Defy Ventures Inc
Defy Ventures' mission is to shift mindsets to give people with criminal histories their best shot at a second chance by providing them with personal development, career readiness, and entrepreneurship training. Defy's vision is to cut the recidivism rate in half by leveraging entrepreneurship to increase economic opportunity and transform lives.
Defy Ventures Inc at a glance
In short: Defy Ventures Inc gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $12,000
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $3,953,203
- +19.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Defy Ventures Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Wisconsin Foundation ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | PR and Bootcamp Program Funding | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,953,203 | $4,627,815 | $4,313,504 | $12,000 | 1 | $81,206 |
| 2023 | $3,316,665 | $4,021,502 | $3,830,168 | — | — | $96,090 |
| 2022 | $3,255,603 | $3,223,061 | $2,871,906 | — | — | $11,606 |
| 2021 | $2,710,891 | $2,964,539 | $2,144,993 | — | — | $147 |
| 2020 | $1,772,831 | $2,630,097 | $1,858,494 | — | — | $166 |
About Defy Ventures Inc
Based on IRS filings
Defy Ventures Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $81K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Defy Ventures Inc is led by Andrew Glazier, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 8 of 22 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Glazier
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$78K (2020) → $123K (2024)
Quan Huynh
Executive Director & Southern California
Executive Director & Southern Ca → Executive Director & Southern California, 2023
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$108K (2022) → $122K (2024)
Brian Korb
Chairman
Secretary → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yehudah Pryce
Senior Program Director & Nmhp
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $111K (2024)
April Tam Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Dvor
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Neil
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcus Glover
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Coss Marte
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Miller
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonia Kahlon
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cole Richman
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Sprott
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Lotito
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Praveen Seshadri
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Garofolo
CFO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$152K (2020) → $154K (2024)
Julie Jackson-Forsberg
Vice President & Learning
Vice President -Learning → Vp-Learning, 2021
Vp-Learning → Vice President & Learning, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $117K (2024)
Christine Castillo
Vice President & Programs
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$106K (2022) → $125K (2024)
Amita Parikh
Dr. of Finance & Administrator
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$8K (2024)
Mariah Dickinson
Vice President Site Operations
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$115K (2024)
Ariel Jaduszliwer
Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kerry Bennett
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Michael Huggins (2021–2023) — Director · Filing note: Thru 12/2023
- Former: Melissa O'Dell (2023) — Executive Director & Illinois
- Former: Sabrina Macias (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Henry Hamilton III (2020–2021) — Past Chairman
- Former: Monica Thurmond (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Harry Krensky (2020) — Director · Filing note: Resigned 3/2020
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $154K, to John Garofolo (CFO (Through 12/24)). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Defy Ventures Inc
How much does Defy Ventures Inc give each year?
Defy Ventures Inc gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Defy Ventures Inc?
Defy Ventures Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.6M.
What is Defy Ventures Inc?
Defy Ventures Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. It holds $4.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Defy Ventures Inc operate?
Defy Ventures Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Defy Ventures Inc's EIN?
Defy Ventures Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3611908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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