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i2 LEARNING FOUNDATION INC
BREWSTER, NY · EIN 822141691 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B12 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · i2learning.org
revenue
$905K
expenses
$841K
net assets
$1.8M
employees
5
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

To provide educational programs to students. The Organization will develop theseprograms in conjunction with educational institutions and help implement them in classroom settings. The Organization's programs will focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) topics and artificial intelligence as these are becoming increasingly important in todays world and these programs will enable students to pursue careers in these fields.

profile · synthesized from sources

i2 Learning Foundation provides project-based STEM education programs for middle school students, developed in partnership with leading STEM organizations. The foundation creates and distributes free, open-access curricula aligned with Next Generation Science Standards, including initiatives like Day of AI and Mass STEM Week. It supports educators with training, materials, and logistical assistance to implement hands-on learning experiences in classrooms, summer programs, and school districts across the U.S. and internationally.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $258K
    STEM programs are developed in conjunction with educational institutions and the foundation helps implement them in classroom settings. These programs will focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) topics.
  2. #2 $2K
    Full year program is a full year curriculum redesign for learning in middle school. It's focus is on making schoolwork more interdisciplinary and a more real world experience that is more meaningful and authentic to students.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Custom STEM Programs
Tailored project-based STEM programs developed for individual schools, districts, and summer programs, including in Newark and Boston.
Day of AI
Free, hands-on curriculum introducing K-12 students to artificial intelligence, developed with MIT RAISE. Includes lesson plans and activities for elementary, middle, and high school levels, offered nationally in the U.S. and Australia.
Full Year Program
Complete curriculum redesign for 4th, 5th, and 6th grades, integrating all disciplines through interdisciplinary project-based learning centered on a single theme per grade.
Mass STEM Week
Annual project-based STEM program implemented in Massachusetts schools, featuring immersive in-school experiences and educator support.
STEM Week at Knox Middle School
Pilot STEM Week program at an underperforming middle school in San Diego with over 90% of students on free or reduced-price lunch.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 2 activities
    • Develop and distribute project-based STEM curriculum
      Developed 60 unique, hands-on, project-based STEM courses in partnership with over 20 leading STEM organizations, each spanning 20–25 hours of instruction. The best lessons are made freely available to the public, including educator guides, student pages, materials lists, and training videos.
    • Implement custom STEM programs in schools and districts
      Implements project-based STEM programs in diverse educational settings, including in-school experiences, summer programs, and standalone activities. Examples include STEM Week at Knox Middle School in San Diego, summer programs in Newark and Boston, and international initiatives such as Day of AI - Australia.
  • K–12 Computer Science & AI Education 1 activity
    • Deliver Day of AI curriculum to K-12 students
      Provides and implements a free, hands-on curriculum called Day of AI designed to introduce K-12 students to artificial intelligence, with educator-friendly design for non-technical instructors. Reached an estimated 500–750 schools across the U.S. (including New York City, Boston, and Massachusetts), Australia, and Uruguay.
  • Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
    • Fund project-based learning initiatives in public schools
      Funds a full-time project-based learning coach, classroom materials, and teacher training in Attleboro Public Schools through a dedicated grant program.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Provide teacher training and implementation support for STEM programs
      Provides online and in-person teacher training, on-site support, and comprehensive logistical and marketing resources to help educators implement project-based STEM programs effectively.
  • Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
    • Redesign academic-year curricula using project-based learning
      Redesigned a full academic year of curriculum for 4th, 5th, and 6th grades using interdisciplinary project-based learning centered on a single theme per grade level.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$905K
Contributions & grants$250K28%
Program service revenue$457K50%
Investment income$71K8%
Other revenue$127K
expenses
Total expenses$841K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$451K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.86M
Cash$1.85M
Investments$0
Liabilities$24K
Net assets$1.84M
Liquid reserves26.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +46.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JEFFREY C RILEY Board Member 40 $176K
VICKY VLANTIS Secretary 40 $83K
ETHAN BERMAN President 40 $67K
board members · 2
  • KATIE EVERETT — Executive Dir.
  • STACIA REIDY-MACNAUGHT — Vice President
relationships · 5

Who they work with

  • Day of AI Partner — Partnered to deliver the Day of AI program, including international versions such as Day of AI - Australia.
  • Knox Middle School Partner — Partnered to implement STEM Week at the school in San Diego.
  • MIT RAISE Partner — Collaborated with i2 Learning to create the Day of AI curriculum; MIT RAISE developed the curriculum while i2 provided curricular support.
  • Mass STEM Week Partner — Collaborates on STEM education initiatives during Mass STEM Week.
  • world’s leading STEM organizations Partner — Collaborates with over 20 leading STEM organizations to develop STEM courses.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Collaborative Innovation in STEM Curriculum
    methodology: collaborative-curriculum-development
    By co-developing STEM curricula with leading STEM organizations, we create high-quality, innovative courses not typically available in schools, enhancing educational depth and rigor because partnerships with expert entities ensure cutting-edge content and interdisciplinary alignment.
  • Inclusive and Accessible Curriculum Design
    methodology: open-access-adaptable-curriculum
    By designing free, adaptable STEM curricula that require minimal technical expertise, we lower barriers to implementation in diverse educational settings, thereby promoting equitable access to advanced topics like AI because accessibility and adaptability enable broader adoption across under-resourced and interdisciplinary classrooms.
  • Project-Based Interdisciplinary STEM Learning
    methodology: project-based_learning
    By engaging students in hands-on, real-world projects that integrate multiple disciplines, we increase authenticity and educational relevance, leading to deeper STEM learning and sustained student engagement because experiential, thematic learning mirrors real-world problem solving.