Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2021 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2022 , and ending 06-30-2023
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
COUNCIL OF THE GREAT CITY SCHOOLS
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1331 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW 1100N
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20004
D Employer identification number

36-2481232
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 13,001,613
F Name and address of principal officer:
RAYMOND C HART
1331 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW 1100N
WASHINGTON,DC20004
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WWW.CGCS.ORG
H(a)
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subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1961
M State of legal domicile: IL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: CGCS HELPS ITS MEMBERS IMPROVE THROUGH ASSISTANCE, RESEARCH, CONFERENCES, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 146
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 146
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2021 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 23
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 146
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 4,989,911 2,839,958
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 5,381,408 6,890,586
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,087,842 357,607
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 24,771 238
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 11,483,932 10,088,389
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 3,599,669 3,901,118
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet36,429    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 3,944,584 6,122,263
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 7,544,253 10,023,381
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 3,939,679 65,008
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 17,392,524 18,970,254
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 3,122,708 4,147,964
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 14,269,816 14,822,290
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2021)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
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Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O, PAGE 45.FOUNDED IN 1956 AND INCORPORATED IN 1961, THE PURPOSE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE GREAT CITY SCHOOLS (THE COUNCIL) IS TO REPRESENT THE NEEDS, CHALLENGES, AND SUCCESSES OF MAJOR-CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND THEIR STUDENTS BEFORE THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, THEIR ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND THE PRESS; TO PROMOTE THE IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THESE DISTRICTS THROUGH ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, COMMUNICATIONS, CONFERENCES, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT MAY ALSO BENEFIT OTHER SCHOOLS, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND STUDENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,947,089 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,467,760 )
CATEGORICAL GRANTS - THE COUNCIL RECEIVED TWO NEW CATEGORICAL GRANTS AND CONTRACT IN FY22-23, INCLUDING SUPPORT FROM 1) THE HEWLETT FOUNDATION (ACCT 27) FOR SUPPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF MATHEMATICS ONLINE LEARNING MODULES; AND 2) ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM THE WALLACE FOUNDATION (ACCT 61) TO CONTINUE PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF DISTRICTS PARTICIPATING IN THE EQUITY-CENTERED PIPELINE INITIATIVE. CONTINUED ON PAGE 45.THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OPERATED: 1) THE SECOND YEAR OF THE GATES FOUNDATION GRANT FOR SUPPORT OF LARGE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN COVID-19 RECOVERY BY HELPING BUILD INTERNAL DISTRICT CAPACITY THROUGH STRENGTHENING THREE CORE PROCESSES PLANNING, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT/MATERIALS SELECTION AND PROCUREMENT (ACCT45); 2) THE SECOND YEAR OF THE WALLACE FOUNDATION GRANT (ACCT 61); 3) THE SECOND AND FINAL YEAR OF THE WALLACE FOUNDATION GRANT TO PROVIDE DISTRICTS IN THE PRINCIPAL PIPELINE LEARNING COMMUNITY WITH FREE CONSULTATION ON THE USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO ACHIEVE THEIR STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES (ACCT64); AND 4) THE SECOND YEAR OF THE COUNCIL CHIEF STATE SCHOOL OFFICERS (CCSSO) TO SUPPORT THE COALITION TO ADVANCE FUTURE STUDENT SUCCESS BY SERVING AS PRINCIPAL PARTNER TO EXECUTE STRATEGY AND DISSEMINATION WORK THAT DIRECTLY SUPPORTS THE SUCCESS OF THE STUDENTS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS (ACCT83); ONGOING PROJECTS CONTINUE FOR CONTRACTS WITH: 1) THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT IRVINE TO PARTICIPATE IN A LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT BASED ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ON THE TEACHING OF WRITING SKILLS; 2) THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION (ISTE) TO LEAD AND COORDINATE DISTRICT LEVEL INTEROPERABILITY AND PROCUREMENT LISTENING TOUR AND ROUNDTABLE EFFORTS AND CREATE THE FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENTS OF A RUBRIC/GUIDELINES IN SUBSEQUENT WORKS AND ANTICIPATED USES; 3) THE RAND CORPORATION FOR ADMINISTERING AMERICAN SCHOOL DISTRICT PANEL (ASDP) SURVEYS; AND 4) THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT GOVERNING BOARD (GOVERNING BOARD) FOR A TRIAL URBAN DISTRICT ASSESSMENT (TUDA) ADVISORY GROUP.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,427,419 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,028,780 )
MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES -THE COUNCIL HELD EIGHT IN-PERSON CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS IN FY22-23. THE TWO LARGEST CONFERENCES WERE THE ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE AND THE SPRING LEGISLATIVE/POLICY CONFERENCE. THE ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE WAS HELD ON OCTOBER 19-23, 2022, IN ORLANDO, FL AND WAS ATTENDED BY SOME 1,000 BIG-CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS, SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, SENIOR ADMINISTRATORS, AND DEANS OF COLLEGES OF EDUCATION.FOR THE FIRST TIME IN TWO YEARS, THE COUNCIL OF THE GREAT CITY SCHOOLS' ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN PERSON. CONTINUED ON PAGE 46.HOSTED BY ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THE FIVE-DAY CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN ORLANDO, FLA., OCTOBER 19-23 UNDER THE BANNER "DESTINATION TO SUCCESS: INNOVATION FOR A NEW ERA IN PUBLIC EDUCATION." IN A TOWN HALL MEETING MODERATED BY BETH FRERKING, THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF FOR EDUCATION WEEK, SEVERAL URBAN EDUCATION LEADERS DISCUSSED THE ISSUES OF POLITICS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION. THE TOWN HALL PANEL ALSO FEATURED A STUDENT: MACKENZIE RIGGINS, A SENIOR AT EVANS HIGH SCHOOL IN ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, WHO VOICED HER CONCERN ABOUT THE LACK OF TRANSPORTATION FOR STUDENTS TO ATTEND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. "THEY CAN'T TRY TO BETTER THEIR EDUCATION, AND THEY CAN'T TRY TO GET THE HELP THEY NEED FROM THEIR TEACHERS," SAID RIGGINS. "THEY'RE FORCED TO GO HOME BECAUSE OF LIMITED RESOURCES. SO, I FEEL AS IF THAT'S AN ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE TALKED ABOUT AND BROUGHT UP IN THE CONVERSATION." IN HER KEYNOTE ADDRESS, SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVIST BRITTANY PACKNETT CUNNINGHAM PRAISED THE WORK OF EDUCATORS AS NOT JUST A JOB, NOT JUST A VOCATION" BUT A CALLING. "IF EDUCATION IS A CALLING, THEN YOU'VE AGREED TO ANSWER THAT CALL AND SPECIALIZE IN THE WHOLLY IMPOSSIBLE," CUNNINGHAM TOLD BIG-CITY SCHOOL LEADERS. ALSO ADDRESSING THE CONFERENCE WAS JOSE ANTONIO VARGAS, THE AUTHOR OF "DEAR AMERICA, NOTES OF AN UNDOCUMENTED CITIZEN", WHO TALKED ABOUT HIS EXPERIENCE AS AN UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANT AND HOW EDUCATORS CAN PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN THE NATIONAL CONVERSATION ON IMMIGRATION BY ENSURING SCHOOLS ARE WELCOMING, SUPPORTIVE PLACES FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. CONFEREES ALSO HEARD FROM CNN CHIEF MEDICAL CORRESPONDENT AND NEUROSURGEON SANJAY GUPTA. HE SAID THAT AMONG THE MANY LESSONS TO BE LEARNED FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC WAS THAT THERE NEEDS TO A ROBUST AND COMPREHENSIVE PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS PLAN LIKE THAT ESTABLISHED BY PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH. THAT PLAN INCLUDED VIRUS HUNTERS THE WORLD OVER AND SUPPORT FOR UNIVERSAL VACCINES, BUT IT FADED IN THE YEARS BEFORE COVID-19 EMERGED. ACCORDING TO GUPTA, "THERE'S AN OBLIGATION FOR EVERY INDIVIDUAL, AS WELL TO TAKE CARE OF OURSELVES AS BEST WE CAN, PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY AND SPIRITUALLY. WE HAVE MORE EVIDENCE THAN EVER THAT IT WORKS."IN ADDITION, URBAN SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS, ADMINISTRATORS, BOARD MEMBERS, AND DEANS OF COLLEGES OF EDUCATION ASSEMBLED IN WASHINGTON, D.C. FOR THE COUNCIL'S ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE/POLICY CONFERENCE ON MARCH 18-21, 2023 TO DISCUSS THE EDUCATION PRIORITIES OF THE NEW CONGRESS. CONFEREES HEARD FROM U.S. EDUCATION SECRETARY MIGUEL CARDONA. ACTOR, DIRECTOR, AND CHILDREN'S LITERACY ADVOCATE LEVAR BURTON JOINED DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER JENNY MACKENZIE AND READING ADVOCATE KAREEM WEAVER IN A DISCUSSION OF MACKENZIE'S DOCUMENTARY "THE RIGHTS TO READ". OTHER JOB-ALIKE MEETINGS WERE HELD BY THE ORGANIZATION DURING FY22-23. THESE SESSIONS INCLUDED MEETINGS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLIC RELATIONS EXECUTIVES, CURRICULUM AND RESEARCH DIRECTORS, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERS, HR/PERSONNEL DIRECTORS, DIRECTORS, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICERS, BILINGUAL, IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE EDUCATION DIRECTORS, TUDA TASK FORCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICERS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,561,189 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 777,530 )
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP SERVICES THIS IS THE COMBINED ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES OF THE COUNCIL OF THE GREAT CITY SCHOOLS, INCLUDING LEGISLATION, COMMUNICATIONS, RESEARCH, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, TASK FORCES, AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES. IN EACH OF THESE AREAS, THE COUNCIL CONDUCTED OVER 1,000 REGULAR ZOOM CALLS TO CONNECT MEMBER DISTRICTS TO PEERS AND SUPPORT DURING THE YEAR.CONTINUED ON PAGELEGISLATION--THE COUNCIL HELPS SHAPE LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN THE QUALITY OF SCHOOLING FOR THE NATION'S URBAN CHILDREN BY PROVIDING INFORMATION TO FEDERAL AGENCIES AND TO THE MEMBERSHIP ON FEDERAL ACTIVITY. IN 2022-23, THE COUNCIL-- - SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE BIPARTISAN SAFER COMMUNITIES ACT, WHICH INCLUDED MORE THAN $2 BILLION IN ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR SCHOOL SAFETY AND SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, TO HELP ADDRESS COMMUNITY VIOLENCE AND ITS IMPACT ON OUR STUDENTS AND STAFF. - SUBMITTED PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S PROPOSED CHANGES TO BOTH TITLE IX REGULATIONS AND ITS ATHLETICS COMPONENT, HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING STUDENTS FROM SEX-BASED DISCRIMINATION AND OUTLINING STUDENTS' RIGHTS TO PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETICS REGARDLESS OF THEIR SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY. - SUPPORTED THE SUCCESSFUL PASSAGE OF AN ADDITIONAL $850 MILLION IN TITLE I AND AN ADDITIONAL $850 MILLION IN IDEA FOR FEDERAL FY 2023, ONE OF THE LARGEST SINGLE-YEAR INCREASES IN MORE THAN TWENTY YEARS FOR BOTH PROGRAMS. - FILED AN AMICUS BRIEF WITH THE U.S. SUPREME COURT IN HIGHER EDUCATION ADMISSIONS CASES, URGING THE COURT TO RETAIN THE CURRENTLY ALLOWED RACE-CONSCIOUS ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES DUE TO THE PERSISTENT ROLE SEGREGATION AND EDUCATIONAL INEQUALITY HAVE PLAYED IN CREATING AND