• 14 N Fairlane Drive, Unit C, Joliet, IL 60435
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About the Foundation

The After the Peanut Foundation is dedicated to building a future where every individual, regardless of their socioeconomic background, has equal access to the transformative power of STEAM education. Aligned with the values of our partner organization, After the Peanut, we are committed to fostering equity, innovation, and accessibility in K-12 STEAM education.

Our mission is to bridge the educational gap by providing equitable, innovative, and accessible STEAM opportunities for underserved, low socioeconomic, and underrepresented populations. We believe that knowledge and education have the potential to break down barriers, empower communities, and create a more inclusive and prosperous society.

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Inspired by George Washington Carver, After the Peanut was created in 2014. After the Peanut is a solution driven company, focusing on the power of knowledge and education in the face of adversity and challenge. The core foundation is to transform communities by increasing equity in K-12 STEAM education. This is accomplished by providing innovative, forward thinking, and real world experiences.

Mariya Fruklen
CEO, Toronto

Meet Our Experts

Dr. Natalie Coleman

Founder and Executive Director

Donnell Cole

Commercial Loan Officer
First Federal Savings Bank,

Jill Krysinski

Middle School Science Teacher
Troy Schools

Dr. Lauren Rentfro

Professor Emeritus
Lewis University

Brian Thomas

Director of Corporate Safety
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Dr. Teresa Lawrence

High School English Teacher
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Causes and positive change all over the world.

Our Mission

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Our Vission

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Our Values

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General Donation

Your donation fuels the future! By supporting our STEAM initiatives—from immersive camps and after-school clubs to our mobile makerspace—you’re giving students access to hands-on learning, innovative tech, and real-world skills they need to thrive. Together, we’re breaking down barriers and opening doors to STEM, arts, and beyond for underserved communities. Join us in empowering the next generation of creators, thinkers, and leaders. Donate today and help spark a world of possibilities!

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Mobile Maker Space

Help us bring innovation directly to communities with a mobile maker space and innovation lab! Imagine a fully outfitted bus equipped with cutting-edge technology and creative resources, designed to foster hands-on learning and inspire young minds wherever it goes. This mobile makers pace will make STEAM education accessible, bringing robotics, 3D printing, coding, and more directly to students who might not have access otherwise. Your support will drive this powerful, moving classroom into neighborhoods, unleashing creativity and sparking innovation on the go. Join us in shaping the future—one stop at a time!

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STEAM Club

Support the launch of our exciting after-school STEAM Club at our state of the art STEAM Hub, starting February 2025! Open to students in grades 3-8, this weekly club will dive into topics like robotics, coding, forensics, financial literacy, drones, and AI, sparking curiosity and building real-world skills. Your donation will ensure that all students, especially those in underserved communities, can join, learn, and grow. Help us inspire the next generation of innovators—invest today!

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Summer STEAM Camp

Join us in empowering the next generation of innovators through our immersive, hands-on STEAM camps at Joliet Junior College and Lewis University! In 2024, our donors generosity funded 90 scholarships for underserved students, giving them life-changing access to real-world STEM experiences. For 2025, we aim to double that impact. Your support provides scholarships that open doors to future careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Be part of shaping tomorrow’s leaders—invest today!

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