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Sconnect Corporation

EIN 88-4367132 · Cupertino, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission is to provide educational resources and support to students from socioeconomically challenged backgrounds, including those from low-income and immigrant families. We connect these students with community resources and talent, recognizing that they are often underserved and deserve equitable access to higher education opportunities. We also sponsor students to participate in various STEM tournaments and competitions, fostering their interest and potential in these fields.

Income
$421,676
Spending
$357,857
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
75

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 81% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 91% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 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.

  • 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 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 (5)
  1. $276,906 spent. Kennedy Science Olympiad Team Sponsorship and Tournament Support: In 2024, our organization supported 135 students on the Kennedy Science Olympiad teams by covering expenses for coaches, chaperones, travel, accommodations, and competition fees. This sponsorship allowed students from diverse, low-income, and immigrant backgrounds to participate in STEM competitions, developing their skills and interests without financial barriers. The program represented a significant portion of our expenses, including allocations for team coaches, chaperones, and direct costs associated with student participation.
  2. $20,384 spent. Monta Vista Science Olympiad Team Sponsorship: In 2024, our organization supported over 30 students on the Monta Vista Science Olympiad teams by covering expenses for construction materials for build events, travel, accommodations, competition-day lunches, and competition fees. This sponsorship enabled students from diverse and immigrant backgrounds to fully engage in STEM competitions, contributing to Monta Vista Purple?s success at the national level, culminating in their Championship win in May 2024. Note: support for this program has been discontinued as of June 2024.
  3. $5,515 spent. Benchmarking and Workshop Support for Science Teams: In alignment with our mission to provide opportunities for students from underserved communities, we benchmark local, regional, state, national and international science teams and offer support for summer workshops. These initiatives help students from low-income and immigrant backgrounds enhance their STEM skills, stay competitive, and gain exposure to top-tier practices in the field, fostering their potential for future academic and professional success.
  4. 8590 - Other programs Supported student leadership development through training, mentoring, and project-based learning. Provided early-career development for young professionals, including skill-building and exposure to industry best practices. Conducted travel benchmarking to identify affordable, appropriate accommodations and logistics solutions for student and professional teams. - Activity Code: 8590 Grants Amount: 0 Expense Amount: 29446 Revenue Amount: 0
  5. 8591 - Accounting, Advertising and promotion, Information technology, Travel, Conferences, conventions, and meetings, Insurance - Activity Code: 8591 Grants Amount: 0 Expense Amount: 25606 Revenue Amount: 0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 January 2023.

    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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