We Can Learn
We Can Learn is a private foundation, based in Bloomington, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $167K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $477K.
We Can Learn at a glance
In short: We Can Learn gave $477K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $53K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $477,290
- +533.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $53,032
- +111.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,707
- Total assets
- $166,705
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who We Can Learn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Breakthrough Collaborative ($439K). Together the top 9 received $477K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 30 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How We Can Learn gives
- Giving grew 307% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2024) to $1.9M (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $477K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough Collaborative Oakland, CA | Educational Software & Assessment | $439,375 |
| Hope Academy Schools Ebcm Houston, TX | Educational Software & Assessment | $14,407 |
| St Jude Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Educational Software & Assessment | $7,169 |
| Emmanuel International College Jos Boston, MA | Educational Software & Assessment | $4,807 |
| Kids on Point Charleston, SC | Educational Software & Assessment | $3,707 |
| Project Build Naples, FL | Educational Software & Assessment | $3,607 |
| Raising Expectations Atlanta, GA | Educational Software & Assessment | $2,797 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation Knoxville, TN | Educational Software & Assessment | $714 |
| Kim's Open Door Jacksonville, FL | Educational Software & Assessment | $707 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $166,705 | $542,800 | $507,693 | $477,290 | 9 | $507,693 |
| 2024 | $131,598 | $133,388 | $89,559 | $75,319 | 3 | $89,559 |
| 2023 | $87,769 | $1,695,189 | $1,657,240 | $1,650,724 | 6 | $1,657,240 |
| 2022 | $49,820 | $147,450 | $132,688 | $117,160 | 7 | $132,688 |
| 2021 | $35,059 | $1,953,726 | $1,925,256 | $1,909,640 | 5 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
We Can Learn is led by Jayne Lammers, Chairperson on the 2025 filing; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jayne Lammers
Chairperson
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Privett
Chairperson
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brianna Pyka
Co-Director of Communications
General Board → Co-Director of Communications, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madison Michell
Co-Director of Communications
General Board → Co-Director of Communications, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Robert Jackson
Director of Partnerships
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amela Huskic
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Radcliffe
Board Member
Chairman → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Crosby
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Barrett
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Arczynski
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chrishonda Smith
Executive Sponsor
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane McRandal
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Julie Donick (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Derek Devine (2023–2024) — Director of Partnerships
- Former: Kevin Briody (2023–2024) — Executive Sponsor
- Former: Kiko Restreto (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ashlee Tatum Eckley (2021–2022) — Director of Communications
- Former: Deana Jean (2021–2022) — General Board
- Former: Joseph Durand (2021–2022) — General Board
- Former: Kacy McClean (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Laura Porter-Jones (2022) — General Board
- Former: Brandon Logan (2021) — General Board
- Former: Christy Spivey (2021) — General Board
- Former: Julie Henderson (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Laura Porter Jones (2021) — General Board
- Former: Michelle Geddes (2021) — Chairwoman
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.
Frequently asked questions about We Can Learn
How much does We Can Learn give each year?
We Can Learn gave $477K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75K across 3 grants.
What is We Can Learn's typical grant size?
We Can Learn's median grant in 2025 was $3,707, and its average grant was $53,032, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does We Can Learn give grants?
We Can Learn gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does We Can Learn give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on We Can Learn's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Software & Assessment" (9 grants).
Who are We Can Learn's largest grantees?
We Can Learn's largest 2025 grantees include Breakthrough Collaborative ($439,375), Hope Academy Schools Ebcm ($14,407) and St Jude Research Hospital ($7,169), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is We Can Learn?
We Can Learn reported $167K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $543K.
What is We Can Learn's EIN?
We Can Learn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-4065487. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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