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Stem for Her Foundation

EIN 90-0136831 · Falls Church, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To promote education and to create awareness, excitement, and opportunities among girls and young women to launch successful stem-related careers.

Income
$573,189
Spending
$690,220
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
346

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    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 December 31, 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 (3)
  1. $232,564 spent. STEM for Her Day is a hands-on, experimental, conference-style day of all things-STEM for 300 local high school female students. Students are exposed to industry professionals, specific career opportunities, and future paths through programming, discussions, competitions, networking and more.
  2. $186,090 spent. General and Other Programs - This includes programs such as the mentor program that gives students the opportunity to learn from mentors in an aligned stem field in one-on-one sessions, small group meetings, and larger workshops designed to help them develop critical professional skills and brainstorming about how to achieve career path goals post-graduation. In addition, we support programs that allows students to be exposed to the stem related field by either bringing programing to schools or facilitates young girls to have other hands-on experience on the stem related topics. Other Programs: Student Advisory Council (SAC) The Student Advisory Council includes high school students who serve as ambassadors, peer leaders, and youth advisors for STEM for Her. Members help guide programming, promote opportunities in their schools, and support key events throughout the year. Exploring Biosciences Opportunities A hands-on STEM for Her workshops that introduces high school students to the world of biotechnology, medicine, and pharmaceutical innovation. Students engage in lab-based simulations, career pathway discussions, and mentorship with professionals in the field. Washington Mystics STEM Day STEM for Her participated in the 2024 Mystics STEM Day at their arena, providing robotics and engineering-based challenges for thousands of attending students. National Book Festival Hosted an interactive exhibit at the Library of Congresss 2024 National Book Festival, where students and families explored programmable Sphero BOLT robots and learned about STEM for Her programs. Mentor Program Connected college women with STEM professionals across the United States through semester-based mentorship experience. STEM Series In-School Programming Delivered multi-session STEM career exposure programs within VA/MD/DC schools, combining classroom visits, hands-on activities, and real-world project challenges. Topics included AI, cybersecurity, and environmental science. International Womens Day STEM STEM for Her hosted an in-person event at Appian Headquarters where students heard from women leaders in science, technology, and engineering, asked questions about career pathways, and worked alongside professionals to develop an app in response to a real-world challenge GEM Hunt A one-day interactive experience where students rotated through hands-on STEM activities and tech challenges led by professionals across multiple fields, designed to spark curiosity and build foundational skills.
  3. $88,250 spent. Scholarships - STEM for Her provides scholarships for young women interested in pursuing careers in stem for college or enrichment programs in STEM-related careers, for up to $5,000 per student.

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

    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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