Our mission is to bridge the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math STEM divide in underserved populations in our communities to prepare them for the 21st century workforce.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$296K
+113.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$20K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$20K
About Firewheel STEM Institute
Based on IRS filings
Firewheel STEM Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in CHANDLER, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $296K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $20K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $295,509 | $138,211 | $227,066 |
| Revenue | $576,538 | $286,583 | $444,389 |
| Expenses | $420,312 | $381,177 | $339,529 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include ASU Foundation ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASU Foundation Tempe, AZ | ASU Latino Partnership Scholars | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faridodin Lajvardi | President & CEO | 40 | $60,000 |
| Glen Pohle | CFO | 40 | $25,000 |
| Antonio Padilla | Chairman | — | — |
| Annalisa Regalado | Vice President | — | — |
| Adolfo Maldonado | Treasurer | — | — |
| Richard Gutierrez | Director | — | — |
| Ashutosh Bakhle | Director | — | — |
| Mario Solorzano | Director | — | — |
| Dr Daniel Frank | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Firewheel STEM Institute?
Firewheel STEM Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in CHANDLER, AZ. It holds $296K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Firewheel STEM Institute?
As of 2025, Firewheel STEM Institute holds $296K in total assets with $577K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $20K in 2025.
Where does Firewheel STEM Institute operate?
Firewheel STEM Institute has awarded grants in Arizona.
What size grants does Firewheel STEM Institute award?
In 2025, Firewheel STEM Institute awarded 1 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Firewheel STEM Institute's EIN?
Firewheel STEM Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0922834. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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