DesignMakeLearn
DesignMakeLearn.org activates students' aspirations to solve real world problems through design thinking challenges.
DesignMakeLearn at a glance
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,062
- -99.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who DesignMakeLearn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc Irvine Irvine, CA | Support | $30,000 |
| Scrap San Francisco, CA | Support | $9,500 |
| Historical Society of Long Beach Long Beach, CA | Support | $6,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $2,062 | — | — |
| 2023 | $2,076 | $284,622 | $651,433 | — | — |
| 2022 | $379,403 | $1,396,920 | $988,078 | $45,750 | 3 |
| 2021 | $340,301 | — | $39,969 | — | — |
About DesignMakeLearn
Based on IRS filings
DesignMakeLearn is a public charity focused on Education, based in Long Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DesignMakeLearn is led by Christi Lynne Wilkins, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christi Lynne Wilkins
CEO
On filings since 2021
$90K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Rhonda D. Foster
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Susan B. Fulton
CFO
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $282K, to Christi Lynne Wilkins (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about DesignMakeLearn
What is DesignMakeLearn?
DesignMakeLearn is a public charity focused on Education, based in Long Beach, CA.
Where does DesignMakeLearn operate?
DesignMakeLearn has awarded grants in California.
What is DesignMakeLearn's EIN?
DesignMakeLearn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3870630. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2022 (received by the IRS February 10, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work DesignMakeLearn funds
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