Institute For Applied Tinkering

Organization Overview

Institute For Applied Tinkering, operating under the name Sf Brightworks And Tinkering School, is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Sf Brightworks And Tinkering School employed 59 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sf Brightworks And Tinkering School 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 08/2023, Sf Brightworks And Tinkering School generated $5.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.9% per year over the past 8 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

INSTITUTE FOR APPLIED TINKERING IAT DEVELOPS, PRACTICES AND SHARES EDUCATIONAL METHODS THAT CHALLENGE AND SUPPORT ALL CHILDREN TO ENGAGE DEEPLY IN THEIR LEARNING VIA REAL INTERESTS AND REAL TOOLS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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BRIGHTWORKS IS AN INNOVATIVE SCHOOL THAT REIMAGINES EDUCATION. BY TAKING THE BEST PRACTICES FROM BOTH EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND HANDS-ON, PROJECT-BASED EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, WE STRIVE TO MEET STUDENTS' NEEDS IN A FLEXIBLE, MIXED-AGE ENVIRONMENT THAT BREAKS THE TRADITIONAL WALLS BETWEEN SCHOOL AND THE COMMUNITY OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM. WE OFFER A BROAD-SPECTRUM LEARNING ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE CREATIVE CAPACITY, TENACITY, CITIZENSHIP, IMAGINATIVE CABILITIES AND EMPATHY.


TINKERING SCHOOL ACTS AS AFTER SCHOOL, BREAK, AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING TO ENCOURAGE CREATIVE CAPACITY, TENACITY, AND CITIZENSHIP IN YOUTH. TINKERING SCHOOL IS A PLACE WHERE CHILDREN ARE GIVEN ABSTRACT, OPEN-ENDED BUILDING PROJECTS AND PROBLEMS. TRAINED TO USE THE TOOLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS, THEY HAVE THE FREEDOM TO FAIL AND THE TIME TO PERSEVERE. TRUSTED WITH REAL TOOLS AND REAL SUPPLIES, KIDS ARE PUT IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE CONSTRAINTS BREED CREATIVITY AND FOSTER PROBLEM-SOLVING THAT WILL EXPAND INTO EVERY AREA OF THEIR LIVES. KIDS LEARN TO TRUST THEMSELVES AND THEIR CURIOSITY. THEY DEVELOP NEW SKILLS AND VOCABULARY, THEIR CREATIVITY AND THEIR ABILITY TO PERSIST.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

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Rent
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$623,342
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $24,267
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$623,342
Total Program Service Revenue$4,912,320
Investment income $2,469
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 $5,538,531

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