Freire Schools Collaborative
Freire schools empowers students to build the future. We provide a rigorous education in a safe, creative, and supportive environment that enables and inspires all children to achieve.
Freire Schools Collaborative at a glance
In short: Freire Schools Collaborative gave $108K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $107,789
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $35,930
- Median grant
- $49,380
- Total assets
- $1,901,026
- +45.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Freire Schools Collaborative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Freire Charter School ($49K).
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($58,409), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $58,409 |
| Freire Charter School Philadelphia, PA | To provide general operating support for educational services for students in grades 5-12. | $49,380 |
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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 | $1,901,026 | $4,712,291 | $4,114,283 | $107,789 | 3 | $11,037 |
| 2024 | $1,310,195 | $3,894,843 | $3,694,246 | — | — | $12 |
| 2023 | $1,028,216 | $3,089,316 | $3,037,142 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $733,986 | $3,312,094 | $3,230,785 | — | — | $-1,021 |
| 2021 | $639,014 | $2,917,788 | $2,867,412 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $622,670 | $2,653,858 | $2,471,707 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $413,066 | $2,440,457 | $2,433,877 | — | — | — |
About Freire Schools Collaborative
Based on IRS filings
Freire Schools Collaborative is a public charity focused on Education, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $108K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Freire Schools Collaborative is led by Kelly C. Davenport, Secretary & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 8 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kelly C. Davenport
Secretary & CEO
CEO & Secretary → Secretary, 2020
Secretary → Secretary & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$198K (2019) → $335K (2025)
Eldron Blackwell
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Botwinik
Managing Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$108K (2019) → $158K (2025)
Stanley Harmon
Senior Director of It
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$113K (2025)
Paul Ramirez
Chief Leadership Officer
Director of Learning & Innovation → Chief Leadership Officer, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$114K (2022) → $216K (2025)
Melanie B. Reiser
Chief Advancement Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$120K (2023) → $137K (2025)
Benjamin Wainwright
Accounting Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$109K (2025)
Emily S. McDaniels
Directyor of Teaching & Learning
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2025)
Nathan A. Yufer
Controller
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$182K (2025)
Leonard Poncia
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mia Fioravanti
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Caramanico
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: William Ray (2019–2022) — CFO
- Former: Teryn Thomas (2020–2022) — Chief of Teaching & Learning
- Former: Barry Stupine (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $335K, to Kelly C Davenport (Secretary/CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Freire Schools Collaborative
How much does Freire Schools Collaborative give each year?
Freire Schools Collaborative gave $108K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Freire Schools Collaborative's typical grant size?
Freire Schools Collaborative's median grant in 2025 was $49,380, and its average grant was $35,930, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Freire Schools Collaborative give grants?
Freire Schools Collaborative gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Delaware (49%).
Does Freire Schools Collaborative give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Freire Schools Collaborative's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Freire Schools Collaborative?
Freire Schools Collaborative reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
What is Freire Schools Collaborative?
Freire Schools Collaborative is a public charity focused on Education, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Freire Schools Collaborative's EIN?
Freire Schools Collaborative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3936999. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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