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Tynkertopia Inc

FLAGSTAFF, AZ · EIN 823860171 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE B99 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · tynkertopia.org
revenue
$124K
expenses
$49K
net assets
$74K
employees
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE ENRICHED EDUCATIONAL STEAM EXPERIENCES AND KITS FOR DELIVERY AND PICK UP DURING AND FOLLOWING THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC, AS WELL AS CENTER BASED PROGRAMS OF THE SAME TYPE FOR PRIMARILY MINORITY AND POVERTY LEVEL YOUTH, INCLUDING ESL HOUSEHOLDS IN FLAGSTAFF, AZ.

profile · synthesized from sources

Tynkertopia is a nonprofit STEAM education center in Flagstaff, Arizona, offering hands-on learning experiences for children, families, and educators. It provides free open studio time, workshops, classes, and summer camps focused on creativity, inquiry, and skill-building in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. The organization prioritizes access for historically under-resourced communities, including Latinx, Indigenous, and Black youth, and partners with local agencies to provide free meals to children.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Classes
Weekly, four-week STEAM classes for children, covering topics such as gardening and technology; requires registration and fee
Free Meal Program
Provides free nutritious meals to children ages 1–18 in partnership with USDA and St. Mary’s Food Alliance
Open Studio Time
Free, drop-in access to hands-on STEAM activities including workshops, art studios, 3D printing, and early childhood play areas during open hours
Summer Camps
Themed, week-long STEAM camps for children held during summer months, combining learning, creativity, and exploration
TynkerSpace Workshops
Structured, hands-on workshops focused on tinkering, building, and problem-solving in STEAM disciplines
activities · 8 clusters

what they do

  • Mobile STEM Education Labs 10 activities
    • Hands-on STEAM Learning Environment
      Provides daily access to a hands-on STEAM learning environment, serving between 10 and 60 visitors per day, and has hosted over 8,000 total visits from children, parents, grandparents, teachers, and community members since opening 17 months ago. Volunteers deliver engaging and personalized STEAM learning experiences.
    • Hands-on STEAM Learning Environment
      Provides daily access to a hands-on STEAM learning environment, serving between 10 and 60 visitors per day, and has hosted over 8,000 total visits from children, parents, grandparents, teachers, and community members since opening 17 months ago. This includes engaging and personalized STEAM learning experiences delivered by volunteers.
    • Hands-on STEAM learning center access
      Provides daily access to a hands-on STEAM learning environment, serving between 10 and 60 visitors per day, with over 8,000 total visits recorded since opening 17 months ago. The center hosts children, parents, grandparents, teachers, and community members.
    • Hands-on STEAM learning environment with daily access
      Provides daily access to a hands-on STEAM learning environment, serving between 10 and 60 visitors per day, including children, parents, grandparents, teachers, and community members; has hosted over 8,000 total visits since opening 17 months ago.
    • STEAM Classes and Workshops
      Offers STEAM learning classes for children and youth that meet for one hour per week over four consecutive weeks, as well as TynkerSpace workshops and general classes.
    • STEAM Learning Classes and Workshops
      Offers STEAM learning classes for children and youth that meet for one hour per week over four consecutive weeks, as well as TynkerSpace workshops.
    • STEAM summer camps and workshops
      Offers summer camps and TynkerSpace workshops as part of its programming to engage children and youth in immersive STEAM learning experiences.
    • Volunteer-led STEAM education delivery
      Uses volunteers to deliver engaging and personalized STEAM learning experiences for participants, enhancing program capacity and community involvement.
    • Weekly STEAM classes for children and youth
      Offers STEAM learning classes that meet for one hour per week over four consecutive weeks, providing structured, hands-on educational experiences for young participants.
    • Weekly STEAM classes for children and youth
      Offers STEAM learning classes that meet for one hour per week over four consecutive weeks, using volunteers to deliver engaging and personalized learning experiences.
  • Youth Nature & Tech Education Resources 4 activities
    • Educational Website
      Operates an educational website that receives over 2 million visitors annually, providing resources on using technology to enhance teaching and learning.
    • Educational Website for Technology in Teaching
      Operates an educational website that receives over 2 million visitors annually, providing resources on using technology to enhance teaching and learning.
    • Educational resource website for educators
      Operates an educational website that receives over 2 million visitors annually, providing resources on using technology to enhance teaching and learning.
    • Educational website for teaching and learning resources
      Operates an educational website that receives over 2 million visitors annually, offering resources on using technology to enhance teaching and learning.
  • Curriculum-Specific Teacher Training 4 activities
    • STEM education workshops for PK-12 teachers
      Provides professional development through STEM education workshops, having trained over 5,000 PK-12 teachers across 37 states over a 9-year period.
    • STEM education workshops for teachers
      Provided STEM education workshops to over 5,000 PK-12 teachers across 37 states over a 9-year period, building educator capacity in STEAM instruction.
    • Teacher Professional Development
      Provides STEM education workshops to over 5000 PK-12 teachers across 37 states over a 9-year period.
    • Teacher Professional Development in STEM Education
      Provided STEM education workshops to over 5000 PK-12 teachers across 37 states over a 9-year period.
  • Weekend and Supplemental Meal Provision for Youth 3 activities
    • Free Meal Program
      Provides a free meal to every child aged 1 to 18 who visits the center.
    • Free Meal Program
      Provides a free meal to every child aged 1 to 18 who visits the center.
    • Free meal provision for children
      Provides a free meal to every child aged 1 to 18 who visits the center, supporting basic needs alongside educational programming.
  • Summer and School Break Camps 2 activities
    • Summer Camps
      Offers summer camps for children and youth.
    • Summer Camps
      Offers summer camps for children and youth.
  • Children's Educational Birthday Parties 1 activity
    • Community events and birthday parties
      Hosts birthday parties at its community center, integrating its STEAM-focused environment into family and community events.
  • Nutritional Support for Malnourished Youth 1 activity
    • Free meals for visiting children
      Provides a free meal to every child aged 1 to 18 who visits the center, integrated with its STEAM programming and community access model.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Birthday Party Hosting
      Hosts birthday parties at its facility.
    • Birthday Party Hosting
      Hosts birthday parties at its facility.
    • STEAM summer camps and workshops
      Offers summer camps and TynkerSpace workshops as part of its programming, alongside regular classes and hosted birthday parties for children and youth.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$124K
Contributions & grants$124K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue$8
expenses
Total expenses$49K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$23K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$137K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$74K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +58.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 5
  • ALICIA CLOUSER-STUDENT — Director
  • DANIEL FURUYA-STUDENT — Director
  • DR BETH MCCAULEY — Director
  • DR CHRISTINA CHING — Director
  • LAUREN LAUDER — Director
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • Arizona Community Foundation Funder — Sponsor
  • Arizona Department of Public Safety Government — Requires volunteers to obtain fingerprint clearance cards from the AZ Department of Public Safety.
  • Arizona Public Service (APS) Funder — Sponsor
  • Arizona State University Partner — Former professor and President’s Professor Emerita, with long-term academic affiliation and service.
  • Better Business Bureau Funder — Sponsor
  • City of Flagstaff Funder — Sponsor
  • Discover Flagstaff Funder — Sponsor
  • Flagstaff Arts Council Funder — Sponsor
  • St. Mary’s Food Alliance Partner — Partnership to provide free meals to children visiting Tynkertopia
  • US Department of Agriculture Partner — Partnership to provide free meals to children visiting Tynkertopia
  • United Way of Northern Arizona Funder — Sponsor
  • W. L. Gore & Associates Funder — Sponsor