STEM Next Opportunity Fund
Making out-of-school STEM opportunities a reality for millions of young people to help them thrive in STEM and beyond.
STEM Next Opportunity Fund at a glance
In short: STEM Next Opportunity Fund gave $2.1M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2.1M), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,124,800
- -66.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,124,800
- -66.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,124,800
- Total assets
- $5,530,908
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to STEM Next Opportunity Fund
- Next open deadline
- December 1, 2026 (Million Girls Moonshot Flight Crew)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from STEM Next Opportunity Fund
Who STEM Next Opportunity Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Various - Attached ($2.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 47 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How STEM Next Opportunity Fund gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2020) to $6.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various - Attached San Diego, CA | STEM Programs | $2,124,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,530,908 | $10,459,673 | $10,376,037 | $2,124,800 | 1 | $176,289 |
| 2023 | $6,161,399 | $7,760,112 | $14,283,863 | $6,416,531 | 1 | $68,715 |
| 2022 | $11,167,712 | $12,130,436 | $10,860,086 | $4,338,691 | 1 | $-27,890 |
| 2021 | $10,305,213 | $10,913,896 | $6,389,871 | $2,808,180 | 2 | $37,261 |
| 2020 | $5,313,172 | $5,459,706 | $3,958,449 | $1,802,331 | 42 | $22,830 |
About STEM Next Opportunity Fund
Based on IRS filings
STEM Next Opportunity Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $176K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
STEM Next Opportunity Fund is led by Ron Ottinger, Secretary & Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ron Ottinger
Secretary & Executive Director
Executive Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Secretary & Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$294K (2020) → $293K (2024)
Pendred Noyce
President & Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kam Kyzer
Senior Director Philanthr & Strat Pship
Senior Director Philan & Strateg Pships → Senior Director Development, 2022
Senior Director Development → Senior Director Philanthr & Strat Pship, 2024
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$166K (2021) → $273K (2024)
Dennis Bartels
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gwynn Hughes
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Celine Coggins
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Drew
Deputy Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$172K (2020) → $235K (2024)
Quincy Brown
Stem Fellow
Director Space Fellow → Stem Fellow, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$173K (2022) → $188K (2024)
Emily Kuehn
Stem Fellow
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$156K (2024)
Sheronda Fleming
Stem Fellow
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$177K (2024)
Tasha Owens-Green
Stem Fellow
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$163K (2024)
Terra Wallin
Stem Fellow
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$178K (2024)
Reginald McGregor
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Patti Curtis (2020–2023) — Inform Educ Fellow
- Former: Melissa Moritz (2021–2023) — Director of Policy
- Former: Nicole Evans (2022–2023) — Director Resource Development
- Former: Stephanie Rodriguez (2022–2023) — Workforce Fellow
- Former: Veronica Gonzales (2023) — Director of Communications
- Former: Amanda Hanno (2022) — Associate Director Finance & Administrator
- Former: Amy Lloyd (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert B. Schwartz (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $293K, to Ron Ottinger (Secretary/ED). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about STEM Next Opportunity Fund
How much does STEM Next Opportunity Fund give each year?
STEM Next Opportunity Fund gave $2.1M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6.4M across 1 grant.
How large is STEM Next Opportunity Fund?
STEM Next Opportunity Fund reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.5M.
What is STEM Next Opportunity Fund?
STEM Next Opportunity Fund is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $5.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does STEM Next Opportunity Fund operate?
STEM Next Opportunity Fund has awarded grants in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming.
What is STEM Next Opportunity Fund's EIN?
STEM Next Opportunity Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4834326. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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