Stemulateocorg
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organizations primary exempt purpose is to provide educational programs that promote interest skills and career readiness in science technology engineering and mathematics STEM. Through hands-on learning experiences in fields such as computer science engineering robotics artificial intelligence and emerging technologies the organization aims to enhance student achievement and support long-term academic and professional development.
- Income
- $67,812
- Spending
- $84,456
- Reserves
- 0.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 59%
- Highest pay
- $28,624, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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)
- $84,456 spent. 1. STEM Summer Innovation ProgramDescription:STEMULATE OC delivered a multi-week summer innovation program focused on project-based learning in engineering robotics and computer science. Students engaged in hands-on experiences using Raspberry Pi AI applications and sensor-based systems. Activities included designing robots coding autonomous systems and presenting final engineering projects.Persons Benefited: 50 studentsOutcome: Participants gained foundational and applied knowledge in embedded systems programming and real-world problem solving. Pre- and post-assessments showed measurable improvement in STEM self-efficacy and skill proficiency.2. Cryptocurrency & Emerging Technologies Workshop SeriesDescription:This program introduced students to blockchain technology cryptocurrency mining and the fundamentals of financial technology. Over a series of guided workshops students built their own cryptocurrency miners explored ethical investing strategies and created mock digital currencies to understand decentralized systems.Persons Benefited: 40 studentsOutcome: Students developed core understanding of blockchain operations digital finance and network security. Several teams presented capstone ideas for future decentralized applications demonstrating technical creativity and business thinking.3. Aerospace & Rocketry Certification ProgramDescription:In partnership with certified instructors students participated in a rocketry program that included instruction in aerodynamics propulsion and flight safety. The program culminated in students constructing and launching high-powered rockets and pursuing Jr. Level 1 certification with the National Association of Rocketry.Persons Benefited: 35 studentsOutcome: Students gained hands-on experience in aerospace engineering safety protocol and flight physics. Multiple students successfully passed the certification exam enhancing their eligibility for advanced STEM opportunities.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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 October 13, 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 December 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 October 2019.
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 October 21, 2026.
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