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MATH-M-ADDICTS NEW YORK INC
New York, NY · EIN 472546603 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B90 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · mathmaddicts.com
revenue
$444K
expenses
$378K
net assets
$481K
employees
15
volunteers
7
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

The mission of Math-M-Addicts is to help students become better problem-solvers, to support their right to intellectual excellence, and to create a diverse community of learners united by their passion for math.

profile · synthesized from sources

Math-M-Addicts is a New York-based educational organization that provides advanced mathematics instruction to students passionate about problem-solving and math competitions. The program supports intellectual excellence through rigorous coursework and mentorship from instructors with strong backgrounds in mathematics, many of whom are former Olympiad participants. It serves a community of learners aiming for high achievement in national and international math contests.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Advanced Math Curriculum for Competitive Problem Solving
Provides structured instruction in advanced mathematics and problem-solving techniques tailored to prepare students for competitions such as AMC, AIME, USAMO, ARML, and the International Math Olympiad
Math Olympiad Preparation Program
Specialized training for students aiming to qualify for and excel in national and international math olympiads, taught by former medalists and experienced coaches
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Mathematics Curriculum Implementation and Enrichment 5 activities
    • Advanced and contest preparation math courses
      Offers advanced math courses at Olympiad level covering number theory, geometry, inequalities, and mathematical analysis, as well as high school and middle school level courses integrating games, contests, and team-based problem solving. Also provides three contest preparation classes (AMC8-AMC10, AMC10-12, AIME) exclusively for current and former students.
    • Free math enrichment for low-income students
      Provides a mathematics enrichment program for low-income students in grades 5–7 attending public schools in the NYC area, offering free SP100 math classes and regular tutoring to qualifying students based on performance on the SP100 exam. The program includes need-based financial aid scholarships and supports underrepresented groups.
    • Online adaptive math learning platform access
      Provides access to Alcumus, a free adaptive problem database organized by topic, enabling students to engage in self-directed study in mathematics.
    • Saturday mathematics enrichment program for NYC students
      Operates a Saturday math enrichment program in New York City for students in grades 5–12, using internally developed curriculum and teaching methods. The program runs from September to June with approximately 15 sessions per semester and offers both in-person instruction at Speyer Legacy School and online classes.
    • Structured six-level math program with entrance exams
      Provides a structured mathematics program with six levels (SP100 to SP650) for students in grades 5–12, combining online and in-person instruction with class sizes typically between 17 and 19 students. Enrollment requires passing entrance and continuation exams administered twice annually in spring and fall.
  • STEM Competition and Robotics Programs 2 activities
    • Annual UW Math Olympiad competition
      Hosts the annual UW Math Olympiad @ MathMaddicts, an individual oral math competition where students present solutions to judges and receive feedback to improve their reasoning. The event includes free participation and meals for all students.
    • Girls’ Adventures in Math (GAIM) competition
      Hosts an annual nationwide girls' math competition, Girls’ Adventures in Math (GAIM), for girls in grades 3–8, featuring a team-based comic book format that highlights four great women from history.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$444K
Contributions & grants$170K38%
Program service revenue$254K57%
Investment income$19K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$378K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$308K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$626K
Cash$517K
Investments$0
Liabilities$145K
Net assets$481K
Liquid reserves16.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Sonali Jasuja Program Director 40 $117K
board members · 7
  • Bobby Lee — Trustee
  • Marcos Bueno — Trustee
  • Mark Gurevich — Trustee
  • Ruvim Breydo — Trustee
  • Sergey Levin — Trustee
  • Tanya Gross — Trustee
  • Tom Jameson — Trustee
relationships · 30

