Learn Fresh Education CO
The organization envisions a world in which students find learning so engaging that they want to do it all the time. Through community, play, and rigorous exploration, the organization focuses to leverage students' passion for sports and entertainment to inspire their stem and social-emotional learning. The organization's programs are explicitly focused on achieving equitable representation across the stem pipeline for girls, students of color, and those living in low-income communities. Through their core values of aspiration, community, grit, innovation and integrity, the organization aims to empower educators and inspire students.
Learn Fresh Education CO at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,710,679
- -24.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $5,152,301
- -20.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $23,108
- +237.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $6,459,116
- +23.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Learn Fresh Education CO
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Learn Fresh Education CO
Learn Fresh Fellowship for Culturally Inclusive Education
Learn Fresh Education CO
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Youth Assist Tracker Challenge
Learn Fresh Education CO
Amount
Varies by school/program (total program has awarded $3.2+ million)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Learn Fresh Education CO funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 15 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Learn Fresh Education CO gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2019 to 2022. 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2020) to $320K (2019). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $245K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of Harlem New York, NY | To fund stem education and infrastructure projects in the respective schools, including the purchase of technology, curriculum materials, and space refurbishment. | $100,000 |
| Eccsd Board of Education East Cleveland, OH | To fund stem education and infrastructure projects in the respective schools, including the purchase of technology, curriculum materials, and space refurbishment. | $50,000 |
| BGC of Santa Monica Santa Monica, CA | To fund stem education and infrastructure projects in the respective schools, including the purchase of technology, curriculum materials, and space refurbishment. | $25,000 |
| BGC of SW Missouri Cape Girardeau, MO | To fund stem education and infrastructure projects in the respective schools, including the purchase of technology, curriculum materials, and space refurbishment. | $25,000 |
| Avante Garde Academy Hollywood, FL | To fund stem education and infrastructure projects in the respective schools, including the purchase of technology, curriculum materials, and space refurbishment. | $25,000 |
| Carver STEM Academy Detroit, MI | To fund stem education and infrastructure projects in the respective schools, including the purchase of technology, curriculum materials, and space refurbishment. | $10,000 |
| John P Parker School Cincinnati, OH | To fund stem education and infrastructure projects in the respective schools, including the purchase of technology, curriculum materials, and space refurbishment. | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,710,679 | $5,152,301 | $6,459,116 | — | — | $23,108 |
| 2023 | $4,879,350 | $6,470,790 | $5,246,374 | — | — | $6,854 |
| 2022 | $3,724,275 | $3,662,329 | $4,064,441 | $245,000 | 7 | — |
| 2021 | $4,040,428 | $5,838,413 | $2,721,748 | $180,000 | 5 | — |
| 2020 | $1,172,949 | $2,171,363 | $1,957,594 | $150,000 | 3 | — |
| 2019 | $869,991 | $2,222,779 | $1,879,204 | $320,000 | 8 | — |
About Learn Fresh Education CO
Based on IRS filings
Learn Fresh Education CO is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $23K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Learn Fresh Education CO is led by Nick Monzi, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 6 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nick Monzi
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$106K (2019) → $169K (2024)
Betty Low
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David McGhee
Director
Board Chair Elect → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Hale
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kayla Alexander
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Scott
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chekemma Fulmore-Townsend
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Hill
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Rosenberg
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Miller
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Im
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Haley Mitchell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Serafini
Chief Partnership Officer
Chief Program Officer → Chief Partnership Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$105K (2022) → $120K (2024)
Jeffrey Drexler
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$110K (2022) → $124K (2024)
Calvin Sibert
Chief Mission Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $101K (2024)
Dejanae Lynette Berry
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$104K (2023) → $107K (2024)
Rebecca Wong
Chief Program Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2024)
Seth Weinger
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Luciano
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Adam Miller (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Nasir Qadree (2019–2023) — Outgoing Director
- Former: Carlin Johnson Politzer (2019–2021) — Board Chair Emeritus
- Former: Deborah Stroman (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Khalil Fuller (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jose Gordon (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Micah Gilmer (2020) — Director
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 $169K, to Nick Monzi (President/ CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Learn Fresh Education CO
How large is Learn Fresh Education CO?
Learn Fresh Education CO reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.2M.
What is Learn Fresh Education CO?
Learn Fresh Education CO is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Denver, CO. It holds $3.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Learn Fresh Education CO operate?
Learn Fresh Education CO has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What is Learn Fresh Education CO's EIN?
Learn Fresh Education CO's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1059457. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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