Institute For Education Research & Scholarships
- Assets
- $206.0k
- Revenue
- $781.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 09/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 72-1585854
Organization Overview
Institute For Education Research & Scholarships is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Institute For Education Research & Scholarships is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Institute For Education Research & Scholarships generated $781.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $642.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Institute For Education Research & Scholarships has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $1,240,026. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ESTABLISHED IN 2004, THE INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND SCHOLARSHIPS (IFERS) IS AN AWARD-WINNING CALIFORNIA-BASED 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT PUBLIC CHARITY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING SOCIETY BY CONDUCTING SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH AS WELL AS BEING A FISCAL SPONSOR FOR MORE THAN 150 HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS. WE BELIEVE IN CHANGING THE WORLD FOR THE BETTER THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND SCHOLARSHIPS. OUR ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO CREATE A BETTER WORLD WITH LASTING PEACE, PROSPERITY, AND UNIVERSAL RIGHTS FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: 1. EDUCATIONAL INTERNSHIP, TRAINEESHIP, AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS FOR 376 STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FROM THE US AND AROUND THE WORLD TO LEARN NEW SKILLS AS WELL AS TO FOSTER CULTURAL EXCHANGE, UNDERSTANDING, AND WORLD PEACE. 2. EVERYDAY ART: TEACHING ART EDUCATION TO UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN. 3. GIRLS ROCK MATH: TEACHING MATHEMATICS TO GIRLS. 4. GBC HOMESCHOOLERS: PROVIDING PARENTS WITH GUIDANCE AND TEACHING MATERIALS ON HOMESCHOOLING. 5. BOW WOW PRESS: PUBLISHING BOOKS ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. 6. SIGN CINEMA ENTERTAINMENT: EMPOWERING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITIES WITH THE TOOLS TO CULTIVATE CREATIVE CAREERS. 7. VETERANS BOOK CLUB: PURCHASING AN SHIPPING FREE BOOKS TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. 8. ACCESO PANAM: PROMOTING THE CONSERVATION OF LATIN AMERICAN CLIMBING AND MOUNTAIN HIKING AREAS THROUGH EDUCATION. 9. ELNOR EDUCATION: TEACHING ENGLISH TO REFUGEES (FAMILIES AND CHILDREN). 10. SUN CINEMATOGRAPHY: PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIP TO UNDERPRIVILEGED FEMALE STUDENTS IN CINEMATOGRAPHY.
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 1. FINDING CURES FOR TYPE 1 AND TYPE 2 DIABETES, CANCERS, AND AGING-RELATED DISEASES. 2. CREATING LOW-COST, ORIGAMI-BASED PRINT-AND-FOLD OPTICAL MICROSCOPE FOR APPLICATIONS IN GLOBAL HEALTH AND FIELD-BASED CITIZEN SCIENCE. 3. RESEARCHING NEURODIVERSITY AND CREATE AUTISM RESEARCH DATABASE. 4. RESEARCHING TRANSHUMANIST TECHNOLOGY IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, AND OTHER APPLICATION AREAS. 5. WELLNESS CENTER: RESEARCHING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES AND THEIR APPLICATION. 6. CITY ON SCIENCE: REVIEWING AND DISCUSSING LOCAL RESEARCH TO INCREASE THE SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND CURIOSITY OF PEOPLE IN THE CITY.
CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 1. UB LEAGUE: MENTORING YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN (TEENS AND YOUTH) TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH SPORTS. 2. SUKHI 222: ADVOCATING DIGNIFIED ACCESS OF ADEQUATE FOOD, WATER AND SHELTER FOR THE GLOBAL POPULATION, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN AND YOUTH. 3. NEW MERCY CARE SCHOOLS: FEEDING 264 SCHOOLCHILDREN AND ORPHANS FROM AGE 3 TO 18 BY PROVIDING SCHOOL LUNCHES. 4. FEMME FORCES: TARGETING ISSUES IN FEMALE HYGIENIC CARE AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS. 5. GLOBAL MINIMUM: CATALYZE A CULTURE OF INNOVATION THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES, CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS AMONG YOUTH. 6. PROMOTING HEALTH IN HAITI.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: 1. EDUCATIONAL INTERNSHIP, TRAINEESHIP, AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS FOR 376 STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FROM THE US AND AROUND THE WORLD TO LEARN NEW SKILLS AS WELL AS TO FOSTER CULTURAL EXCHANGE, UNDERSTANDING, AND WORLD PEACE. 2. EVERYDAY ART: TEACHING ART EDUCATION TO UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN. 3. GIRLS ROCK MATH: TEACHING MATHEMATICS TO GIRLS. 4. GBC HOMESCHOOLERS: PROVIDING PARENTS WITH GUIDANCE AND TEACHING MATERIALS ON HOMESCHOOLING. 5. BOW WOW PRESS: PUBLISHING BOOKS ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. 6. SIGN CINEMA ENTERTAINMENT: EMPOWERING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITIES WITH THE TOOLS TO CULTIVATE CREATIVE CAREERS. 7. VETERANS BOOK CLUB: PURCHASING AN SHIPPING FREE BOOKS TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. 8. ACCESO PANAM: PROMOTING THE CONSERVATION OF LATIN AMERICAN CLIMBING AND MOUNTAIN HIKING AREAS THROUGH EDUCATION. 9. ELNOR EDUCATION: TEACHING ENGLISH TO REFUGEES (FAMILIES AND CHILDREN). 10. SUN CINEMATOGRAPHY: PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIP TO UNDERPRIVILEGED FEMALE STUDENTS IN CINEMATOGRAPHY.
