Project Scientist
Project Scientist
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More about this organization
Mission
Project Scientist delivers high-quality experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) to underserved and marginalized girls ages 4-18, partnering with schools, districts, nonprofit organizations, and STEM companies to inspire confidence and empower the next generation of STEM leaders.
About
Project Scientist is a national education nonprofit that creates joyful and engaging experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) for girls to inspire confidence and belonging in STEM. We offer summer and out-of-school programs in partnership with local schools, school districts, nonprofit organizations serving underestimated communities.
"While we focus on girls, Project Scientist is committed to serving children of all gender identities and expressions."
Program Info: 1. Innovation Lab: Summer STEAM Camp Project Scientist’s Innovation Lab is a joyful, hands-on, immersive summer STEAM camp designed to build confidence and spark curiosity in girls. From building prototypes to solving real-world problems, each lab fosters collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving. Through field trips and connections with diverse STEM role models, girls experience a sense of belonging and see themselves as innovative scientists and problem solvers.
2. Explorers Club: Out-of-School STEAM Program Project Scientist’s Explorers Club is a joyful, hands-on, flexible, out-of-school STEAM program designed to build confidence, spark curiosity in girls. Through engaging STEAM activities and meaningful connections with diverse STEM role models, girls experience a sense of belonging and see themselves as innovative scientists and problem-solvers.
3. Scholars Circle: STEAM Leadership Program Project Scientist’s Scholars Circle is an interactive virtual or in-person STEAM Leadership program for teens ages 13–18 designed to build confidence, ignite curiosity, and empower their dreams. Through hands-on projects and opportunities to build their professional networks by connecting with inspiring role models, Scholars explore real-world opportunities and pathways in STEM. The program also fosters leadership, collaboration, and community—helping Scholars develop their voice and see themselves as innovative scientists and problem solvers.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “Our promise is to educate, coach, and advocate for girls and women with an aptitude, talent, and passion for stem. through engagement of top stem companies, universities, teachers and hands on curriculum our girls discover the endless opportunities available to them in stem.”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “Our promise is to educate, coach, and advocate for girls and women with an aptitude, talent, and passion for stem. through engagement of top stem companies, universities, teachers and hands on curriculum our girls discover the endless opportunities available to them in stem.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is NC.
- The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is PO Box 515, Laguna Beach, CA, 92652.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 61.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $60,889.
- The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2013.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization pays $514,568 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $25,762 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.