INGENUITYNE INC

EIN: 455482105 501(c)(3) Youth Development

BOSTON, MA

Total Revenue
$1,400,521
Total Expenses
$1,558,082
Total Assets
$220,808
Net Assets
$-101,223
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
MICHAEL FANTOM
Phone
4012156540
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

INGENUITYNE INC, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

INGENUITY, INC. WAS FORMED TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LEADERS, BY ENGAGING THEM IN EXCITING MENTOR-BASED PROGRAMS THAT BUILD SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS, THAT INSPIRE INNOVATION, AND THAT FOSTER WELL-ROUNDED LIFE CAPABILITIES INCLUDING SELF-CONFIDENCE, COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $782,807 Revenue: $522,500

FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION (FRC)- WORKING WITH MENTORS, TEAMS OF STUDENTS BUILD ROBOTS FROM KITS OF COMMON PARTS, DESIGNED TO MEET A CHALLENGE. THE STUDENTS COMPETE FOR AWARDS FOR GAME SCORES, SAFETY...

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FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION (FRC)- WORKING WITH MENTORS, TEAMS OF STUDENTS BUILD ROBOTS FROM KITS OF COMMON PARTS, DESIGNED TO MEET A CHALLENGE. THE STUDENTS COMPETE FOR AWARDS FOR GAME SCORES, SAFETY PRACTICES, TEAMWORK AND OTHER QUALITATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS, STRESSING THE VALUES OF COOPERATION AND INCLUSION. AWARD WINNING TEAMS PARTICIPATE IN THE ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT OF THE FOUNDATION FOR THE INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (F.I.R.S.T.) THE FRC PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF APPLYING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TO ACHIEVE A SPECIFIC CHALLENGE UNDER A TIME CONSTRAINT. THIS EXPERIENCE DEVELOPS STUDENTS TECHNICAL SKILLS, TEAMWORK AND THE ABILITY TO DEAL WITH THE SATISFACTIONS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS OF A REAL ENGINEERING PROJECT.

Program 2
Expenses: $79,353 Revenue: $0

FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL)- TEAMS WORK ON GAME CHALLENGES USING LEGO TECHNOLOGY, APPLYING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING TO MASTER COMPLEX MISSIONS. TEAMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET EVERY YEAR FOR THE FLL...

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FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL)- TEAMS WORK ON GAME CHALLENGES USING LEGO TECHNOLOGY, APPLYING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING TO MASTER COMPLEX MISSIONS. TEAMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET EVERY YEAR FOR THE FLL WORLD FESTIVAL COMPETITION AND CELEBRATION. PARTICIPATION IN FLL ENGAGES STUDENTS IN A COMPREHENSIVE EXPERIENCE DEVELOPING CONFIDENCE IN THEIR ABILITY TO ADDRESS SERIOUS ISSUES, ENHANCING THEIR EDUCATION IN SCIENCE AND MATH, EXPOSING THEM TO A STEM CAREER. BY PROGRESSING THROUGH EACH PROGRAM AND ULTIMATELY TO FRC, STUDENTS GAIN A FULL SUITE OF TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ONGOING ENCOURAGEMENT, MAKING IT MORE LIKELY THAT THEY WILL PURSUE CAREERS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. THE PROGRAM WAS EXPANDED SEVERAL YEARS AGO TO INCLUDE Pre-K THROUGH 8th GRADE AGE RANGES: FLL DISCOVER/EXPLORE/CHALLENGE.

Program 3
Expenses: $59,411 Revenue: $16,680

FIRST TECH CHALLENGE (FTC)- LIKE THE FRC PROGRAM, TEAMS IN THE FTC PROGRAM DESIGN AND BUILD ROBOTS WITH SMALLER KITS AND SIMPLER GAME CHALLENGES. THIS PROGRAM IS READILY ACCESSIBLE TO A BROADER...

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FIRST TECH CHALLENGE (FTC)- LIKE THE FRC PROGRAM, TEAMS IN THE FTC PROGRAM DESIGN AND BUILD ROBOTS WITH SMALLER KITS AND SIMPLER GAME CHALLENGES. THIS PROGRAM IS READILY ACCESSIBLE TO A BROADER AUDIENCE OF EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS, IN PART BECAUSE OF ITS LOWER COST. THE FTC EXPERIENCE SIMULATES THE EXCITEMENT AS WELL AS THE PRESSURE OF A REAL-LIFE ENGINEERING PROJECT. DEVELOPING NOT ONLY THE STUDENTS TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW, BUT ALSO LEADERSHIP, COOPERATION, ABILITY TO PLAN, PATIENCE AND TEAMWORK. FTC ENRICHES THE PARTICIPATING STUDENTS ABILITY TO DEAL WITH SATISFACTIONS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS ON A REAL ENGINEERING PROJECT. THE FTC EXPERIENCE EXPANDS STUDENTS INTEREST IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH AND INSPIRES MANY TO GO ON TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $818,319
Program Service Revenue $575,660
Investment Income $2
Other Revenue $6,540
TOTAL REVENUE $1,400,521

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $139,804
Salaries & Benefits $591,658
Fundraising Expenses $122,430
Program Expenses $1,257,146
Other Expenses $826,620
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,558,082

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,400,521 $1,294,064 +0.1%
Expenses $1,558,082 $1,259,126 +0.2%
Net Income $-157,561 $34,938 -5.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
6
Volunteers
4268

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$166,129
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL FANTOM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$138,020 $28,109 $166,129
FRANK GROSSMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RINA LEONARD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONATA MARTIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN BUGEAU CHAIR & PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL SPERBER VICE CHAIR & VICE PRES. 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN BELLEY TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKIE GARAFANO SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,400,521 $1,558,082 $220,808 $-157,561
2023 $1,294,064 $1,259,126 $411,637 $34,938
2022 $1,178,583 $1,005,435 $491,767 $173,148
2021 $645,943 $522,007 $327,849 $123,936
2020 $899,069 $675,213 $234,910 $223,856
2019 $1,035,844 $1,185,467 $133,817 $-149,623
2018 $954,472 $1,014,100 $112,094 $-59,628
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