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IRVINGTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION
IRVINGTON, NY · EIN 133899776 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B12 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · iefny.org
revenue
$73K
expenses
$170K
net assets
$89K
employees
0
program ratio
92%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS & SUPPLIES TO THE LOCAL SCHOOLS FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF THEIR STUDENTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Irvington Education Foundation (IEF) is a nonprofit that funds educational enrichment programs and projects beyond the public school budget in Irvington, NY. It awards grants to teachers, administrators, and high school students to support innovative, experiential learning initiatives. The organization is run by parent volunteers and raises funds through community donations, sponsorships, and annual events.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

3rd Grade Family Math Night
Engagement event promoting math learning for students and families at Dow's Lane School
History's Alive!
Experiential learning program at Main Street School highlighting Colonial-era life in Irvington
Innovation Fund Grant Program
Supports student-driven projects at Irvington High School, including STEM initiatives, new clubs, creative ventures, and community events
Innovation Kits
Provides educational technologies such as Bee-Bots, Makey Makey, and 3Doodler for classroom use across the district
Just Be You!
Anti-bullying musical performance by Random Farms Kids Theater for students at Main Street School
Shakespeare Residency
Arts enrichment program for 8th graders at Irvington Middle School
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 2 activities
    • Administering the Innovation Fund grant program for student-led projects
      Provides grants to Irvington High School students to support original, impactful projects such as award-winning apps, a sustainable tiny house, gun violence prevention events, and the Robotics Club, fostering student initiative and community engagement.
    • Providing educational technology and supplies to schools
      Directly invests in classroom technologies such as Q-Ball, Bees-Bots, 3Doodler, Ozobots, Makey Makey, and Green Screen equipment to enhance student learning experiences in Irvington schools.
  • Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
    • Funding educational programs beyond public school budgets
      Funds programs, projects, and equipment proposals submitted by teachers, administrators, and students in Irvington schools to support educational initiatives that exceed public school budget allocations. The foundation raises and distributes funds through donations, sponsorships, and community fundraisers.
  • Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
    • Hosting annual fundraising events
      Organizes the annual IEF Benefit event, which raises funds through ticket sales and an online auction.
  • School and School-Community Events 1 activity
    • Organizing school and community enrichment events
      Hosts the annual Mohawk Family Event for Dow's Lane School families and funds performances such as those by Random Farms Kids Theater, which address anti-bullying, cyberbullying, and social media pressure.
  • School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
    • Supporting experiential learning programs in local schools
      Directly supports hands-on educational programs such as "History's Alive!" at Main Street School, which features experiential activities centered on Colonial-era life in Irvington.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$73K
Contributions & grants$65K89%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$8K11%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$170K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$157K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$280K
Cash$237K
Investments$41K
Liabilities$191K
Net assets$89K
Liquid reserves19.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -8.6%
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Irvington High School Partner — Recipient of Innovation Fund grants and site of student-led projects supported by IEF.
  • Irvington Robotics Club Partner — Recipient of an Innovation Fund grant from the Irvington Education Foundation.
  • Irvington School District Partner — Receives grant funding from IEF for educational programs and projects.
  • Random Farms Kids Theater Partner — Funded to deliver an anti-bullying musical performance at Main Street School.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Experiential Learning as a Driver of Engagement and Skill Development
    methodology: experiential learning
    By funding experiential learning programs that go beyond the standard curriculum, we foster critical thinking, creativity, and curiosity because hands-on, interactive education deepens student engagement and produces lasting cognitive outcomes.
  • Grantmaking to Empower Educator and Student Innovation
    methodology: teacher-led innovation grants
    By providing targeted grants to educators and students, we enable the development and implementation of innovative, curriculum-connected learning initiatives because empowering frontline educators and students to lead innovation produces more engaging, relevant, and effective educational experiences.