EIN 74-2948339

IDEA Public Schools

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13,893
State
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
IDEA Public Schools offers tuition-free education to college-bound students in Texas and prepares students from underserved communities for success as responsible citizens. Educational services are provided to students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12, under the leadership of Collin Sewell.
Total revenues
$1,001,943,024
2023
Total expenses
$965,895,627
2023
Total assets
$1,885,164,463
2023
Num. employees
13,893
2023

Program areas at IDEA Public Schools

See Schedule OIDEA Public Schools believes each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a national network of tuition-free K-12 public charter schools in the United States. The network currently serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools. Through small learning groups and daily access to technology, every student learns at the level and speed just right for them. Teachers bring subject matter expertise and an unwavering commitment to set each student on a path to success. Parents, teachers, and administrators work as a team to help each student reach their full potential.IDEA Public Schools (charter holder known as IDEA Academy, Inc.) is a nonprofit Texas corporation formed in June 2000. IDEA Public Schools (the School) operates and does business as Individuals Dedicated to Excellence and Achievement (IDEA) Public Schools. The School is a state authorized, open enrollment charter school. The Contract for the Charter granted by the State Board of Education of the State of Texas pursuant to Chapter 12 of the Texas Education Code is effective until July 2025. The School provides educational services to students in grades Pre K through 12, with a total enrollment of approximately 72,138 students at 124 schools.

Who funds IDEA Public Schools

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Accelerate Great SchoolsSee Part Iv$6,906,313
NSBR-F GardereCommunity Education$1,259,316
Vinik Family FoundationGeneral Support$1,000,000
...and 26 more grants received totalling $12,018,323

Personnel at IDEA Public Schools

NameTitleCompensation
Al LopezBoard Member$0
Ana PadronChief of Staff - Operations$104,722
Layne FisherChief Operating Officer$216,840
Kathleen ZimmermannChief Financial Officer
Candice BurnsChief Communications Officer$203,178
...and 35 more key personnel

Financials for IDEA Public Schools

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$978,123,911
Program services$19,647,733
Investment income and dividends$1,216,643
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$2,779,948
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$109,694
Net income from fundraising events$42,230
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$22,865
Total revenues$1,001,943,024

Form 990s for IDEA Public Schools

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-01990View PDF
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-07-11990View PDF
2020-062022-05-27990View PDF
2020-062021-05-25990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $71,430 from JC Ferguson Foundation
August 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
July 12, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from Good Reason Houston
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsK-12 schoolsHousing and shelter organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Conservation easementFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportManagement and technical assistanceCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2115 W Pike Blvd
Weslaco, TX 78596
Metro area
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
County
Hidalgo County, TX
Website URL
ideapublicschools.org/ 
Phone
(956) 377-8000
Facebook page
ideapublicschools 
Twitter profile
@ideaschools 
IRS details
EIN
74-2948339
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B25: High School
NAICS code, primary
62422: Community Housing Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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