named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
GLAM Program
After-school math enrichment program for middle school girls, taught by female volunteer instructors in small groups, focusing on advanced and engaging math topics beyond standard curricula
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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STEM Education Program Support 1 activity
- Collaborates on organizational development and math programmingPartners with GLAM founder Tessa Wayne to strengthen organizational capacity and enhance math-related programming.
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Cancer Research Funding 1 activity
- Funds research initiatives through the Elting Family Research FundSupports external research initiatives via the Elting Family Research Fund, specifically directed toward the International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation.
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Mathematics Curriculum Implementation and Enrichment 1 activity
- Provides advanced in-person math instruction for middle school girlsOffers small-group, advanced math instruction beyond standard curricula to middle school girls in New York City, with plans to expand to nearby metropolitan areas, aimed at building confidence and engagement in mathematics.
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Girls' Mentorship and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Uses female and peer mentors to deliver relatable math instructionEmploys female instructors and older peer mentors to lead math instruction, creating an engaging and supportive learning environment that enhances relatability and student engagement for girls.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Trains and vets volunteer instructors for math programsConducts vetting and oversight of volunteer instructors to ensure program quality and safety in delivering math education services to girls.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$19K
Contributions & grants$19K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$7K
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balance sheet
Total assets$45K
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Net assets$45K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +175.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- STEVEN WAYNE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- American Heart Association Partner — Serves on the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women National Leadership Council.
- Berenson & Company Partner — Steven Wayne was a Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer at Berenson & Company, a boutique investment and merchant bank.
- Boston College Partner — Institution where Jessica Merrick earned her undergraduate degree in Finance and Marketing.
- Columbia Grammar & Prep Partner — Former employer where Jessica Merrick led the Middle School Math Department and founded the CGPS Math Team.
- Drexel Burnham Lambert Partner — Steven Wayne began his career in the Corporate Finance Department of Drexel Burnham Lambert.
- Girls Learning Advanced Math (GLAM) Government — Board member of Girls Learning Advanced Math (GLAM).
- Harvard University Partner — Institution where Jessica Merrick earned her Masters in Education Leadership and Policy.
- IBM Partner — Former employer where Jessica Merrick worked as a management consultant.
- International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation Partner — Founded the Elting Family Research Fund to support initiatives for the International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation.
- NYU Stern School of Business Government — Serves on the NYU Stern School of Business Board of Directors.
- OHA Investment Corporation Partner — Steven Wayne served as President, CEO, and member of the investment committee of OHA Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: OHAI), a Business Development Company externally managed by OHA.
- Oak Hill Advisors, LP Partner — Steven Wayne previously served as Portfolio Manager and Managing Director at Oak Hill Advisors, LP, where he co-led U.S. private lending activities.
- PriceWaterhouseCoopers Partner — Former employer where Jessica Merrick worked as a management consultant.
- Ransom Everglades Partner — Employer organization where Jessica Merrick serves as Math and Computer Science Chair.
- Sandy Hook Promise Partner — Serves on the Sandy Hook Promise Leadership Council.
- Stanford University Partner — Planned expansion of GLAM to schools in the Palo Alto area through connection with Stanford University.
- Trinity College Government — Serves on the Trinity College Board of Trustees and is a founding member of Trinity’s Women’s Leadership Council and the Marjorie Butcher Circle.
strategies · 4
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.
- Female Role Model Mentorshipmethodology: female_role_model_mentorshipBy employing all-female teaching staff and near-peer mentors, the organization increases girls' confidence and sustains their interest in advanced math, because visible role models normalize participation and counter gender stereotypes in STEM.
- Gender-Specific Advanced Math Enrichmentmethodology: gender-specific STEM enrichmentBy offering advanced, age-appropriate math programs exclusively for girls, the organization counters systemic gender disparities in STEM, because targeted enrichment builds confidence and academic identity in a field where girls are underrepresented.
- Inquiry-Based and Conceptual Math Instructionmethodology: inquiry_based_learningBy emphasizing conceptual understanding, student discourse, and computational thinking through coding, the organization deepens mathematical reasoning, because framing math as an exploratory, intrinsically enjoyable subject increases engagement and mastery beyond rote learning.
- Supportive Small-Group Learning Environmentmethodology: small_group_supportive_learningBy using small group instruction and collaborative problem-solving, the organization fosters psychological safety and self-assurance in math, because a supportive peer environment reduces anxiety and promotes engagement in advanced mathematics.