MAINTAINING RACIAL AND ETHNIC ACHIEVEMENT GAPS AMONG K-12 STUDENTS. - ADVOCATED FOR THE SUCCESSFUL PASSAGE OF THE KEEP KIDS FED ACT, WHICH PROVIDED ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR EVERY SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH SERVED IN THE 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR. - FILED MULTIPLE SETS OF COMMENTS ENCOURAGING THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) TO LEVERAGE THE E-RATE PROGRAM TO ADDRESS GROWING CYBERSECURITY NEEDS IN K-12 SCHOOLS. - DISSEMINATED INFORMATION TO MEMBER SCHOOL DISTRICTS ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCREASED REVENUE THROUGH THE SCHOOL-BASED MEDICAID PROGRAM FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES PROVIDED TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. - SUBMITTED PUBLIC COMMENTS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) ON THE PROPOSED REVISIONS TO MEAL PATTERN STANDARDS FOR CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS, HIGHLIGHTING THE NEED FOR FLEXIBILITY IN PROVIDING ATTRACTIVE, HEALTHY, AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO STUDENTS. - HOSTED A SERIES OF LEGAL WEBINARS WITH HUSCH BLACKWELL ON ISSUES AFFECTING URBAN SCHOOL DISTRICTS, INCLUDING THE IMPACT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AFFIRMATIVE ACTION CASES ON K-12 SCHOOLS AND DISTRICT STRATEGIES FOR MITIGATING AND RESPONDING TO STUDENT INJURIES AND DEATH. - LAUNCHED A MAJOR SURVEY ON URBAN SCHOOL DISTRICTS' INVESTMENTS TO IMPROVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND SUPPORT STUDENTS' ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL NEEDS USING ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF (ESSER) FUNDS. - PARTICIPATED IN A WORKING GROUP WITH THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE TO PROVIDE THE PERSPECTIVE OF URBAN SCHOOLS IN BUILDING SAFE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS AND THE NEED TO SUPPORT STUDENTS THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. - PROVIDED DOZENS OF BRIEFINGS TO CGCS SCHOOL BOARDS, SUPERINTENDENTS, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERS, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIRECTORS, GENERAL COUNSELS, AND OTHER SENIOR DISTRICT OFFICIALS ON THE STATUS OF FEDERAL COVID-19 FUNDING, INCLUDING ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF (ESSER) FUNDS; CONGRESSIONAL PROPOSALS AFFECTING CURRICULUM, NOTIFICATION, AND DATA PRIVACY REQUIREMENTS; AND UPDATES TO FEDERAL AGENCY GUIDANCE, REGULATIONS, AND WAIVERS. - HOSTED THE 2023 ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE/POLICY CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., WITH REMARKS FROM U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION MIGUEL CARDONA AND ACTOR AND EDUCATION ACTIVIST LEVAR BURTON, AS WELL AS LEGISLATIVE BRIEFINGS AND Q&A SESSIONS WITH STAFF FROM CONGRESS, THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES, AND THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION. - FIELDED SCORES OF LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY QUESTIONS AND INTERCEDED FOR MEMBER SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO RESOLVE PROBLEMS WITH VARIOUS FEDERAL AGENCIES.COMMUNICATIONSTHE COUNCIL WORKS TO GIVE THE PUBLIC AND THE PRESS A BALANCED AND ACCURATE VIEW OF THE CHALLENGES, DEVELOPMENTS, AND SUCCESS OF URBAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. IN 2022-23 THE COUNCIL - PARTICIPATED IN THE RELEASE OF THE 2022 TRIAL URBAN DISTRICT ASSESSMENT (TUDA) RESULTS IN READING AND MATHEMATICS. - ISSUED MORE THAN A DOZEN PRESS RELEASES ON COUNCIL ACTIVITIES, AS WELL AS STATEMENTS ON CRITICAL CURRENT EVENTS IMPACTING THE LIVES OF URBAN SCHOOLCHILDREN. - FIELDED SCORES OF INQUIRIES FROM NATIONAL AND REGIONAL MEDIA OUTLETS SUCH AS THE NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, EDUCATION WEEK, BOSTON GLOBE, USA TODAY, ASSOCIATED PRESS, AND U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT. - REDESIGNED THE COUNCIL'S WEBSITE TO PROVIDE AN EASY-TO-NAVIGATE, MORE USER-FRIENDLY VISUAL EXPERIENCE. - LAUNCHED A MARKETING AND DIGITAL CAMPAIGN TO COMMUNICATE THE SUCCESS OF THE COUNCIL'S MEMBER DISTRICTS IN USING ARP FUNDS TO ADDRESS LEARNING NEEDS AND ACCELERATE INTERVENTIONS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19. - ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN MEETINGS WITH THE COALITION TO ADVANCE FUTURE STUDENT SUCCESS, AN EFFORT TO ENSURE ARP FUNDS ARE SPENT EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY. - COORDINATED A NATIONAL TOWN HALL MEETING ON POLITICS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION MODERATED BY BETH FRERKING, THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF FOR EDUCATION WEEK. - PARTICIPATED IN A PANEL AT THE EDUCATION WRITERS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE AND ATTENDED THE SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST EDU CONFERENCE. - HOSTED THE 22ND ANNUAL PUBLIC RELATIONS EXECUTIVES MEETING IN CHICAGO. - COORDINATED THE CGCS-BERNARD HARRIS MATH AND SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM. - EMAILED EIGHT ISSUES OF THE COUNCIL'S AWARD-WINNING DIGITAL NEWSLETTER, URBAN EDUCATOR, WHICH RECEIVED THE 2023 AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FROM THE NATIONAL SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSOCIATION. - COORDINATED THE GREEN-GARNER AWARD CEREMONY, HONORING THE NATION'S TOP URBAN EDUCATOR.RESEARCHTIMELY DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS ALLOW THE COUNCIL TO PREPARE COMPREHENSIVE REPORTS, PREDICT TRENDS, AND ASSESS VARIOUS REFORMS AND PRACTICES ON STUDENT PERFORMANCE. IN 2022-23, THE COUNCIL- CONVENED MONTHLY RESEARCH, EVALUATION, AND ASSESSMENT MEETINGS WITH MEMBER DISTRICTS TO DISCUSS STRATEGIES FOR ADVANCING ACADEMIC RECOVERY IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND BEST PRACTICES IN LEADING RESEARCH IN URBAN SCHOOL DISTRICTS. - CONVENED MONTHLY EQUITY LEADER MEETINGS WITH MEMBER DISTRICTS TO DISCUSS DISTRICT STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING GAPS IN ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND OPPORTUNITY. - LAUNCHED A SERIES OF CHIEF PERFORMANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICER MONTHLY MEETINGS WITH MEMBER DISTRICTS