TO CLOSE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP FOR STUDENTS IN THE RURAL AREAS OF KERN COUNTY BY CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENT EXCELLENCE AND WELL-BEING. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY. OUR MISSION EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF CREATING A SAFE, INCLUSIVE, AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE EVERY CHILD CAN THRIVE. BY FOCUSING ON HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATION, PERSONALIZED LEARNING, AND STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, WE AIM TO EMPOWER STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. WE BELIEVE THAT SUPPORTS NOT ONLY ACADEMIC GROWTH BUT ALSO THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF EACH STUDENT, PREPARING THEM FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE AND A LIFETIME OF SUCCESS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 10 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in California.
- Base
- $222k
- Bonus
- $30k
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $94k
- Base
- $199k
- Bonus
- $22k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $30k
- Base
- $157k
- Bonus
- $17k
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $26k
- Base
- $142k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $45k
- Base
- $148k
- Bonus
- $11k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $26k
- Base
- $136k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $21k
- Base
- $114k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $5k
- Benefits
- $31k
- Base
- $157k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $5k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer Above 90th percentile | $222k | $30k | $3k | $94k | $409k $448k |
Chief of Schools Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $199k | $22k | $2k | $30k | $298k $326k |
Chief Academic Officer Key Employee Median to 75th percentile | $157k | $17k | $2k | $26k | $238k $260k |
Principal - Arvin Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $142k | — | — | $45k | $215k $236k |
Director of Business Services and Compliance Key Employee 25th percentile to median | $148k | $11k | — | $26k | $186k $204k |
Principal - Shafter Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $136k | — | — | $21k | $185k $203k |
Administrator of Special Projects Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $114k | — | $5k | $31k | $173k $190k |
Chief Business Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $157k | — | $2k | $5k | $165k $181k |
Director of Operations(thru 12/2023) 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $142k $155k |
Director of Human Resources Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $140k $154k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at GROW PUBLIC SCHOOLS equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 42%
from 2022
From $289k in 2022 to $409k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 42% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 20%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 6% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Operating Officer pay fell 35% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about GROW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of GROW PUBLIC SCHOOLS earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of GROW PUBLIC SCHOOLS received $408,945 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in California: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at GROW PUBLIC SCHOOLS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at GROW PUBLIC SCHOOLS falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at GROW PUBLIC SCHOOLS equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are GROW PUBLIC SCHOOLS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, GROW PUBLIC SCHOOLS reported $38.6M in total revenue and $36.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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