Nonprofit · EIN 47-3936999
FREIRE SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE
Also known as BUILD THE FUTURE
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,712,291 | $4,114,283 | $598,008 | $1,901,026 | $340,302 | $1,560,724 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,894,843 | $3,694,246 | $200,597 | $1,310,195 | $347,479 | $962,716 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,089,316 | $3,037,142 | $52,174 | $1,028,216 | $266,098 | $762,118 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $145,564
- of which government grants
- $123,278
- Program service revenue
- $4,514,890
- Investment income
- $11,037
- Other revenue
- $40,800
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $136,718
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $763,366
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,170,525
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,653,574
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $22,013
- Accounting fees
- $19,660
- Occupancy
- $58,117
- Travel
- $25,439
- Depreciation
- $5,388
- Program services (functional)
- $3,419,698
- Management and general (functional)
- $406,781
- Fundraising (functional)
- $287,804
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,310,195
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,901,026
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $340,302
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,560,724
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $42,886
- Gross receipts
- $4,712,291
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY C DAVENPORT | SECRETARY/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $334,584 | $39,870 |
| PAUL RAMIREZ | CHIEF LEADERSHIP OFFICER Officer | 40 | $215,929 | $17,852 |
| NATHAN A YUFER | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $181,835 | $15,815 |
| LEIGH BOTWINIK | MANAGING DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,871 | $27,889 |
| MELANIE B REISER | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $137,400 | $15,490 |
| STANLEY HARMON | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF IT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,678 | $38,220 |
| EMILY S MCDANIELS | DIRECTYOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,638 | $21,888 |
| BENJAMIN WAINWRIGHT | ACCOUNTING MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,554 | $12,265 |
| ELDRON BLACKWELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM CARAMANICO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIA FIORAVANTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEONARD PONCIA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY DAVENPORT | SECRETARY/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $324,931 | $39,027 |
| PAUL RAMIREZ | CHIEF LEADERSHIP OFFICER Officer | 40 | $156,950 | $14,891 |
| LEIGH BOTWINIK | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $138,805 | $27,736 |
| MELANIE REISER | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $123,823 | $14,768 |
| ELDRON BLACKWELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM CARAMANICO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIA FIORAVANTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEONARD PONCIA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY DAVENPORT | SECRETARY/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $315,000 | $37,369 |
| PAUL RAMIREZ | CHIEF LEADERSHIP OFFICER Officer | 40 | $145,100 | $14,263 |
| LEIGH BOTWINIK | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $127,479 | $26,076 |
| MELANIE REISER | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $120,000 | $14,185 |
| ELDRON BLACKWELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM CARAMANICO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIA FIORAVANTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEONARD PONCIA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1617 JFK BLVD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-1821
- In care of
- % KELLY DAVENPORT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KELLY DAVENPORT, 1617 JFK BOULEVARD 580, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
- Signed the 990
- KELLY DAVENPORT, SECRETARY/CEO
- Phone
- (267) 583-4458
- Website
- WWW.BUILDTHEFUTURE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MAILLIE LLP
Mission
FREIRE SCHOOLS EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO BUILD THE FUTURE. WE PROVIDE A RIGOROUS EDUCATION IN A SAFE, CREATIVE, AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT ENABLES AND INSPIRES ALL CHILDREN TO ACHIEVE.
Program accomplishments
- FREIRE SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE SUCCESSFULLY SUPPORTED FOUR FREIRE SCHOOLS CAMPUSES (FREIRE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, FREIRE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL, FREIRE CHARTER SCHOOL WILMINGTON, AND TECH FREIRE CHARTER SCHOOL) DURING THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR. SERVICES INCLUDE ACADEMIC SUPPORT, BUSINESS SERVICES, FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNICATIONS, OPERATIONS, DATA MANAGEMENT, HUMAN RESOURCES AND TALENT ACQUISITION, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES.Expenses $3,419,698 · grants $136,718 · revenue $4,514,890
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-3936999
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type I
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B11)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,901,026
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,712,291
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,712,291 | $4,114,283 | $1,901,026 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,894,843 | $3,694,246 | $1,310,195 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,089,316 | $3,037,142 | $1,028,216 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,312,094 | $3,230,785 | $733,986 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-3936999).
Questions about FREIRE SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE
- What is the EIN of FREIRE SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FREIRE SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE is 47-3936999.
- Is FREIRE SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to FREIRE SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does FREIRE SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FREIRE SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FREIRE SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FREIRE SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KELLY DAVENPORT.
- Who are the officers and directors of FREIRE SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $334,584 (KELLY C DAVENPORT, SECRETARY/CEO).
- How much revenue does FREIRE SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,712,291, expenses of $4,114,283 and total assets of $1,901,026 at year end.
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