Responsive Ed Texas is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lewisville, Texas, registered in 1999, with $291,303,750 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 82% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$291.3M
▼ 0.7% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$278.4M
Net assets
$169.8M
Employees
3,837
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 Responsive Ed Texas: 82% to programs · $2 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 Responsive Ed Texas: 7 mo reserves · +4% 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 Responsive Ed Texas: 5 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 Responsive Ed Texas: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The organizations are tuition-free, public charter schools dedicated to helping students of all ages achieve their potential.
Revenue grew from $119.5M (FY2013) to $291.3M (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
4.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$514.5M
Total liabilities
$344.7M
Net assets
$169.8M
Salaries & benefits
$165.2M
59% of expenses
Board members
4
3 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $291,303,750▼0.7% | $278,375,754▼4.9% | $169,781,471▲4.1% | $514,470,487▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $293,230,154▲5.4% | $292,747,046▲13.4% | $163,106,075▲0.3% | $528,925,878▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $278,251,837▲11.4% | $258,231,471▲9.0% | $162,622,967▲14.3% | $492,931,331▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $249,736,936▲20.3% | $236,861,218▲23.9% | $142,318,661▲10.4% | $503,486,883▲45.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $207,641,879▲16.0% | $191,209,711▲19.2% | $128,906,849▲14.6% | $346,516,530▲21.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $178,978,456▼4.7% | $160,469,303▼3.8% | $112,474,681▲56.0% | $286,033,130▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $187,871,842▲31.7% | $166,747,703▲24.6% | $72,078,974▲65.3% | $263,922,649▲72.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $142,618,209▲19.3% | $133,788,694▲16.9% | $43,608,163▲25.4% | $153,409,149▲51.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $119,508,403 | $114,455,046▲21.9% | $34,778,647▲17.0% | $101,404,330▲25.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $93,897,057▲21.8% | $29,725,290▲32.0% | $80,912,742▲47.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $77,085,604▲47.0% | $22,517,457▲32.5% | $54,837,478▲71.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $52,435,471▲34.4% | $16,992,940▲82.0% | $31,965,999▲57.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $39,026,289 | $9,338,261 | $20,275,932 | 990 |
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Highest-paid: Charles Cook — $257,497 (0.09% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Cook | Ceo & Board Member | 50 | $257,497 |
| Robert Davison | Coo | 50 | $158,046 |
| Lynn Tompkins Jr | Vp-construction & Real Estate | 45 | $141,961 |
| Dr Mary Ann Sawyer | Executive Vp of School Operati | 45 | $127,454 |
| Joe Deprospero | Chief Financial Officer | 50 | $122,535 |
| Ben Klingenstein | Board President | 2 | — |
| Dr Lisa Bowen | Board Secretary | 2 | — |
| Kent Sparks | Board Vice President | 2 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Dtk Facilities Services LLC | Janitorial Services | $2,843,862 |
| Palomae Modular Buildings LLC | Construction Service | $1,492,693 |
| Rgv Vocational Services LLC | Educational Services | $1,473,096 |
| Ep Remodeling Services LLC | Construction Service | $1,191,656 |
| Mvr Roofing and Construction LLC | Construction Service | $1,029,149 |
28 grants to Responsive Ed Texas totaling $952K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $79,857 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $19,727 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2023 | $92,321 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $15,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $13,535 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $12,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2022 | $102,925 |
| Direct Relief | Support to us clinics & health centers for low-income, uninsured patients | 2022 | $22,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $19,124 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $7,250 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2021 | $70,702 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2021 | $27,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $10,271 |
| Project Lead the Way Inc | Program implementation | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2020 | $50,000 |
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Data for Responsive Ed Texas (EIN 75-2748762) 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.