Prairie Stem is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Prairie Stem employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Prairie 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 12/2022, Prairie Stem generated $677.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $854.5k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO INVESTIGATE AND FOLLOW TECHNICAL CAREER PATHS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VIRTUAL STEM KITS - THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES A SET OF EXPANDING LESSONS AND MATERIALS THAT ARE OFFERED TO STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS. A BOX OF A SET NUMBER OF LESSONS AND ACTIVITIES IS PROVIDED ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO UTILIZE THE ITEMS CONTAINED IN THE BOX. THE STUDENTS MAY USE THE STEM KIT ON THEIR OWN AT HOME OR TEACHERS MAY PROVIDE STEM KITS TO AN ENTIRE CLASSROOM AS A GROUP ACTIVITY.
TEACHING AND SUPPORTING STEM-RELATED ACTIVITIES AROUND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
GIRLS IN STEAM - THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO ANY SCHOOL, ORGANIZATION, OR NON-PROFIT IN THE OMAHA AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE GIRLS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF ALL ASPECTS OF THE STEAM PROGRAM. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED WITH IN-PERSON EVENTS, AS WELL AS VIRTUAL LESSONS. PRAIRIE STEM STAFF ASSISTS WITH THE IN-PERSON EVENTS ALONG WITH THE DESIGNATED STAFF FROM THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZING THE GIRLS IN STEAM PROGRAM. PRAIRIE STEM STAFF CREATES THE LESSONS AND PROVIDES THE MATERIALS FOR ALL IN-PERSON ACTIVITIES. PRAIRIE STEM CREATES THE LESSONS FOR ALL VIRTUAL CLASSES AND PROVIDES THE INSTRUCTION OF THOSE CLASSES.
SUMMER CAMPS: PRAIRIE STEM DELIVERS A CUSTOMIZED PROGRAM AT EACH SCHOOL. ALL STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOLS RECEIVE STEM/CONTENT SPECIFIC LESSONS. THE CLASSROOM TEACHER IS PRESENT AT ALL LESSONS LEARNING AS THE STUDENTS LEARN. AS PART OF A SCHOOL-WIDE PLAN, ALL TEACHERS PARTICIPATE IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (PD) ACTIVITIES AS ARRANGED BY THE SCHOOL COORDINATOR OR PRINCIPAL. THIS PD IS OFFERED DURING GRADE-LEVEL PLANNING TIME, AFTER SCHOOL OR ON DISTRICT PD DAYS. THE OVERARCHING GOAL IS TO HAVE THE SCHOOL ADOPT THE USE OF CURRENT TRENDS IN TECHNOLOGY AS AN ENGAGING TOOL FOR CONTENT DELIVERY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bing Chen President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Williams Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alan Wang Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $69,231 |
Neal Grandgenett Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elliott Osler Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Conway Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $490,461 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $490,461 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $186,514 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $676,975 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $69,230 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,315 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $539,758 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $584 |
Payroll taxes | $39,766 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $9,546 |
Advertising and promotion | $645 |
Office expenses | $17,117 |
Information technology | $4,997 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $43,408 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,458 |
Insurance | $3,211 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $854,533 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,086 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $23,986 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $15,076 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $38,716 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $561 |
Total assets | $86,425 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,127 |
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 | $162,760 |
Total liabilities | $176,887 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | -$90,462 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $86,425 |