Wny Stem Hub Inc is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Wny Stem Hub Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wny Stem Hub Inc 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, Wny Stem Hub Inc generated $51.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $188.5k 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:
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THE MISSION OF WNY STEM HUB IS TO ENGAGE LEARNERS ACROSS WESTERN NEW YORK TO CULTIVATE A LOVE OF STEM LEARNING AND CURIOSITY ABOUT STEM CAREERS BY MOBILIZING KEY COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN DEVELOPING TRANSFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT INITIATE A LIFELING PASSION FOR SCIENCE,
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GIRLS CODING - PROGRAM ENGAGES MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY IN HIGH-IMPACT STEM /STEAM LEARNING, SPECIFICALLY COMPUTER SCIENCE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT EMPOWER STUDENTS TO SEE THEMSELVES AS COMPUTER SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, AND USERS OF TECHNOLOGY THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS. THE IN-PERSON SUMMER PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN THE LATEST CODING TECHNOLOGIES, GUIDE THEM AS THEY WRITE CODE AND DISCUSS POTENTIAL FUTURE CAREERS. THIS PROGRAM ASSISTS STUDENTS IN DEVELOPING HANDS-ON TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPOSURE TO EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES.
HAND IN HAND - STUDENTS LEARN GRADE-LEVEL SCIENCE AND MATH WITH A HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE DESIGNING PEDIATRIC ADAPTIVE HAND DEVICES, ANATOMY, ADAPTIVE-USE DEVICES (FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS MISSING A LIMB), 3D DESIGN TECHNIQUES, BUILDING PROTOTYPES, CODING, AND TESTING DESIGN COMPONENTS. A GROUP OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE TRAINED AS PROJECT TEAM LEADERS (PTL) AND LEARN DIGITAL LITERACY, TECHNICAL SKILLS, PROJECT LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION, TEAMWORK, AND PEER MENTORSHIP IN PREPARATION FOR THE ROLE OF PTL. THEY THEN ACT AS PTL STUDENT LEADERS FOR THE TWO-WEEK IMMERSIVE HAND IN HAND PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS GRADES 7-10. EACH STUDENT LEADER IS ASSIGNED A TEAM OF THREE PARTICIPANTS TO MENTOR AND GUIDE DURING THE HAND IN HAND SUMMER PROJECT. THE STUDENTS WORK IN TEAMS WITH PROJECT LEADERS TO DESIGN AN INNOVATIVE IDEA FOR AN ADAPTIVE DEVICE, CREATE A PROTOTYPE, TEST IT, AND THEN FABRICATE IT. ADDITIONALLY, STUDENTS
GEM-STEM - GEN-STEM IS A PROJECT THAT INCORPORATES THE BENEFITS AND CONCEPTS OF MENTORING AND STEM LEARNING FOCUSED ON CAREER EXPLORATION AND EXPEDITION, AND EXPERIENTIAL MODEL OF LEARNING. THE OBJECTIVES ARE TO PROVIDE INFORMED GUIDANCE ABOUT EMPLOYMENT, EXPLORING CAREERS, BUILDING SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND SOCIAL CONNECTIONS THROUGH MENTORSHIP. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO INCREASE YOUTH'S KNOWLEDGE OF STEM CAREER OPTIONS, PROVIDE ACCESS TO CAREER PROFESSIONALS, COLLEGE STUDENTS AND MAGNIFY THE EXPOSURE TO ADN THE BENEFTIS OF HAVING MENTORS IN THEIR LIVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joseph Zawicki President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Michael Jabot Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Letitia Thomas Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Lisa Brosnick Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Alexis Conway Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Ivy Diggs-Washington Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Michelle Kavenaugh Acting Executive Director | 12/30/19 | $20,940 |
Vjm Enterprises Administrative Support | 12/30/19 | $15,521 |
Scott Reed Work Several Programs | 12/30/19 | $5,000 |
Bobbi Delbello Assist With Programs | 12/30/19 | $11,400 |
Daniel Thomas Work With Several Programs | 12/30/19 | $5,175 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $16,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,081 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $31,581 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $18,415 |
Investment income | $1,588 |
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 | $51,584 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $75,361 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,616 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,820 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,788 |
Office expenses | $2,462 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $4,817 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,540 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,997 |
All other expenses | $6,222 |
Total functional expenses | $188,517 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,733 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,809 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $20,542 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $2,859 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,859 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $17,683 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $20,542 |