DSST Public Schools Foundation
The DSST Public Schools Foundation is organized for charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986 to assist denver school of science and technology, inc., a Colorado nonprofit corporation, in its mission to transform urban public education by eliminating educational inequity and preparing all students for success in college and the 21st century.
DSST Public Schools Foundation at a glance
In short: DSST Public Schools Foundation gave $9.8M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $9.8M), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,836,293
- +84.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,836,293
- +84.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,836,293
- Total assets
- $67,837,113
- +11.2% 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 September 2026.
How to apply to DSST Public Schools Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from DSST Public Schools Foundation
Who DSST Public Schools Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Denver School of Science and Technology Inc ($9.8M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
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 DSST Public Schools Foundation gives
- Giving grew 77% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $2.2M (2020) to $9.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $9.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver School of Science and Technology Inc Denver, CO | General Support | $9,836,293 |
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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 | $67,837,113 | $4,365,889 | $9,851,576 | $9,836,293 | 1 | $2,554,139 |
| 2024 | $60,991,324 | $14,183,637 | $5,347,068 | $5,334,060 | 1 | $1,112,996 |
| 2023 | $44,075,267 | $4,291,685 | $8,431,816 | $8,419,769 | 1 | $1,078,869 |
| 2022 | $39,063,560 | $10,627,945 | $5,574,855 | $5,563,557 | 1 | $1,194,746 |
| 2021 | $32,542,761 | $13,664,687 | $9,444,229 | $9,434,214 | 1 | $475,532 |
| 2020 | $17,355,157 | $3,823,037 | $2,177,067 | $2,172,688 | 1 | $513,436 |
About DSST Public Schools Foundation
Based on IRS filings
DSST Public Schools Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $67.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9.8M. Net investment income was $2.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DSST Public Schools Foundation is led by Justin Jaschke, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Justin Jaschke
President
Member → President - Begin, 2023
President - Begin → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Eberspacher
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marty Erzinger
Member
Director → Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Plantan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Berryman
Member
Director → Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Halstedt
Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Charles
Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Walker
Member
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Dan Wilkerson (2020–2023) — President -
- Former: Dan Wilson (2020) — Director
- Former: Dwight Jones (2020) — Director
- Former: Peter Fritzinger (2020) — President
- Former: Sandra Scanlon (2020) — Director
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 DSST Public Schools Foundation
How much does DSST Public Schools Foundation give each year?
DSST Public Schools Foundation gave $9.8M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $5.3M across 1 grant.
How large is DSST Public Schools Foundation?
DSST Public Schools Foundation reported $67.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.4M.
What is DSST Public Schools Foundation?
DSST Public Schools Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Denver, CO. It holds $67.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does DSST Public Schools Foundation operate?
DSST Public Schools Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is DSST Public Schools Foundation's EIN?
DSST Public Schools Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2796694. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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