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Nonprofit · EIN 85-2089656

STEMULATE EMPOWERMENT CORPORATION

Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40245

Financials

$86K$95K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STEMULATE EMPOWERMENT CORPORATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990-EZ$86,054$95,358-$9,304$5,559$0$5,559
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$41,187
Program service revenue
$44,867
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$36,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$34,883
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$6,000
Printing, publications and postage
$1,546
Other expenses
$52,929

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$14,863
Total assets, end of year
$5,559
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$5,559
Cash, savings and investments
$5,559
Gross receipts
$86,054

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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ricky MasonExecutive Director35$24,000
Kara MasonChief Operating Officer20$12,000
Marquel LettBoard Chair3$0
Mike JacksonBoard Member1$0
Valerie ShafferBoard Member1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
12468 LA GRANGE RD372, LOUISVILLE, KY 40245-1901
In care of
% KARA MASON
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
4801 Deer Meadow Lane, La Grange KY 40031
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Kara Mason, 4801 Deer Meadow Ln, La Grange KY 40031
Signed the 990-EZ
Kara Mason, 0
Phone
(000) 000-0000

Mission

BrainSTEM University is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes Its primary exempt purpose is to increase access to high-quality STEM education by providing hands-on learning experiences technology training career exploration robotics coding engineering artificial intelligence virtual reality and workforce development programs for youth educators and underserved communities

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • Code4Gold Game Development Coding Program BrainSTEM Universitys Code4Gold Program provided students with access to computer science and game development education regardless of financial circumstances Participants learned coding digital design computational thinking and game development while creating original projects that developed technical and problem-solving skills Scholarships reduced financial barriers to participation and increased access to high-quality STEM learning opportunities
    grants $11,550
  • Nativity Academy at Saint Boniface STEM Program Partnership BrainSTEM University partnered with Nativity Academy at Saint Boniface to provide hands-on STEM education through robotics coding 3D design virtual reality drone technology engineering design challenges and career exploration Students developed technical skills while participating in immersive learning experiences designed to increase interest in STEM careers and future educational opportunities
  • Community STEM Programs After School and Summer BrainSTEM University expanded STEM access through community partnerships including Team Kid Galilee Community Development Corporation GCDC Be Your Own Leader BYOL and Sowing Seeds with Faith Programs provided hands-on engineering robotics coding maker activities and technology experiences for elementary and middle school students in underserved communities
    grants $12,500
  • STEM Teacher Network and Educator Support BrainSTEM University launched the STEM Teacher Network to support educators through professional learning resource sharing and collaboration The initiative connects teachers with practical STEM activities technology integration strategies and instructional resources that strengthen STEM education beyond individual classrooms
  • STEM and STEM Careers Workforce Development and Career Exploration BrainSTEM University prepared students for future careers through career-connected STEM learning experiences including robotics engineering artificial intelligence coding drones virtual reality and emerging technologies Programs emphasized workforce readiness creativity critical thinking and real-world problem solving while introducing students to high-demand STEM careers

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026990-EZ on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025Check at the IRS
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for STEMULATE EMPOWERMENT CORPORATION

Due November 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
85-2089656
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
2021
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,559
Income (IRS master file)
$86,054

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2026$86,054$95,358$5,559XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Kara Mason
June 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Kara Symone Mason
June 30, 2021≤ $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 85-2089656).

Questions about STEMULATE EMPOWERMENT CORPORATION

What is the EIN of STEMULATE EMPOWERMENT CORPORATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STEMULATE EMPOWERMENT CORPORATION is 85-2089656.
Is STEMULATE EMPOWERMENT CORPORATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to STEMULATE EMPOWERMENT CORPORATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STEMULATE EMPOWERMENT CORPORATION 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 STEMULATE EMPOWERMENT CORPORATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did STEMULATE EMPOWERMENT CORPORATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2026.
Who is the principal officer of STEMULATE EMPOWERMENT CORPORATION?
The 990-N for 2022 names Kara Mason.
Who are the officers and directors of STEMULATE EMPOWERMENT CORPORATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $24,000 (Ricky Mason, Executive Director).
How much revenue does STEMULATE EMPOWERMENT CORPORATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $86,054, expenses of $95,358 and total assets of $5,559 at year end.

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