Regeneration Schools
Regeneration Schools is a non-profit school turnaround organization that is dedicated to revitalizing failing schools through a college prep and character mission. We currently manage a network of schools in chicago, Illinois and in cincinnati, Ohio.
Regeneration Schools at a glance
In short: Regeneration Schools gave $933K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $311K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $932,750
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $310,917
- Median grant
- $350,710
- Total assets
- $3,286,847
- +21.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Regeneration Schools funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Regeneration Avondale ($413K). Together the top 3 received $933K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 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 $933K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regeneration Avondale Cincinnati, OH | Support of School Operations | $412,704 |
| Regeneration Middle School Cincinnati, OH | Support of School Operations | $350,710 |
| Regeneration Bond Hill Cincinnati, OH | Support of School Operations | $169,336 |
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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 | $3,286,847 | $5,280,506 | $4,579,245 | $932,750 | 3 | $5 |
| 2024 | $2,696,915 | $6,293,544 | $7,065,789 | — | — | $4 |
| 2023 | $4,453,891 | $3,115,158 | $2,942,422 | — | — | $19 |
| 2022 | $3,934,997 | $4,335,627 | $2,165,957 | — | — | $3,313 |
| 2021 | $3,849,908 | $2,448,192 | $2,945,190 | — | — | $444 |
| 2020 | $4,326,516 | $3,944,538 | $4,301,654 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $2,022,494 | $3,441,479 | $3,228,683 | — | — | — |
About Regeneration Schools
Based on IRS filings
Regeneration Schools is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $933K. Net investment income was $5.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Regeneration Schools is led by Stacey Shells Harvey, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 8 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stacey Shells Harvey
Chief Executive Officer
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$300K (2022) → $334K (2025)
Josh Anderson
Chairperson
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Puma
Director of Talent
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$141K (2025)
Lori Flood
Chief Operating Officer
Director of Operations → COO, 2021
COO → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$147K (2020) → $217K (2025)
Lindsey Robinson
Superintendent
Superintendent → Associate Superintendent, 2023
Associate Superintendent → Superintendent, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$151K (2021) → $194K (2025)
Barry Chambers
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$20K (2024) → $192K (2025)
Ishani Mehta
Superintendent
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$165K (2024) → $172K (2025)
Michael Hendricks
Chief Academic Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$223K (2024) → $223K (2025)
Angela Montagna
Chief of Staff
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$173K (2025)
Richard Tolliver
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Redman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Susan Asiyanbi (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Abigail Joseph (2021–2023) — Recruiter
- Former: Emily Moree (2023) — Director of Specialized Services
- Former: Elissa Klein (2019–2022) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Brandon Kimble (2019–2021) — Superintendent
- Former: Stacey Shells (2019–2021) — CEO
- Former: Andres Tolentino (2020) — COO
- Former: Michelle Kemp (2019) — Director of Talent
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 $334K, to Stacey Shells Harvey (Chief Executive Officer). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Regeneration Schools
How much does Regeneration Schools give each year?
Regeneration Schools gave $933K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Regeneration Schools's typical grant size?
Regeneration Schools's median grant in 2025 was $350,710, and its average grant was $310,917, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Regeneration Schools give grants?
Regeneration Schools gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (3 grants).
Does Regeneration Schools give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Regeneration Schools's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of School Operations" (3 grants).
How large is Regeneration Schools?
Regeneration Schools reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.
What is Regeneration Schools?
Regeneration Schools is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Regeneration Schools's EIN?
Regeneration Schools's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4287191. 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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 14, 2021)
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