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ILLUSTRATIVE MATHEMATICS

ORO VALLEY, AZ · EIN 463513958 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE B01 · Education · Large ($10M-$50M) · www.illustrativemathematics.org
revenue
$11.7M
expenses
$9.9M
net assets
$4.5M
employees
56
volunteers
10
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

ILLUSTRATIVE MATHEMATICS IS A DISCERNING COMMUNITY OF EDUCATORS DEDICATED TO (CONTINUED ON SCH O) THE COHERENT LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS. WE CRAFT AND DELIVER HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Illustrative Mathematics is a nonprofit organization focused on improving K-12 mathematics education across the United States. They provide professional learning and support for educators to implement high-quality math curricula, aiming to enhance student understanding and engagement in mathematics. Their approach emphasizes equity and access to effective teaching practices.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $3.35M
    CLASSROOM MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT:IM CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF K-5 CURRICULUM AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING (6 GRADE LEVELS) THAT WAS PILOTED IN 45 SCHOOLS/DISTRICTS DURING SCHOOL YEAR 2019-2020 WITH FULL CC (CREATIVE COMMONS) BY 4.0 RELEASE IN ENGLISH AND MOST IN SPANISH IN JULY 2021. DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2021, OVER 640,000 STUDENTS HAD ACCESS TO AN IM CERTIFIED PRINT OR PREMIUM DIGITAL VERSION OF THE K-12 CURRICULUM, AND WE ESTIMATE THAT OVER 260,000 STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE FREE IM CERTIFIED VERSION OF THE MATERIALS BASED ON WEBSITE TRAFFIC.
named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Equitable Math Practices
Focuses on providing access to high-quality math instruction for all students, emphasizing student voice and engagement.
IM Certified® Professional Learning
Professional development program led by IM Certified Facilitators to support teachers in implementing IM K–12 Math curriculum effectively
IM K–12 Math Curriculum
Comprehensive, problem-based mathematics curriculum designed to foster deep understanding, equity, and engagement for all students
activities · 1 group

what they do

  • Curriculum-Specific Teacher Training 15 activities
    • Conduct Research and Evaluation of Math Education
      Authors and reviews IM Certified curricula to ensure rigor and coherence, conducts ongoing research collaborations, publishes case studies, and collaborates with independent researchers to evaluate and improve mathematics education practices and the impact of its curricula and professional learning programs.
    • Conduct Research and Evaluation of Math Education
      Authors and reviews IM Certified curricula to ensure rigor and coherence, conducts ongoing research collaborations, and publishes case studies to evaluate and improve mathematics education practices. This includes studies on curriculum impact and collaborations with independent researchers.
    • Conduct Research and Evaluation of Math Education
      Authors and reviews IM Certified curricula to ensure rigor and coherence, conducts ongoing research collaborations, and publishes case studies to evaluate and improve mathematics education practices. This includes studies on curriculum impact and student achievement gains.
    • Conduct Research and Evaluation of Math Education
      Conducts ongoing research collaborations, authors and reviews curricula, and publishes case studies to evaluate and improve mathematics education practices. This includes studies on the impact of IM Math's instructional model and collaborations with independent researchers.
    • Conduct research and evaluation on curriculum and instructional impact
      Engages in ongoing research collaborations, publishes case studies, and partners with independent researchers to evaluate the effectiveness of IM curricula and professional learning programs, including studies showing significant student math gains and impacts on teaching practices.
    • Deliver IM Certified Professional Learning programs
      Provides high-quality, facilitator-led professional learning to educators to support effective implementation of IM Certified curricula, including in-person and virtual events, with over 31,000 educators served across 39 states and consistently high participant satisfaction ratings.
    • Develop and Provide K-12 Math Curricula
      Develops and provides free, open educational resource (OER) K-12 mathematics curricula, including IM® K-12 Math and IM® v.360, which are problem-based, research-driven, and aligned to college and career-ready standards. These curricula are accessible through hosting platforms and include digital tools, assessments, and classroom-ready print books.
    • Develop and Provide K-12 Math Curricula
      Develops and provides free, open-access K-12 mathematics curricula, including IM K-12 Math and IM v.360, which are research-driven, problem-based, and aligned to college and career-ready standards. These curricula are available through hosting platforms and include digital tools, assessments, and classroom-ready print books.
    • Develop and publish open educational resource (OER) K–12 mathematics curricula
      Authors, reviews, and publishes research-driven, problem-based K–12 math curricula aligned to college and career-ready standards, including IM® K–12 Math and IM® v.360, both available as open educational resources under CC licenses. These curricula have earned perfect scores from EdReports and are used by millions of students nationwide.
    • Offer immersive professional learning experiences through IM MathLab
      Runs IM MathLab, a professional learning program where educators observe problem-based instruction and student thinking in real classrooms, with sessions conducted in locations such as Las Cruces, NM, and Syracuse, NY, in 2024.
    • Provide Professional Learning for Educators
      Offers IM Certified Professional Learning programs and IM MathLab experiences to educators, supporting effective implementation of IM Certified curricula. These programs have reached over 31,000 educators through 1,569 events in 39 U.S. states, with high satisfaction ratings.
    • Provide Professional Learning for Educators
      Offers IM Certified Professional Learning programs and IM MathLab experiences directly to educators, led by expert facilitators, to support effective implementation of IM Certified curricula. These programs have reached over 31,000 educators through 1,569 events in 39 U.S. states.
    • Provide Professional Learning for Educators
      Offers IM Certified Professional Learning programs and IM MathLab experiences directly to educators, led by expert facilitators, to support effective implementation of IM Certified curricula. These programs have been delivered in 39 U.S. states to over 31,000 educators through 1,569 events.
    • Provide free digital and print access to IM curricula
      Offers free access to IM® K–12 Math and IM® v.360 curricula through digital platforms like AccessIM.org and CA.AccessIM.org, including customizable digital lessons, interactive tools, assessments, and print books designed for classroom usability.
    • Support state and local curriculum initiatives through partnerships
      Collaborates with state and local education agencies and public media partners—such as Louisiana Public Broadcasting and PBS—to adapt IM lessons for broader dissemination, including video lesson series and participation in grant-funded improvement networks like the Better Math Teaching Network.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$11.73M
Contributions & grants$1.13M10%
Program service revenue$10.60M90%
Investment income$4380%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$9.88M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$6.18M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.80M
Cash$4.91M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.26M
Net assets$4.54M
Liquid reserves6.0 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +15.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 11
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
WILLIAM MCCALLUM CEO 40 $348K
KRISTIN UMLAND PRESIDENT 40 $287K
KRISTEN WELCH CFO, VP ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT 40 $268K
KARL NELSON CIO, VP OF TECHNOLOGY & INFORMATION 40 $232K
KATHERINE NOWAK VICE PRESIDENT, PRODUCT STRATEGY 40 $180K
OLIVIA RUSSELL VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT 40 $180K
DYLAN DECHANT DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING 40 $159K
ERIC CONNALLY SOFTWARE ENGINNER 40 $153K
WINDY HAMILTON SENIOR DIRECTOR OF BUS. ANALYTICS 40 $153K
TAMARA RICHARDS CONTROLLER 40 $149K
MAX RAY-RIEK SENIOR DIRECTOR OF K-12 PROF. LEARNING 40 $145K
board members · 10
  • BARBARA CHOW — DIRECTOR
  • CYNTHIA NAVA — DIRECTOR
  • DENISE WALSTON — DIRECTOR
  • DOMINICK SEKICH — DIRECTOR
  • GEORGE ZETTLER — TREASURER/SECRETARY
  • GREGG LEVIN — DIRECTOR
  • HEATHER HILL — DIRECTOR
  • LISA CARMONA — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL CASSERLY — DIRECTOR
  • PAUL PALMER JR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 33