TO DISCUSS BEST PRACTICES IN LEADING ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAMS AND DRIVING THE SYSTEMIC USE OF DATA IN URBAN SCHOOL DISTRICTS. - CONVENED MONTHLY CONSORTIA MEETINGS WITH MEMBER DISTRICTS WHO USE THREE FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS (NWEA, CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, AND RENAISSANCE) TO PROMOTE THE SHARING OF INFORMATION, BEST PRACTICES, AND DATA AMONG USERS OF EACH ASSESSMENT. - SUPPORTED TUDA DISTRICTS WITH ANALYZING AND INTERPRETING 2022 NAEP RESULTS AND TRENDS DURING A NAEP PRE-RELEASE WORKSHOP AND PROVIDED FOLLOW-UP ASSISTANCE TO SPECIFIC DISTRICTS AS NEEDED. - DEVELOPED INTERACTIVE DATA VISUALIZATION TOOLS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE USERS WITH STREAMLINED INFORMATION ON NAEP RESULTS. THESE DASHBOARDS WERE DESIGNED FOR USE BY DISTRICT LEADERS IN COUNCIL DISTRICTS PARTICIPATING IN TUDA, ALTHOUGH THEY ARE PUBLIC DASHBOARDS THAT CAN BE USED BY ANY GROUP OF STAKEHOLDERS. - CO-DEVELOPED A NAEP COMMUNICATION GUIDE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT GOVERNING BOARD AND WITH THE INPUT OF SEVERAL COMMUNICATION AND RESEARCH DIRECTORS FROM COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICTS, TO HELP TUDA DISTRICTS BEST CONTEXTUALIZE, UNDERSTAND, AND COMMUNICATE NAEP RESULTS. - ANALYZED NAEP AND ACADEMIC KPI DATA TO ASSESS THE PROGRESS OF YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN OF COLOR ACROSS COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICTS AND TO DOCUMENT DISPROPORTIONALITY IN ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIORAL OUTCOMES FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN OF COLOR. THE ANALYSIS WAS SHARED AT THE COUNCIL'S MALES OF COLOR TASK FORCE MEETING, MEETING OF THE BLACK AND LATINA YOUNG WOMEN AND GIRLS TASK FORCE, AND IN THE ANNUAL ACADEMIC KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS REPORT. - CONTINUED THE ORGANIZATION'S PARTNERSHIP WITH THE RAND CORPORATION THROUGH THE ADMINISTRATION OF TWO AMERICAN SCHOOL DISTRICT PANEL NATIONAL SURVEYS DESIGNED TO CAPTURE AND CONVEY THE PERSPECTIVE OF URBAN DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS AND LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY ON TOPICS OF IMPORTANCE IN THE FIELD.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 963,732 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 2,558,708 )
OTHER PROGRAMS: STRATEGIC SUPPORT TEAMS, OTHER SPECIAL PROJECTS - - CONDUCTED IN-PERSON GOVERNANCE TRAINING SESSIONS IN ALBUQUERQUE, ANCHORAGE, AURORA, BROWARD COUNTY, BUFFALO, CHARLESTON, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG, CINCINNATI, COLUMBUS, DES MOINES, JEFFERSON COUNTY, MIAMI-DADE, PHILADELPHIA, PITTSBURGH, PORTLAND, SACRAMENTO, SAN ANTONIO, SAN DIEGO, SAN FRANCISCO, SEATTLE, ST. PAUL, AND TULSA.- CONDUCTED STRATEGIC SUPPORT TEAMS TO REVIEW THE HUMAN RESOURCES OPERATIONS IN CINCINNATI, SACRAMENTO, AND ST. LOUIS.- CONDUCTED STRATEGIC SUPPORT TEAMS TO REVIEW THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS IN COLUMBUS.- CONDUCTED STRATEGIC SUPPORT TEAM TO REVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS IN LITTLE ROCK.- CONDUCTED STRATEGIC SUPPORT TEAM TO REVIEW THE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS IN INDIANAPOLIS, BOSTON, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG, AND PHILADELPHIA.- CONDUCTED STRATEGIC SUPPORT TEAM TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES IN BOSTON AND SAN ANTONIO.- CONDUCTED STRATEGIC SUPPORT TEAM TO REVIEW THE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES IN BOSTON AND ST. LOUIS.- CONDUCTED STRATEGIC SUPPORT TEAM TO REVIEW THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OPERATIONS IN BOSTON AND HOUSTON.- CONDUCTED STRATEGIC SUPPORT TEAM TO REVIEW THE PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND.THE COUNCIL PRODUCED A COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON EACH OF THESE REVIEWS WITH DETAILED RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW TO IMPROVE SCHOOL-DISTRICT PERFORMANCE AND OPERATIONS.CONTINUED THE MICHAEL CASSERLY URBAN SCHOOL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE WHICH IS DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO MEET THE HIGHEST PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND HAVE THE ATTRIBUTES TO ASSUME SENIOR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS AS CHIEF INFORMATION AND CHIEF FINANCE OFFICERS TO TAKE ON THE CHALLENGES THAT LARGE URBAN SCHOOL DISTRICTS FACE.PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PLATFORM. THE COUNCIL CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES ON ELEVATING INSTRUCTION FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS IN ELA/ELD AND MATHEMATICS. IN ADDITION TO ONLINE COURSE CONTENT, DISTRICTS HAVE ALSO RECEIVED SUPPORT FROM COURSE EXPERTS TO REVIEW UNITS OF STUDY, DISCUSS IMPLEMENTATION, AND PROVIDE TRAINING TO TEACHERS. A SERIES ON WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS USING COGNITIVE STRATEGIES IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH THE WRITING PROJECT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
OTHER SPECIAL PROJECTS
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 963,732 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 2,558,708 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet7,899,429
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
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Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment
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Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment
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Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
............
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
......................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
58
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
23
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. See instructions.
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, any disqualified person, or mine operator engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
146
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
146
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
 
