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EIN 27-3166349

Grow Public Schools

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
426
City
Bakersfield
State
California
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B29: Charter Schools
Description
Grimmway Schools is a non-profit organization based in Bakersfield, CA that operates two K-8 charter schools with the mission to close the achievement gap for students in rural areas of Kern County by creating an environment for student excellence and well-being. Grimmway Schools serve approximately 1,350 students, aiming to graduate them at or above grade level in literacy and math.
Also known as...
Grimmway Schools; Grimmway Academy
Total revenues
$32,247,749
2023
Total expenses
$31,651,399
2023
Total assets
$49,586,338
2023
Num. employees
426
2023

Program areas at Grow Public Schools

Grow Public Schools operates two k-8 charter Schools: Grow academy arvin and Grow academy shafter. Our mission is for to close the achievement gap for students in the rural areas of kern county by creating an environment for student excellence and well-being. Grow Public Schools emarks to transform the educational landscape for students by providing a model of excellence and innovation leading to college readiness and lifelong success. Between the two Schools, Grow Public Schools serves approximately 1,615 students and had 178 instructional days.

Personnel at Grow Public Schools

NameTitleCompensation
Doc ErvinSuperintendent$123,186
Mike RomeroChief Operating Officer / Human Resources Director / Director of Human Services / Human Resources Manager$197,622
Ric EsquivelChief Business Officer$107,795
Casey YeazelChief Executive Officer / Executive Director$281,767
Hurshel WilliamsArvin Principal / Principal at Grimmway Academy$176,841
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Grow Public Schools

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$31,980,712
Program services$58,053
Investment income and dividends$94,481
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$114,503
Total revenues$32,247,749

Form 990s for Grow Public Schools

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-03990View PDF
2022-062023-05-02990View PDF
2021-062022-04-29990View PDF
2020-062021-05-05990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
July 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 9, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsCharter schoolsK-12 schoolsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4800 Corporate CT
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Metro area
Bakersfield, CA
County
Kern County, CA
Website URL
growpublicschools.org/ 
Phone
(661) 885-5000
IRS details
EIN
27-3166349
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B29: Charter Schools
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
Undetermined
Charity Registration status
Not Registered
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
None yet
FTB Entity ID
3314322
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-05
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