The Calculus Project Inc.

What The Calculus Project Inc. does

The Calculus Project Inc. (TCP) is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit founded in 2009 by Dr. Adrian B. Mims Sr. that partners with public school districts to increase the representation and success of low-income students, as well as Black, Hispanic, and other students of color, in advanced mathematics. The organization operates two integrated programs: the TCP District Program, which embeds seven research-based components (Summer Academy pre-teaching, year-round Academic Center tutoring, student cohorts, peer teaching, parent engagement, Pride Curriculum, and educator professional development) directly inside partner districts; and the TCP Leadership Academy (TCPLA), a summer acceleration program hosted on college campuses (Boston University, UMass Lowell, and Emmanuel College) serving over 200 students annually.

TCP's methodology is anchored in Dr. Mims' doctoral research on African American achievement in geometry and draws on the heritage of Bob Moses' Algebra Project and Dr. Freeman Hrabowski's Meyerhoff Scholars Program. The Pride Curriculum component teaches students about STEM professionals of color, and the proprietary "Mims Equation" frames the intervention as a multi-variable formula for closing the achievement gap. Programs are delivered by TCP staff in coordination with district teachers, with TCPLA students engaging college professors on university campuses.

The organization generates revenue through a hybrid nonprofit model combining district partnership fees ($2,800 per student per year for the Leadership Academy, comprising $400 dining, $1,600 instruction and materials, and $800 college coaching), foundation grants (Gates Foundation, Cummings Foundation, Simons Foundation, New Schools Venture Fund), corporate sponsorships (Akamai, John Hancock, Santander, One 8, among others), and individual donations. As of recent disclosures, TCP has served 10,000+ students since inception and currently impacts 7,000+ students across 100+ middle and high schools in Massachusetts and Florida.

Name

The Calculus Project Inc.

Legal name

The Calculus Project Inc.

Website

https://thecalculusproject.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Calculus Project Inc. is a Massachusetts-based nonprofit that partners with public school districts to deliver research-based math enrichment programs preparing low-income students and students of color for advanced mathematics, serving over 7,000 students across 100+ schools in Massachusetts and Florida since 2009.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Math Intervention & Numeracy Support Programs (EDAJAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Math Remediation & Numeracy Intervention (EDAKADAB), Remedial & Academic Intervention Programs (Reading/Math Recovery) (EDAJAGAC), Math Learning Centers (Small-Group) (EDANAHAE)

Keywords

• Math enrichment programs
• STEM equity education
• School district partnerships
• Advanced math preparation
• Culturally responsive curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Westwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Individual Contributions: TCP accepts donations from individuals through its website portal, with suggested amounts. Donors can also support through Amazon Smile (0.5% of eligible purchases).
2. Foundation Grants: TCP receives grants from foundations. Selected by Cummings Foundation as one of 150 nonprofits sharing $30 million, receiving $150,000 over three years. Received Gates Foundation recognition as Bright Spot in Middle Years Math resulting in two-year development grant.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: TCP receives support from corporate sponsors including Akamai Foundation, American Mathematical Society, Gates Foundation, Boston After & Beyond, Cafe Group, City of Boston, John Hancock, Mott McDonald, New Schools Venture Fund, One 8, Santander, New Profit, Simons Foundation, Upland Gardens Fund, and Boston MLK Scholars Program.
4. District Partnership Fees: Districts pay to implement TCP programs. Requires financial commitment for full implementation of all components. Cost structure includes $400 per student for on-campus dining, $1,600 for instruction and materials, and $800 for college coaching support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Calculus Project partners with public school districts to deliver a research-based math intervention program that increases representation of Black, Hispanic, Indigenous, and low-income students in advanced mathematics. Its core offerings include the TCP District Program (year-round in-school implementation of components such as Summer Academy pre-teaching, Academic Center tutoring, student cohorts, peer teaching, and the Pride Curriculum) and the TCP Leadership Academy (a summer acceleration program hosted on college campuses). The program targets students from grade 7 through 12 and is supported by professional development services for educators.

