The Art of Problem Solving Initiative
Beam aims to open up opportunity for all students at the highest level of achievement, to instill a genuine love for mathematics, and to open up opportunities for fulfilling, well-paid careers. To our knowledge, beam is the only program in the us providing long-term (10-year), comprehensive support to ensure success in advanced math for kids from low-income and low-access backgrounds. Our goals are to provide academic preparation for advanced mathematical work; social/emotional support so students are comfortable and confident with stem identities and engaging stem communities; a community of like-minded peers including students, counselors, and faculty in whom our students can see themselves represented; and guidance and mentoring to support students in seeking out future stem opportunities.
The Art of Problem Solving Initiative at a glance
- Total assets
- $19,440,415
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $11,781,568
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $220,211
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $8,677,594
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Art of Problem Solving Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Assembly New York, NY | To Support Educational Advancements | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,440,415 | $11,781,568 | $8,677,594 | — | — | $220,211 |
| 2024 | $15,907,337 | $10,308,727 | $8,117,369 | — | — | $194,323 |
| 2023 | $13,036,680 | $7,630,346 | $6,475,584 | $25,000 | 1 | $277,111 |
| 2022 | $11,649,838 | $7,944,885 | $4,977,757 | — | — | $4,148 |
| 2021 | $8,643,636 | $7,701,538 | $3,737,814 | — | — | $3,443 |
| 2020 | $4,780,396 | $3,525,853 | $3,238,899 | — | — | $40,597 |
| 2019 | $4,248,959 | $3,351,906 | $2,584,327 | — | — | $3,741 |
About The Art of Problem Solving Initiative
Based on IRS filings
The Art of Problem Solving Initiative is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $19.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $220K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Art of Problem Solving Initiative is led by Daniel Zaharopol, Chief Executive Officer since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 7 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Zaharopol
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$143K (2019) → $237K (2025)
Edray Goins PhD
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Cartwright-Punnett
Senior Director & Program Design
Chief Programs Officer → Senior Director & Program Design, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$120K (2022) → $145K (2025)
Jeff Hoffman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kiran Kedlaya PhD
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Kearns-Jordan
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Rusczyk
Director
Chair → President, 2021
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandor Lehoczky
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Wildstrom
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lennin Antunish
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Ho-Shing
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Prashant Lal
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Iandoli
Chief Financial Officer
Director of Finance → Director of Finance & Administrator, 2022
Director of Finance & Administrator → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$92K (2019) → $176K (2025)
Betania Tiburcio
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$116K (2022) → $181K (2025)
Melissa Gillis
Chief Advancement Officer
Director of Advancement → Chief Advancement Officer, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$102K (2022) → $195K (2025)
Felix Flores
Chief Growth Officer- Fmr
Chief Growth Officer → Chief Growth Officer- Fmr, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$167K (2023) → $200K (2025)
Samir Bolar
Chief Program Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$172K (2025)
Darryl Hill EdD
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nanayaa Dadson PhD
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Baron PhD
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Jacob Castaneda (2024) — Former Executive Director & Ny Programs
- Former: Jeffrey Hoffman (2024) — Director
- Former: Kenneth Baron (2024) — Director
- Former: Paul Sherman (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Susan Schwartz-Wildstrom (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $237K, to Daniel Zaharopol (Chief Executive Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Art of Problem Solving Initiative
How large is The Art of Problem Solving Initiative?
The Art of Problem Solving Initiative reported $19.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.8M.
Where does The Art of Problem Solving Initiative operate?
The Art of Problem Solving Initiative has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Art of Problem Solving Initiative's EIN?
The Art of Problem Solving Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1239616. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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