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Isaac Newton Foundation

Building the Foundation for STEM Education

A Pennsylvania 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting the MaST Community Charter Schools — providing the facilities and stewardship that let great teaching happen.

Who We Are

Our Mission

The Isaac Newton Foundation supports the health, welfare, and educational interests of the Mathematics, Science & Technology (MaST) Community Charter Schools. Organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, the Foundation acts as a financial and property-holding vehicle that helps build, maintain, and support learning environments tailored around STEM education.

What We Do

Supporting the MaST Charter Schools

The Foundation carries out its mission largely through real estate and facilities management. It leases property to several campuses under the MaST umbrella — ensuring these schools have the physical infrastructure they need to operate. By acting as a supportive landlord and asset manager, the Foundation lets school administrators focus on curriculum and student success while it handles macro-level facility and financial needs.

Facilities & Real Estate

Building, holding, and leasing the campuses where MaST students learn every day.

Asset Stewardship

Maintaining property and managing resources so funds directly benefit the schools.

STEM-Focused Environments

Supporting learning spaces purpose-built around mathematics, science, and technology.

The Schools We Support

The MaST Schools

MaST Schools is the charter-school network that oversees three campuses in Philadelphia — founded in 1999 to create innovative pathways for students pursuing math, science, and technology. The Isaac Newton Foundation proudly supports all three.

MaST Community Charter School campus

MaST Community Charter School

MaST I · Grades K–12

The founding flagship campus in Somerton, Northeast Philadelphia (1800 E. Byberry Rd), established in 1999.

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MaST Community Charter School II campus

MaST Community Charter School II

MaST II · Grades K–12

Home to a beautiful campus on the Delaware River, in the Tacony section of Philadelphia.

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MaST Community Charter School III campus

MaST Community Charter School III

MaST III · Grades K–12

A K–12 campus located at 1 Crown Way in Philadelphia.

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4700

students

48

Enrolled ZIP Codes

Three

campuses

Accountability

Governance & Oversight

As an entity exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3), the Foundation submits an annual Form 990 to the IRS detailing its revenues, expenses, and assets. Its financial statements are audited by an independent accountant to ensure strict regulatory compliance and to verify that all activities directly benefit the affiliated public charter schools.

Leadership

Board of Directors

KD

Karen DelGuercio

Board Member

Lou Decree

Lou Decree

Board Member

JB

Jan Brophy

Board Member

HI

Hope Inge

Board Member

Contact

Get in Touch

For inquiries related to the Isaac Newton Foundation, please reach out to our board.

board@isaacnewtonfoundation.org