Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
To prepare students to thrive in college and careers by providing a public education rooted in active learning experiences and powerful character development.
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School at a glance
In short: Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School gave $63K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $63K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $62,683
- -41.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $62,683
- -41.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $62,683
- Total assets
- $3,071,295
- -14.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was FBF Education Collective ($63K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2025) to $108K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FBF Education Collective Brooklyn, NY | To support fundraising for high school at floyd bennett field. | $62,683 |
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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 | $3,071,295 | $7,160,870 | $7,533,789 | $62,683 | 1 | $37,633 |
| 2024 | $3,599,356 | $7,715,432 | $7,976,834 | $107,528 | 1 | $43,555 |
| 2023 | $3,911,462 | $7,718,263 | $6,885,933 | — | — | $25,829 |
| 2022 | $2,934,168 | $6,929,007 | $7,228,307 | — | — | $1,235 |
| 2021 | $3,265,986 | $6,948,407 | $6,503,840 | — | — | $924 |
| 2020 | $2,771,495 | $6,285,092 | $6,319,451 | — | — | $3,815 |
About Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
Based on IRS filings
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School is a public charity focused on Education, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $63K. Net investment income was $38K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School is led by Geoffrey Roehm, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 8 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Geoffrey Roehm
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$136K (2020) → $165K (2025)
Jonathan Harber
Chair
Chairman → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandi Robinson
Director of Special Population
Director of Special Education → Director of Special Populations, 2022
Director of Special Populations → Director of Special Population, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $118K (2025)
Camille Schlafer
Senior Director of Finance
Director of Finance → Senior Director of Finance, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$143K (2022) → $154K (2025)
Melanie Dukes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicolas Lirette
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Van De Sande
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Casey Noel
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Lewandowski
Trustee
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Webster
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nkenge Walcott
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susanne Beck
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Rubin
Chief Operating Officer
Director of External Affairs → Senior Director of Ext. Affairs, 2023
Senior Director of Ext. Affairs → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $156K (2025)
Evan Kilgore
Teacher
Director of Culture → Math Teacher, 2022
Math Teacher → Teacher, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$119K (2020) → $129K (2025)
Marc Krugielki
Teacher
Director of Crew → Teacher, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $132K (2025)
Amanda Leake
Co-Head of School
Director of Instruction → Co-Head of School, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$114K (2022) → $149K (2025)
Shamikah Kenlock-Nikiema
Co-Head of School
Assistant Principal → Co-Head of School, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$115K (2022) → $150K (2025)
Darryl Hazelwood
Secretary
Secretary → Secretarry, 2024
Secretarry → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Lemerond
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Ward Mitchell
Vice Chair
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Alex Rappaport (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Stopol (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Efrat Kussell (2020–2022) — Head of School
- Former: Shadoe Tarver (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Camille Schlafer Director Of (2020–2021) — Finance & Business Administrator
- Former: Grace Lee (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Rachel Rocker (2020) — Director of Finance
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $165K, to Geoffrey Roehm (Executive Director). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
How much does Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School give each year?
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School gave $63K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $108K across 1 grant.
How large is Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School?
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.2M.
What is Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School?
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School is a public charity focused on Education, based in Brooklyn, NY. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School operate?
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School has awarded grants in New York.
What is Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School's EIN?
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2442373. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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