Science Engineering and Mathematics Link
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
SEM Links mission is to enhance the self-efficacy of K-12 students in pursuing Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics STEM careers. This is achieved by connecting them with positive adult role models from the STEM community raising awareness of STEM careers and fostering engagement in STEM research through digital learning and hands-on activities. The Community STEM and Experimental Design Program benefitted over 500 youth in Metro Atlanta with support from around 30 STEM community volunteers. The Experimental Design Program successfully completed its 5th STEM Journal Club cohort graduating 6 students who produced a podcast episode for our SEM Explained podcast. Additionally the program dispatched approximately 10 volunteers to judge STEM fairs at local schools and district events.
- Income
- $122,821
- Spending
- $128,840
- Reserves
- -0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 96%
- Highest pay
- $42,600, founder and executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 11 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 1500% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $21,211 spent. Our Community STEM exposed youth to over 20 different STEM careers through our STEM at the Library Program Teen Science Cafe support of homeschool and micro-school and participation in selected community events.
- $24,593 spent. The Experimental Design Program successfully completed its 5th STEM Journal Club cohort graduating 6 students who produced a podcast episode for our SEM Explained podcast. Additionally the program dispatched approximately 10 volunteers to judge STEM fairs at local schools and district events.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on December 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on December 15, 2020.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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