IMSA Fund For Advancement of Education

IMSA Fund


The internationally recognized Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) develops creative, ethical leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. As a teaching and learning laboratory created by the State of Illinois, IMSA enrolls academically talented Illinois students (grades 10-12) in its advanced, residential college preparatory program, and it serves thousands of educators and students in Illinois and beyond through innovative instructional programs that foster imagination and inquiry. IMSA also advances education through research, groundbreaking ventures and strategic partnerships.

Clearly there is no institution like IMSA in the country, and we are lucky enough to have this outstanding educational opportunity located here in Illinois. IMSA students, who come from all over the state, design and conduct hands-on experiments, make observations, analyze data, draw conclusions and communicate evidence-based principles, all while partnering with cutting-edge scientists on diagnostics, nanotechnology, medical research, and much more. Last year, IMSA students began the Energy Center at IMSA, which included securing solar panels from ComEd and designing and building a portable Energy House.

In addition to the full-time students at IMSA, the institution has spread its work to other parts of the state, include Chicago Public Schools and Belleville, through the introduction of Professional Field Offices. These offices, located in the Doolittle School on 35th and State Street in Chicago and Lindenwood University in Belleville, will conduct outreach programs to students from all grade levels using the IMSA math and science curriculum and lessons.

Private support to public institutions: Why does IMSA need donations?

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy is a selective admissions residential academy for students gifted and talented in mathematics and science. While we are an agency of the State of Illinois, we are publicly assisted, with no more than 75% of our budget coming from state tax dollars-and at about $20 million a year, our budget is considerably smaller than any of our related agencies.

A diversified funding stream is critical to innovation and creativity at IMSA, and allows us to generate programs that benefit all of Illinois, including IMSA FUSION, which will serve about 1,800 students grades 4 - 8 at 56 schools around the state. In addition, IMSA does extensive professional development with Illinois teachers, helping them become stronger math and science educators. Current field offices include Doolittle Elementary School in Chicago, and Lindenwood University in Belleville.

The public/private partnership, a combination of funding from public dollars, businesses and foundations, participating families and individual donors creates the conditions "to ignite and nurture creative, ethical scientific minds that advance the human condition."
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IMSA Fund Annual Campaign FY12

Support the IMSA Fund during fiscal year 2012!

$4,192.00 raised towards $10,000.00 goal!
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IMSA's 25th Birthday

Celebrate IMSA's 25 years with a birthday gift to the IMSA Fund!
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IMSA Alumni Association 25 Donors - 25 Dollars - 25 Days

25 Donors - 25 Dollars - 25 Days

$9,856.00 raised towards $6,875.00 goal!
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FY12 IMSA Fund Parents Support Campaign

Show your support, make a donation today!

$175.00 raised towards $166,250.00 goal!
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IMSA Parents Class of 2012

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity for your senior to leave a lasting mark on IMSA

$0.00 raised towards $15,625.00 goal!
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Grassroots Fundraisers  View All

Cheryl's 25 for 25
(Cheryl Heinz)

25 for IMSA25

$3,215.00 raised towards $625.00 goal!
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Melissa's $25 for 25 from 25
(Melissa Comenduley)

Raising funds to support my high school, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, by trying to get 25 people to donate $25 during th...

$1,978.00 raised towards $625.00 goal!
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Amy's Alumni Ask
(Amy Kinney)

Amy is asking alumni to give back to IMSA.

$125.00 raised towards $625.00 goal!
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Melvin's 25 donors for IM...
(Melvin Bacani)

Melvin's - 25 donors - 25 dollars - 25 days - for IMSA's 25 Year Anniversary

$2,709.00 raised towards $625.00 goal!
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Contact Information
Website: www.imsa.edu/giving
Address:
1500 Sullivan Rd
Aurora, IL 60506

Nonprofit status since: February 1987

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