Washington Stem Center
- Assets
- $9.8m
- Revenue
- $8.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 07/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 27-2133169
Organization Overview
Washington Stem Center, operating under the name Washington Stem, is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Washington Stem employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Stem is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Washington Stem generated $8.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.5% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Washington Stem has awarded 505 individual grants totaling $14,153,449. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WASHINGTON STEM (WA STEM) IS A STATEWIDE, EDUCATION NONPROFIT LEVERAGING STEM FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, REMOVING BARRIERS TO CREDENTIAL ATTAINMENT, AND CREATING PATHWAYS TO LONG-TERM ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR SYSTEMICALLY UNDERSERVED STUDENTS. FOUNDED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF EQUITY, PARTNERSHIP, AND SUSTAINABILITY, WASHINGTON STEM SEEKS SMART, SCALABLE SOLUTIONS THAT LEAD TO REMOVING BARRIERS AND CREATING EQUITABLE ACCESS FOR HISTORICALLY EXCLUDED STUDENTS-STUDENTS WHO WILL BECOME THE LEADERS, CRITICAL THINKERS, AND CREATORS THAT WILL TACKLE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES FACING OUR STATE, NATION, AND THE WORLD. WE ENVISION A STATE WHERE SKIN COLOR, ZIP CODE, INCOME, AND GENDER DO NOT PREDICT EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER OUTCOMES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WASHINGTON STEM (WA STEM) IS A STATEWIDE, EDUCATION NONPROFIT LEVERAGING STEM FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, REMOVING BARRIERS TO CREDENTIAL ATTAINMENT, AND CREATING PATHWAYS TO LONG-TERM ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR SYSTEMICALLY UNDERSERVED STUDENTS. FOUNDED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF EQUITY, PARTNERSHIP, AND SUSTAINABILITY, WASHINGTON STEM SEEKS SMART, SCALABLE SOLUTIONS THAT LEAD TO REMOVING BARRIERS AND CREATING EQUITABLE ACCESS FOR HISTORICALLY EXCLUDED STUDENTS-STUDENTS WHO WILL BECOME THE LEADERS, CRITICAL THINKERS, AND CREATORS THAT WILL TACKLE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES FACING OUR STATE, NATION, AND THE WORLD. WE ENVISION A STATE WHERE SKIN COLOR, ZIP CODE, INCOME, AND GENDER DO NOT PREDICT EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER OUTCOMES. WA STEM'S WORK REVOLVES AROUND THREE MAIN STRATEGIES: PARTNERSHIP, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND ADVOCACY. PARTNERSHIP - WASHINGTON STEM COLLABORATES WITH 10 STEM NETWORKS ACROSS THE STATE TO IDENTIFY, SCALE, AND SPREAD EFFECTIVE LOCAL SOLUTIONS AND CONVENE CROSS SECTOR PARTNERS IN BUSINESS, EDUCATION, AND THE COMMUNITY TO SOLVE BIG PROBLEMS. DIRECT SUPPORT - WASHINGTON STEM PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT THROUGH TARGETED COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS, OPEN-SOURCE ACCESS TO DATA AND MEASUREMENT TOOLS, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. ADVOCACY - WASHINGTON STEM CHAMPIONS TRANSFORMATIVE SOLUTIONS THROUGH EDUCATING DECISION MAKERS, STORYTELLING, AND COLLABORATION TO CREATE THE FOUNDATION FOR LASTING, EQUITABLE CHANGE IN WASHINGTON.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Snapp Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michelle Judson Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jennifer Daquiz Hare Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christine Johnson Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ash Awad Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Timothy Engle Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Kinetic West Llc Program Consulting | 12/30/17 | $133,252 |
John Mcdowell Accounting Consulting | 12/30/17 | $102,102 |
Kinetic West Llc Program Consulting | 12/30/17 | $133,252 |
John Mcdowell Accounting Consulting | 12/30/17 | $102,102 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $806,871 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,357,880 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $23,859 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,164,751 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $168,152 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,333,066 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,938,533 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $789,803 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $235,121 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,017,164 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $81,817 |
| Other employee benefits | $189,485 |
| Payroll taxes | $217,048 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,356 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $63,733 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $30,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $19,003 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $400,238 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,334 |
| Office expenses | $56,611 |
| Information technology | $82,025 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $173,952 |
| Travel | $68,363 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $65,289 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,578 |
| Insurance | $49,708 |
| All other expenses | $88 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,337,627 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $759,737 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,334,582 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,326,705 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $19,323 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $68,558 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,029 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $305,059 |
| Total assets | $9,830,993 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $280,403 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $305,932 |
| Total liabilities | $586,335 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,476,651 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,768,007 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $9,830,993 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Washington Stem Center has awarded $1,938,533 in support to 87 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
APPLE STEM NETWORK PURPOSE: IMPLEMENTATION GRANT | $10,000 |
APPLE STEM NETWORK PURPOSE: CAREER PATHWAYS ACTIVITY GRANT | $5,000 |
APPLE STEM NETWORK PURPOSE: EARLY LEARNING ACTIVITY GRANT | $40,000 |
APPLE STEM NETWORK PURPOSE: LASER ALLIANCE PROGRAM | $15,861 |
APPLE STEM NETWORK PURPOSE: IMPLEMENTATION GRANT | $37,500 |
APPLE STEM NETWORK PURPOSE: IMPLEMENTATION GRANT | $37,500 |