No
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
 
No
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletTERESITA TRINIDAD1331 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW 1100N   WASHINGTON,DC20004 (202) 393-2427
Form 990 (2021)
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Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) KELLY GONEZ......................................................................
CHAIR
 40.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) GUADALUPE GUERRERO......................................................................
CHAIR-ELECT
 40.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) MICHAEL O'NEILL......................................................................
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
 40.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) MARCIA ANDREWS......................................................................
SECRETARY/TREASURER
 40.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) JENNIFER ADAIR......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 40.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) LORI ALHADEFF......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) DIANE ARNOLD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) SABRINA BAZZO......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) MARGO BELLAMY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) SHARON BELTON-COTTMAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) BOBBI BROWN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) KANDACE BUCKNER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) CAROL COOK......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) BRANDON CRAIG......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) ELYSE DASHEW......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) SAM DAVIS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) VALERIE DAVIS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) SHARON EL-AMIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) CYNTHIA ELLIOTT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) MELODY FOWLER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) EVELYN GARCIA MORALES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) XOCHITL GAYTAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) DEBBIE GERKIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) CHRISONDRA GOODWINE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) DAWN HAYNES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) JUSTIN HENRY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) BRANDON HERSHEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) BARBARA HILLIARD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) SHAVONNA HOLMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) TERESA JACOBS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) BETTYE JENKINS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) RODNEY JORDAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) DEANNA KAPLAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) DAVID KAUFFMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) AMY KOHNSTAMM........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) KELLY KOKER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) DADRIUS LANUS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) PAULA LEWIS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) DENISE LINK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(40) CHRISTINA MARTINEZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) KIMBERLY MARTORANO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(42) MICHAEL MASON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(43) RONALD MCFADDEN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(44) ERIKA MITCHELL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(45) YOLANDA MONTOYA-CORDOVA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(46) TYLER MURPHY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(47) BERTHENA NABAA-MCKINNEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(48) DOUGLAS OTTO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(49) ANGELIQUE PETERSON-MAYBERRY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(50) DIANE PORTER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(51) CHRISTINA PRITCHETT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(52) STAN REESER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(53) STEPHANIE RIZZI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(54) CAMILLE RODRIGUEZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(55) RICO RODRIGUEZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(56) NAKETA ROSS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(57) MARK SANCHEZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(58) ELIZABETH SANTOS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(59) ALISHA SONNIER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(60) ANGELA TAYLOR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(61) POLLY TAYLOR-GERKIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(62) SALA UDIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(63) AL VELARDE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(64) JIM VUE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(65) HENRY WASHINGTON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(66) JOYCE WILKERSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(67) NEONTA WILLIAMS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(68) KEVIN WOODS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(69) STACEY WOOLLEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(70) JORGE AGUILAR........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(71) JERRY ALMENDAREZ........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(72) JAIME AQUINO........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(73) JILL BAKER........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(74) DAVID BANKS........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(75) ADRIENNE BATTLE........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(76) JHARRETT BRYANTT........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(77) MIKE BURKE........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(78) SHARON BYRDSONG........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(79) ALBERTO CARVALHO........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(80) MARCELO CAVAZOS........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(81) ANGELA CHAPMAN........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(82) JENNIFER COLLIER........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(83) ROCHELLE COX........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(84) ADDISON DAVIS........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(85) JOSE DOTRES........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(86) ROMULES DURANT........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(87) SCOTT ELDER........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(88) STEPHANIE ELIZALDE........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(89) SUSAN ENFIELD........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(90) LEWIS FEREBEE........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(91) DEBORAH GIST........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(92) ERIC GORDON........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(93) JOE GOTHARD........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(94) CHAD GETSON........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(95) DIANA GREENE........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(96) ERRICK GREENE........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(97) KEITH HAYASHI........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(98) KEVIN HENDRICK........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(99) LISA HERRING........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(100) CRYSTAL HILL........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(101) MILLARD HOUSE II........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(102) LAMONT JACKSON........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(103) JESUS JARA........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(104) ALEESIA JOHNSON........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(105) KYLA JOHNSON-TRAMMELL........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(106) BRENT JONES........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(107) JASON KAMRAS........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(108) DONALD KENNEDY........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(109) ROGER LEON........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(110) DEMETRUS LIGGINS........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(111) CHERYL LOGAN........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(112) ELIZABETH LOLLI........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(113) ALEX MARRERO........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(114) PEDRO MARTINEZ........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(115) SEAN MCDANIEL........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(116) TRICIA MCMANUS........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(117) JAVIER MONTANEZ........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(118) SITO NARCISSE........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(119) ROBERT NELSON........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(120) WHITNEY OAKLEY........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(121) CARMINE PELUSO........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(122) ALYSHIA PERRIN........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(123) MARTIN POLLIO........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(124) KEITH POSLEY........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(125) ELIEZER RAMOS PARES........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(126) ANGELICA RAMSEY........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(127) SONJA BROOKINS SANTELISES........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(128) DIANA SAYAVEDRA........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(129) MARK SEGLEM........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(130) MATIAS SEGURA........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(131) MARY SKIPPER........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(132) EARLEAN SMILEY........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(133) MATT SMITH........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(134) MARK SULLIVAN........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(135) ALICIA THOMPSON........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(136) MARIA VAZQUEZ........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(137) NIKOLAI VITTI........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(138) WAYNE WALTERS........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(139) TONY WATLINGTON........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(140) MATT WAYNE........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(141) AVIS WILLIAMS........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(142) NICOLE WILLIAMS........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(143) TONJA WILLIAMS........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(144) TUTONIAL WILLIAMS........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(145) IRANETTA WRIGHT........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(146) JERMALL WRIGHT........................................................................
SUPERINTENDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(147) RAYMOND HART........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		    X       309,335 0 60,339
(148) TERESITA TRINIDAD........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION
 40.00
.......................   		    X       208,636 0 31,127
(149) MICHAEL D CASSERLY........................................................................
STRATEGIC ADVISOR
 40.00
.......................   		        X   336,713 0 47,835
(150) AKISHA OSEI SARFO........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH
 40.00
.......................   		        X   172,069 0 34,764
(151) MANISH NAIK........................................................................
LEGISLATIVE MANAGER
 40.00
.......................   		        X   180,017 0 20,117
(152) ALKA PATERIYA........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY & PARTNERSHIPS
 40.00
.......................   		        X   163,375 0 27,397
(153) GABRIELA URO........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF ELL POLICY & RESEARCH
 40.00
.......................   		        X   160,116 0 41,858
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 1,530,261 0 263,437
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet12
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
AIRICK JOURNEY CRABILL

512 W MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD UNI
AUSTIN,TX78701 		BOARD GOVERNANCE SERVICES 182,750
AMANDA CORCORAN,
25 BLUE BRIAR ROAD
ASHEVILLE,NC28804 		PROJECTS SUPPORT 128,436
DESIGN DATA SYSTEMS

5678 DA VINCI WAY
SACRAMENTO,CA95835 		IT SUPPORT 118,079
KARLA ESTRADA,
9591 BRYNMAR DRIVE
VILLA PARK,CA92861 		PROGRAM SERVICES 105,769
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet4
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 2,839,958
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 2,839,958
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 3,687,427 3,687,427    
b FEE FOR SERVICE 900099 2,078,733 2,078,733    
c REGISTRATION FEES 900099 1,028,780 1,028,780    
d SUBSCRIPTIONS 900099 95,646 95,646    
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 6,890,586
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 418,245     418,245
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 238     238
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents     6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss)     6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   2,852,586 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   2,913,224 7b
c Gain or (loss)   -60,638 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet -60,638     -60,638
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 10,088,389 6,890,586 0 357,845
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....    
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 652,327 120,732 510,662 20,933
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 2,087,364 1,814,199 268,648 4,517
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 111,231 95,674 15,262 295
9 Other employee benefits ....... 834,528 640,417 188,376 5,735
10 Payroll taxes ........... 215,668 156,295 57,519 1,854
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 25,526   25,526  
c Accounting ........... 41,826   41,826  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 3,515,172 2,769,327 744,735 1,110
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 268,709 217,139 51,187 383
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 338,301 267,942 69,145 1,214
17 Travel ............ 204,327 196,138 8,189  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,556,399 1,494,024 62,375  
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 83,252 69,410 13,522 320
23 Insurance ... 33,523 26,066 7,389 68
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a DUES/SUBS/PUBLICATIONS 42,728 32,066 10,662  
b OTHER EXPENSES 12,500   12,500  
c
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 10,023,381 7,899,429 2,087,523 36,429
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 20,539 1 1,336,627
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,348,380 2 3,405,322
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 532,000 3 400,000
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 832,021 4 1,056,827
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 364,838 9 445,791
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 880,238
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 634,943 325,611 10c 245,295
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 5,759,684 11 588,691
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 8,173,970 12 10,337,932
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 35,481 15 1,153,769
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 17,392,524 16 18,970,254
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 676,865 17 682,728
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 1,304,092 19 1,259,285
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 1,141,751 25 2,205,951
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 3,122,708 26 4,147,964
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 12,212,938 27 13,358,246
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 2,056,878 28 1,464,044
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 14,269,816 32 14,822,290
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 17,392,524 33 18,970,254
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
10,088,389
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
10,023,381
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
65,008
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
14,269,816
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
487,466
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
14,822,290
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
COUNCIL OF THE GREAT CITY SCHOOLS
 
Employer identification number

36-2481232
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2022

Schedule A (Form 990) 2022
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2018 (b) 2019 (c) 2020 (d) 2021 (e) 2022 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 3,016,650 2,021,200 2,264,406 4,989,911 2,839,958 15,132,125
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 3,016,650 2,021,200 2,264,406 4,989,911 2,839,958 15,132,125
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. 7,483,196
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 7,648,929
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2018 (b) 2019 (c) 2020 (d) 2021 (e) 2022 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 3,016,650 2,021,200 2,264,406 4,989,911 2,839,958 15,132,125
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 494,549 511,831 493,998 1,112,613 418,483 3,031,474
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 18,163,599
12
12
25,413,816
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
42.110 %
15
15
43.700 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2022. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................right arrow
b
33 1/3% support test—2021. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2021. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2022

