GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW
Los Angeles, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
47-4962715
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder

Los Angeles, CA, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
47-4962715
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•
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, New York, and Washington, D.C. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ORGANIZATION INVESTS IN SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS AND INITIATIVES THAT CATALYZE EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION, CONVENES LEADERS AND UPLIFTS PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING TO ADVOCATE FOR GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Cause Areas
2
Women's rights
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Teach for America Inc
$8.2M
11%

CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
$5.8M
8%

KIPP SOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$4M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
82
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$84.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW?
No. GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW give?
GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW fund recently?
In 2024, GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW awarded grants to about 170 grantees. Recent grantees include Teach for America Inc, CALIFORNIA CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION, and KIPP SOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW?
GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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