Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc
The mission of Lincoln Learning Solutions(LLS) is to empower learning communities by providing them with products, strategies and services aligned with proven educational practices.
Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc at a glance
In short: Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc gave $144K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $143,645
- -13.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,729
- -13.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,120
- Total assets
- $59,782,197
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Beaver County ($65K). Together the top 5 received $144K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 31 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc gives
- Giving fell 62% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $144K (2025) to $3.1M (2019). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Beaver County Monaca, PA | Support Operations | $65,425 |
| Beaver County Educational Trust Beaver, PA | Support Operations | $50,000 |
| The Foundation for Free Enterprise Erie, PA | Support Operations | $11,120 |
| McGuire Memorial Foundation Moon Township, PA | Support Operations | $11,000 |
| The Center Midland Midland, PA | Support Operations | $6,100 |
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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 | $59,782,197 | $20,373,023 | $23,984,822 | $143,645 | 5 | $1,811,844 |
| 2024 | $64,611,888 | $21,151,524 | $23,948,278 | $166,143 | 5 | $3,516,562 |
| 2023 | $67,534,063 | $17,293,831 | $22,254,262 | $211,745 | 7 | $2,102,075 |
| 2022 | $74,277,686 | $26,156,816 | $23,482,805 | $381,757 | 8 | $931,182 |
| 2021 | $75,574,659 | $25,553,728 | $23,146,610 | $178,818 | 6 | $1,199,464 |
| 2020 | $70,095,014 | $24,122,252 | $31,868,149 | $3,014,906 | 11 | $565,756 |
| 2019 | $80,171,460 | $26,422,075 | $33,107,335 | $3,133,955 | 16 | $770,553 |
About Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc
Based on IRS filings
Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Aliquippa, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $59.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $144K. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc is led by Robert M. Clements, Chairman & President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); all 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert M. Clements
Chairman & President
Board Member & President → Chairman, President & CEO, 2021
Chairman, President & CEO → Chairman & President, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$284K (2019) → $338K (2025)
Kriston Colatriano
Executive Director of
Executive Director of Operations → Executive Director of, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$131K (2022) → $132K (2025)
Gerald K. Gumpf
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$21K (2019) → $76K (2025)
James Joplin
Director of Ent.
Director of Enterprise Architecture → Director of Ent., 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$133K (2021) → $143K (2025)
Christina Zarek
Director of
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$131K (2023) → $129K (2025)
Bruce Boliver
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$31K (2019) → $76K (2025)
Connie Howard
Treasurer
Board Member → Director, 2021
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$27K (2019) → $76K (2025)
Craig W. McMillen
CFO
Senior Business Manager → Chief Financial Officer, 2020
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$121K (2019) → $231K (2025)
David Whitehead
It Executive
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $194K (2025)
Charles D. Thayer
Chief Academ
Vice President of Academic Affairs → Chief Academic Officer, 2022
Chief Academic Officer → Chief Academ, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$135K (2021) → $197K (2025)
Rachel Book
Marketing of
Chief Sales & Marketing Officer → Marketing of, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$156K (2021) → $226K (2025)
Brittany Janectic
Assistant Vice President
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$126K (2024) → $136K (2025)
Jon Theodore Spratt
Digital Medi
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2025)
Former officers (12)
- Former: Patrick Palmer (2023–2024) — Software Eng
- Former: Derinda M. Rivetti (2021–2023) — Assistant Vice President
- Former: Daryl E. Care (2019–2022) — Chief Technology Officer
- Former: Robert L. Dusch Jr. (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Linette E. Voytovich (2020–2021) — Executive & Ops Team
- Former: George Pacinda (2019–2020) — Vice President of Philanthropy
- Former: James C. Livingstone (2019–2020) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: John G. Theis (2019–2020) — Chief Academic Officer
- Former: Joseph Deplato (2019–2020) — Director of Information
- Former: Mimi Wilson (2019–2020) — Human Resources
- Former: Bradley Neugart (2019) — Vice President of Sales & Marketing
- Former: Patricia Keane (2019) — Chief Technology Officer
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 $338K, to Robert M Clements (Chairman/Pre). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc
How much does Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc give each year?
Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc gave $144K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $166K across 5 grants.
What is Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc's typical grant size?
Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc's median grant in 2025 was $11,120, and its average grant was $28,729, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc give grants?
Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Operations" (5 grants).
Who are Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc's largest grantees?
Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Beaver County ($65,425), Beaver County Educational Trust ($50,000) and The Foundation for Free Enterprise ($11,120), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc?
Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc reported $59.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20.4M.
What is Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc?
Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Aliquippa, PA. It holds $59.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc's EIN?
Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0125828. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
Live grants for the work Lincoln Learning Solutions Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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