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STEM CITY INC
FLAGSTAFF, AZ · EIN 813223931 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE H90 · Medical Research · Micro (<$100K) · www.flagstaffstemcity.com
revenue
$54K
expenses
$38K
net assets
$24K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

ELEVATING PEOPLE AND PLACE THROUGH STEM

profile · synthesized from sources

STEM City Inc is a nonprofit organization based in Flagstaff, Arizona, focused on advancing STEM education and workforce development in the local community. It connects schools, businesses, and organizations to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics literacy through hands-on events, recognition programs, and community collaboration. The organization supports students and educators by highlighting STEM opportunities and careers in the region.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Full STEAM Ahead
STEM engagement program supported by Kinney Construction Services that connects industry with classroom learning experiences
STEM Celebration
Annual community event at Fort Tuthill Fairgrounds featuring hands-on STEM exhibits from schools, businesses, and organizations for children and youth
STEMMY Awards
Annual awards program recognizing outstanding students, teachers, businesses, and community partners in STEM in the Flagstaff area
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • STEM Festival and Expo Programs 5 activities
    • STEM Celebration Event
      Hosts an annual hands-on STEM Celebration event that features interactive exhibits from businesses, schools, and organizations to engage children and youth in STEM learning; the 2026 event is scheduled for April 25 at Fort Tuthill Fairgrounds.
    • STEM Celebration Event
      Hosts an annual STEM Celebration event featuring hands-on exhibits from businesses, schools, and organizations to engage children and youth in STEM learning opportunities. The event is scheduled for April 25, 2026, at Fort Tuthill Fairgrounds, and encourages FUSD schools to participate as exhibitors.
    • STEM Community Collaboration Network
      Convenes and fosters collaborations among STEM-oriented businesses, schools, educators, parents, and organizations in Flagstaff to strengthen community-wide STEM literacy and learning opportunities.
    • STEM Community Collaboration and Development
      Creates connections and collaborations within the Flagstaff STEM community to promote STEM organizations, strengthen STEM literacy, and convenes stakeholders to develop and deliver activities that support STEM learning and 21st Century skill development.
    • STEM Community Collaboration and Development
      Convenes STEM-oriented businesses, organizations, schools, educators, and parents to create connections and collaborations within the Flagstaff STEM community, promoting STEM organizations, strengthening STEM literacy, and developing and delivering activities that support STEM learning and 21st Century skill development.
  • Youth Nature & Tech Education Resources 4 activities
    • Nature-Based Education Teacher Resources
      Develops and provides a website offering teacher resources specifically for nature-based education.
    • Nature-Based Education Teacher Resources
      Develops and provides a website with resources for teachers focused on nature-based education.
    • Nature-Based Education Teacher Resources
      Develops and provides a website with teacher resources specifically for nature-based education.
    • Teacher Resources for Nature-Based Education
      Develops and maintains a website offering educational resources to support teachers in delivering nature-based STEM education.
  • Mobile STEM Education Labs 3 activities
    • Robotics Kit Lending Library
      Provides LEGO SPIKE Prime robotics kits for extended loan to schools and youth-serving programs to teach coding, robotics, and STEM.
    • Robotics Kit Lending Library
      Operates a Robotics Kit Lending Library, providing LEGO SPIKE Prime robotics kits for extended loan to schools and youth-serving programs to teach coding, robotics, and STEM.
    • Robotics Kit Lending Library
      Operates a lending library that provides LEGO SPIKE Prime robotics kits to schools and youth-serving programs for extended periods to support teaching in coding, robotics, and STEM education.
  • Educator and Professional Recognition Awards 3 activities
    • STEMMY Awards
      Presents annual awards to students, teachers, and organizations recognized as STEM leaders in the community, acknowledging outstanding STEM teachers, students, and community leaders.
    • STEMMY Awards
      Presents annual awards to students, teachers, and organizations recognized as STEM leaders in the community through the STEMMY Awards event.
    • STEMMY Awards
      Hosts an annual STEMMY Awards event to recognize outstanding achievements by students, teachers, and community leaders in STEM education and leadership.
  • STEM Competition & Robotics Programs 1 activity
    • STEM Celebration Event
      Organizes an annual event featuring hands-on exhibits from businesses, schools, and organizations to engage children and youth in STEM learning opportunities.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Full STEAM Ahead Program
      Spearheads the Full STEAM Ahead program.
    • Full STEAM Ahead Program
      Spearheads the Full STEAM Ahead program, which supports integrated STEM and arts-based education initiatives to promote 21st Century skill development.
    • Full STEAM Ahead Program
      Spearheads the Full STEAM Ahead program, though specific details of the program's activities are not provided.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$54K
Contributions & grants$54K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$38K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$24K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$24K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 6
  • ANNE HAMLIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • ARADHANA ROBERTS — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRENT NEILSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN SALTONSTALL — BOARD MEMBER
  • KATIE KRAUSE — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHERYL WELLS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 36

