Nonprofit · EIN 81-2771300
GIRLS IN STEM
Tax-exempt · HGHLNDS RANCH, CO 80129
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $452,312 | $445,274 | $7,038 | $191,503 | $92,080 | $99,423 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $331,784 | $328,220 | $3,564 | $192,748 | $100,363 | $92,385 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 | $225,688 | $196,910 | $28,778 | $128,857 | $40,036 | $88,821 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $487,377
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$35,065
- Other revenue
- -$35,065
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $102,750
- Other salaries and wages
- $185,589
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $310,351
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,760
- Accounting fees
- $18,770
- Occupancy
- $2,132
- Travel
- $8,763
- Depreciation
- $320
- Program services (functional)
- $286,126
- Management and general (functional)
- $76,172
- Fundraising (functional)
- $82,976
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $192,748
- Total assets, end of year
- $191,503
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $92,080
- Net assets, end of year
- $99,423
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $480
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $99,423
- Gross receipts
- $487,377
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- CO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN PRENDEVILLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNETTE NUNEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA SHAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JUDY KENNELLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| RACHEL VINCENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SOLOMON ABEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN PRENDEVILLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNETTE NUNEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA SHAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JUDY KENNELLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| RACHEL VINCENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SOLOMON ABEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTI STEINHILBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SHERRY LIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KEVIN PRENDEVILLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LYNETTE NUNEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CHELSEA HUSUM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| LAURA SHAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ALE SPRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| RACHEL CARNAGGIO | BOARD ADVISOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAYLA OPPERMAN | BOARD ADVISOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9249 S BROADWAY UNIT 200 PMB 266, HGHLNDS RANCH, CO 80129-5692
- In care of
- % WENDY MERCHANT
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 9249 S Broadway 200-266, Highlands Ranch CO 80129
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WENDY MERCHANT, 9249 S BROADWAY 200-266, HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- Karen Ramon, 9249 S Broadway 200-266, Highlands Ranch CO 80129
- Signed the 990
- WENDY MERCHANT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (720) 551-9738
- Website
- www.gstemdenver.org
- Return prepared by
- Wagner & Associates Inc
Mission
TO INSPIRE GIRLS TO VISUALIZE THEMSELVES IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING , AND MATH CAREERS AND EMPOWERS THEM TO PURSUE STEM PROFESSIONS.
Program accomplishments
- STEMblazers mission is to inspire the next generation of women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math. Through our after-school exploration programs, we engage middle and high school girls across Colorado, helping close the gender gap in STEM fields and empowering young women to envision a future in these high-impact careers. Our year-round programs create powerful pathways for exploration and success. The STEMblazers Club Chapters meet onsite at schools from September through May, offering hands-on activities, industry tours, mentorship from professional women in STEM, and real-world experiences that ignite curiosity and confidence.Expenses $286,126 · revenue $446,062
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-2771300
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $191,503
- Income (IRS master file)
- $487,377
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $452,312 | $445,274 | $191,503 | IRS |
| 990 | July 2024 | $331,784 | $328,220 | $192,748 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $225,688 | $196,910 | $128,857 | XML |
| 990-EZ | July 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Karen Ramon | July 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 81-2771300).
Questions about GIRLS IN STEM
- What is the EIN of GIRLS IN STEM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GIRLS IN STEM is 81-2771300.
- Is GIRLS IN STEM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to GIRLS IN STEM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GIRLS IN STEM file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GIRLS IN STEM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GIRLS IN STEM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GIRLS IN STEM?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names WENDY MERCHANT.
- Who are the officers and directors of GIRLS IN STEM?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GIRLS IN STEM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $452,312, expenses of $445,274 and total assets of $191,503 at year end.
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