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Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Tallahassee, FL EIN: 59-3388610 Website

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION RESEARCH is a private foundation based in Tallahassee, Florida. Its filing describes mini-grants for school-based pre-K–12 projects that use technology to positively affect education, as well as funding for finalists for the Florida Council of Instructional Technology Leaders’ Innovative Principal of the Year.

Key facts about Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc

In short: Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc gave $45K across 19 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
59-3388610
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2023
Annual giving (2023)
$44,639
Grants made (2023)
19
Average grant
$2,349
Median grant
$2,800
Primary geography
Florida (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
How to apply
The filing listed Jorge Ortega as the contact for applications. Full details ↓
Deadline
The filing listed September 30, 2022, for the 2022–23 school-year mini-grant cycle.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$45K

+1.4% YoY

Grant Count

19

+11.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-9.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc gives

  • 69% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
  • In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The 2022 filing describes support for student learning experiences that use technology in innovative ways or promote environmental sustainability. It also describes funding for FCITL Innovative Principal of the Year finalists. Mini-grant recipients were expected to share what they learned with the broader community through activities such as public events, presentations, displays, or media engagement.

The filing says Florida public, charter, and private schools, as well as educators, were eligible to apply for mini-grants.

Grantmaking

In 2023, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $44,639. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,000, with a median of $2,800. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Florida.

The largest reported awards included $3,000 each to South Lake Elementary School in Titusville, Spessard Holland Elementary in Satellite Beach, Muller Elementary School in Tampa (two grants), Port Charlotte Middle School in Port Charlotte (two grants), and Rowlett Middle Academy in Bradenton. Each was designated a “classroom teacher grant.” Other reported awards included $2,920 to PK Yonge DRS in Gainesville and $2,880 to Punta Gorda Middle School.

The 2022 filing said the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. For mini-grants, applicants were asked to submit projects involving students and innovative technology use or environmental sustainability. Preference was given to projects with matching funds or in-kind services. Awards were limited to $3,000 per school per year, and grantees were required to provide interim and final project and financial reports. The filing said FCITL Innovative Principal of the Year finalist awards required no forms and went to finalists selected by FCITL.

Review Cycle

The filing listed September 30, 2022, for the 2022–23 school-year mini-grant cycle. This deadline has passed.

How to Apply

The filing listed Jorge Ortega as the contact for applications. It described mini-grant applications for eligible Florida schools and educators, but its stated process and deadline are from a past cycle and are not presented as current.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

All 2023 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. The filing’s mini-grant eligibility statement also specified Florida public, charter, and private schools and educators.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.

States

Cities

TampaPort CharlotteBradentonFlorahomeGainesvilleMerritt IslandPunta GordaSatellite BeachTitusvilleFort Myers BeachMulberryPalatkaPalm CoastSan MateoSeminoleBoca RatonImmokaleePaceWest Palm Beach

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K1 grant2021 17 grants2022 19 grants2023

From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $45K (2023). In 2023 it made 19 grants totaling $45K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2023

Muller Elementary School: $8K across 3 grantsMuller Elementary School$8K · 3 grantsPort Charlotte Middle School: $6K across 2 grantsPort Charlotte Middle School$6K · 2 grantsSouth Lake Elementary School: $3KSouth Lake Elementary School$3KSpessard Holland Elementary: $3KSpessard Holland Elementary$3KRowlett Middle Academy: $3KRowlett Middle Academy$3KPK Yonge DRS: $3KPK Yonge DRS$3KPunta Gorda Middle School: $3KPunta Gorda Middle School$3KMuller Elementary Magnet: $3KMuller Elementary Magnet$3KFort Myers Beach Elementary: $3KFort Myers Beach Elementary$3KQi Roberts Jr-Sr High: $3KQi Roberts Jr-Sr High$3K

The largest 2023 recipient was Muller Elementary School ($8K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $37K.

Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($4,084), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

37 grants across all recorded years

37<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
South Lake Elementary School Titusville, FLClassroom Teacher Grant$3,000
Spessard Holland Elementary Satellite Beach, FLClassroom Teacher Grant$3,000
Muller Elementary School Tampa, FLClassroom Teacher Grant$3,000
Muller Elementary School Tampa, FLClassroom Teacher Grant$3,000
Port Charlotte Middle School Port Charlotte, FLClassroom Teacher Grant$3,000
Port Charlotte Middle School Port Charlotte, FLClassroom Teacher Grant$3,000
Rowlett Middle Academy Bradenton, FLClassroom Teacher Grant$3,000
PK Yonge DRS Gainesville, FLClassroom Teacher Grant$2,920
Punta Gorda Middle School Punta Gorda, FLClassroom Teacher Grant$2,880
Muller Elementary Magnet Tampa, FLClassroom Teacher Grant$2,800

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grant total Grant count
2023 — — $130,322 $44,639 19
2022 $130,454 $35,790 $102,651 $44,010 17
2021 $235,237 $35,429 $55,728 $1,000 1
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K2021 2022 2023
Metric202320222021
Total Assets—$130,454$235,237
Revenue—$35,790$35,429
Expenses$130,322$102,651$55,728
Qualifying Distributions$130,322$101,066—
Net Investment Income—$34,687$25,168
Distributable Amount$2,825$8,764$11,085

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2023 filing listed Jorge Ortega as chief operating officer, Larry Nanns as president, Alan Mathison as secretary, Rick Reece as treasurer, and Colleen Peterson and Traci Kohler as directors.

Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc is led by Larry Nanns, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.

Officers on the 2023 filing

  • Larry Nanns

    President

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Colleen Peterson

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Traci Kohler

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jorge Ortega

    Chief Op Officer

    On filings since 2021

    20 hrs/week

    $36K (2021) → $36K (2023)

  • Alan Mathison

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rick Reece

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

Jorge Ortega — Chief Op Off: $36KJorge OrtegaChief Op Off$36K

The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $36K, to Jorge Ortega (Chief Op Off).

Contact

Application contact: Jorge Ortega
Mailing address: 5435 Defoors Ferry Road, Tallahassee, FL 32309
Phone: (850) 597-0174
Website: https://www.terraonline.org

Frequently asked questions about Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc

How much does Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc give each year?

Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc gave $45K across 19 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $44K across 17 grants.

What is Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc's typical grant size?

Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc's median grant in 2023 was $2,800, and its average grant was $2,349, across 19 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc give grants?

Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (4 grants) and Port Charlotte, FL (2 grants).

Does Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2023: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Classroom Teacher Grant" (15 grants) and "Fy 22-23 Innovative Principal of Yr" (3 grants).

Who are Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc's largest grantees?

Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Muller Elementary School ($8,150 across 3 grants), Port Charlotte Middle School ($6,000 across 2 grants) and South Lake Elementary School ($3,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($4,084), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.

What does Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc fund?

The 2022 filing describes support for student learning experiences that use technology in innovative ways or promote environmental sustainability. It also describes funding for FCITL Innovative Principal of the Year finalists. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc?

The filing listed Jorge Ortega as the contact for applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

How much is Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc's EIN?

Technology Education Research Redesign Alliance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3388610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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