Mission
The IPO Education Foundation is dedicated to fostering an appreciation for intellectual property as a critical driver of innovation and creativity in society. The foundation aims to educate the next generation about the importance of intellectual property rights and their implications on economic growth and prosperity.
Basic Information
Founded in
1989
EIN
52-2250648
Total Assets
$1.199 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance

IP Education for Next Gen Innovators
A toolkit providing resources to teach IP concepts to middle and high school students.

Awards Celebration
An annual event honoring outstanding inventors and their contributions.

Quarterly ENewsletter
A newsletter providing updates on the foundation's activities and insights on IP education.
Impact Stats
Number of innovations recognized
Inventor of the Year 2024
Recognized honorees for their groundbreaking work in diabetes treatments.
Past Events
Awards Celebration 2023
2023-12-12
Annual Awards Celebration recognizing inventors making significant contributions.
Upcoming Events

Awards Celebration 2024
2024-12-12
Join us in honoring inventors at the annual awards event.
Learn MoreOur Programs

IP Education for Next Gen Innovators
A comprehensive program aimed at educators to teach IP to middle and high school students.
Learn MoreMIP Score (Beta)
The MIP Score is in beta! We'd love any feedback you may have.
The MIP Score and it's methodology is purely used as a way to visualize how a nonprofits public financial data compares against others. It doesn't reflect the unique circumstances and impact that a nonprofit has.The MIP Score should never be used to say one charity is better than another.
Overall Score
57
56
/100
Program Expense Ratio
76.92%
10
/20
Program Revenue Growth
36.02%
18
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.1944
14
/20
Working Capital Ratio
1.564
12
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 250.9K | 47.97% |
Program Services | 261.5K | 50.01% |
Investment Income | 7.352K | 1.41% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 3.191K | 0.61% |
Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
Total Revenue | 522.9K | 100.00% |
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