Schedule A (Form 990) 2022
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2018 (b) 2019 (c) 2020 (d) 2021 (e) 2022 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2018 (b) 2019 (c) 2020 (d) 2021 (e) 2022 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2022. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow
b
33 1/3% support tests—2021. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2022

Schedule A (Form 990) 2022
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2022

Schedule A (Form 990) 2022
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2022

Schedule A (Form 990) 2022
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990) 2022

Schedule A (Form 990) 2022
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		8  
9 Distributable amount for 2022 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2022 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2022
1 Distributable amount for 2022 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2022 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2017.......  
b From 2018.......  
c From 2019.......  
d From 2020.......  
e From 2021.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2022 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2017 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2022 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2022 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2022, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions. 		 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2022. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. 		 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2023. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2018.....  
b Excess from 2019.....  
c Excess from 2020.....  
d Excess from 2021.....  
e Excess from 2022.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2022)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2022
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Name of the organization
COUNCIL OF THE GREAT CITY SCHOOLS
 
Employer identification number

36-2481232
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2022)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2022) Page 2
Name of organization
COUNCIL OF THE GREAT CITY SCHOOLS
  		Employer identification number
36-2481232
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2022)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2022)
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Name of organization
COUNCIL OF THE GREAT CITY SCHOOLS
  		Employer identification number

36-2481232
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (2022)
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Name of organization
COUNCIL OF THE GREAT CITY SCHOOLS
  		Employer identification number

36-2481232
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
COUNCIL OF THE GREAT CITY SCHOOLS
 
Employer identification number

36-2481232
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................ 4,914  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................ 4,914  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ............................................................................... 10,018,467  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................. 10,023,381  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 651,169  
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................................................. 162,792  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................ 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2018 (b) 2019 (c) 2020 (d) 2021 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 497,734 442,820 523,364 651,169 2,115,087
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		3,172,631
c Total lobbying expenditures 30,299 25,417 15,160 4,914 75,790
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 124,434 110,705 130,841 162,792 528,772
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 793,158
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes|No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
COUNCIL OF THE GREAT CITY SCHOOLS
 
Employer identification number

36-2481232
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements   680,026 476,021 204,005
d Equipment ....   200,212 158,922 41,290
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 245,295
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3) Other
(A) EQUITY MUTUAL FUNDS		 10,337,932 F
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 10,337,932
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)DEPOSITS 29,717
(2)ROU ASSET 1,124,052
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 1,153,769
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 2,205,951
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 10,575,855
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 487,466
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 487,466
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 10,088,389
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 10,088,389
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 10,023,381
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 10,023,381
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 10,023,381
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
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PART X, LINE 2: THE COUNCIL PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF UNCERTAINTY IN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023, AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT MAY HAVE ANY EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COUNCIL OF THE GREAT CITY SCHOOLS
 
Employer identification number

36-2481232
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2022
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1MICHAEL D CASSERLY
STRATEGIC ADVISOR 		(i)

(ii)		 276,713
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0 		0
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0 		60,000
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0 		16,836
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0 		30,999
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0 		384,548
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0 		0
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0
2RAYMOND HART
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 		(i)

(ii)		 309,335
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		15,467
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0 		44,872
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0 		369,674
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0 		0
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0
3TERESITA TRINIDAD
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION 		(i)

(ii)		 208,636
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		10,432
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0 		20,695
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0 		239,763
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0 		0
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0
4AKISHA OSEI SARFO
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH 		(i)

(ii)		 172,069
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		8,603
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0 		26,161
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0 		206,833
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0 		0
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0
5GABRIELA URO
DIRECTOR OF ELL POLICY & RESEARCH 		(i)

(ii)		 160,116
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		8,006
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0 		33,852
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0 		201,974
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0 		0
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0
6MANISH NAIK
LEGISLATIVE MANAGER 		(i)

(ii)		 180,017
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0 		0
-------------
0 		0
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0 		9,001
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0 		11,116
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0 		200,134
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0 		0
-------------
0
7ALKA PATERIYA
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY & PARTNERSHIPS 		(i)

(ii)		 163,375
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0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		8,169
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0 		19,228
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0 		190,772
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0 		0
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0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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PART I, LINE 4B MICHAEL D. CASSERLY - $60,000.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
COUNCIL OF THE GREAT CITY SCHOOLS
 
