Innovations in Education a Nelson Project
Grantmaking foundation in Austin, Texas · EIN 85-2534783
- Total giving
- $92KTax year 2023
- Grants made
- 1Tax year 2023
- Total assets
- $56KLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
RECOGNIZING THAT MANY YOUNG ADULTS LACK CRITICAL THINKING MATH AND LITERACY SKILLS, THE PURPOSE OF INNOVATIONS IN EDUCATION IS TO BRING STUDENTS TO PROFICIENCY IN LITERACY AND MATH BY THE END OF 3RD GRADE BY UTILIZING APPROACHES INVOLVING TECHNOLOGY TO BOLSTER THE COMMON SCHOOL-BASED TEACHING TECHNIQUES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: (I) COACHING TEACHERS TO BEST UTILIZE TECHNOLOGY TO PINPOINT STUDENT'S STRENGTHS AND TAILOR SPECIALIZED INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTIONS; (II) OBSERVING TEACHERS' INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES AND PROVIDING GUIDANCE; (III) USING AND INTERPRETING STUDENT DATA TO IDENTIFY LEARNING NEEDS AND BEST TEACHING TECHNIQUES; AND (IV) HIRING SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT STAFF TO ASSIST IN THE CLASSROOM. IN ADDITION, INNOVATIONS IN EDUCATION RECOGNIZES THAT STUDENTS NEED SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AS WELL AS ACADEMIC SUPPORT. IN RESPONSE TO TO THIS, INNOVATIONS IN EDUCATION PROVIDES: (I) INDIVIDUALIZED STUDENT SUPPORT; (II) PHYSICAL MOVEMENT; AND (III) NON-VERBAL SELF-ASSESSMENTS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Sonoma Valley Unified School District | $92K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (1 grants in 2023) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2023. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.