STEM Synergy Inc
Promoting youth innovation, entrepreneurship, and career preparedness that expands economic opportunities through STEM education, technology transfer, and social enterprises. Promoting deep learning, creativity, and scientific inquiry method to solve real-world problems of society
STEM Synergy Inc at a glance
In short: STEM Synergy Inc gave $500 across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $500), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $500
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $500
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $454,319
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who STEM Synergy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Global Giving ($500).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2022) to $10K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Giving Washington, DC | General | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $454,319 | $500 | $167,992 | $500 | 1 |
| 2020 | $870,789 | $14,324 | $220,541 | $10,000 | 1 |
About STEM Synergy Inc
Based on IRS filings
STEM Synergy Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Cambridge, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $454K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
STEM Synergy Inc is led by Tsegaye Legesse, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Tsegaye Legesse
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $0 (2022)
Yisehak Shata
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alebache Yimer
Vice Chair & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Abebe
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $62K, to Tsegaye Legesse (Exec Director).
Frequently asked questions about STEM Synergy Inc
How much does STEM Synergy Inc give each year?
STEM Synergy Inc gave $500 across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
How large is STEM Synergy Inc?
STEM Synergy Inc reported $454K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $500.
What is STEM Synergy Inc?
STEM Synergy Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Cambridge, MA. It holds $454K in total assets as of 2022.
Where does STEM Synergy Inc operate?
STEM Synergy Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Massachusetts.
What is STEM Synergy Inc's EIN?
STEM Synergy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0874817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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