Edison Innovation Foundation Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsNew Jersey, United States2-10 Employees
The Edison Innovation Foundation is a small nonprofit organization based in Newark, New Jersey, focused on preserving the Edison legacy and advancing careers in science, technology, and engineering. It grounds its programs in the history of Thomas Edison and his Invention Factory in South Orange, using that history to educate future generations of innovators. Since 1996, the foundation has carried out education support, professional awards, and historical preservation as its core activities. Its programs target students and the broader STEM community, with an emphasis on including women and minority students. The foundation sponsors several contests and awards such as the Thomas Edison Pitch Contest, the TOMMY Award, Intel Edison awards, and the NJ Black Maria Film Festival to promote innovation. It has contributed to preservation projects, including a major renovation at the National Thomas Edison Historical Park in partnership with The Charles Edison Fund.