Who they work with

  • AllianceBernstein Funder — Matched a donation in 2020 and was a donor at the Math-M-Donor level ($1,000–$4,999) in 2018
  • Art of Problem Solving Partner — Recommends Art of Problem Solving resources, including books and online programs, for self-study in mathematics.
  • AwesomeMath Partner — Recommends AwesomeMath summer programs as challenging online math opportunities for advanced students.
  • BP Foundation Funder — Matched a donation in 2020
  • Credit Suisse Americas Foundation Funder — Donor at the Math-M-Donor level ($1,000–$4,999) in 2019 and 2020
  • D. E. Shaw & Co., L. P. Funder — Donor at the Math-M-Benefactor level ($10,000–$24,999) in multiple years including 2015–2017, 2019–2021, 2023–2026
  • D. E. Shaw Group Government — Multiple instructors are employed by the D. E. Shaw Group, though the organization is explicitly stated as not affiliated with Math-M-Addicts.
  • Forbes Partner — Featured in Forbes article titled 'The Most Rigorous Math Program You've Never Heard Of'.
  • Georgia Institute of Technology Partner — Recommends a primer on proofs authored by Professor Christopher Heil from Georgia Institute of Technology for foundational mathematics learning.
  • Hoffen Family Foundation Funder — Donor at the Math-M-Advocate level ($500–$999) in 2017
  • Joe Holbrook Memorial Math Competition Partner — Recommends problems and solutions from the Joe Holbrook Memorial Math Competition for advanced mathematics practice.
  • Mandelbrot Partner — Recommends Mandelbrot competition problems with solutions for proofs practice and problem-solving development.
  • Math-M-Addicts Network — High school and college student instructors in SP100 are primarily participants or graduates of Math-M-Addicts programs.
  • Math-M-Addicts Network — Operates under the name Math-M-Addicts (MMA), indicating organizational identity and program branding.
  • NYSE Euronext Foundation Funder — Donor at the Math-M-Supporter level ($250–$499) in 2019
  • One Tusk Investment Partners, LP Funder — Donor at the Math-M-Patron level ($5,000–$9,999) in 2021
  • Speyer Legacy School Partner — Hosts in-person classes for Math-M-Addicts and requires on-site participants to follow its policies.
  • Speyer School Partner — Hosts Math-M-Addicts in-person classes and requires students to follow facility rules.
  • Stanrose Foundation Funder — Donor at the Math-M-Benefactor level ($10,000–$24,999) in 2025
  • Syncopation Foundation Funder — Donor at the Math-M-Patron level ($5,000–$9,999) in 2018 and 2019
  • TD Securities (USA) Employees Funder — Donor at the Math-M-Grand-Sponsor level ($50,000+) in 2017
  • TD Securities Underwriting Hope Foundation Funder — Donor at the Math-M-Sponsor level ($25,000–$49,999) in 2021
  • The Evelyn Sharp Foundation Funder — Donor at the Math-M-Patron level ($5,000–$9,999) in 2020
  • Two Sigma Funder — Donor at the Math-M-Donor level ($1,000–$4,999) in 2017
  • University of Washington Math Circle Partner — Collaborates with Math-M-Addicts to host the UW Math Olympiad.
  • Vivian and Edwin Lin Funder — Donor at the Math-M-Benefactor level ($10,000–$24,999) in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and at the Math-M-Sponsor level ($25,000–$49,999) in 2024
  • West Vigo Middle School Funder — Donor at the Math-M-Friend level ($1–$99) in 2020
  • admissions@mathmaddicts.org Partner — Email contact point for admissions and financial aid inquiries
  • admissions@mathmaddicts.org Partner — Point of contact for students to determine eligibility and register for the Talent Search Program, including verification of partner school status.
  • info@mathmaddicts.org Partner — Email contact point for general program inquiries
strategies · 5

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.

  • Co-Taught Instruction with Teacher Progression Pathway
    methodology: co-teaching_model
    By employing co-taught classes with Head and Assistant Teachers and a defined progression pathway, we ensure high-quality, sustainable instruction because mentorship among teachers strengthens pedagogical consistency and institutional knowledge transfer.
  • Collaborative Problem-Solving with Peer and Near-Peer Engagement
    methodology: collaborative_problem_solving
    By integrating team-based learning, peer mentoring, and near-peer instruction, we deepen mathematical reasoning and communication skills because collaborative dynamics increase engagement, model expert thinking, and foster a supportive learning community.
  • Mission-Driven Access via Merit and Financial Aid
    methodology: merit-based_access
    By combining merit-based admissions with financial aid, we ensure equitable access to advanced math instruction because talent is identified independently of socioeconomic status, enabling a diverse, high-achieving learning community.
  • Oral Olympiad with Iterative Feedback for Skill Development
    methodology: oral_olympiad_with_feedback
    By using oral examinations with immediate, iterative feedback, we strengthen students' mathematical reasoning and communication because real-time dialogue exposes gaps in logic and promotes deeper conceptual understanding.
  • Proficiency-Based Advancement with Independent Mastery
    methodology: problem-solving mastery through reflection and gap analysis
    By requiring independent homework completion and using proficiency exams for placement and advancement, we build durable problem-solving habits because unassisted effort and performance-based progression reinforce accountability and long-term retention.