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Nonprofit · EIN 85-3064069

GRANT IMAHARA STEAM FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362

Financials

$479K$78K2023$115K$142K2024$95K$233K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GRANT IMAHARA STEAM FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$94,606$232,974-$138,368$818,975$4,107$814,868
December 31, 2024990$114,802$142,434-$27,632$956,092$2,856$953,236
December 31, 2023990$479,290$78,291$400,999$980,895$27$980,868
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$56,046
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$38,560
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$90,490
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$13,455
Travel
$8,301
Program services (functional)
$113,654
Management and general (functional)
$104,744
Fundraising (functional)
$14,576

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$956,092
Total assets, end of year
$818,975
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,107
Net assets, end of year
$814,868
Land, buildings and equipment
$366
Gross receipts
$94,606
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
CA

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Nelson HallDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Wade BickDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Fon DavisDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Patricia KongDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Michael PerlPresident
Officer
20$0
Edward ChinSecretary
Officer
5$0
Carolyn T ImaharaTreasurer
Officer
7$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Nelson HallDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Wade BickDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Fon DavisDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Michael PerlPresident
Officer
20$0
Edward ChinSecretary
Officer
2$0
Carolyn T ImaharaTreasurer
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michael PerlPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Edward ChinSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Carolyn ImaharaTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Don BiesDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Nelson HallDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Wade BickDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Fon DavisDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3835 E THOUSAND OAKS BLVD R576, WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91362-3637
In care of
% MICHAEL PERL
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
1308 North San Fernando Road, Los angeles CA 90065
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Michael Perl, 3835 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite R576, Westlake Village, CA 91362
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Carolyn Imahara, 7010 Pacific View Drive, Los Angeles CA 90065
Signed the 990
Michael Perl, President
Phone
(213) 985-7499
Return prepared by
Christine Weis CPA

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-3064069 or by the name GRANT IMAHARA STEAM FOUNDATION.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

To inspire emerging talent and empower historically marginalized youth in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ROBOBATTLES: Robobattles is a revolutionary hands-on robotics program for students ages 7-14. Participants build, battle, and role play with their very own LEGO Bots. They learn everything from engineering to design, programming, mental health, conflict resolution, and teamwork. The Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation has made this pay-level content available for free for home-based, in-school, and out-of-school learning.
    Expenses $49,552 · grants $27,738
  • STEAM Star: STEAM Star is a groundbreaking short-form, premium content series. Each lesson begins with a TikTok style video featuring a star with a dream job. This is followed by hands-on, standards-aligned exercises inspired by the star's work. The Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation has made this pay-level content available for free to democratize STEAM education, establish mentorship, and inspire the next generation of K-12 students.
    Expenses $1,350
  • FAST: FAST pairs graduate student mentors with high minority enrollment high schools. Students answer open questions in science, and engineer solutions to problems in their society.
    Expenses $56,098 · grants $56,098
  • Additional Program Service Accomplishments including grants to: CSU Center for Computing Education, and JANM (Japanese American National Museum) programs for local schools.
    Expenses $6,654 · grants $6,654

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
85-3064069
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
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$818,975
Income (IRS master file)
$94,606

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$94,606$232,974$818,975XML
990December 2024$114,802$142,434$956,092XML
990December 2023$479,290$78,291$980,895XML
990December 2022$59,193$20,464$579,869IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Carolyn Imahara
December 31, 2020≤ $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 85-3064069).

Questions about GRANT IMAHARA STEAM FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of GRANT IMAHARA STEAM FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GRANT IMAHARA STEAM FOUNDATION is 85-3064069.
Is GRANT IMAHARA STEAM FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to GRANT IMAHARA STEAM FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GRANT IMAHARA STEAM FOUNDATION 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 GRANT IMAHARA STEAM FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GRANT IMAHARA STEAM FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GRANT IMAHARA STEAM FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Michael Perl.
Who are the officers and directors of GRANT IMAHARA STEAM FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GRANT IMAHARA STEAM FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $94,606, expenses of $232,974 and total assets of $818,975 at year end.

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