2026-05-13T15:28:10-07:00 2025-06-30 262227576 CALIRI MANCINI & BARBIERI PC 1 WORTHINGTON ROAD CRANSTON RI 02920 990 2024-07-01 455482105 INGENUITYNE INC INGE 4012156540 6 LIBERTY SQUARE BOSTON MA 02109 MICHAEL FANTOM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4012156540 2026-05-13 true true NANCY L MANCINI P01207473 4012683926 2026-05-13 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z NE FIRST MICHAEL FANTOM 6 LIBERTY SQUARE BOSTON MA 02109 1815705 false X HTTPS://www.nefirst.org X 2012 MA ingenuityNE, Inc. WAS FORMED TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE LEADERS, BY ENGAGING THEM IN EXCITING MENTOR-BASED PROGRAMS THAT BUILD SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS, THAT INSPIRE INNOVATION, AND THAT FOSTER WELL-ROUNDED LIFE CAPABILITIES. 9 9 7 4268 0 0 818319 1229325 575660 570965 2 0 6540 15415 1400521 1815705 139804 471753 0 591658 568849 0 106453 826620 823536 1558082 1864138 -157561 -48433 220808 430472 322031 580128 -101223 -149656 X ingenuityNE, Inc. WAS FORMED TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LEADERS, BY ENGAGING THEM IN EXCITING MENTOR-BASED PROGRAMS THAT BUILD SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS, THAT INSPIRE INNOVATION, AND THAT FOSTER WELL-ROUNDED LIFE CAPABILITIES INCLUDING SELF-CONFIDENCE, COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP. false false 1151260 366285 531200 FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION (FRC)- WORKING WITH MENTORS, TEAMS OF STUDENTS BUILD ROBOTS FROM KITS OF COMMON PARTS, DESIGNED TO MEET A CHALLENGE. THE STUDENTS COMPETE FOR AWARDS FOR GAME SCORES, SAFETY PRACTICES, TEAMWORK AND OTHER QUALITATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS, STRESSING THE VALUES OF COOPERATION AND INCLUSION. AWARD WINNING TEAMS PARTICIPATE IN THE ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT OF THE FOUNDATION FOR THE INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (F.I.R.S.T.) THE FRC PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF APPLYING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TO ACHIEVE A SPECIFIC CHALLENGE UNDER A TIME CONSTRAINT. THIS EXPERIENCE DEVELOPS STUDENTS TECHNICAL SKILLS, TEAMWORK AND THE ABILITY TO DEAL WITH THE SATISFACTIONS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS OF A REAL ENGINEERING PROJECT. 84003 42251 0 FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (FLL)- TEAMS WORK ON GAME CHALLENGES USING LEGO TECHNOLOGY, APPLYING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING TO MASTER COMPLEX MISSIONS. TEAMS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET EVERY YEAR FOR THE FLL WORLD FESTIVAL COMPETITION AND CELEBRATION. PARTICIPATION IN FLL ENGAGES STUDENTS IN A COMPREHENSIVE EXPERIENCE DEVELOPING CONFIDENCE IN THEIR ABILITY TO ADDRESS SERIOUS ISSUES, ENHANCING THEIR EDUCATION IN SCIENCE AND MATH, EXPOSING THEM TO A STEM CAREER. BY PROGRESSING THROUGH EACH PROGRAM AND ULTIMATELY TO FRC, STUDENTS GAIN A FULL SUITE OF TECHNICAL SKILLS AND ONGOING ENCOURAGEMENT, MAKING IT MORE LIKELY THAT THEY WILL PURSUE CAREERS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. THE PROGRAM WAS EXPANDED SEVERAL YEARS AGO TO INCLUDE Pre-K THROUGH 8th GRADE AGE RANGES: FLL DISCOVER/EXPLORE/CHALLENGE. 98109 18650 39765 FIRST TECH CHALLENGE (FTC)- LIKE THE FRC PROGRAM, TEAMS IN THE FTC PROGRAM DESIGN AND BUILD ROBOTS WITH SMALLER KITS AND SIMPLER GAME CHALLENGES. THIS PROGRAM IS READILY ACCESSIBLE TO A BROADER AUDIENCE OF EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS, IN PART BECAUSE OF ITS LOWER COST. THE FTC EXPERIENCE SIMULATES THE EXCITEMENT AS WELL AS THE PRESSURE OF A REAL-LIFE ENGINEERING PROJECT. DEVELOPING NOT ONLY THE STUDENTS TECHNICAL KNOW-HOW, BUT ALSO LEADERSHIP, COOPERATION, ABILITY TO PLAN, PATIENCE AND TEAMWORK. FTC ENRICHES THE PARTICIPATING STUDENTS ABILITY TO DEAL WITH SATISFACTIONS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS ON A REAL ENGINEERING PROJECT. 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FEES TOWN OF WEYMOUTH 89 MIDDLE STREET EAST WEYMOUTH MA 02189 046001363 Government 9000 OPERATIONS TOWN OF WOLCOTT - BD OF EDUC 1488 WOODTICK ROAD WOLCOTT CT 06716 066002140 Government 6973 REGISTRATION FEES 43 0 true X false false false false false false false false false MICHAEL FANTOM 144338 0 0 0 0 0 5774 0 23304 0 173416 0 0 0 X DEBT PAYMENT MADE TO PAYOR 1 36616 CASH VALUE X EVENT EXPENSES 2 19000 ESTIMATED FAIR VALUES false false false Pt VI, Line 11b THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE FORM 990 WITH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. Pt VI, Line 12c ANNUALLY, BOARD MEMBERS SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM. ANY BOARD MEMBER HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL NOT BE INVOLVED IN ANY DISCUSSION, VOTE, TRANSACTIONS, OR ARRANGEMENTS PERTAINING TO SUCH CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Pt VI, Line 15a THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE ANNUAL SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE SALARY IS BASED ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS IN THE CURRENT YEAR BUDGET. Pt VI, Line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST WITHIN A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d GENERAL STEM PROGRAMS - NEW ENGLAND FIRST STAGES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-RELATED AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, 206495. 44567. 0.