Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education
The equity lab seeks to disrupt racial and ethnic inequity by engaging organizations in issues of race, equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI). We help individuals to develop a deep understanding of their own identity and the historical and cultural contexts in which we all operate, and we empower them to become agents of progress in their personal and professional spheres. We serve as an objective third party to our clients, providing honest guidance, ongoing partnership, and a safe, compassionate space to do what we know is serious, difficult, and deeply necessary work.
Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education at a glance
In short: Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education gave $32K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,200
- +65.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,200
- +65.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,200
- Total assets
- $709,154
- -56.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education
Seeding Disruption Fellowship
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Deadline
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Seeding Disruption Remix
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Deadline
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The Nexus Fellowship
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Who Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kairos Collective LLC ($32K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (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
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $32K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kairos Collective LLC Takoma Park, MD | Small Bets Grant | $32,200 |
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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 | $709,154 | $969,062 | $1,979,908 | $32,200 | 1 | $18,337 |
| 2023 | $1,624,217 | $1,133,453 | $2,680,154 | $19,500 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $3,334,864 | $2,663,439 | $2,495,433 | $27,500 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $3,098,047 | $1,808,810 | $1,608,579 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $2,707,596 | $2,731,069 | $1,086,707 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $1,098,109 | $1,507,042 | $952,383 | — | — | — |
About Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education
Based on IRS filings
Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $709K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $32K. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education is led by Michelle Molitor, Founder & Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 5 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michelle Molitor
Founder & Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$153K (2019) → $243K (2024)
Faida Fuller
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Doss
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Butch Trusty
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Bentley Philips
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Robinson
Senior Partner
Chair → Senior Partner-, 2022
Senior Partner- → Senior Partner, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$170K (2022) → $195K (2024)
Bethany Molitor
Senior Partner
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $192K (2024)
Orpheus Williams
Senior Partner -
Senior Partner → Senior Partner -, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$170K (2022) → $122K (2024)
Micheal Burdick Senior
Partner -
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
$106K (2024)
Kerrien Suarez
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maia Blankenship
Co-Chair
Interim Chair - → Interim Chair, 2022
Interim Chair → Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maura Marino
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lenora Robinson Mills
Co-Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Mario Escheverria (2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Burdick (2023) — Senior Partner
- Former: Sia Smith-Miyazaki (2023) — Director
- Former: Vanessa Carlo-Miranda (2019) — Treasurer -
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $243K, to Michelle Molitor (Founder & Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education
How much does Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education give each year?
Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education gave $32K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education?
Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education reported $709K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $969K.
What is Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education?
Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. It holds $709K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education operate?
Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland.
What is Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education's EIN?
Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1809869. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 4, 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 August 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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