Nonprofit · EIN 95-4577359
GREAT MINDS IN STEM
Tax-exempt · COMMERCE, CA 90040
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,214,869 | $3,004,762 | -$789,893 | $1,329,987 | $448,041 | $881,946 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,555,249 | $2,998,220 | -$442,971 | $2,453,901 | $782,062 | $1,671,839 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $310,168
- Program service revenue
- $1,739,076
- Investment income
- $33,705
- Other revenue
- $131,920
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $149,517
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $150,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $668,349
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $911,303
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $12,583
- Accounting fees
- $159,580
- Travel
- $466,105
- Depreciation
- $6,580
- Program services (functional)
- $2,305,297
- Management and general (functional)
- $699,465
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,453,901
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,329,987
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $448,041
- Net assets, end of year
- $881,946
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,062
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $316,274
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $565,672
- Gross receipts
- $2,214,869
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1996
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUAN RIVERA PHD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| RUDY MONTIEL PE | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| TONY M PADILLA | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| VACANT | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| JOSE CASTELLON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| IVAN DIAZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY KUKURBA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| KAREN LOZANO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| JOEL A JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| H KEITH MOO-YOUNG PHD PE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MARIA E RUESS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| R MARK TOY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| CEDRIC T WINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUAN RIVERA PHD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| RUDY MONTIEL PE | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| TONY M PADILLA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| MARVI MATOS RODRIGUEZ PHD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| ARMANDO CASTORENA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| JOSE CASTELLON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| IVAN DIAZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| KIM KUKURBA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ALEJANDRO M LOPEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| H KEITH MOO-YOUNG PHD PE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| RALPH ROSATO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARIA E RUESS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5211 E WASHINGTON BLVD STE2-320, COMMERCE, CA 90040-3963
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JUAN RIVERA PHD, 5630 VENICE BLVD 1037, LOS ANGELES, CA 90019
- Signed the 990
- JUAN RIVERA PHD, CEO
- Phone
- (323) 262-0997
- Website
- WWW.GREATMINDSINSTEM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KELLER AND ASSOCIATES LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-4577359 or by the name GREAT MINDS IN STEM.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
- TO INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE UNDERSERVED STUDENTS TO PURSUE CAREERS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM)- TO ENLIGHTEN AND ENGAGE FAMILIES, EDUCATORS, COMMUNITIES AND EMPLOYERS TO ASSIST UNDERSERVED STUDENTS PURSUING STEM CAREERS- TO INSPIRE OUR NATION THROUGH RECOGNITION OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF HISPANICS AND OTHER ROLE MODELS IN STEM- TO ENABLE AND LEVERAGE HISPANIC STEM TALENT TO PLAY A LEADERSHIP ROLE- TO COLLABORATE AND COOPERATE NATIONALLY WITHIN THE STEM COMMUNITY
Program accomplishments
- NATIONAL AWARDS CONFERENCE BRINGING TOGETHER COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS FROM INDUSTRY, ACADEMIA, THE MILITARY, AND GOVERNMENT SECTORS FOR AN EVENT THAT INCLUDES CONDUCTING PRE-CONFERENCE WEBINARS AND ON-SITE SESSIONS FOCUSED ON SKILL-BUILDING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER OPPORTUNITY ENHANCEMENT WITH A GRADUATE SCHOOL AND CAREER FAIR. THE RESEARCH POSTER COMPETITION OFFERS UNDERGRDUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE THEIR RESEARCH PROJECTS. PROFESSIONALS SERVE AS JUDGES AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON THE STUDENTS' PRESENTATIONS TO HELP SUPPORT THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. FOUR 1-HOUR PROFESSIONAL AWARD EVENTS AND OTHER RECOGNITION PROGRAMS CAPTURE AND SHOWCASE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF APPROXIMATELY 50 WORLD-CLASS ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS WHO HAVE MADE EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENTS IN THEIR FIELDS.Expenses $2,018,661 · revenue $1,912,734
- THE MENTORNET PROGRAM'S OBJECTIVES ARE TO PROVIDE ALL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) STUDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES WITH ACCESS TO EFFECTIVE MENTORSHIPS VIA A VIBRANT COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO STUDENTS' SUCCESS; TO DEVELOP A SCALABLE MENTORING PLATFORM THAT COMINTES THE TECHNOLOGY OF SOCIAL NETWORKS WITH THE SOCIAL SCIENCE OF MENTORING; AND TO DELIVER EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE CRITICAL ISSUES IMPACTING STEM STUDENT SUCCESS. STUDENTS ARE MATCHED WITH PROFESSIONALS BASED ON SHARED COMMONALITIES. THE CURRICULUM USED IS BASED ON THE STUDENTS' CLASSIFICATION, WHICH CAN RANGE FROM BEING A 2-YEAR COLLEGE STUDENT TO BEING A PH.D. CANDIDATE.Expenses $138,748 · revenue $146,250
- VIVA TECHNOLOGY! IS A K-12 NATIONAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) AWARENESS PROGRAM OFFERED (THROUGH A COMBINATION OF VIRTUAL AND PHYSICAL MEANS) TO SCHOOLS ACROSS THE NATIONAL FOR TEACHER AND STUDENTS IN A VARIETY OF FORMATS. THE PROGRAM FEATURES PROJECT-BASED ACTIVITIES FOR STUDENTS WITH ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS AS GUEST SPEAKERS. CURRENT STEM COLLEGE STDUENTS SERVE AS TEAM COLLEGE CAPTAINS TO HELP STUDENTS THROUGH THE CHALLENGES PRESENTED. INFORMATION PACKETS ARE SHIPED TO THE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS AND PARENTS WITH INFORMATION ABOUT STEM CAREERS, COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS TO PURSUE THESE FIELDS OF STUDY AND GUIDES TO BOTH UNIVERSITIES AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS. THE VIVA TECHNOLOGY MODEL IS BEING ADAPTED AND PILOTED TO PROVIDE TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACY INFORMATION TO SENIOR CITIZENS IN ASSISTED LIVING LOCATIONS.Expenses $147,888 · revenue $155,885
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 95-4577359
- 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
- 1996
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W70)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,329,987
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,214,869
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,214,869 | $3,004,762 | $1,329,987 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,555,249 | $2,998,220 | $2,453,901 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,512,291 | $3,238,292 | $3,284,403 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 95-4577359).
Questions about GREAT MINDS IN STEM
- What is the EIN of GREAT MINDS IN STEM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREAT MINDS IN STEM is 95-4577359.
- Is GREAT MINDS IN STEM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
- Are donations to GREAT MINDS IN STEM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREAT MINDS 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 GREAT MINDS IN STEM 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 GREAT MINDS IN STEM 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 GREAT MINDS IN STEM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JUAN RIVERA PHD.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREAT MINDS IN STEM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GREAT MINDS IN STEM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,214,869, expenses of $3,004,762 and total assets of $1,329,987 at year end.
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