Stemcivics Inc
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
THE MISSION OF TRENTON STEM-TO-CIVICS CHARTER SCHOOL IS TO USE STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH) TO INSPIRE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, TO PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND TO ENSURE STUDENTS ARE READY FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER.
- Income
- $14.1 million
- Spending
- $15.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- -2.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 100%
- Employees
- 138
- Highest pay
- $645,145, head of school
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 176% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (1)
- $10.8 million spent. THE TRENTON STEM-TO-CIVICS CHARTER SCHOOL PROVIDED A FULL RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES APPROPRIATE TO GRADES 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 AND 12 FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE REGULAR, AS WELL AS SPECIAL EDUCATION AND BASIC SKILLS INSTRUCTION. THE CHARTER SCHOOL COMPLETED THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR WITH AN ENROLLMENT OF 558 STUDENTS. THE MIDDLE SCHOOL, WHICH IS LOCATED IN TRENTON, HOUSES STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-8 AND HAS A CAPACITY OF 275 STUDENTS. THE HIGH SCHOOL, WHICH HOUSES STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12 AND HAS A CAPACITY OF 450 STUDENTS.MAJOR INITIATIVES FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR CENTERED ON ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONTINUED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL'S PROGRAM AND THE CHALLENGES OF THE SCHOOL'S GROWTH EXPANSION FOR YEAR SEVEN OF OPERATION. SPECIFICALLY, THE FOLLOWING WERE AREAS OF FOCUS FOR OPERATIONAL ACTIVITY: FISCAL CONTROLS/COMPLIANCE AND FINANCIAL STABILITY; INCREASING STUDENT ENROLLMENT; EXPANDING STAFF TO ACCOMMODATE PROGRAM GROWTH AND STUDENT NEEDS; BUILDING COMPETENCY IN STAFF TO PERFORM REQUIRED DELIVERABLES; PROVIDING SYSTEMIC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR STAFF; INSTITUTIONALIZING THE SCHOOL'S DISCIPLINE AND ACADEMIC CULTURE; AND PROMOTING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT OUTCOMES AND IMPROVING PROGRAM DESIGN.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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? Worth knowing.
The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.
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 July 2014.
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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