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Idaho Stem Action Center Foundation

EIN 82-2903945 · Boise, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO OPERATE ALONGSIDE THE STEM ACTION CENTER SPECIFICALLY TO ASSIST THE STEM AC ATTAIN STATUTORILY DEFINED GOALS. GENERATING AWARENESS CONCERNING THE NEED FOR STRONG EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH ("STEM") IN THE STATE OF IDAHO; USING FUNDS FOR STEM-FOCUSED GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, COMPETITIONS, INTERNSHIPS, AND THE LIKE.

Income
$128,601
Spending
$72,196
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
9.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (science, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 59% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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 81% of charities in its peer group (science, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $36,500 spent. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE STEM EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO IDAHO'S PREK-12 EDUCATORS TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR CAREERS IN STEM. PROGRAMS EQUIP EDUCATORS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY TEACH STEM SUBJECTS AND INSPIRE STUDENTS' INTEREST IN THESE FIELDS TO PREPARE THEM FOR THE FUTURE WORKFORCE.
  2. $10,500 spent. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES - PROVIDES IDAHO EDUCATION STANDARDS-ALIGNED STEM CONTENT TO CLASSROOMS STATEWIDE AS WELL AS CONNECTS GRADES K-12 TO INDUSTRY AND CAREER-RELATED MATERIALS TO EXPAND CAREER PATHWAY UNDERSTANDING. IN ADDITION, SUPPORTS TEACHERS AND STUDENTS WITH INDUSTRY SPECIFIC MATERIALS IN THE CLASSROOM.
  3. $12,000 spent. STEM COORDINATION - SUPPORTS EFFORTS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR STEM EDUCATION IN IDAHO COMMUNITIES, TO BUILD PARTNERSHIP WITH INDUSTRY FOR GREATER ACCESS TO STEM LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES AND INITIATIVES OF IDAHO STEM ACTION CENTER. ONE SUCH INITIATIVE IS THE IDAHO STEM ECOSYSTEM WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER STEM EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT STAKEHOLDERS FROM ACROSS THE STATE TO WORK TOWARDS A STEM-LITERATE IDAHO.
  4. $13,081 spent. OTHER GRANTS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
  5. OTHER GRANTS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

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 April 2018.

    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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