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The innovation institute for tomorrow provides sustainable, world-class stem education opportunities to every child to perpare them for 21st century careers. With a focus on equity & access, …

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Integrity Assessment
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67/100 · methodology

About Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
Oil City, PA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B90
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

The innovation institute for tomorrow provides sustainable, world-class stem education opportunities to every child to perpare them for 21st century careers. With a focus on equity & access, the institute strives to turn the rust belt to the smart belt through robotics, ai & computer science. The innovation institute's network of partnerships is composed of k-12 schools, colleges & universities, business & industry, government, nonprofits, educational robotics companies, workforce & economic development agencies.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B90
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 26.50%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 25.2% of total expenses ($91,000 of $361,619).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.85
Program$0.85
85% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than 72% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Oil City, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 854226575. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $343K in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 854226575. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc is located in Oil City, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc has $343K in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $343K in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

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Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $343K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 854226575, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
85% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
10

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Tim H••••••••
President/CEO

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 38 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2020
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc

What is Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc?
Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Oil City, United States. Robotics education & competition (rec) aerial drone competition (radc) - as a partnership with for the win (ftw) robotics & the aerial drone competition (rad), radc drone competitions are used to educate & excite the next generation of aerospace engineers & pilots.vex robotics - vex robotics is an educational robotics developer that aims to create hands-on stem learning experiences for students. This platform has both a curricular & competitive component.agriculture workforce education program - the institute works with ftw robotics to create an agriculture & workforce education project that not only promotes stem education in schools, but will also help farmers in rural pa.educator & professional development (pd)creating & providing professional development opportunities to train & empower teachers comprise approximately 55% of the institute's activities & receives 55% of the institute's overall budget. These activities are conducted by the institute's staff and by the efforts of postsecondary & industry partners. These activities include the following programs:the robot doctor (5% of overall time allocation / 5% of overall budget allocation)the robot doctor is an eight-part miniseries created by public broadcasting service (pbs) affiliate wqed, carnegie mellon university (dr. Max lickachev & robotwits & the institute (pennsylvania (pa) rural robotics project).csinpa build | fly | code (50% of overall time allocation)developed for pa governor tom wolf's pasmart initiative, in partnership with pa training & technical assistance network (pattan), participants build drones from the ground up, earn their pilot wings through the science of flight, & utilize block-based coding to manipulate the drone's flight. Participants develop their computer science (cs) knowledge & skills, design & implement cs learning experiences with drones in their classes, & explore ways to expand cs oppor. Participants are given access to drone class-packs, which allow for 1:1 student engageme
When was Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc founded?
Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc was founded in 2020.
Who leads Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc?
Tim Heffernan serves as President/CEO.
Where is Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc located?
Headquartered in Oil City, PA, United States.
What is Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc trustworthy?
Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 854226575.
What is Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc's website?
https://www.paruralroboticsinitiative.com/