INDEPENDENCE MISSION SCHOOLS
AI Summary
Independence Mission Schools (EIN: 45-4720688) is a nonprofit organization that manages a network of Catholic elementary schools, providing support to nearly 5,000 children of all faiths in underserved urban neighborhoods. With an operating budget of $33.1 million and total revenue of $34.1 million for the 2024 filing year, IMS aims to deliver sustainable, affordable, high-quality education through an innovative model of governance and funding. The organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue. For more information, visit www.independencemissionschools.org.
Mission Statement
INDEPENDENCE MISSION SCHOOLS MANAGES A NETWORK OF CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THROUGH A CENTRAL OFFICE LOCATION WHICH PROVIDES SUPPORT TO ALL OF THE SCHOOLS. THE MISSION OF IMS IS TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE, AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY CATHOLIC EDUCATION TO NEARLY 5,000 CHILDREN OF ALL FAITHS IN UNDERSERVED URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH A NEW MODEL OF GOVERNANCE, FUNDING, AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE MEMBER SCHOOLS.
Cause Areas
2
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Explore this org's ecosystem
See similar nonprofits by cause and location, their funders, and their grants.
Explore this org's ecosystem
See similar nonprofits by cause and location, their funders, and their grants.
Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
Go beyond basic verification
Instantly get 50+ financial health and governance metrics, including LUNA.
Go beyond basic verification
Instantly get 50+ financial health and governance metrics, including LUNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is INDEPENDENCE MISSION SCHOOLS’s budget?
In 2024, INDEPENDENCE MISSION SCHOOLS reported an annual operating budget of around $33.1 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does INDEPENDENCE MISSION SCHOOLS support?
INDEPENDENCE MISSION SCHOOLS supports work in Elementary and secondary education and Elementary education.
Where does INDEPENDENCE MISSION SCHOOLS operate?
INDEPENDENCE MISSION SCHOOLS is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.
Who funded INDEPENDENCE MISSION SCHOOLS recently?
In 2025, INDEPENDENCE MISSION SCHOOLS received grants from THE ETHEL MAE HOCKER FOUNDATIONINC, BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ORGANIZED FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, and THE HOWLEY FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant INDEPENDENCE MISSION SCHOOLS received in 2024?
The largest grant to INDEPENDENCE MISSION SCHOOLS in 2024 exceeds $10.1 million.