Washington Stem Center

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 12/2021, Washington Stem employed 66 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 12/2021, Washington Stem generated $51.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 40.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $20.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 27.8% per year over the past 7 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 314 individual grants totaling $9,194,723. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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WASHINGTON STEM IS A STATEWIDE NONPROFIT TO ADVANCE EXCELLENCE, EQUITY, AND INNOVATION IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) EDUCATION THROUGH LINKED STRATEGIES WHICH ENCOMPASS POLICY AND ADVOCACY, REGIONAL STEM NETWORKS AND DISSEMINATION OF BEST PRACTICES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE WASHINGTON STATE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP (WSOS) IS A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE LEGISLATURE IN 2011 TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HIGH-DEMAND DEGREE PROGRAMS FOR LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME STUDENTS. RECIPIENTS OF THE WSOS BACCALAUREATE SCHOLARSHIP RECEIVE UP TO $22,500 OVER FIVE YEARS. THESE FUNDS SUPPORT THE PURSUIT OF A BACHELOR'S IN SPECIFIC, ELIGIBLE, HIGH-DEMAND STEM AND HEALTH CARE FIELDS AT OVER 60 ELIGIBLE WA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. IN ADDITION TO SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS, SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO SCHOLARS, TARGETED IN TWO AREAS: 1) PERSISTENCE SERVICES FOCUS ON ENSURING SUCCESSFUL DEGREE COMPLETION THROUGH ACADEMIC READINESS AND SOCIAL STABILITY. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH A PEER MENTORING MODEL, THE SCHOLAR LEAD PROGRAM. IN THIS MODEL, SELECT THIRD- AND FOURTH-YEAR SCHOLARS ARE GIVEN AN $1,800 STIPEND TO PROVIDE ON-CAMPUS MENTORSHIP TO 10-15 SCHOLARS EARLIER IN THEIR COLLEGE CAREER. 2) PLACEMENT SERVICES FOCUS ON LAUNCHING STUDENTS FROM COLLEGE TO CAREER BY BUILDING SOFT SKILLS AND CAREER READINESS. THESE SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED THROUGH AN INDUSTRY MENTORING MODEL, THE SKILLS THAT SHINE PROGRAM. THIRD-YEAR SCHOLARS ARE MATCHED WITH A PROFESSIONAL IN THEIR FIELD OF STUDY. OVER THE COURSE OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR, THE MENTOR-MENTEE PAIR MOVES THROUGH AN ONLINE, GUIDED CURRICULUM BUILT TO FOCUS ON CAREER SKILLS. WASHINGTON STEM IS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR FOR WSOS.


FOUNDED IN PRINCIPLES OF EQUITY, PARTNERSHIP, AND SUSTAINABILITY, WASHINGTON STEM AMPLIFIES SOLUTIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT BRING THE BEST STEM EDUCATION TO ALL WASHINGTON STUDENTS, ESPECIALLY THOSE HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED IN STEM FIELDS LIKE STUDENTS OF COLOR, GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN, STUDENTS LIVING IN POVERTY, AND STUDENTS LIVING IN RURAL AREAS. OUR WORK FOCUSES ON TWO PRIMARY INITIATIVES: EARLY STEM AND CAREER PATHWAYS. AT WASHINGTON STEM WE EXECUTE OUR WORK THROUGH 6 KEY ACTIVITES; 1. IDENTIFY LOCAL SOLUTIONS AND PROVIDE RESOURCES TO SUPPORT WIDE-SPREAD ADOPTION2. CONVENE PARTNERS TO SOLVE IMPORTANT PROBLEMS3. USE MEASUREMENT AND DATA TO IDENTIFY AND OVERCOME BARRIERS TO OPPORTUNITY4. TELL STORIES ABOUT PARTNER'S SUCCESSES AND CHALLENGES5. ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE BY INFORMING AND EDUCATING LEADERS6. PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO PARTNERSOUR VISION AND GOAL IS BY 2030, WASHINGTON STUDENTS WILL BE CAREER - AND FUTURE - READY. WE WILL DO THIS BY ENSURING 70% OF WASHINGTON YOUTH WILL EARN CREDENTIALS BY AGE 26 AND THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS OF COLOR, STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME AND RURAL FAMILIES, AND YOUNG WOMEN WHO ARE ON TRACK TO EARN HIGH-DEMAND CREDENTIALS AND THRIVE IN OUR INNOVATION ECONOMY WILL TRIPLE.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Kinetic West Llc
Program Consulting
$133,252
John Mcdowell
Accounting Consulting
$102,102
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $5,657,898
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$41,060,886
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$46,718,784
Total Program Service Revenue$1,796
Investment income $40,167
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $4,695,834
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $51,456,581

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Washington Stem Center has awarded $1,516,907 in support to 69 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

INSTITUTE FOR SYSTEMS BIOLOGY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Renton, WA

PURPOSE: LASER ALLIANCE PROGRAM

$77,500

SOUTHWEST STEM NETWORK

Org PageRecipient Profile

Vancouver, WA

PURPOSE: LASER ALLIANCE PROGRAM

$64,266

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DISTRICT #101

PURPOSE: LASER ALLIANCE PROGRAM

$50,623

SNOHOMISH STEM NETWORK

Org PageRecipient Profile

Everett, WA

PURPOSE: IMPLEMENTATION GRANT

$37,500

NORTHWEST WASHINGTON STEM NETWORK

PURPOSE: IMPLEMENTATION GRANT

$37,500

SNOHOMISH STEM NETWORK

Org PageRecipient Profile

Everett, WA

PURPOSE: IMPLEMENTATION GRANT

$37,500
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 28 grants that Washington Stem Center has recieved totaling $5,295,730.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,452,638
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of Washington

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: Project Support

$805,000
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION; WASHINGTON STATE EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS

$600,000
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION; WASHINGTON STATE EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS

$583,000
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION; WASHINGTON STATE EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS

$417,000
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION; WASHINGTON STATE EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS

$400,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$28,006,911
Earnings$2,697,001
Other Expense$30,703,912

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