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INNOVATION STATION INC
Ravena, NY · EIN 320733921 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE B90 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · ravenainnovationstation.org
revenue
$175K
expenses
$82K
net assets
$108K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

STEM programming for K-12 Children

profile · synthesized from sources

Innovation Station Inc is a nonprofit organization based in Ravena, NY, focused on delivering STEM education programs to K-12 students in southern Albany County communities, including Ravena, Coeymans, and Selkirk. The organization develops curricula, secures funding and materials, and implements hands-on STEM initiatives for school-aged children. It may collaborate with other 501(c)(3) organizations and offer internships or volunteer opportunities to expand its impact.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Internships and Volunteer Opportunities
Offers internships and volunteer roles to engage community members in supporting and expanding STEM education initiatives
STEM Based Programs
Develops and delivers Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curricula and hands-on learning experiences for K-12 children in local communities
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 5 activities
    • Deliver hands-on STEM programs for K-12 students
      Provides free, hands-on STEM programming for K-12 students in Ravena, Coeymans, and Selkirk in southern Albany County, NY, covering robotics, computer programming, CAD and 3D printing, drone technology, financial literacy, and clean energy. Programs are led by certified teachers and STEM professionals and include both recurring monthly/bimonthly sessions and special workshops.
    • Facilitate community STEM engagement events
      Hosts regular community-based STEM events including monthly hands-on activities for all ages, bimonthly programs in partnership with RCS Community Library, and themed workshops tied to holidays or environmental awareness (e.g., Earth Day birdhouse building). Also includes adult-focused puzzle-solving events held in collaboration with Rail to River Brewery.
    • Host specialized short-term STEM courses and workshops
      Offers short-term, topic-specific STEM courses and workshops led by industry experts, including hydrogen-powered vehicle design, advanced coding (Python), engine building, PC hardware assembly, drone flight training, cardiac science, renewable energy systems, and 3D printing techniques. These programs target specific skill development and real-world applications of STEM concepts.
    • Provide foundational STEM education for early learners
      Delivers age-appropriate STEM curricula for PreK-4th grade students, including screen-free coding with KIBO robots, introductory 3D modeling with CubeCAD, play-based archeology and STEM learning, and circuit fundamentals through Spark Lab. Designed to build early critical thinking, creativity, and technical skills.
    • Run youth STEM summer camps
      Operates summer camp programs for students in grades K-9 focused on STEAM, design thinking, and the engineering design process. Camps feature small group instruction with a maximum of 12 campers and two instructors per session, using tools like KIBO robots, LEGO Spike Essential, and 3D printers to teach coding, building, and problem-solving skills.
  • STEM Competition and Robotics Programs 1 activity
    • Operate FIRST robotics programs for students
      Runs comprehensive FIRST robotics programs including FIRST LEGO League Discover, Explore, Challenge, and FIRST Tech Challenge for students in grades K-12. Activities include team coaching, robot design and construction, coding (including Java-based programming), competition preparation, and project-based learning on research and real-world problem solving.
  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Partner with local organizations for workforce development
      Collaborates with local businesses and institutions to support workforce development in science and technology, connecting students and volunteers with real-world applications and career pathways in STEM fields.
  • Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
    • Support volunteer and internship opportunities in STEM
      Provides internships and volunteer roles for individuals to engage in STEM program delivery, mentorship, and team coaching. Volunteers support student development and help deliver curriculum, fostering leadership and workforce readiness in science and technology fields.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$175K
Contributions & grants$150K86%
Program service revenue$24K14%
Investment income$90%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$82K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$119K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$108K
1 years on record · 2025–2025
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • Donald Cross — Board Member
  • Erik Deyoe — Board Member - Facilities Director
  • Jeff Zemsky — Board Member
  • Jessica Rarick — Board Member
  • Katherine Robertson — Board Member - Director of Communications
  • Nathan Brotz — Board Member - Director of Security & Technology
  • Raj Kaur — Board Member
relationships · 29

Who they work with

  • Albany Med Partner — Collaborates with Albany Med PA students to lead STEM workshops, such as the cardiac-themed session led by Urvi Patel.
  • Carls Custom Car Care Partner — Provides instructor and expertise for the Inside the LS: Engine Building Workshop
  • Catskill CSD Partner — Employs teaching staff who lead summer camp programs at Innovation Station
  • Coeymans Partner — Target community for STEM programs and services
  • Comalli Electric Partner — Provides instructor for the Spark Lab program
  • FIRST Partner — Collaborates with FIRST to deliver robotics programs including FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge.
  • FIRST Partner — Implements FIRST Tech Challenge, FIRST LEGO League Challenge, and FIRST LEGO League Explore programs.
  • FIRST Lego League Partner — Partnership with FIRST Lego League to run robotics teams for youth.
  • FIRST Tech Challenge Partner — Partnership with FIRST Tech Challenge to mentor and support competitive robotics teams.
  • Guilderland CSD Partner — Employs teaching staff who lead summer camp programs at Innovation Station
  • Johnk Family Farm Partner — Donated pig hearts for use in the February 2025 cardiac-themed STEM workshop.
  • Lowes Home Improvement Center in Glenmont Partner — Donated supplies for the April 2024 Earth Day birdhouse construction event.
  • National Bank of Coxsackie Partner — Provides instructor for the College & Career Readiness Workshop
  • PLUG Partner — Provides instructor for the Hydrogen Grand Prix: Intro to Fuel Cells program
  • Puzzled Pint Network — Participates in the global Puzzled Pint network by hosting monthly events
  • Quantum Engineering Partner — Provides instructors for both the Spark Lab and Under the Hood: Building and Connecting PCs programs
  • RCS Community Library Partner — Collaborates on a bimonthly STEM program
  • RCS Community Library Partner — Collaborates on the Expert Encounters program
  • RCS Community Library Partner — Hosts Innovation Station's FIRST LEGO League Discover classes
  • Rail 2 River Brewery Partner — Co-hosts the Puzzled Pint event with Innovation Station
  • Rail to River Brewery Partner — Hosts monthly puzzle-solving events for adults at its location.
  • Ravena Partner — Target community for STEM programs and services
  • Ravena Coeymans Selkirk CSD Partner — Employs teaching staff who lead summer camp programs at Innovation Station
  • SUNY Albany Partner — Hosts Expert Encounter events at the Gaming Arena and Atmospheric & Environmental Facilities
  • Selkirk Partner — Target community for STEM programs and services
  • Society of Women Engineers from RPI Partner — Led the "Flying High" presentation at a STEM Saturday event.
  • UAlbany College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Partner — Provides instruction and access to the UAlbany Drone Lab for the Take Flight! Drone STEM program
  • local businesses Partner — Collaborates with local businesses to support workforce development and STEM education.
  • your workplace or organization Partner — Seeks corporate partnerships through connections with workplaces or organizations.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Career-Connected STEM Mentorship Model
    methodology: career_encounter_model
    By connecting students with STEM professionals through mentorship and real-world career exposure, we increase workforce readiness and inspiration because seeing practical applications and role models strengthens motivation and clarifies pathways into STEM careers.
  • Project-Based, Hands-On Learning Model
    methodology: project_based_learning
    By engaging students in project-based, hands-on STEM activities, we foster deeper learning, problem-solving, and innovation because experiential engagement strengthens concept retention and motivates sustained interest in STEM fields.
  • Thematic and Play-Based Engagement Model
    methodology: thematic_learning
    By organizing STEM learning around compelling themes and using play-based methods, we sustain student engagement and support interdisciplinary learning because narrative and curiosity-driven formats lower barriers to entry and promote joyful, intrinsic motivation in young learners.