Product overview

The Calculus Project Inc. offers a unified educational intervention program focused on increasing the representation and success of low-income students and students of color in advanced mathematics. The core offering consists of two integrated programs: the TCP District Program (which partners directly with school districts to implement research-based components including Summer Academy, Academic Center tutoring, student cohorts, peer teaching, and the Pride Curriculum) and the TCP Leadership Academy (a summer program hosted on college campuses that provides mathematics acceleration, STEM career exposure, and leadership development). Supporting these programs are professional development services for educators and a cultural curriculum module called the Pride Curriculum that teaches students about STEM professionals of color.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TCP District Program A year-round program that partners with public schools and districts to implement seven research-based components (Summer Academy, Academic Center, Student Cohorts, Peer Teaching, and the Pride Curriculum) proven to build student confidence, competence and success in advanced mathematics. Targeted at partner school districts serving at least 50 students per grade level who are Black, Hispanic, Indigenous or low-income.
• The Calculus Project Leadership Academy (TCPLA) A summer program operating on college campuses (Boston University, Emmanuel College, UMass Lowell) that provides mathematics acceleration, STEM career exposure, and leadership development for underserved students in grades 8-12. Serves over 200 students total across three campus locations.
• Professional Development Services Professional development offerings for organizations and school districts including leadership coaching, culturally responsive teaching, improving parent communication, raising student achievement in mathematics, and equity audits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 75% of TCP cohort students enrolled and succeeded in Calculus Honors or AP Calculus
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• Boston UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCPLA launched on Boston University campus in 2015 with 25 rising 8th graders. BU provides campus facilities and Dr. Mims serves in roles connected to BU. BU has provided letters of support. BU Wheelock College hosts Dr. Mims Speaker Series.
• UMass LowellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCPLA operates on UMass Lowell campus during summer, serving students from Boston/Metro and Gateway Cities alongside Boston University and Emmanuel College sites.
• Emmanuel CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCPLA operates on Emmanuel College campus during summer, part of the three-campus TCPLA network serving over 200 students.
• Cambridge EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Adrian Mims serves as National Calculus Project Director at Cambridge Education. Cambridge Education supports TCP's national expansion and research efforts.
• The Algebra ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBob Moses founded The Algebra Project, which provided the foundation and model for TCP. Bob Moses wrote 'Radical Equations: Math Literacy and Civil Rights' which inspired Dr. Mims. TCP uses advanced math as a pathway similar to how Algebra Project used algebra.
• METCO ProgrammoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoston's Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity program places urban students in suburban schools. Many TCP students participate through METCO, including alumnus Shawn Bernier who joined TCPLA as an 8th grader through METCO.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• QuestBridge: QuestBridge connects high-achieving low-income students with top colleges through matching programs and support. Comparable mission alignment with TCP's focus on college access for underrepresented students, though QuestBridge operates at the college-application level while TCP operates at the math-readiness level.
• Posse Foundation: Posse identifies and develops leadership talent among underrepresented students for top-tier college admission. Like TCP, Posse combines cohort-based support, leadership development, and STEM pathway advocacy for underrepresented students targeting elite institutions.
• Citizen Schools: Citizen Schools partners with districts to provide expanded learning time, mentorship, and career exposure for underserved middle school students. Comparable to TCP's TCPLA model in serving low-income middle schoolers with career/college exposure and academic enrichment.
• KIPP Foundation: KIPP is a national charter school network serving predominantly low-income students and students of color with a college-prep mission. KIPP addresses the broader education equity pipeline that TCP targets at the math-specific intervention level, sharing the same target demographics and equity mission.

Direct peers

• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination): AVID partners with K-12 schools to prepare underrepresented students for college readiness through school-wide systems change. Like TCP, AVID operates through district partnerships, focuses on underrepresented students, and emphasizes peer-led study groups and academic preparation for advanced coursework.
• Equal Opportunity Schools (now Stipend): EOS/Stipend works with schools and districts to increase enrollment of underrepresented students in advanced coursework including AP STEM. Highly comparable mission to TCP's focus on equity in AP math access and completion.
• National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI): NMSI is a national nonprofit focused on improving AP STEM participation and success, with similar district-partnership and teacher-training models. Both target AP math/STEM outcomes for underrepresented students, though NMSI operates at significantly larger national scale.
• The Algebra Project: The Algebra Project, founded by Bob Moses, is the direct intellectual predecessor to TCP. Both use math literacy as a civil rights pathway, targeting underrepresented students with research-based intervention models that combine peer teaching, cultural relevance, and academic acceleration.
• Meyerhoff Scholars Program (UMBC): The Meyerhoff Scholars Program at UMBC, founded by Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, is explicitly cited as an inspiration for TCP. Both use cohort-based, culturally-affirming models to increase STEM degree completion among high-achieving underrepresented students, though Meyerhoff operates at the college level.

Emerging players

• Mathnasium: Mathnasium operates a franchise network of math learning centers serving K-12 students with supplemental math instruction. Both serve students seeking to strengthen math outcomes, though Mathnasium is a for-profit commercial model while TCP is a nonprofit equity intervention targeting specific underrepresented populations.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-calculus-project-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about The Calculus Project Inc.