who they work with

  • AccessIM Partner — Hosts the IM® v.360 curriculum for free access by schools and districts.
  • AccessIM.org Network — Platform for accessing IM's free K–12 math curriculum.
  • Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Funder — Philanthropic supporter of Illustrative Mathematics.
  • CREC Partner — IM Certified professional learning partner
  • Carnegie Corporation of New York Funder — Philanthropic supporter of Illustrative Mathematics.
  • CenterPoint Education Partner — Provides interim assessments aligned with IM 6–8 Math v.III
  • Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Funder — Philanthropic supporter of Illustrative Mathematics.
  • Heising-Simons Foundation Funder — Philanthropic supporter of Illustrative Mathematics.
  • IM Certified curriculum distribution partners Partner — Organizations that distribute IM Certified curricula in digital and print formats, with enhancements vetted by IM authors.
  • IM Certified supplemental and professional learning partners Partner — Organizations that provide supplemental materials and professional learning services to support implementation of IM Certified curricula.
  • IM Certified® Curriculum Distribution Partners Partner — Distributes printed and digital versions of IM TK Math curriculum.
  • Imagine Learning Partner — IM Certified curriculum and professional learning partner
  • Imagine Learning Partner — IM Certified partner that delivered IM K–5 Math curriculum in Greeley-Evans School District 6
  • Imagine Learning Partner — Parent organization of Imagine IM, which offers the comprehensive IM v.360 curriculum with enhanced resources including print and digital materials.
  • Imagine Learning, LLC Partner — Distributes Imagine IM California, a version of California IM v.360 for grades K–6, 6–8, Algebra 1, and Integrated Math 1.
  • Kendall Hunt Partner — Hosts the IM® K-12 Math curriculum for free access by schools and districts.
  • Kendall Hunt Partner — IM Certified Partner and print provider of the upgraded IM® v.360 curriculum, offering the pure, untouched print version aligned with IM’s free digital version.
  • Kendall Hunt Partner — IM Certified curriculum and professional learning partner
  • Kendall Hunt Publishing Company Partner — Distributes IMKH California, a version of California IM v.360 for grades K–5, 6–8, Algebra 1, and Integrated Math 1.
  • Kiddom Partner — Distributes Kiddom IM v.360 California, a version of California IM v.360 for grades K–5, 6–8, and Algebra 1.
  • Kiddom Partner — IM Certified curriculum and professional learning partner
  • Kiddom Partner — Technology partner that powers IM v.360, enabling educators to customize, implement, and measure the impact of the curriculum through a digital platform.
  • Los Angeles Unified School District Partner — Implemented IM Math curriculum, resulting in accelerated math achievement gains.
  • Louisiana Public Broadcasting Partner — Partnered with Illustrative Mathematics facilitators on a video learning series during the pandemic.
  • MMSLN Partner — IM Certified professional learning partner
  • Mathematics Institute of Wisconsin Partner — IM Certified professional learning partner
  • Open Up Resources Partner — Collaborated with Illustrative Mathematics to publish a full-course OER middle school math curriculum.
  • PBS Partner — Partnered with Illustrative Mathematics facilitators on a video learning series during the pandemic.
  • Rivet Education Partner — Illustrative Mathematics is a certified provider in Rivet Education’s Professional Learning Partner Guide, meeting standards for content expertise, professional learning design, and data use.
  • School Kit Group Partner — Collaborated with Illustrative Mathematics facilitators to adapt eighth-grade lessons for a video learning series.
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