Young STEAMers

EIN: 920611373 501(c)(3)

Fremont, CA

Total Revenue
$222,762
Total Expenses
$94,679
Total Assets
$186,630
Net Assets
$185,367
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Orna Kretchmer
Phone
5105160035
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Young STEAMers, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit that reported $223K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 183% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $128K, a strong 57% operating margin.

Mission

YOUNG STEAMERS PROVIDES HANDS-ON STEAM EDUCATION, CAREER EXPLORATION, AND MENTORSHIP TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH, CLOSING OPPORTUNITY GAPS AND CREATING PATHWAYS TO EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC SUCCESS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $75,940 Revenue: $220,778

YOUNG STEAMERS OFFERS FREE, YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS THAT SPARK INTEREST IN STEAM AND OPEN PATHWAYS TO STEM CAREERS FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN & YOUTH. 1) STEAM CLASSES ENGAGE K8 STUDENTS IN HANDS-ON CORE...

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YOUNG STEAMERS OFFERS FREE, YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS THAT SPARK INTEREST IN STEAM AND OPEN PATHWAYS TO STEM CAREERS FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN & YOUTH. 1) STEAM CLASSES ENGAGE K8 STUDENTS IN HANDS-ON CORE SCIENCES, ENGINEERING, PHYSICS, & TECH ENRICHMENT. INSTRUCTORS AND AIDES ARE ALSO ROLE MODELS THAT INSPIRE AND EMPOWER. 2)AT FAMILY EVENTS, PARENTS GAIN TOOLS TO SUPPORT THEIR CHILDRENS EDUCATION AND CAREER EXPLORATION. 3)CAREER COMPASS EVENTS INTRODUCE YOUTH TO REAL-WORLD STEM CAREERS AND CONNECT STUDENTS WITH PROFESSIONALS THROUGH MONTHLY VIRTUAL PANELS. 4) OUR EMPLOYMENT MODEL BUILDS A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN PIPELINE OF COLLEGE INSTRUCTORS & HIGH SCHOOL AIDES WHO GAIN EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & NETWORK. IN 2025, WE TAUGHT 2,694 STUDENTS, DELIVERED 440 LESSONS AT 26 SITES, & TRAINED 22 INSTRUCTORS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $123,365
Program Service Revenue $97,413
Investment Income $1,984
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $222,762

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $56,628
Fundraising Expenses $1,511
Program Expenses $75,940
Other Expenses $38,051
TOTAL EXPENSES $94,679

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $222,762 $78,594 +1.8%
Expenses $94,679 $46,303 +1.0%
Net Income $128,083 $32,291 +3.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
3
Employees
24
Volunteers
142

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$7,692
Total Directors
5
$7,692
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Orna Kretchmer PhD CEO 60.00
Officer Director
$3,846 $0 $3,846
Christina Melnarik PhD COO 40.00
Officer Director
$3,846 $0 $3,846
Irene S Landaw MD Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Talila Golan PhD Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Suzanne Young Director 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $222,762 $94,679 $186,630 $128,083
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