Nonprofit · EIN 45-5482105
INGENUITYNE INC
Tax-exempt · BOSTON, MA 02109
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,815,705 | $1,864,138 | -$48,433 | $430,472 | $580,128 | -$149,656 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,400,521 | $1,558,082 | -$157,561 | $220,808 | $322,031 | -$101,223 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,294,064 | $1,259,126 | $34,938 | $411,637 | $355,299 | $56,338 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,229,325
- of which government grants
- $462,883
- Program service revenue
- $570,965
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $15,415
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $471,753
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $177,858
- Other salaries and wages
- $305,754
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $568,849
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,900
- Occupancy
- $32,233
- Travel
- $63,753
- Depreciation
- $20,610
- Program services (functional)
- $1,539,867
- Management and general (functional)
- $217,818
- Fundraising (functional)
- $106,453
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $220,808
- Total assets, end of year
- $430,472
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $580,128
- Net assets, end of year
- -$149,656
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $55,827
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$250,269
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $100,613
- Gross receipts
- $1,815,705
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 4,268
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL FANTOM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $144,338 | $29,078 |
| MARK DRAPA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK GROSSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RINA LEONARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONATA MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE SPERBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BUGEAU | CHAIR & PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD JUSTIS | VICE CHAIR & VICE PRES. Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN BELLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE GARAFANO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL FANTOM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $138,020 | $28,109 |
| FRANK GROSSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RINA LEONARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONATA MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BUGEAU | CHAIR & PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SPERBER | VICE CHAIR & VICE PRES. Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN BELLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACKIE GARAFANO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL FANTOM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $116,650 | $25,253 |
| JACQUELYNN GAROFANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK GROSSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONATA MARTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN BUGEAU | CHAIR & PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SPERBER | VICE CHAIR & VICE PRES. Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN BELLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RINA LEONARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6 LIBERTY SQ 2588, BOSTON, MA 02109-5800
- In care of
- % ROBERT S SOBOLEWSKI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHAEL FANTOM, 6 LIBERTY SQUARE, BOSTON, MA 02109
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL FANTOM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (401) 215-6540
- Website
- HTTPS://www.nefirst.org
- Return prepared by
- CALIRI MANCINI & BARBIERI PC
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $1,151,260 · grants $366,285 · revenue $531,200
- 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.Expenses $84,003 · grants $42,251
- 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.Expenses $98,109 · grants $18,650 · revenue $39,765
- 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.Expenses $206,495 · grants $44,567
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
- 45-5482105
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $430,472
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,815,705
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,815,705 | $1,864,138 | $430,472 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,400,521 | $1,558,082 | $220,808 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,294,064 | $1,259,126 | $411,637 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,178,583 | $1,005,435 | $491,767 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 45-5482105).
Questions about INGENUITYNE INC
- What is the EIN of INGENUITYNE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INGENUITYNE INC is 45-5482105.
- Is INGENUITYNE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to INGENUITYNE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INGENUITYNE INC 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 INGENUITYNE INC 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 INGENUITYNE INC 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 INGENUITYNE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHAEL FANTOM.
- Who are the officers and directors of INGENUITYNE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $144,338 (MICHAEL FANTOM, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does INGENUITYNE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,815,705, expenses of $1,864,138 and total assets of $430,472 at year end.
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