Kipp Socal Public Schools is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 2009, with $220,583,100 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$220.6M
▲ 3.3% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$222.6M
Net assets
$140.0M
Employees
1,925
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 Kipp Socal Public Schools: 85% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A 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 Kipp Socal Public Schools: 8 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a A 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 Kipp Socal Public Schools: 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 Kipp Socal Public Schools: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence they need to pursue the paths they choose college, career, and beyond so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
Revenue grew from $49.3M (FY2013) to $220.6M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-0.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$431.4M
Total liabilities
$291.4M
Net assets
$140.0M
Salaries & benefits
$120.4M
54% of expenses
Board members
12
12 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $220,583,100▲3.3% | $222,583,340▲14.0% | $140,034,789▼0.5% | $431,410,477▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $213,628,834▲10.9% | $195,218,922▲13.1% | $140,675,882▲11.1% | $427,150,942▲179% | 990 |
| 2021 | $192,640,939▲36.7% | $172,680,707▲30.6% | $126,573,541▲22.2% | $153,373,380▲23.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $140,910,132▲14.0% | $132,245,208▲10.9% | $103,609,785▲9.3% | $124,148,972▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $123,578,222▲21.0% | $119,212,219▲37.4% | $94,765,507▲13.2% | $110,207,863▲23.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $102,109,881▲18.8% | $86,743,540▲17.1% | $83,744,919▲22.8% | $89,317,669▲22.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $85,951,446▲17.0% | $74,049,040▲25.8% | $68,192,344▲21.6% | $72,695,659▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $73,480,479▲26.4% | $58,878,455▲31.4% | $56,072,980▲35.1% | $60,068,267▲32.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $58,120,804▲17.9% | $44,797,101▲34.2% | $41,500,169▲47.3% | $45,381,447▲43.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $49,304,617 | $33,384,981▲38.9% | $28,167,645▲131% | $31,660,475▲95.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $24,033,177▲28.1% | $12,201,025▲47.2% | $16,169,287▲60.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $18,759,165 | $8,288,315 | $10,105,871 | 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: Angella Martinez — $340,303 (0.15% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angella Martinez | Ceo | 45 | $340,303 |
| Kyle Salyer | Cfo | 45 | $297,440 |
| Joanna Christine Belcher | Chief Ext Impact Officer | 45 | $250,898 |
| Erik Hagstorm | Director of Real Estate | 45 | $246,617 |
| Michelle Rojas-soto | Talent and Eqty Officer | 45 | $229,361 |
| Amber Medina | Chief of Schools | 45 | $222,013 |
| Kevika Amar | Chief Academic Officer | 45 | $216,737 |
| Carlos Bermudez | Director | 1 | — |
| Ej Kavounas | Director | 1 | — |
| Heather Lord | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Jon Berg | Director | 1 | — |
| Julie Miller | Director | 1 | — |
| Luis Rodriguez | Chair | 2 | — |
| Mel Carlisle | Director | 1 | — |
| Naeem Aratsu | Director | 1 | — |
| Nancy Maldonado | Director | 1 | — |
| Norma Parraz | Director | 1 | — |
| Philip Feder | Director | 1 | — |
| Randy Bishop | Secretary/member | 2 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Building Services LLC | Janitorial Services | $4,426,406 |
| Childcare Careers LLC | Substitute Teaching Services | $771,876 |
| Kitamba Mgt LLC | Executive Consulting | $401,259 |
| Legends Sports LLC | Events/catering | $317,092 |
| Speechful Therapy Services Inc | Special Education Services | $292,510 |
114 grants to Kipp Socal Public Schools totaling $50.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Fund Inc | Charter school capacity-building | 2024 | $1,350,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $750,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $133,707 |
| Baby2baby | In-kind donations of program supplies for needy families | 2024 | $131,816 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Educational | 2024 | $85,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $60,000 |
| Jewish Community Fdn of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater La | General support | 2024 | $56,800 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Nevada Community Foundation Inc | Charitale | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Educational Credit Management Corporation | Fafsa student support | 2024 | $14,598 |
| Kipp Foundation | Academic one kipp initiatives, advocacy and community outreach, postsecondary nudge program, school start-up | 2023 | $4,539,489 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2023 | $500,000 |
| Baby2baby | In-kind donations of program supplies for needy families | 2023 | $89,133 |
| California Community Foundation | Education | 2023 | $67,500 |
1 grant totaling $6.0M in FY2021. All grants made by Kipp Socal Public Schools →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Klare Holdings | Cash equity contributions | $6,000,000 |
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Data for Kipp Socal Public Schools (EIN 26-1607268) 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.