INDEPENDENCE MISSION SCHOOLS
AI Summary
INDEPENDENCE MISSION SCHOOLS manages a network of Catholic elementary schools through a central office that supports member schools, with a mission to provide sustainable, affordable, high-quality Catholic education to nearly 4,000 children of all faiths in underserved urban neighborhoods. For filing year 2025, it reported an operating budget of $32.5M and total revenue of $36.5M, with major support from BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ORGANIZED FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, THE MAGUIRE FOUNDATION, and Elevate 215.
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
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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
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- 78 funders
- 71 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
What is INDEPENDENCE MISSION SCHOOLS’s budget?
In 2025, INDEPENDENCE MISSION SCHOOLS reported an annual operating budget of around $32.5 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 BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ORGANIZED FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS, THE ETHEL MAE HOCKER FOUNDATIONINC, and CAIN 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.