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Stephenson Technologies Corporation

EIN 47-3997182 · Baton Rouge, LA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN HIGH-IMPACT UNIVERSITY RESEARCH WITH OPERATIONS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY RELATED MISSIONS. MEET THE NATIONAL SECURITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO PERFORM AND SUPPORT RESTRICTED, AND CLASSIFIED RESEARCH REQUIREMENTS.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
60%
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
20
Volunteers
6
Highest pay
$286,092, ceo(until 01/25), advisor

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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (science, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 48% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 61% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    60% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (science, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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)
  1. $1.7 million spent. STEPHENSON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION (THE CORPORATION) UNDERTAKES SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, AND/OR ANY OTHER STATE, AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS, AGENCIES, AND INSTRUMENTALITIES OF FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT. THE CORPORATION ALSO UNDERTAKES EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE THE USE OF THE BENEFITS OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BY THE AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL BASE.THE CORPORATION HAS MANAGED THE PERFORMANCE OF PRIME CONTRACTS, GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS OR PERFORM SUBCONTRACTS PRIMARILY TO ASSIST THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN ADDRESSING ISSUES, PARTICULARLY THOSE REQUIRING SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE. AS A NONPROFIT MEMBER OF THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INDUSTRY, THE CORPORATION PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PRIMARILY TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S DOD AND OHS. THE CORPORATION'S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND EVALUATION, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE, SCIENTIFIC, ENGINEERING, LOGISTICS, ENVIRONMENTAL, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND CONSULTING SERVICES.

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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