Readyct Inc
Readyct works to advance academic excellence and career-connected learning for all public school students in Connecticut through collaboration with business, civic, and education leaders.
Readyct Inc at a glance
In short: Readyct Inc gave $1.4M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $238K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,429,756
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $238,293
- Median grant
- $38,794
- Total assets
- $4,553,945
- -28.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Readyct Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ne First DBA Ingenuity NE Inc ($933K). Together the top 6 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ne First DBA Ingenuity NE Inc Newark, NJ | Subaward from Decd First Robotics Grant | $932,650 |
| Connecticut Tech and Engr Educ Assoc Inc Shelton, CT | Subaward from Decd Vex Robotics Grant | $393,600 |
| City of Waterbury Waterbury, CT | Robotics Program | $50,600 |
| Greater Glastonbury FTC Glastonbury, CT | Robotics Program | $26,987 |
| Stamford Public Schools Stamford, CT | Robotics Program | $20,700 |
| Aerospace Robotics Booster Club Windsor, CT | Robotics Program | $5,219 |
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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 | $4,553,945 | $7,475,946 | $7,189,050 | $1,429,756 | 6 | $129,619 |
| 2024 | $6,346,659 | $5,998,405 | $5,179,604 | — | — | $13,448 |
| 2023 | $2,813,703 | $3,743,553 | $3,485,980 | — | — | $2,241 |
| 2022 | $1,875,248 | $2,265,987 | $2,015,748 | — | — | $1,577 |
| 2021 | $1,719,659 | $1,687,275 | $1,542,610 | — | — | $1,275 |
About Readyct Inc
Based on IRS filings
Readyct Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Hartford, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $130K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Readyct Inc is led by Shannon M. Marimon, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 7 of 27 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shannon M. Marimon
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$200K (2021) → $265K (2025)
Rick Sharma
Chairman
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Ortiz Rivera
Site Director
Director of Quality & Innovation → Site Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$114K (2024) → $131K (2025)
Malia Sieve
Director of Quality & Innovations
Director of Career Pathways → Director of Quality & Innovations, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$134K (2024) → $128K (2025)
Daniel Williamson
Director of Career Pathways
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$115K (2025)
Nailah Adbul-Rahman
Director of Student
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$136K (2025)
Andrew Bond
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Dipentima
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Galluzzo
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fran Rabinowitz
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Howey
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Auker
Director
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Utterbeck
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave A. Smith
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gladis Kersaint
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Hui
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt McSpedon
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Hynick
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Sullivan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Spohn
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Myra Lee
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Mounds Jr.
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheryl McNamee
Deputy Director
Director of Public Affairs → Deputy Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$105K (2021) → $175K (2025)
Jeremiah Shockley
Talent & Hr Generalist
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2025)
Marinka Natale
Secretary
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Van Leesten
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Tucker
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Alan Schnitzer (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Beth Regan (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey A. Klaus (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Mark Scheinberg (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Tracy Church (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: William Ginsberg (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: William T. Brown (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Jason Trujillo (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Melissa Turner (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Christopher Dipentima (2024) — Director
- Former: Nailah Abdul-Rahman (2024) — Director of Student
- Former: Yvette Morales (2024) — Career Pathways Program Manager
- Former: Chris O'Connor (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Joe Voelker (2021–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Roxanne Coady (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Dudley Williams Jr. (2021) — Director
- Former: Joseph Brennan (2021) — Director
- Former: Ramani Ayer (2021) — Director
- Former: Steven Simmons (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $265K, to Shannon Marimon (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Readyct Inc
How much does Readyct Inc give each year?
Readyct Inc gave $1.4M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Readyct Inc's typical grant size?
Readyct Inc's median grant in 2025 was $38,794, and its average grant was $238,293, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Readyct Inc give grants?
Readyct Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (35%).
Does Readyct Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Readyct Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Robotics Program" (4 grants).
Who are Readyct Inc's largest grantees?
Readyct Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ne First DBA Ingenuity NE Inc ($932,650), Connecticut Tech and Engr Educ Assoc Inc ($393,600) and City of Waterbury ($50,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Readyct Inc?
Readyct Inc reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.5M.
What is Readyct Inc?
Readyct Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Hartford, CT. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Readyct Inc's EIN?
Readyct Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4704040. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
Live grants for the work Readyct 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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