The 990 read · EIN 01-0639602 · TX · Fiscal year FY ending Jun 2025

Kipp Texas

In its own words

“KIPP Texas Public Schools is an open-enrollment, free public charter school network of more than 45 schools with more than 32,000 Pre-K - 12 students across the state and an impact of 30 years in Texas.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated November 7, 2026

Top pay: $536K Sehba Z Ali, 0.1% of spending
Revenue: $479.4M 98.2% from donations and grants
Spent: $480.6M 91.9% on programs, as reported
Net assets: $175.1M end of FY ending Jun 2025
Savings: 4.4 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People: 5,081 employees, 3,000 volunteers

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X

01 · Red flags

1 thing to look at.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

low

Business transactions with insiders or their companies

Part IV line 28b answered yes.

Form 990 Part IV, lines 28a–28c; Schedule L Part IV

02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Jun 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 91.9¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.

91.9¢

Programs, $441.5M

1.2¢

Fundraising, $5.7M

6.9¢

Admin, $33.4M

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX, line 25

Cost to raise $1

1¢

as reported

For each dollar donated, Kipp Texas spent 1¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $470.9M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX

03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 0.6% of program spending · $151K in grants $2.7M

See Schedule OKIPP Forward is a program designed to help our KIPPsters go to and through college and lead a choice-filled life. KIPP Texas counselors work with students starting in middle school to select the right classes, fill out the FAFSA and other college scholarship forms, prepare to take the ACT, and support them as they prepare for and select the right college and career based on their interests and passions. After high school, KIPP Texas advisors help alumni navigate the academic, social, and financial challenges they might encounter while in college or pursuing a career. To learn…

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part III

04 · The savings

Net assets: $7.6M to $175.1M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions

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Form 990 history via ProPublica Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)

05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in FY ending Jun 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

Sehba Z Ali

Chief Executive Officer

$535,752

Larry J Guillory

Chief Administration Officer

$506,353

Son Nam Han

Chief Financial Officer

$422,914

Jobina a Scott

Chief Advancement Officer

$372,697

Daniel Caesar

Chief Schools Officer

$311,642

Laura M Howarth

Chief Operating Officer

$293,830

Rona S Simmons

Chief Academic Officer

$289,338

Eric Coleman

Regional Superintendent

$274,268

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section A

Largest outside contractors

Contractor	Service	Paid
First Student Inc	Bus transportation	$20,751,955
Sodexo Operations LLC	Cafeteria services	$9,829,013
The Fence Lady Inc	Construction	$7,307,024
Scoot Education Inc	Staffing services	$5,038,642
Rna Facilities Management	Facilities management	$3,794,770

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section B

06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Kipp Texas.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the Kipp Texas CEO make?

Sehba Z Ali, Chief Executive Officer, received $535,752 in reportable compensation in FY ending Jun 2025, 0.1% of Kipp Texas' $480.6M in spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII

What percentage of Kipp Texas donations go to programs?

Kipp Texas reported 91.9% of FY ending Jun 2025 spending as programs, 1.2% as fundraising and 6.9% as management.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX

How much money does Kipp Texas have?

Net assets were $175.1M at the end of FY ending Jun 2025, about 4.4 months of spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part X

Does Kipp Texas have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered 1 of our twelve screening rules: business transactions with insiders or their companies. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)

07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Kipp Texas: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/kipp-texas/