2026-09-11T11:00:49-04:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 843391918 Stemulateocorg STEM 9492454416 100 E MACARTHUR BLVD UNIT 146 SANTA ANA CA 92707 Ernest Garrison Director 9492454416 2026-09-15 false 2025 X X X 142871 X 76500 66371 0 0 0 142871 15286 74571 10175 33435 350 6812 140629 2242 5487 0 7729 5487 7729 5487 7729 5487 7729 The organizations primary exempt purpose is to provide support to student families and educational programs that promote interest skills and career readiness in science technology engineering and mathematics STEM. Through hands-on learning experiences in fields such as computer science engineering robotics artificial intelligence and emerging technologies the organization aims to enhance student achievement and support long-term academic and professional development. 1. STEM Summer Innovation ProgramDescription:STEMULATE OC delivered a multi-week summer innovation program focused on project-based learning in engineering robotics and computer science. Students engaged in hands-on experiences using Raspberry Pi AI applications and sensor-based systems. Activities included designing robots coding autonomous systems and presenting final engineering projects.Persons Benefited: 50 studentsOutcome: Participants gained foundational and applied knowledge in embedded systems programming and real-world problem solving. Pre- and post-assessments showed measurable improvement in STEM self-efficacy and skill proficiency.2. Cryptocurrency & Emerging Technologies Workshop SeriesDescription:This program introduced students to blockchain technology cryptocurrency mining and the fundamentals of financial technology. Over a series of guided workshops students built their own cryptocurrency miners explored ethical investing strategies and created mock digital currencies to understand decentralized systems.Persons Benefited: 40 studentsOutcome: Students developed core understanding of blockchain operations digital finance and network security. Several teams presented capstone ideas for future decentralized applications demonstrating technical creativity and business thinking.3. Aerospace & Rocketry Certification ProgramDescription:In partnership with certified instructors students participated in a rocketry program that included instruction in aerodynamics propulsion and flight safety. The program culminated in students constructing and launching high-powered rockets and pursuing Jr. Level 1 certification with the National Association of Rocketry.Persons Benefited: 35 studentsOutcome: Students gained hands-on experience in aerospace engineering safety protocol and flight physics. Multiple students successfully passed the certification exam enhancing their eligibility for advanced STEM opportunities. 0 0 X Ernest Garrison Executive Director 40 0 0 0 false false false false false false false false false CA Ernest Garrison 100 E MACARTHUR BLVD UNIT 146 SANTA ANA CA 92707 9492454416 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 0 0 0 0 76500 76500 0 0 0 27812 0 27812 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27812 76500 104312 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22812 0 22812 0 0 0 22812 0 22812 81500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27812 76500 104312 0.7813 0.6636 0 0.00 X Part II, line 10 | S.No:, Year:, Amount:, Description:| Part III, line 12 | S.No:, Year:, Description:| RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Part I, line 10 | Class of Activity:, Name of the Grantee:, Address of the Grantee:, Aggregate Amount:, Description of Relationship:| Youth leadership and education - YPD Department. Leadership Institute Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway to Low income Families Backpack and supplies giveaway for the community., COR AME Church, 210 Goddard, , Irvine, California CA 92618, $15086.00, None| Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| Quizlet membership used for teaching, $36| Chegg membership used for teaching, $140| Uhaul - for heavy supply transportation, $255| Food for volunteers, $262| Student prizes and awards, $1375| Microcenter supplies - SD cards and cords, $194| Classroom supplies - Amazon, $549| National Association of Rocketry Memberships - insurance for flights, $2360| Rocket supplies - Discount Rocketry, $335| Grammarly membership, $140| Rocketry Organization of California - Launch Fees, $265| Tax service fees, $331| PO Box - yearly fee, $210| Bank service fees, $360| Part IV, List of Officers | Employee Name:, Description:| Ernest Garrison, The Executive Director receives an annual board-approved stipend for instructional curriculum development and administrative services. This compensation is issued once per year as a stipend. The Executive Director also receives a separate housing stipend which is not included in compensation as it is paid directly to the leasing company and tied to nonprofit use of space approximately 85%. The organization does not operate a payroll system and no payroll taxes were withheld or paid. The recipient is responsible for self-reporting all taxable amounts.|