Nonprofit · EIN 88-0544094
BRSTEM INSTITUTE
Tax-exempt · ZACHARY, LA 70791
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $198,247 | $194,610 | $3,637 | $29,407 | $0 | $29,407 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $168,082 | $152,308 | $15,774 | $33,498 | – | $33,498 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ (amended) | $117,072 | $99,594 | $17,478 | $17,724 | $0 | $17,724 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $96,846
- of which government grants
- $7,856
- Program service revenue
- $101,401
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $10,364
- Program services (functional)
- $194,610
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $26,770
- Total assets, end of year
- $29,407
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $29,407
- Gross receipts
- $198,247
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- LA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca ArmstrongEnglish | President Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 |
| Tresslyn Nixon | Treasurer Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Vikki Lee | Secretary Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Cedric Murphy | Vice-President Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Lakeisha Robichaux | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Eric B Lewis | Executive Director Key employee | 50 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Lewis | Executive Director | 40 | $25,306 |
| Rebecca Armstrong-English | President | 0.2 | $0 |
| Cedric Murphy | Vice-President | 0.1 | $0 |
| Vikki Wilbon | Secretary | 0.1 | $0 |
| Tresslyn Nixon | Treasurer | 0.1 | $0 |
| Lakeisha Robichaux | Board Member | 0.1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Armstrong-English | President | 0.5 | $0 |
| Cedric Murphy | Vice-President | 0.1 | $0 |
| Vikki Wilbon | Secretary | 0.1 | $0 |
| Tresslyn Nixon | Treasurer | 0.1 | $0 |
| Lakeisha Robichaux | Board Member | 0.1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3614 HOLLY ST, ZACHARY, LA 70791-2972
- In care of
- % ERIC B LEWIS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 3614 Holly Street, Zachary LA 70791
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Eric B Lewis, 3614 HOLLY STREET, Zachary, LA 70791
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Eric B Lewis, 3614 Holly Street, Zachary LA 70791
- Signed the 990
- Eric B Lewis, Executive Director
- Phone
- (225) 286-7225
- Website
- www.batonrougestem.org
Mission
Our mission is to work with policymakers educators and the community to integrate STEM into classroom learning in alignment with college and career readiness standards.
Program accomplishments
- Served approximately 43 youth over an 8-week period. This immersive summer camp provided hands-on STEM activities field trips to local STEM-related sites and guest speaker presentations from professionals in various STEM fields.Expenses $72,141 · revenue $36,811
- Served approximately 1,500 students through partnerships with local schools. This program delivered age-appropriate STEM lessons and activities integrated into the school curriculum supplementing classroom instruction and enhancing students learning experiences.Expenses $64,526 · revenue $60,350
- Reached approximately 1200 youth through a variety of community-based programs including after-school clubs weekend workshops and community festivals. These programs offered engaging STEM activities demonstrations and interactive exhibits.Expenses $57,943 · revenue $4,240
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-0544094
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $29,407
- Income (IRS master file)
- $198,247
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $198,247 | $194,610 | $29,407 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $168,082 | $152,308 | $33,498 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Eric B Lewis | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $117,072 | $99,594 | $17,724 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Eric B Lewis | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $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 88-0544094).
Questions about BRSTEM INSTITUTE
- What is the EIN of BRSTEM INSTITUTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BRSTEM INSTITUTE is 88-0544094.
- Is BRSTEM INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to BRSTEM INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BRSTEM INSTITUTE 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 BRSTEM INSTITUTE 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 BRSTEM INSTITUTE 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 BRSTEM INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Eric B Lewis.
- Who are the officers and directors of BRSTEM INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BRSTEM INSTITUTE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $198,247, expenses of $194,610 and total assets of $29,407 at year end.
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