NonprofitsFuture Problem Solving Program International Inc

Future Problem Solving Program International Inc

INDIALANTIC, FL

Total revenue

$1.6M

Total expenses

$1.5M

Net assets

$919K

Grants received

$265K

14 grants

EIN

421234706

Tax year

2024

Mission

Future problem solving proudly celebrates more than 50 years of placing close to a million young people at the core of a dynamic, purposeful learning experience. Each year k-12 students from around the world participate in a variety of challenges designed to empower curious youth to become changemakers. Problem solvers learn how to think, not what to think, and gain the skills they need to succeed in work and life. Our programs build confidence and foster student voices. Founded by dr. Torrance in 1974, our program integrates the six-step creative problem-solving process by alex osborn and sidney parnes with high-interest, futuristic topics. We offer four annual programs for both teams and individuals. Global issues: students become mini-experts and predict possibilities for the future. Community projects: students learn to turn interests into action and create lasting change. Creative writing: students write a creative, futuristic scenario based on a competition topic. Storytelling: s

Programs

2 programs

The center for creative learning is built on more than five decades of research, development, and field experience worldwide. A wide variety of offerings include high-quality web-based and print resources, e-learning opportunities, workshops, and consulting services on creativity and creative problem solving. Our work focuses on methods and tools for generating ideas ("creative thinking"), focusing ideas ("critical thinking"), and systematic approaches to defining and solving complex, open-ended, real-life problems (creative problem solving, version 6.1).

Expenses: $1K

Our educational outcomes are transformative, equipping young people to solve complex problems, take meaningful action, and drive positive change. We spark curiosity about real-world issues, developing problem-solving skills that empower students to excel in school, careers, and life. In an age defined by ai, it's essential that students learn how to think and solve problems. Future problem solving addresses today's unprecedented challenges with standards-based programs that engage students wherever they learn, teaching them how to think, not what to think. Our rubric-based evaluations provide valuable, learner-centered feedback, allowing students to continually improve through authentic, skill-based assessments from certified evaluators across multiple submissions each year.

Expenses: $562KGrants: $8K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$141K
Program service revenue$1.4M
Investment income$22K
Other revenue$40K
Total revenue$1.6M

Expenses

Grants paid$8K
Salaries & benefits$532K
Fundraising
Other expenses$1000K
Total expenses$1.5M
Total assets$1.3M
Net assets$919K

People

12 listed

NameRoleCompensation

APRIL MICHELE

EXECUTIVE DI

Board

$111K

40 hrs/wk

DYLAN SHERMAN

PRESIDENT

Board

15 hrs/wk

LAUREL PETERSEN

SECRETARY

Board

3 hrs/wk

JULIE STYAN

TRUSTEE

Board

3 hrs/wk

SHEFA SIKDER

TRUSTEE

Board

3 hrs/wk

ERWIN HOSONO

TREASURER

Board

3 hrs/wk

AMANDA GENOVESE

VICE PRESIDE

Board

7 hrs/wk

SUZANNE DIGBY

TRUSTEE

Board

3 hrs/wk

JANET FITE

TRUSTEE

Board

3 hrs/wk

ANN FOREYT

TRUSTEE

Board

3 hrs/wk

ARGEN HICKS

TRUSTEE

Board

10 hrs/wk

PETER MONKHOUSE

TRUSTEE

Board

3 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 14 of 14

FromAmountPurposeYear
$40K
EMPOWER YOUTH/GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$5K
UNRESTRICTED
2024
$42K
EMPOWER YOUTH THROUGH PROJECT MANAGEMENT
2023
$7K
UNRESTRICTED
2023
$70K
EMPOWER YOUTH THROUGH PROJECT MANAGEMENT
2022
$8K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$8K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$40K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$10K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$10K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$10K
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2017

Funded by

$265K from 4 funders · 14 grants · 2017–2024

Project Management Institute Educational

$151K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$85K · 6 grants · 2017–2021

American Online Giving Foundation Inc

$17K · 3 grants · 2021–2024

Network For Good

$12K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Details

EIN421234706
Subsection03
Ruling date1993-02
Formed1984
Employees9
Volunteers163
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