Ben Franklin Academy Parent-Teacher Organization
Ben franklin parent-teacher organization (BFAPTO) was formed primarily to provide support for ben franklin charter school. The school is a k-8 public charter school that opened in 2011.
Ben Franklin Academy Parent-Teacher Organization at a glance
In short: Ben Franklin Academy Parent-Teacher Organization gave $58K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $58K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $58,166
- -24.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $58,166
- -24.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $58,166
- Total assets
- $95,114
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Ben Franklin Academy Parent-Teacher Organization funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ben Franklin Academy ($58K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Ben Franklin Academy Parent-Teacher Organization gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $77K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Franklin Academy Highlands Ranch, CO | To Support Educational Activities | $58,166 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95,114 | $177,895 | $167,579 | $58,166 | 1 | $5 |
| 2024 | $84,798 | $178,368 | $173,797 | $77,208 | 1 | $3 |
| 2023 | $80,227 | $160,287 | $164,727 | $62,441 | 1 | $42 |
| 2022 | $84,667 | $182,013 | $162,114 | $63,926 | 1 | $7 |
| 2021 | $64,768 | $132,322 | $124,138 | $47,828 | 1 | $3 |
| 2020 | $56,584 | $84,923 | $99,227 | $30,211 | 1 | $4 |
About Ben Franklin Academy Parent-Teacher Organization
Based on IRS filings
Ben Franklin Academy Parent-Teacher Organization is a public charity focused on Education, based in Highlands Ranch, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $95K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $58K. Net investment income was $5.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ben Franklin Academy Parent-Teacher Organization is led by Christiana Sparks, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christiana Sparks
President
Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andreya Flanigan
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Wiley
Fundraising Coordinator
Director-Fundraising → Fundraising Coordinator, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Gale-Freund
Room Parent Coordinator
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Reddy
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Jonasen
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Wilson
Social Coordinator
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Janelle Nichols (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Ewelina Chrzanowski (2022–2024) — Director-Social
- Former: Amy Marks (2023–2024) — Director-Room Parent
- Former: Kelly Dees (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Alissa Motazedi (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Erin Crowe (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Anne Giusti-Chacon (2022) — Director
- Former: Amanda Trenck (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Denise Battista (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Shauna Kramer (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Sage Felux (2021) — Director
- Former: Brooke Mitisek (2020) — Director
- Former: Emerald Holden (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Mollie Anderson (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ben Franklin Academy Parent-Teacher Organization
How much does Ben Franklin Academy Parent-Teacher Organization give each year?
Ben Franklin Academy Parent-Teacher Organization gave $58K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $77K across 1 grant.
How large is Ben Franklin Academy Parent-Teacher Organization?
Ben Franklin Academy Parent-Teacher Organization reported $95K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $178K.
What is Ben Franklin Academy Parent-Teacher Organization?
Ben Franklin Academy Parent-Teacher Organization is a public charity focused on Education, based in Highlands Ranch, CO. It holds $95K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Ben Franklin Academy Parent-Teacher Organization operate?
Ben Franklin Academy Parent-Teacher Organization has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Ben Franklin Academy Parent-Teacher Organization's EIN?
Ben Franklin Academy Parent-Teacher Organization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5509339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 1, 2026)
Live grants for the work Ben Franklin Academy Parent-Teacher Organization funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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