Employer identification number

36-2481232
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C - COLLECTED, ANALYZED, AND REPORTED ON THE COUNCIL'S ACADEMIC KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS) ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS, ATTENDANCE, SUSPENSIONS, COURSE PARTICIPATION, AP ATTAINMENT, GRADUATION RATES, SPECIAL EDUCATION TRENDS, ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNER PERFORMANCE, AND PRINCIPAL AND TEACHER DEMOGRAPHIC DATA. - UPDATED THE ONLINE DATA DASHBOARD FOR THE COUNCIL'S ACADEMIC KPIS THAT CONTAINS LONGITUDINAL AND DISTRICT COMPARISON DATA. - CONVENED TWO MEETINGS OF THE TUDA TASK FORCE TO ADVISE THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT GOVERNING BOARD AND THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS. THE TASK FORCE CONSISTS OF 10 REPRESENTATIVES FROM COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICTS AND PROVIDES RECOMMENDATIONS AND FEEDBACK ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF THE TUDA PROGRAM. - REPRESENTED URBAN SCHOOL DISTRICT INTERESTS AT MEETINGS OF THE NATIONAL ASSESSMENT GOVERNING BOARD; NATIONAL ACADEMIES OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND MEDICINE; NATIONAL NETWORK OF EDUCATION RESEARCH PRACTICE PARTNERSHIPS; NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND NAEP VALIDITY STUDIES PANEL. - PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBER DISTRICTS ON ASSESSMENTS, STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, DATA VISUALIZATIONS, AND DATA DASHBOARDS, AND RESPONDED TO NUMEROUS MEMBER REQUESTS FOR STATISTICAL INFORMATION AND RESEARCH ASSISTANCE. - PARTNERED WITH FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT VENDORS TO PRODUCE REPORTS ON STUDENTS' ACADEMIC RECOVERY FROM THE PANDEMIC USING MEMBER DISTRICT DATA. DATA FROM THESE CGCS-SPECIFIC REPORTS WERE SHARED WITH MEMBER DISTRICTS AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. - ANALYZED AND REPORTED THE RESULTS FROM THE COUNCIL'S FIRST ARP INVESTMENT SURVEY ADMINISTERED TO DISTRICTS IN 2022. - COMPLETED A LITERATURE REVIEW ON THE IMPACT OF DIFFERENT GRADE-LEVEL CONFIGURATIONS ON STUDENT OUTCOMES. TASK FORCES ACHIEVEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF ALL STUDENTS AND CLOSING ACHIEVEMENT GAPS IS ONE OF THE COUNCIL'S MOST IMPORTANT PRIORITIES. IN 2022-23, THE COUNCIL - CONVENED MONTHLY MEETINGS FOR CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICERS, CHIEFS OF SCHOOLS, CORE CONTENT AREA DIRECTORS, AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERS TO PROVIDE MEMBER DISTRICTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR FROM NOTABLE GUEST SPEAKERS AND CONFER WITH THEIR PEERS ON CURRENT ISSUES IMPACTING TEACHING AND LEARNING. - CONVENED MONTHLY INSTRUCTIONAL SPOTLIGHT WEBINARS TO BUILD A SHARED UNDERSTANDING OF THE KEY FEATURES OF A HIGH-QUALITY CURRICULUM. - HOSTED A SERIES OF VIRTUAL MEETINGS FOR DISTRICTS ON HOW TO ADDRESS UNFINISHED LEARNING THROUGH CURRICULUM GUIDANCE AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. - FACILITATED DISTRICT DISCUSSIONS ON THE ISSUE OF MASTER SCHEDULING, INCLUDING SPECIALTY AREAS AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL AS WELL AS SCHEDULING CONTENT AREA PATHWAYS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL. - CONVENED A SPECIAL MEETING OF CAOS AND CHIEFS OF SCHOOLS TO DISCUSS THE EFFECTIVE USE OF FEDERAL RELIEF FUNDING. - CONVENED A COMMITTEE OF CAOS, CONTENT DIRECTORS, AND EXPERTS IN THE FIELD TO UPDATE AND REVISE " SUPPORTING EXCELLENCE: A FRAMEWORK FOR DEVELOPING, IMPLEMENTING AND SUSTAINING A HIGH-QUALITY DISTRICT CURRICULUM." - CONTINUED COLLABORATION WITH STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PARTNERS IN THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TEXT ANALYSIS TOOLKIT. RECRUITED DIRECTORS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS AND LITERACY TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK TO REFINE CRITERIA THAT WOULD FOSTER MORE RIGOROUS AND RELEVANT LITERACY INSTRUCTION. - COLLABORATED WITH STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PARTNERS TO REVIEW AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CULTURALLY-RESPONSIVE TASKS FOR MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTION. RECRUITED DIRECTORS OF MATHEMATICS TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON HOW THESE TASKS COULD BE USED IN THEIR DISTRICTS. - CONTINUED TO ELEVATE AND LEVERAGE THE WORK OF MEMBER DISTRICTS THAT HAVE SHOWN SUBSTANTIAL GAINS ON NAEP AND STATE ASSESSMENTS AMONG DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS AND STUDENTS OF COLOR TO SHARE CHARACTERISTICS, STRATEGIES, AND LESSONS LEARNED. - CONVENED THE ACHIEVEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE AT THE 2022 ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE AND THE LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE IN MARCH 2023 TO UPDATE DISTRICT LEADERS ON NEWLY RELEASED PUBLICATIONS, TRENDS IN NATIONAL AND DISTRICT DATA, AND STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING UNFINISHED LEARNING. - PROVIDED VIRTUAL SUPPORT TO DISTRICTS IN DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING CURRICULUM INITIATIVES USING THE COUNCIL'S SUPPORTING EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK AND ITS ACCOMPANYING RUBRIC. - PLANNED AND COORDINATED STRATEGIC SUPPORT TEAM VISITS TO REVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMMING OF MEMBER DISTRICTS AND TO PROVIDE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO DISTRICT LEADERSHIP TEAMS. THE TASK FORCES ON LEADERSHIP, GOVERNANCE, AND MANAGEMENT, AND SCHOOL FINANCE ADDRESS THE QUALITY AND TENURE OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN AND FUNDING OF URBAN SCHOOLS. IN 2022-23, THE COUNCIL - CONVENED MONTHLY MEETINGS FOR COUNCIL MEMBER SUPERINTENDENTS, SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVES AND BOARD CHAIRS, SCHOOL BOARD SUPPORT STAFF, CHIEFS OF STAFF, DIRECTORS OF FACILITIES, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERS, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICERS, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICERS, PROCUREMENT DIRECTORS, RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTORS, EMERGENCY MANAGERS, CHIEFS OF POLICE/SAFETY AND SECURITY OFFICERS, FOOD SERVICE DIRECTORS, TRANSPORTATION DIRECTORS, AND INTERNAL AUDITORS TO FOSTER COLLABORATION AND PEER-TO-PEER SUPPORT NETWORKS. - HOSTED THE 2022 HARVARD/CGCS ACCELERATING BOARD CAPACITY INSTITUTE, PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE TRAINING TO DELEGATIONS OF URBAN SCHOOL BOARDS AND DISTRICT LEADERS. - LAUNCHED FOUR TRAINING COHORTS TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO NEW BOARD MEMBERS, BOARD CHAIRS, BOARD SUPPORT STAFF, AND BOARD COACHES IN SUPPORTING STUDENT OUTCOMES-FOCUSED GOVERNANCE. - LAUNCHED THE INAUGURAL COHORT OF THE MICHAEL CASSERLY URBAN EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE FOR ASPIRING SUPERINTENDENTS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COUNCIL'S SUPERINTENDENT-IN-RESIDENCE. THE COHORT MET IN PERSON IN FEBRUARY, MARCH, MAY, AND JUNE, JULY, SEPTEMBER, AND OCTOBER. - PROVIDED HANDS-ON COACHING SUPPORT TO SEVERAL COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS AND LEADERSHIP TEAMS AT THEIR REQUEST. - PROVIDED BOARD COACHING AND TRAINING, INCLUDING MULTI-DAY SCHOOL BOARD RETREATS, IN OVER 30 DISTRICTS. - HOSTED IN-PERSON JOB-ALIKE MEETINGS FOR CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICERS, CHIEF FINANCE OFFICERS, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICERS, PURCHASING DIRECTORS, RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTORS, AND INTERNAL AUDITORS. - PLANNED AND COORDINATED STRATEGIC SUPPORT TEAM VISITS TO REVIEW THE OPERATIONAL, SAFETY AND SECURITY, HUMAN RESOURCES, TRANSPORTATION, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND FINANCE FUNCTIONS OF MEMBER DISTRICTS AND PROVIDING FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO DISTRICT LEADERSHIP TEAMS. - EXPANDED THE MICHAEL CASSERLY URBAN SCHOOL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE TO PREPARE FUTURE LEADERS TO TAKE ON THE CHALLENGES FACING LARGE URBAN SCHOOL DISTRICTS. - MANAGED THE DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS, AND REPORTING OF THE COUNCIL'S OPERATIONAL KPIS, AND RELEASED THE ANNUAL "MANAGING FOR RESULTS" REPORT. - COORDINATED AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO 20 COUNCIL MEMBER DISTRICTS TO HELP THEM STRENGTHEN THEIR TECHNOLOGY INTEROPERABILITY, WITH EFFORTS TO EXPAND THE PROGRAM.