Washington State STEM Education Fdtn
The washington state stem education foundation is an organization that connects and unites the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education assets in the state to provide innovative learning opportunities for students of the mid-columbia. The organization's underlying goal is to provide an innovative knowledge network engaging all of washington's formal and informal educational resources to continuously improve stem learning, assessment, leadership, and community engagement.
Washington State STEM Education Fdtn at a glance
In short: Washington State STEM Education Fdtn gave $90K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $90,000
- +260.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,000
- +140.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,660,812
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Washington State STEM Education Fdtn
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Washington State STEM Education Fdtn
Career Connect Washington - Career Launch Program
Washington State STEM Education Fdtn
Amount
Nearly $500,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
STEM Like ME!® Grants for Teachers
Washington State STEM Education Fdtn
Amount
Mini-grants (specific amount not stated)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Washington Student Achievement Council - Multi-Generational Credential Attainment Planning Grant
Washington State STEM Education Fdtn
Amount
$125,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Washington State STEM Education Fdtn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kennewick School District ($50K). Together the top 3 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 17 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Washington State STEM Education Fdtn gives
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $283K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kennewick School District Kennewick, WA | Tri-Tech Skills Center Grant STEM Nexus Initiative | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties Kennewick, WA | STEM Nexus Initiative | $25,000 |
| Dream Builders Foundation Middletown, NY | STEM Like Me! Grants for Teachers Program | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,660,812 | $658,884 | $618,690 | $90,000 | 3 | $60,741 |
| 2024 | $1,460,284 | $635,810 | $731,840 | $25,000 | 2 | $53,520 |
| 2023 | $1,556,314 | $809,421 | $583,566 | $72,500 | 3 | $293 |
| 2022 | $1,330,459 | $447,625 | $450,352 | $54,000 | 3 | $140 |
| 2021 | $1,333,186 | $916,932 | $587,749 | $282,680 | 6 | $341 |
| 2020 | $1,004,003 | $804,213 | $273,238 | — | — | $1,142 |
| 2019 | $473,028 | $264,209 | $208,659 | — | — | $471 |
About Washington State STEM Education Fdtn
Based on IRS filings
Washington State STEM Education Fdtn is a public charity focused on Education, based in Richland, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $61K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington State STEM Education Fdtn is led by Matt Hammer, Board President on every filing since 2019; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matt Hammer
Board President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Wilkinson
Board Vice President
Board Secretary → Board Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Connell
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristi Nelson
Board Treasurer & Vice P
Board Treasurer → Board Treasurer & Vice President, 2023
Board Treasurer & Vice President → Board Treasurer & Vice P, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebekah Woods
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard French
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Haynes
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Bogenberger
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Sax
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Hartman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin Valdez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Ashby
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Basche
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Johnson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: John Eschenberg (2019–2024) — Board Secretary
- Former: Ken Robertson (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Yount (2019–2024) — Board Past-President
- Former: Wes Bryan (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Vance (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Bosse (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Valerie McCain (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Lindholm (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick Jensen (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Paula Linnen (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ty Blackford (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Phil Ohl (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jean Dunkirk (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Washington State STEM Education Fdtn
How much does Washington State STEM Education Fdtn give each year?
Washington State STEM Education Fdtn gave $90K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $25K across 2 grants.
What is Washington State STEM Education Fdtn's typical grant size?
Washington State STEM Education Fdtn's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $30,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Washington State STEM Education Fdtn give grants?
Washington State STEM Education Fdtn gives mostly in Washington: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kennewick, WA (2 grants).
Does Washington State STEM Education Fdtn give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Washington State STEM Education Fdtn's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Washington State STEM Education Fdtn?
Washington State STEM Education Fdtn reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $659K.
What is Washington State STEM Education Fdtn?
Washington State STEM Education Fdtn is a public charity focused on Education, based in Richland, WA. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Washington State STEM Education Fdtn's EIN?
Washington State STEM Education Fdtn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4107233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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