Stem Marin Fund
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
STEM Marin Fund is organized to raise funds to help support the STEM Marin Science, Technology, Engineering and Math program at San Marin High School in Novato, California. Our chief activity is to raise funds to support the program, including speakers who have interesting technology or science-related professions. The fund will disburse funds according to the supplemental needs of teachers with funding to go toward project materials, classroom supplies, tools and instruments, technology and field trips.
- Income
- $86,226
- Spending
- $28,807
- Reserves
- 45.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 64%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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. 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 December 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 (1)
- $28,190 spent. The STEM Marin Fund continued its mission in 2025 to expand and enhance STEM education opportunities for students through fundraising, program support, and experiential learning initiatives. During the year, the organization hosted its annual fundraising event, which brought together community members, educators, families, and local supporters to raise funds for STEM-focused educational programs. Proceeds from these efforts helped fund Engineering Capstone projects, enabling students to design, build, and present real-world engineering solutions, as well as Biotechnology end-of-year student projects that provided hands-on scientific research and collaborative learning experiences. In addition, the organization supported numerous educational field trips designed to expose students to STEM careers, universities, laboratories, and industry environments, helping deepen student engagement and inspire future academic and professional pathways in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 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? 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 September 10, 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? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2014.
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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