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Stephenson Stellar Corporation

EIN 83-2564586 · Shreveport, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SSC WILL PROMOTE AND SUPPORT INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY, RESEARCH AND THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF NEW AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDUSTRY, EDUCATION, MILITARY, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS MULTIPLE ADVANCED INDUSTRY SECTORS. THE CORPORATION'S OVERARCHING PURPOSE IS TO SERVE A PLATFORM THAT BRINGS TOGETHER THE GOVERNMENT, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, AND INDUSTRY TO COLLABORATE ON TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS/MATURATION AND TO CREATE PRODUCTS FOR THE MARKET AND PROVIDE SKILL TRAINING IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES.

Income
$15.6 million
Spending
$15.6 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 86%
Employees
44
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$512,642, chair & president

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: 48 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (science, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 84% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 82% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (science, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    2 of 3 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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. $11.8 million spent. SSC UNDERTAKES SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AGENCIES AND INSTRUMENTALITIES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. SSC ALSO UNDERTAKES EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE THE USE OF THE BENEFITS OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BY THE AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL BASE. SSC MANAGES THE PERFORMANCE OF PRIME CONTRACTS, GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS OR PERFORMS SUBCONTRACTS PRIMARILY TO ASSIST THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN ADDRESSING ISSUES, PARTICULARLY THOSE REQUIRING SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE. SSC PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PRIMARILY TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF SSC 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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