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Every $1 invested in STEM Next… 

Return on Investment

Enables more youth to build, invent, and discover– every afternoon.

Sparks greater access to summer STEM learning for young people.

Brings STEM opportunities to more families and communities across the U.S.

Other Ways to Give

More ways to help inspire, excite, and prepare.

Question: Mail a gift

Please make checks payable to STEM Next Opportunity Fund and mail to:

2305 Historic Decatur Rd. Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92106

STEM Next is a 501(c)(3) organization

Federal Tax ID #: 81-4834326

Question: Give a gift of stock

Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way to support STEM learning in afterschool and summer. Please provide the following information to your broker:

Broker: National Financial Services LLC
Account Name: STEM Next Opportunity Fund
DTC Number: 0226
Account Number: 636-106679
Federal Tax ID# 81-4834326

Once this has been completed through your broker, please let us know at donate@stemnext.org so that we can ensure that your gift is correctly processed and acknowledged. Please include your name, the name of the stock and approximate number of shares, estimated date of transfer, and your broker’s name, company and telephone number.

Question: Give through your donor-advised fund

Make a gift from your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) account. Support STEM Next with a gift from your Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon Charitable account using the DAF Direct widget below. After selecting your institution and entering your gift amount, you’ll be directed to their site to complete your donation. STEM Next will be notified once your contribution is processed.

Question: Include us in your estate plans

Consider including STEM Next in your estate plans. A planned gift is a powerful way to create a lasting legacy and support STEM learning for years to come. If you have questions about planned giving or already intend to include STEM Next as part of your legacy, we would love to hear from you at donate@stemnext.org.

Question: Matching your gift

Matching gifts help us bring the power of STEM learning to even more young people. When you request a match for your donation to STEM Next Opportunity Fund, you double the support for afterschool and summer programs that spark curiosity, build confidence, and open pathways to the careers of tomorrow. Use our matching gift search tool to see if your employer will match your contribution.

STEM Next’s Matching Gift Program

Question: Contact us

Our team is here to help support your philanthropic goals. Please contact donate@stemnext.org or (619) 505-9127, with any questions. Thank you for considering a gift to STEM Next!

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