who they work with

  • Arizona Community Foundation Funder — Provided funding for a part-time STEM Coordinator.
  • Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff Funder — Provided financial contributions to build the capacity of STEM City.
  • Block-Lite Partner — Recognized as Business of the Year in 2025.
  • City of Flagstaff Funder — Provided financial contributions through the Flagstaff Arts Council to build the capacity of STEM City.
  • City of Flagstaff Partner — John Saltonstall is the Business Retention and Expansion Manager at City of Flagstaff.
  • CocoNuts Robotics Team Partner — Recognized as Community Partner of the Year in 2024.
  • Coconino Community College Partner — Amelinda Webb is a Faculty Member at Coconino Community College.
  • Coconino Community College Partner — Key educational leaders from the college convened a summit to establish STEM City.
  • Educators Partner — Works with educators to deliver engaging STEM learning experiences.
  • Flagstaff Arts Council Partner — Facilitated financial contributions from the City of Flagstaff to build the capacity of STEM City.
  • Flagstaff Festival of Science Partner — Nominated as a finalist for STEM Organization of the Year in 2023.
  • Flagstaff High School Partner — Audrey Baird is a Science Teacher at Flagstaff High School.
  • Flagstaff STEM Consortium Partner — Founded STEM City.
  • Flagstaff Unified School District Partner — Key educational leaders from the district convened a summit to establish STEM City.
  • Flagstaff Unified School District Partner — Tom Safranek is the Director of College & Career Development at FUSD, and Renda Fisk is the Coordinator of Learning, Technology & Innovation at FUSD.
  • Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project Partner — Recognized as STEM Community Partner of the Year in 2026.
  • Joy Cone Partner — Lane Fisher is an Engineer at Joy Cone.
  • Kinney Construction Services Partner — Mike Thomas is the President at Kinney Construction Services.
  • Kinney Construction Services, Inc. Partner — Recognized as STEM Organization/Business Leader of the Year in 2023.
  • Kris & Mike Penca Funder — Special thank you to for their sponsorship.
  • LEGO Partner — Provides LEGO SPIKE Prime robotics kits for lending to schools and youth programs.
  • NARBHA Institute Funder — Provided financial contributions to build the capacity of STEM City.
  • NAU Center for Science Teaching & Learning Partner — Anne Hamlin is a Research Associate at NAU Center for Science Teaching & Learning.
  • Nature Educators Coalition of Northern Arizona Partner — Collaborates with STEM City to expand nature-based education opportunities for youth in Northern Arizona.
  • Nestlé Purina PetCare Partner — Recognized as STEM Business of the Year in 2026.
  • Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology Partner — Housed the STEM City Center.
  • Northern Arizona Leadership Alliance Partner — Key business and educational leaders from the organization convened a summit to establish STEM City and provided financial contributions to build capacity.
  • Northern Arizona University Partner — Beau Vezino is an Assistant Teaching Professor at NAU, Lane Fisher graduated from NAU, and Anne Hamlin is a Research Associate at NAU Center for Science Teaching & Learning.
  • Northern Arizona University Partner — Key educational leaders from the university convened a summit to establish STEM City and originally funded the STEM City Center for three years.
  • Parents Partner — Engages parents in STEM learning activities for youth.
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