academic exellence and character development as the essential elements of life-long success. encourage innovative teaching practices that individualize learning according to the needs of each student. provide a system of accountability for results in public education (i.e imagine schools measures of excellence). support principals, teachers, and school staff as the front-line leaders and decision-makers,
Revenue declined from $98.7M (FY2013) to $86.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-5.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$162.7M
Total liabilities
$171.0M
Net assets
-$8.3M
Salaries & benefits
$41.8M
46% of expenses
Board members
7
7 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $86,189,940▲19.9% | $90,920,595▲20.1% | -$8,270,099▼121% | $162,706,488▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $71,911,915▲15.1% | $75,703,776▲14.6% | -$3,735,948▼6782% | $158,729,176▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $62,482,447▲6.7% | $66,055,923▲8.7% | $55,913▼98.5% | $161,309,849▲53.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $58,577,849▲2.6% | $60,770,561 | $3,622,924▼37.7% | $105,214,691▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $57,096,854▼1.9% | $60,757,477▼1.0% | $5,815,636▼38.6% | $90,821,472▲31.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $58,194,178▲2.1% | $61,372,342▲2.8% | $9,476,259▼26.3% | $68,931,700▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $56,984,509▼12.0% | $59,711,096▼14.8% | $12,859,627▼33.0% | $67,145,658▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $64,782,977▲12.2% | $70,051,630▲2.9% | $19,186,515▼16.0% | $64,769,889▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $57,737,694▼52.5% | $68,065,714▲20.1% | $22,846,617▼31.7% | $65,311,137▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $121,666,151▲23.3% | $56,688,073▼45.2% | $33,456,074▲201% | $68,620,180▲206% | 990 |
| 2013 | $98,709,909 | $103,495,394▲6.5% | -$33,128,148▼16.9% | $22,394,173▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $97,213,218▼0.5% | -$28,342,663▼45.9% | $21,524,120▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $97,723,798 | -$19,420,286 | $23,047,627 | 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.
Highest-paid: Barry Sharp — $139,921 (0.15% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Sharp | Ceo/cfo/pres | 13 | $139,921 |
| Isabel Berio | Sec./sr. Vic | 13 | $65,835 |
| Rod Sasse | Executive Vp | 13 | $60,720 |
| Diane Thorne | Executive Vp | 13 | $57,420 |
| Brad Uchacz | Executive Vp | 13 | $57,090 |
| Monte Lange | Executive Vp | 13 | $57,090 |
| Shawn Toler | Executive Vp | 13 | $55,770 |
| James Mcfadden | Vp | 13 | $55,275 |
| Marisa Preuss | Chief Commun | 13 | $45,045 |
| Alex Beehler | Director | 1 | — |
| Eileen H Bakke | Director | 1 | — |
| John Ruggirello | Chair | 1 | — |
| Kimon Sargeant | Director | 1 | — |
| Luis Tellez | Director | 1 | — |
| Nancy G Hall | Director | 1 | — |
| Roger Naill | Director | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Tysons Corner Owner LLC | Rent | $188,281 |
13 grants to Imagine Schools Non-profit Inc totaling $163K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | General support | 2023 | $18,169 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | Emergency assistance, general support | 2023 | $5,020 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | General support | 2021 | $11,718 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | Emergency assistance, general support | 2021 | $7,318 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | General support | 2021 | $6,691 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | General support, program support | 2019 | $22,172 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | General support | 2019 | $9,480 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | General support | 2019 | $9,142 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | General support | 2019 | $8,167 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | General support, program support | 2017 | $14,416 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | General support | 2017 | $11,672 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | General support | 2017 | $9,503 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | General support | 2016 | $29,642 |
1 grant totaling $830K in FY2023. All grants made by Imagine Schools Non-profit Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Imagine Prep At Surprise Inc | Expenses | $830,000 |
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Data for Imagine Schools Non-profit Inc (EIN 20-3590526) 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.