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 1. FINDING CURES FOR TYPE 1 AND TYPE 2 DIABETES, CANCERS, AND AGING-RELATED DISEASES. 2. CREATING LOW-COST, ORIGAMI-BASED PRINT-AND-FOLD OPTICAL MICROSCOPE FOR APPLICATIONS IN GLOBAL HEALTH AND FIELD-BASED CITIZEN SCIENCE. 3. RESEARCHING NEURODIVERSITY AND CREATE AUTISM RESEARCH DATABASE. 4. RESEARCHING TRANSHUMANIST TECHNOLOGY IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, AND OTHER APPLICATION AREAS. 5. WELLNESS CENTER: RESEARCHING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES AND THEIR APPLICATION. 6. CITY ON SCIENCE: REVIEWING AND DISCUSSING LOCAL RESEARCH TO INCREASE THE SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND CURIOSITY OF PEOPLE IN THE CITY.
CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 1. UB LEAGUE: MENTORING YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN (TEENS AND YOUTH) TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH SPORTS. 2. SUKHI 222: ADVOCATING DIGNIFIED ACCESS OF ADEQUATE FOOD, WATER AND SHELTER FOR THE GLOBAL POPULATION, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN AND YOUTH. 3. NEW MERCY CARE SCHOOLS: FEEDING 264 SCHOOLCHILDREN AND ORPHANS FROM AGE 3 TO 18 BY PROVIDING SCHOOL LUNCHES. 4. FEMME FORCES: TARGETING ISSUES IN FEMALE HYGIENIC CARE AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS. 5. GLOBAL MINIMUM: CATALYZE A CULTURE OF INNOVATION THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES, CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS AMONG YOUTH. 6. PROMOTING HEALTH IN HAITI.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Newton Lee President | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Marcela Melnic Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Grigoryeva Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $17,100 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $615,490 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $632,590 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $148,603 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $781,193 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $533,915 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $8,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $74,400 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $20,443 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $141 |
| Information technology | $2,946 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,400 |
| Travel | $1,071 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $205 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $642,521 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $206,034 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $206,034 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $206,034 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $206,034 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Institute For Education Research & Scholarships has awarded $1,089,738 in support to 16 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FOLDSCOPE INSTRUMENTS PURPOSE: To combine low-cost materials with precision optics to create inexpensive microscopes that are affordable for communities worldwide. | $200,000 |
FOLDSCOPE INSTRUMENTS PURPOSE: To combine low-cost materials with precision optics to create inexpensive microscopes that are affordable for communities worldwide. | $200,000 |
GLOBAL MINIMUM PURPOSE: To catalyze a culture of innovation through hands-on learning experiences, creative problem-solving, and leadership skills among youth. | $182,000 |
GLOBAL MINIMUM PURPOSE: To catalyze a culture of innovation through hands-on learning experiences, creative problem-solving, and leadership skills among youth. | $182,000 |
PROMOTING HEALTH IN HAITI PURPOSE: To promote community and personal health in Haiti | $85,301 |
PROMOTING HEALTH IN HAITI PURPOSE: To promote community and personal health in Haiti | $85,301 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Institute For Education Research & Scholarships has recieved totaling $47,034.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $12,650 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,734 |
Arts Council For Monterey County Monterey, CA PURPOSE: ARTS/CULTURAL GRANT | $6,650 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Charles And Helen Schwab Foundation San Francisco, CA | $691,573,201 | $120,025,754 |
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Gardena, CA | $152,619,685 | $60,036,131 |
Arizona Leadership Foundation Inc Scottsdale, AZ | $8,143,528 | $41,232,860 |
College Track Oakland, CA | $64,375,720 | $27,539,542 |
Business For Social Responsibility San Francisco, CA | $23,283,625 | $33,746,077 |
Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization Inc Chandler, AZ | $15,419,007 | $23,692,507 |
Institute For Better Education Tucson, AZ | $37,186,348 | $28,870,649 |
Catholic Education Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $32,375,379 | $24,525,242 |
Mcconnell Foundation Redding, CA | $0 | $21,867,294 |
Arizona Tuition Connection Inc Scottsdale, AZ | $37,104,483 | $31,699,669 |
Making Waves Foundation Inc Richmond, CA | $241,696,341 | $12,436,212 |
Port Of Los Angeles High School San Pedro, CA | $18,161,675 | $15,549,620 |