Timothy Smith Network
Timothy Smith Network (TSN) is a public charity based in Roxbury, Massachusetts. It works to expand access to technology and technology education, with the stated goal of preparing people for higher education and technology-driven careers.
Timothy Smith Network at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,732,248
- +82.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,654,026
- +57.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $1,633
- -14.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $869,679
- -23.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Timothy Smith Network
- Contact
Mailing address: 20 Eustis St, Roxbury, MA 02119
Phone: (617) 968-3653
Website: https://timothysmithnetwork.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Timothy Smith Network funds
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
TSN is based in Roxbury and describes its community work as serving Greater Boston and surrounding communities. Its listed community partners are located in Roxbury, Dorchester, Boston, and the South End. The four named 2020 grant recipients were based in Roxbury, Boston, and Providence, Rhode Island.
States
Cities
How Timothy Smith Network gives
- 0% of 2020 grantees were also funded in 2019. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $187K (2019) to $227K (2020). In 2020 it made 11 grants totaling $227K.
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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 | $1,732,248 | $1,654,026 | $869,679 | — | — | $1,633 |
| 2024 | $947,901 | $1,047,645 | $1,142,706 | — | — | $1,908 |
| 2023 | $1,092,314 | $1,092,238 | $812,535 | — | — | $2,199 |
| 2022 | $283,191 | $1,107,356 | $812,535 | — | — | $2,199 |
| 2021 | $819,647 | $910,260 | $1,324,277 | — | — | $1,855 |
| 2020 | $1,262,156 | $986,082 | $1,593,644 | $226,544 | 11 | $10,459 |
| 2019 | $1,867,352 | $1,455,327 | $1,645,796 | $186,860 | 5 | $9,253 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
TSN’s stated mission is to empower organizations and individuals to access and use cutting-edge technology. Its website describes work to bridge the digital divide through technology access, instruction, and training, and to support pathways to education and employment.
Programs described by TSN include the Boston Design Academy, with project-based learning in areas such as digital design, engineering, and health technology; the Alumni Mentorship Program; Boots 2 Technology for veterans and transitioning service members; and the Builders Program in media storytelling. The 2025 Boston Design Academy summer internship was a paid program for students, not an outside grant program.
Named 2020 recipients illustrate the range of organizations TSN supported. Hattie B. Cooper Community Center described its mission as supporting children and youth through learning and development. Central Boston Elder Services described its mission as providing home care services, referrals, and advocacy for older adults in the Boston area. MassRobotics described its mission as helping robotics and connected-device startups develop and commercialize products. A Leadership Journey described its mission as equipping youth ages 13–18 from marginalized identities to serve and see themselves as global citizens.
Grantmaking
The IRS filing data lists zero grants for 2023, 2024, and 2025. Separately, the listed 2020 awards were $20,417 to Hattie B. Cooper Community Center, $17,777 to Central Boston Elder Services, $10,599 to MassRobotics, and $7,000 to A Leadership Journey. These named awards ranged from $7,000 to $20,417; a typical grant size is not stated.
No application process, materials, restrictions, or deadline are stated in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Milton Irving as Executive Director, Alessandra Brown and Royal Bolling Jr as directors, Carroll W Blake as president, Amanda Gorner as secretary, and Jonathan Towslee as treasurer.
TSN’s website also identifies Milton Irving as Executive Director/President; Donna Carter as Financial Administrator; Amanda Abdul-Jabbaar as Technical Trainer/IT Support; Nona Cheeks as Programs Strategist Consultant; and Carroll W. Blake as Chair, Boston Public Schools.
Timothy Smith Network is led by Milton Irving, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Milton Irving
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$139K (2019) → $121K (2025)
Carroll W Blake
President
Chair → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alessandra Brown
Director
Managing Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$121K (2022) → $89K (2025)
Royal Bolling Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Gorner
Secretary
Secretary → Clerk, 2020
Clerk → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Towslee
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Patricia A Toney (2019–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Willie Skinner (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Khalid Mustafa (2019–2020) — It Director
- Former: Alex Penkrat (2019) — Director
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 $121K, to Milton Irving (Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Timothy Smith Network
How large is Timothy Smith Network?
Timothy Smith Network reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What does Timothy Smith Network fund?
TSN’s stated mission is to empower organizations and individuals to access and use cutting-edge technology. Its website describes work to bridge the digital divide through technology access, instruction, and training, and to support pathways to education and employment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Timothy Smith Network?
Timothy Smith Network has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check timothysmithnetwork.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Timothy Smith Network make grants?
TSN is based in Roxbury and describes its community work as serving Greater Boston and surrounding communities. Its listed community partners are located in Roxbury, Dorchester, Boston, and the South End. The four named 2020 grant recipients were based in Roxbury, Boston, and Providence, Rhode Island.
What is Timothy Smith Network's EIN?
Timothy Smith Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2339680. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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