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Girls in Stem

EIN 81-2771300 · Hghlnds Ranch, CO

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

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE GIRLS TO VISUALIZE THEMSELVES IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING , AND MATH CAREERS AND EMPOWERS THEM TO PURSUE STEM PROFESSIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

Reserves
10 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20
It owes 48% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15
Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15
Income rose 36% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 15
64% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

Independent board
25 of 25
6 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15
Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8
Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7
Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5
Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10
Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15
Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)

$286,126 spent. STEMblazers mission is to inspire the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math. Through our after-school exploration programs, we engage middle and high school girls across Colorado, helping close the gender gap in STEM fields and empowering young women to envision a future in these high-impact careers. Our year-round programs create powerful pathways for exploration and success. The STEMblazers Club Chapters meet onsite at schools from September through May, offering hands-on activities, industry tours, mentorship from professional women in STEM, and real-world experiences that ignite curiosity and confidence.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 November 6, 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 2016.
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 November 4, 2026.

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