Coon Rapids, MN

Innovation Science and Technologyy Academy

EIN 84-2942167

Education & Youth Development K-12 Schools Children & youth

Mission

To develop globally conscious student innovators through a STEM-focused, personalized learning curriculum delivered with strong family and community collaboration.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) school Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Innovation Science and Technologyy Academy

Innovation Science and Technologyy Academy (branded as Innovation Academy) is a tuition-free public charter school operating in the North Metro area of Minnesota with a campus in Coon Rapids. The school emphasizes STEM and personalized learning to cultivate critical thinking, problem solving and character development in PreK–grade students as it phases toward full PreK–12 enrollment. Founded with a charter-authorized model and active since Fall 2020, the school serves local families in Coon Rapids and surrounding communities and operates under Minnesota public charter school oversight. Programming combines a rigorous STEM curriculum with parent and community engagement to prepare young learners as "student innovators."

Notable achievements

Launched as tuition-free STEM charter (Fall 2020)

Opened in Fall 2020 as a tuition-free charter school focusing on STEM and personalized learning, establishing its program and enrollment footprint in the North Metro area.

Facility expansion and relocation (2023–24)

Moved to/expanded operations in a Coon Rapids location (Round Lake Shoppes area) to support growth and serve more students for the 2023–24 school year.

Recent program investment and financial scale-up

In recent filings the organization reported meaningful program spending (approximately $1.3M in program expenses reported in its most recent program-year filings) and multi‑million dollar operating revenue, reflecting continued operational activity and scaling of educational services.

At a glance

Total assets: $1.9M
Annual revenue: $2.1M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)School
EIN: 84-2942167
Location: Coon Rapids, MN
Website: innovationsta.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Operates as a Minnesota Department of Education‑authorized charter school.

Maintains active public nonprofit status and is listed in national nonprofit data services and charity databases as a 501(c)(3) educational organization (IRS determination recorded in 2020).

Regularly listed on regional education and employment platforms and is actively recruiting staff and expanding grade offerings, indicating ongoing operations and community engagement.

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