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C THE TASK FORCE ON BILINGUAL, IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE EDUCATION. AMERICA'S URBAN SCHOOLS SERVE MORE THAN 26 PERCENT OF THE NATION'S ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS. IN 2022-23, THE COUNCIL - CONVENED MONTHLY MEETINGS FOR ENGLISH LEARNER (EL) DIRECTORS AND STAFF TO SHARE INFORMATION AND PROVIDE MUTUAL ASSISTANCE IN ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF ENGLISH LEARNERS AND NEWCOMER STUDENTS. - REGULARLY PROVIDED FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUESTED BY EL DIRECTORS DURING THESE CALLS, INCLUDING INFORMATION ON SUPPORTING NEWCOMERS, DETAILS ON VARIOUS POLICIES REGARDING TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION SERVICES, INFORMATION ON MASTER PLANNING, AND GUIDANCE ON FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS INSTRUCTION. - ANALYZED AND REPORTED RESULTS OF A MEMBER DISTRICT SURVEY ON NEWCOMER INSTRUCTION AND SUPPORT TO HIGHLIGHT HOW MEMBER DISTRICTS CURRENTLY SERVE SUCH STUDENTS AND TO IDENTIFY THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THAT WOULD BEST SERVE MEMBER DISTRICTS IN THIS AREA. - CONVENED A WORKING GROUP OF EL EDUCATORS AND EXPERTS TO DEVELOP AND RELEASE A FRAMEWORK FOR FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS INSTRUCTION FOR ELS AND RELATED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS CRITERIA. - CONTINUED TO PROVIDE IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT FOR THE COUNCIL'S PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PLATFORM (PLP) COURSES DESIGNED TO ELEVATE INSTRUCTION FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS IN ELA/ELD AND MATHEMATICS. IN ADDITION TO ONLINE COURSE CONTENT, PROVIDED DISTRICTS WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FROM COURSE EXPERTS IN REVIEWING AND IMPLEMENTING UNITS OF STUDY AND PROVIDING TRAINING TO TEACHERS. - DEVELOPED A SERIES ON WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PATHWAY TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS WRITING PROJECT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE. LAUNCHED PILOT WITH FIVE COUNCIL DISTRICTS AND CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF ADDITIONAL WRITING COURSES. - ESTABLISHED A NETWORK OF COUNCIL DISTRICT STAFF WHO ARE EXPERIENCED IN THE LEARNING, LANGUAGE, AND LITERACY (3LSTM) FRAMEWORK TO PROVIDE ONGOING VIRTUAL SUPPORT AND FEEDBACK FOR PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING 3LSTM COURSES. - UPDATED THE COUNCIL'S ONLINE DASHBOARD WITH DATA ON ENGLISH LEARNERS USING THE COUNCIL'S ACADEMIC KPI DATA, ALLOWING DISTRICTS TO EXAMINE THEIR EL STUDENT PERFORMANCE ON ACADEMIC INDICATORS OVER TIME AND IN COMPARISON TO OTHER DISTRICTS AND CGCS AS A WHOLE. - HOSTED THE BILINGUAL, IMMIGRANT, AND REFUGEE EDUCATION (BIRE) MEETING IN MAY 2023, BRINGING TOGETHER EXPERTS FROM COUNCIL-MEMBER DISTRICTS, ACADEMIA, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO DISCUSS PRESSING TOPICS SUCH AS SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR IMMIGRANT STUDENTS, IMPROVING WRITING INSTRUCTION FOR ELS, AND BEST PRACTICES IN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION PROGRAMMING. - SURVEYED MEMBER DISTRICTS TO COLLECT AND PROVIDE INFORMATION, AS REQUESTED, ON MULTIPLE ISSUES AND POLICIES RELATED TO SERVING ELS AND IMMIGRANT CHILDREN AND YOUTH. - PLANNED AND COORDINATED STRATEGIC SUPPORT TEAM VISITS TO REVIEW THE EL PROGRAMMING OF MEMBER DISTRICTS AND TO PROVIDE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO DISTRICT LEADERSHIP TEAMS. - RELEASED DISTRICT CONSIDERATIONS FOR UNIVERSAL DYSLEXIA SCREENING: ENSURING APPROPRIATE IMPLEMENTATION AND INSTRUCTION FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS, A GUIDE THAT DOCUMENTS POTENTIAL CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH UNIVERSAL DYSLEXIA SCREENING FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS AND PROVIDES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ENSURING ENGLISH LEARNERS ARE APPROPRIATELY SCREENED. - RELEASED "A FRAMEWORK FOR FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY SKILLS INSTRUCTION FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS" TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE TO EL EDUCATORS, AS WELL AS MEMBERS OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS SELECTION COMMITTEES, IN PROVIDING APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTION AND SELECTING MATERIALS THAT ADDRESS THE UNIQUE LITERACY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OF ENGLISH LEARNERS. - BRIEFED STAFF MEMBERS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S OFFICE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION ON THE "A FRAMEWORK FOR FOUNDATIONAL LITERACY SKILLS INSTRUCTION FOR ENGLISH LEARNERS: INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE AND MATERIALS CONSIDERATIONS."
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION PREPARES THE DOCUMENTS REGARDING THE FEDERAL FORM 990 THAT ARE REQUIRED BY THE COUNCIL'S AUDITING FIRM. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE THEN REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. ONCE THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 IS PRESENTED, IT IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL THAT THE FEDERAL FORM 990 IS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE FOR REVIEW. FINALLY, IT IS SIGNED AND SUBMITTED TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAS A WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DURING ITS SUMMER MEETING. FINAL DETERMINATIONS ON SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARE WRITTEN BY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD AND KEPT CONFIDENTIAL IN THE DIRECTOR'S PERSONNEL FILE. OCCASIONALLY, THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD APPOINTS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S CONTRACT AND COMPENSATION PACKAGE. THE CHAIR MAY ALSO HIRE AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO HELP IN THE PROCESS. ANY COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. AT THE JULY 15, 2023 MEETING IN WASHINGTON DC, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONDUCTED A REVIEW OF THE NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE FOR THE 2022-2023 EVALUATION PERIOD. THEY CONFIRMED THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAS DEMONSTRATED EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE AND THE EVALUATION WAS SATISFACTORY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE COUNCIL PUBLISHES AN ANNUAL REPORT THAT IS PUBLIC AND INCLUDES A FINANCIAL SECTION REFLECTING THE AUDITED REPORT OF THE PRIOR YEAR AND ESTIMATES FOR THE CURRENT YEAR. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND FEDERAL FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G TEMPORARY SECRETARIAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,891. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 848. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,739. CONSULTANT EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,677,497. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 717,806. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,075. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,396,378. HONORARIUM: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 88,939. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 26,081. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 35. TOTAL EXPENSES 115,055.
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