irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $376KWORK ON DATA INTEROPERABILITY IN K-12 EDUCATION:INNOVATEEDU LEADS A NATIONWIDE EFFORT TO IMPROVE DATA INTEROPERABILITY IN K-12 EDUCATION; CONVENES SCHOOL-BASED PRACTITIONERS WORKING TO SOLVE CHALLENGES AND RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RELATED TO DATA IN EDUCATION; AND PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOLS/DISTRICTS.
- #2 $314KAFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS:INNOVATEEDU OPERATES AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ARTS, ATHLETICS, STEM, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
AI Literacy and Policy Initiative
Convenes experts and advocates for policies that promote AI literacy, protect human judgment in learning, and ensure equitable access to emerging educational technologies.
Project Unicorn
Nationwide initiative to improve data interoperability in K-12 education by enabling secure, seamless data sharing across platforms to support instruction and school operations.
Responsible PK-5 EdTech Task Force
Develops a "Pedagogy-First" framework for technology integration in early elementary education grounded in the Science of Learning and Development, focusing on developmentally appropriate use of AI and EdTech.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Teacher Professional Development 4 activities
- Capacity building in education R&D and data systemsStrengthens research and development infrastructure in K-12 education by convening stakeholders, advancing trialing networks like GETN-US, and providing technical assistance. Led national alliances and delivered 708 hours of support to districts and industry partners.
- Educator fellowship and training programRuns an 11-month fellowship program where new educators tutor middle school students while receiving professional training for teaching roles, combining direct service with capacity development.
- Pedagogy-first EdTech frameworks and procurement supportDevelops practical frameworks, rubrics, and protocols to guide responsible integration of educational technology in PK-5 settings, including a pedagogy-first framework, procurement rubric, efficacy evaluation tool, and compliance protocols for assistive technologies.
- Professional development and technical assistance for educatorsProvides educator training, professional development, and technical assistance on responsible EdTech use, data practices, and innovation implementation, reaching thousands through convenings and resources.
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Data & Technology Capacity Building 1 activity
- Development of data and EdTech tools for schoolsDesigns and deploys online tools that help schools, teachers, and students visualize and use data for instructional and operational decisions. Includes initiatives in data interoperability and tool development aligned with organizational mission.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Direct after-school and youth development programsOperates daily after-school programs at Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School since 2015, offering project-based workshops in digital literacy, leadership, STEM, arts, and athletics for middle school students.
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Education Policy Research and Analysis 1 activity
- Nationwide research on education innovation and edtechConducts large-scale research projects to improve student outcomes in under-resourced schools by developing scalable tools and practices that integrate innovation, technology, and human capital systems. Co-led a federal education R&D infrastructure blueprint with over 150 leaders and published the BIRD-E Blueprint core and advanced versions.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Acquisition and advancement of edtech research platformsAcquired the EdTech Evidence Exchange in 2023 and continues to develop its Context Framework and research on effective edtech implementation as part of the Edtech and Markets portfolio.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.57M
Contributions & grants$2.56M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$950%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$3.11M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$1.71M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.27M
Cash$4.06M
Investments$0
Liabilities$467K
Net assets$3.80M
Liquid reserves15.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -17.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN MOTE - EX-OFFICIO BOARD | MEMBER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTO | 45 | $320K |
| CATHERINE COCHRAN | MANAGING DIR., NPSS SUPP. | 45 | $139K |
| TREAH HUTCHINGS - MD OF THE | SECTOR CAPACITY BUILDING PORTFOLIO | 45 | $125K |
board members · 6
- ELYSE BURDEN — DIRECTOR
- KATRINA STEVENS — TREASURER
- STEVEN HODAS — CHAIR
- SUNIL GUNDERIA — DIRECTOR
- VICTOR PEREIRA JR — DIRECTOR
- WINSTON DALEY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 41
Who they work with
- Alliance for Learning Innovation Partner — Joint project partner in the Future of Federal Education R&D Task Force to develop a blueprint for federal education R&D infrastructure.
