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Nonprofit · EIN 88-2778662

SOUTHWEST STEM LABS

Tax-exempt · DETROIT, MI 48210

Financials

$168K$168K2023$230K$219K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTHWEST STEM LABS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$230,225$219,449$10,776$42,620$30,997$11,623
December 31, 2023990-EZ$168,262$167,565$697$847$0$847
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$230,225
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$58,654
Other salaries and wages
$67,879
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$139,165
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,854
Program services (functional)
$200,911
Management and general (functional)
$18,538

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$847
Total assets, end of year
$42,620
Total liabilities, end of year
$30,997
Net assets, end of year
$11,623
Net assets without donor restrictions
$11,623
Gross receipts
$230,225
Employees
8
Volunteers
12
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
MI

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Leah GoodwinExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee
40$58,654
Yosabeth Guerrero-GomezPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Shivani SharmaSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
James BestulTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Milton MartinezBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Leah GoodwinExecutive Director50$61,363
Milton MartinezBoard Member0.5$0
Yosabeth Guerrero-GomezPresident3$0
James BestulTreasurer3$0
Shivani SharmaSecretary0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3425 CLIPPERT ST, DETROIT, MI 48210-2839
In care of
% LEAH GOODWIN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Leah Goodwin, 3425 Clippert St, Detroit, MI 48210
Signed the 990
Leah Goodwin, Executive Director
Phone
(734) 560-0686

Mission

To empower individuals in STEM education fostering critical thinking creativity and compassion through mentorship to promote personal fulfillment and enrich community wellbeing.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Upper elementary science enrichment classes to serve students in grades 35. Weekly sessions that focus on engaging hands-on science experiments and investigations designed to spark curiosity and build foundational science understanding. Students explore topics such as states of matter simple chemical reactions ecosystems forces and motion and more using age-appropriate materials and methods aligned with Next Generation Science Standards NGSS. The program emphasizes inquiry observation and discussion helping students develop critical thinking skills and a love for science in a supportive interactive environment.
    Expenses $74,449 · revenue $90,800
  • A yearlong Middle School STEM Enrichment program at Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School. The program included daily instruction across multiple hands-on project-based courses designed to strengthen students math reading and STEM identity through engaging real-world experiences. Students participated in Code.orgs Computer Science Discoveries curriculum learning programming physical computing with Micro:bits web development and interactive app design. They also explored college and career pathways through modules in carpentry 3D designs and printing electrical wiring and senor technology integration. The program emphasized critical thinking teamwork communication and exposure to high-demand careers through mentorship and guest speakers from industry trades and higher education. Tutoring and mentoring were also offered weekly after school.
    Expenses $69,497 · revenue $93,848
  • A four-week STEM Explorers Summer Camp for middle school students designed to provide engaging hands-on STEM learning in a fun and supportive environment. Campers participated in on-site STEM investigations make-and-take projects and collaborative challenges that built confidence and creativity. Weekly field trips and visits to colleges trade schools and local STEM institutions offered students exposure to future educational and career pathways. Camp activities also included arts and crafts team-building games and outdoor experiences like archery fishing and ropes course. The camp emphasized relationship building STEM identity and exploration through project- place- and problem-based learning.
    Expenses $45,095 · revenue $35,000
  • Community STEM Night to engage families and local residents in hands-on STEM learning opportunities. The event featured student STEM project displays hands-on activity stations community partners and make and take projects that encouraged creativity and exploration. Attendees explored robotics and drone obstacles participated in lab experiments and engineering challenges and engaged in environmental science stations. The event also included sapling giveaways to promote environmental stewardship and featured a variety of college and career vendors to connect students and families with pathways in STEM education and professions. Offered free to the public Community STEM Night fostered curiosity celebration and connection.
    Expenses $5,370 · revenue $5,400
  • FTC Robotics Program: A yearlong robotics program for middle school students that meets daily throughout the school year. The program combines hands-on learning with competitive engagement introducing students to foundational robotics concepts such as motion sensors automation and coding using micro:bits and Yahboom programmable robots. As part of the course students also participate in the First Tech Challenge collaborating to design build and program competition ready robots. The class emphasizes engineering design critical thinking and teamwork while fostering real-world skills in computer science problem-solving and communication.
    Expenses $6,500 · revenue $6,000

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
88-2778662
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90)
Assets (IRS master file)
$42,620
Income (IRS master file)
$230,225

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$230,225$219,449$42,620IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$168,262$167,565$847XML

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 88-2778662).

Questions about SOUTHWEST STEM LABS

What is the EIN of SOUTHWEST STEM LABS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHWEST STEM LABS is 88-2778662.
Is SOUTHWEST STEM LABS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to SOUTHWEST STEM LABS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUTHWEST STEM LABS 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 SOUTHWEST STEM LABS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SOUTHWEST STEM LABS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SOUTHWEST STEM LABS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Leah Goodwin.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHWEST STEM LABS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $58,654 (Leah Goodwin, Executive Director).
How much revenue does SOUTHWEST STEM LABS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $230,225, expenses of $219,449 and total assets of $42,620 at year end.

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