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Ingenuityne Inc

EIN 45-5482105 · Boston, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

ingenuityNE, 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.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 42%
Employees
7
Volunteers
4,268
Highest pay
$173,416, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 135% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $1.2 million spent. 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.
  2. $84,003 spent. 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.
  3. $98,109 spent. 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.
  4. $206,495 spent. GENERAL STEM PROGRAMS - NEW ENGLAND FIRST STAGES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-RELATED AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, ROBOTICS CONTESTS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS THE ENTIRE NEW ENGLAND DISTRICT. NEW ENGLAND FIRST STAFF AND THE NEW ENGLAND FIRST VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY PROVIDE SUMMER PROGRAM AND WORKSHOP EXPERIENCES IN EVERY STATE ALONG WITH SEMINARS, TRAINING SESSIONS, WEBINARS AND CAREER AND WORKFORCE SEMINARS.
  5. GENERAL STEM PROGRAMS - NEW ENGLAND FIRST STAGES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-RELATED AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, 206495. 44567. 0.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2012.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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