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Center For Equity & Adequacy In Public School Finance Inc

Austin, TX · Founded 2002

Advocacy organization promoting equitable funding for public education in Texas

Primary audience

Youth

Work area

Youth Development

Topic

Character Building

Contact

Ray Freeman

Website Contact

About Organization

Center For Equity & Adequacy In Public School Finance works to ensure fair and adequate resources for all Texas public school students. Located in Austin, TX, the organization advocates for education finance reform and policy improvements.

What They Focus On

Character Development

Building leadership skills and positive values in young people

Mentorship

Connecting youth with caring adults and role models

Community Engagement

Fostering civic participation and service learning

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$1.2M

-0.3% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$1.2M

-13.4% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$2.5M

-1.2% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

+0% vs 2022

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	$1,161,968	$1,199,926	$2,454,957	3
2022	$1,165,197	$1,385,383	$2,485,212	3
2021	$1,223,356	$1,332,095	$2,547,392	3
2020	$1,355,775	$1,302,286	$3,128,243	4
2019	$1,308,249	$1,261,341	$3,096,685	5
2018	$1,317,193	$1,334,443	$3,102,666	5
2017	$1,296,564	$1,370,804	$3,068,782	6

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Program Development

Designing activities that build character and life skills
02

Youth Engagement

Recruiting and enrolling young people in programs
03

Mentoring

Matching youth with trained adult volunteers and staff
04

Impact Evaluation

Measuring outcomes and program effectiveness over time

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Center For Equity & Adequacy In Public School Finance Inc

Youth Development

Building character and life skills through structured programs

Mentorship

Connecting young people with caring adult mentors

Community Service

Engaging youth in service projects and civic participation

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Center For Equity & Adequacy In Public School Finance Inc.

Ray Freeman

Prior Executive Director

Full-time

Compensation: $234,842

Josh Sanderson

Executive Director

Full-time

Compensation: $179,373

Adam Pierce

Director Of Research

Full-time

Compensation: $115,761

James Wilcox

Immediate Past President

1 hrs/week

Jay Killgo

Vice President, Membership

1 hrs/week

Kathy Rollo

First Vice President

1 hrs/week

Melissa Gonzales

Vice President, Finance

1 hrs/week

Micheal French

President

1 hrs/week

Michelle Rinehart

Vice President, Program

1 hrs/week

Monty Hysinger

Past President

1 hrs/week

Milestones

2002

Organization Founded

2002

Established to serve community needs and advance mission

2014

Early Expansion

2014

Grew programs and established organizational foundations

2014

Significant Growth

2014

Expanded programs and services to reach more communities

2023

Leadership Expansion

2023

Grew leadership team to enhance organizational capacity

2025

Program Innovation

2025

Launched new initiatives to deepen community impact

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Adrian Johnson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Benny Hernandez Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Colin Howeth Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Cynthia Garcia Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Dana Marable Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

David Whisenhunt Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Debbie Engle Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Denicia Hohenberger Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Donny Webb Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Doug Loomis Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Eddie Hesseltine Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Eduardo Hernandez Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Eric Hallmark Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Erin Warren Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Gayle Stinson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Greg Brown Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Jana Rueter Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Jason Marshall Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Jeannie Meza-Chavez Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Jessica Johnson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Jim Knight Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Jo Ann Fey Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Joe Young Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

John Moore Board Memeber 1.00 hrs/week

JOSE GONZALEz Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Judd Marshall Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Kristin Brown Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Larry Mynarcik Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Matt Adams Board Director 1.00 hrs/week

Matt Dossey Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Matt Kimball Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Mike Gonzales Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Mike Kelley Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Nate Camen Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Paula Renken Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Randel Beaver Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Richard Toscano Secretary-Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week

Rl Richards Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Shaun McAplin Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Stu Musick Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Will Brewer Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$638K

Highest Paid

$279K

Ray Freeman

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Ray Freeman	Prior Executive Director	$234,842	$43,681	$278,523	40
Josh Sanderson	Executive Director	$179,373	$27,960	$207,333	40
Adam Pierce	Director Of Research	$115,761	$35,936	$151,697	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Ray Freeman	Executive Director	$230,217	$43,080	$273,297	40
Josh Sanderson	Deputy Executive Director	$175,682	$27,481	$203,163	40
Adam Pierce	Director Of Research	$115,503	$35,902	$151,405	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Ray Freeman	Executive Director	$223,259	$42,176	$265,435	40
Josh Sanderson	Deputy Executive Director	$160,687	$25,531	$186,218	40
Adam Pierce	Director Of Research	$111,095	$35,329	$146,424	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Ray Freeman	Executive Director	$206,573	$40,854	$247,427	40
Josh Sanderson	Deputy Executive Director	$149,114	$24,723	$173,837	40
Adam Pierce	Director Of Research	$104,310	$36,075	$140,385	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Ray Freeman	Executive Director	$199,231	$38,445	$237,676	40
Josh Sanderson	Deputy Executive Director	$140,892	$23,973	$164,865	40
Adam Pierce	Director Of Research	$97,170	$32,228	$129,398	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$22K Grants Given

1 Organizations

Top Grantees

1 total

Public Education Resource Equity Center AUSTIN, TX

$22K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Center For Equity & Adequacy In Public School Finance Inc

Phone

(512) 478-7313

Social

Visit Website

400 West 15th St No 300 Austin, TX 78701

Center For Equity & Adequacy In Public School Finance Inc

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Program Development

Youth Engagement

Mentoring

Impact Evaluation

Programs and Initiatives

Youth Development

Mentorship

Community Service

Team & Leadership

Ray Freeman

Josh Sanderson

Adam Pierce

James Wilcox

Jay Killgo

Kathy Rollo

Melissa Gonzales

Micheal French

Michelle Rinehart

Monty Hysinger

Milestones

Organization Founded

Early Expansion

Significant Growth

Leadership Expansion

Program Innovation

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Partners & Funders

Top Grantees

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Tax-Exempt Affiliates

Contact

Phone

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