Washington Stem Center
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Washington Stem Center is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Seattle, Washington, registered in 2010, with $8,333,066 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
210 S Hudson St, Seattle, WA, 98134 EIN 27-2133169 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2023)
$8.3M
▼ 38.1% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$6.3M
Net assets
$9.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Washington Stem Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · +24% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Washington Stem Center: 18 mo reserves · +24% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Washington Stem Center— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Washington Stem Center: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 210 S Hudson St, Seattle, WA, 98134
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Educational Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $315K (FY2013) to $8.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $586KNet assets $9.2M
Operating margin
23.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.8M
Total liabilities
$586K
Net assets
$9.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,333,066▼38.1% | $6,337,627▼73.5% | $9,244,658▲27.5% | $9,830,993▲27.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $13,456,695▼73.8% | $23,960,159▲19.8% | $7,249,219▼94.1% | $7,696,629▼94.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $51,456,581▲336% | $19,997,099▲6.9% | $123,763,195▲33.1% | $144,962,083▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $11,814,159▼22.3% | $18,702,934▼29.3% | $93,011,065▲0.8% | $119,301,523▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $15,210,069▲16.8% | $26,443,446▼1.4% | $92,250,716▼4.4% | $125,773,690▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $13,020,517▼43.4% | $26,817,677▲4.8% | $96,489,891▼18.9% | $128,261,244▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $22,989,690▲229% | $25,595,751▲335% | $118,980,448▲1392% | $146,385,487▲1646% | 990 |
| 2016 | $6,993,046▲46.4% | $5,881,798▲64.2% | $7,974,262▲16.2% | $8,385,949▲16.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $4,776,235▲49.8% | $3,582,988▼12.2% | $6,863,014▲21.0% | $7,199,557▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,188,145▲913% | $4,083,023▼2.8% | $5,669,767▼14.9% | $6,118,514▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $314,740 | $4,200,742▼20.4% | $6,659,645▼36.4% | $6,943,560▼34.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $5,278,355▼0.9% | $10,470,647▼19.3% | $10,659,830▼29.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $5,325,009▲691% | $12,977,902▲764% | $15,165,951▲861% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $672,868 | $1,502,629 | $1,577,841 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $25.2M total
90 grants to Washington Stem Center totaling $25.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $1,028,567 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2024 | $656,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $35,084 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Youth development and education | 2024 | $8,100 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $1,423,925 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2023 | $606,500 |
| New Venture Fund | Youth development and education | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $7,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $6,415,486 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Education | 2022 | $3,132,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Quality education | 2022 | $75,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Quality education | 2022 | $75,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support for washington state opportunity scholarship | 2022 | $50,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Washington Stem Center a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Washington Stem Center is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-2133169, based in Seattle, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Washington Stem Center's EIN?
- Washington Stem Center's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-2133169.
- How much revenue does Washington Stem Center report?
- Washington Stem Center reported $8,333,066 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Washington Stem Center have?
- CharityIndex grades Washington Stem Center B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Washington Stem Center (EIN 27-2133169) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.