Tech Freire Charter School
The mission of Tech Freire Charter School is to provide a college-preparatory learning experience specializing in computer science and entrepreneurship with a focus on real-world learning, critical thinking, and problem solving in an environment that emphasizes the values of community, teamwork, and commitment to peace.
Tech Freire Charter School at a glance
In short: Tech Freire Charter School gave $45K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $45,000
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $18,569,924
- +0.6% 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 Tech Freire Charter School funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Future Wings Holding Company ($45K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Future Wings Holding Company Princess Anne, PA | Capital Maintenance | $45,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,569,924 | $10,668,725 | $10,646,949 | $45,000 | 1 | $36,540 |
| 2024 | $18,460,833 | $11,666,441 | $10,565,558 | — | — | $200 |
| 2023 | $18,058,911 | $9,803,288 | $9,950,534 | — | — | $244 |
| 2022 | $18,189,666 | $9,920,756 | $10,018,776 | — | — | $217 |
| 2021 | $4,181,316 | $9,138,213 | $8,653,676 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $3,593,199 | $8,111,903 | $7,506,917 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $2,991,262 | $7,434,345 | $7,025,997 | — | — | — |
About Tech Freire Charter School
Based on IRS filings
Tech Freire Charter School is a public charity focused on Education, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $18.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $45K. Net investment income was $37K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tech Freire Charter School is led by Scott Solomon, Chair on every filing since 2019; 6 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Solomon
Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Church
Director of Student Services
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2025)
Anthony Royster
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doreese Bull
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Durant
Head of School
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$74K (2023) → $77K (2025)
Brian Galetto
Ex-Officio & Head of School
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$124K (2024) → $133K (2025)
Jamie Boyer
Head of School Operations
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$122K (2024) → $131K (2025)
Malcolm Eleby
Head of Climate
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$114K (2024) → $6K (2025)
Jisu Jeong
Head of Academics
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$91K (2025)
Bruce Lesser
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Eubanks
Secretary
Secretary & Parent Representative → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Kilpatrick
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: William Brinkman (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Nate Durant (2022–2023) — Ex-Officio & Head of School
- Former: Eleby Malcolm (2023) — Head of Climate
- Former: Galetto Brian (2023) — Head of Academics
- Former: Joann Wszolek (2023) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Visco (2023) — Director
- Former: Bruce Levine (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Charles Ware (2020–2022) — CEO & Head of School
- Former: Gerald Escovitz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dior Fields (2021) — Director & Parent Representative
- Former: Shonda McCants (2021) — Director & Parent Representative
- Former: Dave Shahriari (2019) — CEO & Head of School
- Former: David Bryant (2019) — Vice Chair
- Former: Lanora Wells (2019) — Parent Representative
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 $133K, to Brian Galetto (Ex-Officio, Head of School). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tech Freire Charter School
How much does Tech Freire Charter School give each year?
Tech Freire Charter School gave $45K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Tech Freire Charter School?
Tech Freire Charter School reported $18.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.7M.
What is Tech Freire Charter School?
Tech Freire Charter School is a public charity focused on Education, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $18.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Tech Freire Charter School operate?
Tech Freire Charter School has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Tech Freire Charter School's EIN?
Tech Freire Charter School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3965219. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work Tech Freire Charter School 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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