Stemulate Empowerment Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
BrainSTEM University is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes Its primary exempt purpose is to increase access to high-quality STEM education by providing hands-on learning experiences technology training career exploration robotics coding engineering artificial intelligence virtual reality and workforce development programs for youth educators and underserved communities
- Income
- $86,054
- Spending
- $95,358
- Reserves
- 0.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 52%
- Highest pay
- $24,000, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 June 30, 2026, 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)
- Code4Gold Game Development Coding Program BrainSTEM Universitys Code4Gold Program provided students with access to computer science and game development education regardless of financial circumstances Participants learned coding digital design computational thinking and game development while creating original projects that developed technical and problem-solving skills Scholarships reduced financial barriers to participation and increased access to high-quality STEM learning opportunities
- Nativity Academy at Saint Boniface STEM Program Partnership BrainSTEM University partnered with Nativity Academy at Saint Boniface to provide hands-on STEM education through robotics coding 3D design virtual reality drone technology engineering design challenges and career exploration Students developed technical skills while participating in immersive learning experiences designed to increase interest in STEM careers and future educational opportunities
- Community STEM Programs After School and Summer BrainSTEM University expanded STEM access through community partnerships including Team Kid Galilee Community Development Corporation GCDC Be Your Own Leader BYOL and Sowing Seeds with Faith Programs provided hands-on engineering robotics coding maker activities and technology experiences for elementary and middle school students in underserved communities
- STEM Teacher Network and Educator Support BrainSTEM University launched the STEM Teacher Network to support educators through professional learning resource sharing and collaboration The initiative connects teachers with practical STEM activities technology integration strategies and instructional resources that strengthen STEM education beyond individual classrooms
- STEM and STEM Careers Workforce Development and Career Exploration BrainSTEM University prepared students for future careers through career-connected STEM learning experiences including robotics engineering artificial intelligence coding drones virtual reality and emerging technologies Programs emphasized workforce readiness creativity critical thinking and real-world problem solving while introducing students to high-demand STEM careers
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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