Grand Rapids, MI

STEM GREENHOUSE INC

EIN 32-0454196

Education & Youth Development STEM & Technology Education Children & youth Low-income

Mission

Committed to growing STEM proficiency in vulnerable children to cultivate education and career success in Grand Rapids, Michigan and beyond.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About STEM GREENHOUSE INC

STEM Greenhouse is a Grand Rapids-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded to expand access to hands-on STEM education for children from underserved and vulnerable communities. The organization operates after-school and summer programs (Kids Count STEM Club, STEM Scholars, Sankofa STEM Academy, SAGE, and STEM Scholars 2.0) that emphasize culturally responsive instruction, mentorship, and experiential learning. In recent years STEM Greenhouse has expanded program reach and organizational capacity through multi-year grants and community partnerships; it reports active fiscal activity through FY2025 and maintains a public web presence, media coverage, and membership in regional nonprofit networks. The organization is led by Founder & Executive Director Dr. Keli Christopher and focuses on building pathways to postsecondary education and STEM careers for students in West Michigan.

Notable achievements

Google.org grant

Received a $200,000 grant from Google.org (announced January 2, 2024) to expand STEM programming, mentorship initiatives, and student experiences such as an HBCU tour to broaden college and career exposure.

Expanded teacher-in-training model

Used philanthropic support (including a Woodson Center grant announced November 11, 2025) to scale a Teacher-in-Training program that provided hands-on teaching experience and leadership development to roughly 60 high-school participants, strengthening program delivery and staffing capacity.

Dedicated learning space in GRPS

Established a dedicated learning site inside a Grand Rapids Public Schools building—positioning STEM Greenhouse as a community-based partner delivering in-school and out-of-school STEM experiences to BIPOC and underserved students.

At a glance

Total assets: $515K
Annual revenue: $1.5M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 32-0454196
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Website: stemgreenhouse.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Charity Navigator profile with a Three‑Star rating (score ~85%) reflecting solid Accountability & Finance metrics and publicly available Form 990 data.

Profiled by regional media and partner outlets (including local TV and news sites) for its program impact and community partnerships.

Included as a grantee/sub‑awardee in state and regional education funding lists and listed as a member/partner in local nonprofit networks serving West Michigan youth.

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