named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Automotive-Based STEM Experiences
Hands-on educational programs using automotive technology to teach science, technology, engineering, and math concepts to students
Exhibits & Events
Interactive exhibits and public events centered on automotive innovation, history, and technology, with over 500,000 tickets distributed annually
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Automotive-based STEM education programmingProvides hands-on STEM learning experiences using automotive themes to over 2 million students annually, primarily in the New York City area. Distributes more than 500,000 tickets each year for these educational experiences.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$67K
Contributions & grants$67K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$114K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$93K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$37K
Cash—
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Net assets$-210K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Senater | Executive Director | 20 | $93K |
board members · 14
- Alex Teplish — Board Member
- Bernd Luz — Board Member
- Dr David Langguth PHD IIDA — Board Member
- Eric-Mark Huitema — Board Member
- Gabriel Smith — Board Member
- Ginet Christian — Board Member
- James Barnard — Board Member
- James Toomey — Board Member
- Otto Ferdinand — Chairman of Board of Advisor
- Pardhu Mattupalli — Board Member
- Ray Battaglini — Board Member
- Russel A Brown — Board Member
- Shawn Cuffie — Board Member
- Terrence Johnson — Board Member
relationships · 1
Who they work with
- Metropolitan New York Automotive Experience Center Partner — Partner organization whose leadership team also guides the nonprofit mission.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
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- Dual Charter Financial Model 11 orgsmethodology: dual charter modelBy operating a for-profit experience center alongside the nonprofit, we generate sustainable funding for educational programming because earned revenue reduces reliance on external grants and donations.shared approach: Social Enterprise for Sustainability →
- Automotive-Theme STEM Learningmethodology: automotive-based_learningBy using automotive-themed exhibits and experiences, we teach STEM concepts because real-world, hands-on engagement improves understanding and retention of scientific principles.
- Experiential Cultural Programming in Automotive Artsmethodology: arts-and-culture-experiential-programmingBy delivering arts and humanities education through immersive automotive-themed experiences, we advance cultural engagement because experiential formats deepen public connection to technical and creative narratives.