Washington Stem Center
Washington Stem Center
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About this organization
Mission
Washington STEM is a statewide, education nonprofit leveraging STEM for social change, removing barriers to credential attainment, and creating pathways to long-term economic security for systemically underserved students. For more information, visit www.washingtonstem.org.
About
THE WASHINGTON STATE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP (WSOS) IS A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ESTABLISHED BY THE STATE LEGISLATURE IN 2011 TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HIGH-DEMAND DEGREE PROGRAMS FOR LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME STUDENTS. RECIPIENTS OF THE WSOS BACCALAUREATE SCHOLARSHIP RECEIVE UP TO $22,500 OVER FIVE YEARS. THESE FUNDS SUPPORT THE PURSUIT OF A BACHELOR'S IN SPECIFIC, ELIGIBLE, HIGH-DEMAND STEM AND HEALTH CARE FIELDS AT OVER 60 ELIGIBLE WA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. IN ADDITION TO SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS, SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO SCHOLARS, TARGETED IN TWO AREAS: 1) PERSISTENCE SERVICES FOCUS ON ENSURING SUCCESSFUL DEGREE COMPLETION THROUGH ACADEMIC READINESS AND SOCIAL STABILITY. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH A PEER MENTORING MODEL, THE SCHOLAR LEAD PROGRAM. IN THIS MODEL, SELECT THIRD- AND FOURTH-YEAR SCHOLARS ARE GIVEN AN $1,800 STIPEND TO PROVIDE ON-CAMPUS MENTORSHIP TO 10-15 SCHOLARS EARLIER IN THEIR COLLEGE CAREER. 2) PLACEMENT SERVICES FOCUS ON LAUNCHING STUDENTS FROM COLLEGE TO CAREER BY BUILDING SOFT SKILLS AND CAREER READINESS. THESE SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED THROUGH AN INDUSTRY MENTORING MODEL, THE SKILLS THAT SHINE PROGRAM. THIRD-YEAR SCHOLARS ARE MATCHED WITH A PROFESSIONAL IN THEIR FIELD OF STUDY. OVER THE COURSE OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR, THE MENTOR-MENTEE PAIR MOVES THROUGH AN ONLINE, GUIDED CURRICULUM BUILT TO FOCUS ON CAREER SKILLS. WASHINGTON STEM IS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR FOR WSOS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Washington stem is a statewide nonprofit to advance excellence, equity, and innovation in science, technology, engineering and math (stem) education through linked strategies which encompass policy and advocacy, regional stem networks and dissemination of best practices.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Advance innovation and equity in science, technology, engineering and math (stem) education.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as WA.
- The non-profit's address in 2019 is noted in the filing as 210 S HUDSON ST, SEATTLE, WA, 98134.
- The non-profit's form for 2019 reports a total of 50 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$13,797,160.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2009.
- The organization pays $4,729,667 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,174,180 in fundraising expenses.