Nonprofit · EIN 87-3280905
STEM GEMS
Tax-exempt · BROOKHAVEN, GA 30319
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ (amended) | $133,193 | $96,776 | $36,417 | $77,495 | – | $77,495 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $106,767 | $111,130 | -$4,363 | $54,078 | – | $54,078 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $5,231 | $71,205 | -$65,974 | $58,441 | – | $58,441 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $133,193
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $40,000
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $68,827
- Printing, publications and postage
- $20,749
- Other expenses
- $7,200
- Program services (functional)
- $96,776
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $54,078
- Total assets, end of year
- $77,495
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $77,495
- Cash, savings and investments
- $77,495
- Gross receipts
- $133,193
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie C Espy | Executive Director | 25 | $40,000 |
| Ellen Hunter | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Tamaria Perry | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Shayna Gaspard | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie C Espy | President | 20 | $0 |
| Ellen Hunter | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Tamaria Perry | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Shayna Gaspard | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephanie C Espy | President | 20 | $0 |
| Ellen Hunter | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Tamaria Perry | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Shayna Gaspard | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3633 ASHFORD CREEK DR NE, BROOKHAVEN, GA 30319-5053
- In care of
- % STEPHANIE ESPY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 3633 Ashford Creek Drive NE, Atlanta GA 30319
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Stephanie Espy, 3633 Ashford Creek Drive NE, Atlanta GA 30319
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Stephanie C Espy, Executive Director
- Phone
- (404) 734-8201
- Website
- www.STEMGemsBook.com
- Return prepared by
- Richard L Rathsack CPA
Mission
STEM Gems is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to building a stronger, more inclusive STEM pipeline by empowering girls and young women of all backgrounds to explore, pursue, and excel in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Our mission comes to life through hands- on exploration, mentorship, and exposure to 40+ real-world careers and inspiring role models in all four STEM disciplines. By equipping girls with the skills, support, and confidence needed to thrive, we help them envision their futures and take tangible steps toward becoming the next generation of innovators, researchers, creators, and problem-solvers-STEM Gems.
Program accomplishments
- STEM Gems Club: A school-based program facilitated by trained teachers who deliver our year-long curated curriculum highlighting the 44 STEM careers featured in the STEM Gems book. Students engage in hands-on labs, career-connected projects, guided reflections, and interactive discussions that deepen their understanding of STEM pathways while fostering a strong sense of belonging and purpose.Expenses $19,427
- STEM Gems Summit: An annual convening that brings together girls, parents, and educators to connect with a dynamic network of professional women in STEM. In partnership with Spelman College and the Atlanta Science Festival, the Summitfeatures interactive panel discussion with industry experts and hands-on career labs offering demonstrations, activities, and workshops.Expenses $13,063
- STEM Gems Summer Camp: An immersive week-long experience that allows teen girls to explore real-world STEM applications through hands-on projects, college readiness sessions, lab tours, and mentorship. Held in partnership with Georgia Tech, teens engage with college students, visit cutting-edge labs, and meet professors working at the forefront of STEM innovation.Expenses $63,319
- STEM Gems Saturdays: Day workshops designed to maintain engagement and deepen learning beyond the summer experience. Teens participate in college and career readiness sessions that support their long-term goals. Through hands-on STEM projects, academic skill building, and standardized test preparation, these sessions help prepare teens for success in high school and beyond.Expenses $967
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-3280905
- 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)
- Youth development (O03)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $77,495
- Income (IRS master file)
- $133,193
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $133,193 | $96,776 | $77,495 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $106,767 | $111,130 | $54,078 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $5,231 | $71,205 | $58,441 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Stephanie Espy | December 31, 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 87-3280905).
Questions about STEM GEMS
- What is the EIN of STEM GEMS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of STEM GEMS is 87-3280905.
- Is STEM GEMS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to STEM GEMS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does STEM GEMS 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 STEM GEMS 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 STEM GEMS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of STEM GEMS?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Stephanie Espy.
- Who are the officers and directors of STEM GEMS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,000 (Stephanie C Espy, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does STEM GEMS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $133,193, expenses of $96,776 and total assets of $77,495 at year end.
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