- BILL AND MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION Funder — Funder of InnovateEDU
- Brooklyn Lab Charter School Partner — Co-created by InnovateEDU's founder, serving as the origin point for pioneering an educational fellowship and a nationally regarded tutoring model later scaled by InnovateEDU.
- CHARLES AND HELEN SCHWAB FOUNDATION Funder — Funder of InnovateEDU
- City Year Partner — Co-created a white paper on workforce resilience in the age of AI
- Data Whiz Partner — Participates in a community of practice focused on sharing best practices and solving challenges related to technology and data in education.
- EDSAFE AI Alliance Partner — Co-created a white paper on workforce resilience in the age of AI
- EDSAFE AI Alliance Partner — Collaborates to promote the safe, accountable, fair, and efficacious use of AI in education through policy development and field-building initiatives.
- EDSAFE AI Alliance Partner — Partnership advancing safe and ethical use of AI in education.
- EdTech Evidence Exchange Partner — Acquired by InnovateEDU in 2023; continues to be advanced through the Edtech and Markets portfolio.
- Educating All Learners Alliance Partner — Collaborative initiative focused on supporting learners with disabilities and diverse needs.
- Educating All Learners Alliance Partner — Part of a coalition committed to supporting educators of students with disabilities through resource sharing and community building.
- FEDERATION OF AMERICAN SCIENTISTS Partner — Supporting organization collaborating with InnovateEDU
- Global Edtech Testbed Network Partner — Engages in a collaborative network to advance best practices in edtech co-development and evaluation through real-world school testbeds.
- Global Edtech Trialing Network - U.S. Partner — Collaborates with GETN-US to advance R&D trialing networks for AI in education.
- Harvard Negotiation Project Network — References the Harvard Negotiation Project as a source of research on conflict resolution and negotiation relevant to overcoming the "fixed pie" mindset in education.
- Instructure Partner — Collaborated with InnovateEDU to produce the Evidence Report 2026 on classroom technology evaluation.
- JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY Partner — Academic partner collaborating with InnovateEDU
- JOYCE FOUNDATION Funder — Funder of InnovateEDU
- Keep Our Communities Connected Partner — Member of a coalition advocating to protect Universal Service Funds through legal, policy, and community mobilization efforts.
- LEARNER STUDIO Partner — Collaborating organization working with InnovateEDU
- LEARNING POLICY INSTITUTE Partner — Research and policy partner collaborating with InnovateEDU
- Learning Systems Leadership Network Partner — Joint project partner in the Future of Federal Education R&D Task Force to develop a blueprint for federal education R&D infrastructure.
- MICHAEL AND SUSAN DELL FOUNDATION Funder — Funder of InnovateEDU
- NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AND CULTURE DEVELOPMENT Government — Government agency partner collaborating with InnovateEDU
- NEWSCHOOLS VENTURE FUND Funder — Funder of InnovateEDU
- New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Receives support from DYCD for the implementation of an after-school program at Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School.
- OAK FOUNDATION Funder — Funder of InnovateEDU
- Partnership for Student Success Partner — Co-created a white paper on workforce resilience in the age of AI
- Partnership for Student Success Partner — Collaborates with a national coalition to support evidence-based student success practices such as tutoring, mentoring, and coaching.
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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.
- Federated Network Approachmethodology: federated-network-approachBy organizing as a federated network that respects local contexts while focusing on shared challenges, we generate nationally relevant insights because local autonomy increases adoption and scalability of innovations.
- Integrated Systems Changemethodology: integrated_systems_changeBy bridging gaps across data, policy, practice, and research, we produce more equitable and responsive education innovation because systemic transformation requires alignment across all levels of the field.
- Pedagogy-First Technology Integrationmethodology: pedagogy-firstBy prioritizing teaching and learning goals over technological capabilities, we ensure technology enhances rather than disrupts effective instruction because grounding tools in pedagogy and the science of learning leads to better developmental outcomes.
- Responsible AI Accelerationmethodology: responsible-ai-accelerationBy using coordinated testing environments and evidence-based evaluation, we transform emerging AI tools into proven educational solutions because structured validation ensures responsible, effective, and equitable innovation.