Stem Advantage
Talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not. STEM Advantage mentors, prepares, and inspires first-generation, low-income, and underserved college students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). We level the playing field by empowering talented students with access to networks, employment, and economic mobility often limited to students attending elite universities, while providing a vetted pipeline of skilled talent to businesses to fill their workforce needs.
Key facts about Stem Advantage
- EIN
- 46-1042540
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $313,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- Average grant
- $39,125
- Median grant
- $36,625
- Total assets
- $1,322,894
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Stem Advantage funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Stem Advantage's 8 itemized 2025 grants were California (100%). None of its 8 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education - Scholarships" (8 grants).
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
+68.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$313K
-35.3% YoY
Grant Count
8
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
-35.3% YoY
About Stem Advantage
Based on IRS filings
Stem Advantage is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in Huntington Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $313K. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 8 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,322,894 | $784,870 | $1,145,676 |
| Revenue | $1,648,341 | $715,813 | $1,051,263 |
| Expenses | $1,118,141 | $1,083,009 | $838,858 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $14,748 | $25,217 | $10,281 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 1, 2026)
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Cal Poly Pomona ($67,500), CSU Los Angeles ($59,250), San Diego State University ($41,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cal Poly Pomona Pomona, CA | EDUCATION - SCHOLARSHIPS | $67,500 |
| CSU Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | EDUCATION - SCHOLARSHIPS | $59,250 |
| SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY San Diego, CA | EDUCATION - SCHOLARSHIPS | $41,000 |
| CSU LONG BEACH Long Beach, CA | EDUCATION - SCHOLARSHIPS | $39,250 |
| CSU Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | EDUCATION - SCHOLARSHIPS | $34,000 |
| CSU SAN MARCOS San Marcos, CA | EDUCATION - SCHOLARSHIPS | $28,750 |
| CSU Fullerton Fullerton, CA | EDUCATION - SCHOLARSHIPS | $23,000 |
| CSU Northridge Northridge, CA | EDUCATION - SCHOLARSHIPS | $20,250 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Ann Kline | President | 40 | — |
| Cynthia McKenzie | Vice-President | 20 | — |
| Maben Jimenez | Director | 5 | — |
| Marisa Diaz | Director | 1 | — |
| Charles Sims | Director | 1 | — |
| Thomas Phelps | Director | 1 | — |
| David Buckholtz | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| T Fox | Director | 1 | — |
| Christina Guckert | Director | 1 | — |
| Arlene Semwezi | Director | 1 | — |
| Helen Norris | Director | 1 | — |
| Danielle Yamane | Director | 2 | — |
| Octavio Martinez | Director | 1 | — |
| Milan Plavsich | Director | 1 | — |
| Raj Sengupta | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stem Advantage?
Stem Advantage is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in Huntington Beach, CA. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Stem Advantage?
As of 2025, Stem Advantage holds $1.3M in total assets with $1.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $313K in 2025.
Where does Stem Advantage operate?
Stem Advantage has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Stem Advantage award?
In 2025, Stem Advantage awarded 8 grants totaling $313K — an average of about $39K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Stem Advantage's EIN?
Stem Advantage's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1042540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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