National Stem Talent Initiative
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What it says it does
THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND OPPORTUNITY. IT PURSUES THIS MISSION BY (I) IDENTIFYING AND NURTURING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SCIENTISTS, MATHEMATICIANS, ENGINEERS, AND TECHNOLOGISTS, AND (II) IMPROVING THE SYSTEMS AND INSTITUTIONS OF THE SCIENTIFIC ENTERPRISE. TO THESE ENDS, THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR AND SUPPORTS THE ADOPTION OF POLICIES AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS THAT PROMOTE, PROTECT, AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR TALENTED YOUNG PEOPLE TO DEVELOP THEIR ABILITIES, AND THAT ACCELERATE, STRENGTHEN, AND MODERNIZE THE CONDUCT OF SCIENCE.
- Income
- $50,000
- Spending
- $40,151
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $30,000 spent. SCIENCE SYSTEMS: THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR POLICIES THAT ACCELERATE THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BY INCREASING THE PACE OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY, IMPROVING THE RIGOR AND REPRODUCIBILITY OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, REDUCING THE COSTS AND FRICTIONS INHERENT IN THE SCIENTIFIC PROCESS, AND MODERNIZING THE INSTITUTIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE, TOOLS, AND PRACTICES THROUGH WHICH SCIENCE IS CONDUCTED. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EDUCATION OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND THEIR STAFF, FEDERAL EXECUTIVE BRANCH OFFICIALS ACROSS MULTIPLE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES, AND NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC, RESEARCH, AND POLICY ORGANIZATIONS. IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE ACTIVITIES, THE ORGANIZATION MAY ENGAGE LOBBYISTS AND CONSULTANTS, CONDUCT PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS, PARTICIPATE IN COALITIONS, AND MAKE GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE WORK ADVANCES THESE OBJECTIVES. IN 2025, THE ORGANIZATION EDUCATED FEDERAL POLICY MAKERS ON REFORMS TO FEDERAL SCIENTIFIC GRANTMAKING AND RESEARCH EXPENDITURE PRACTICES.
- $8,616 spent. STATE STEM TALENT SYSTEM: THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATES FOR STATE-LEVEL POLICIES THAT STRENGTHEN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) EDUCATION AND THAT SUPPORT THE IDENTIFICATION, CULTIVATION, AND ADVANCEMENT OF EXCEPTIONAL STEM AND MATHEMATICS TALENT. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EDUCATION OF STATE LEGISLATORS, GOVERNORS AND OTHER STATE EXECUTIVE OFFICIALS, STATE DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION, STATE AND LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION, SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS, AND LOCAL AND NATIONAL EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS AND POLICY MAKERS. IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE ACTIVITIES, THE ORGANIZATION MAY ENGAGE LOBBYISTS AND CONSULTANTS, CONDUCT PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS, PARTICIPATE IN COALITIONS, AND MAKE GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE WORK ADVANCES THESE OBJECTIVES. IN 2025, THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTED THE EXPANSION OF ACCESS TO ADVANCED MATHEMATICS COURSEWORK ACROSS MULTIPLE STATES.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in January 2026. It is too new to have a track record.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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