STEM NEXT OPPORTUNITY FUND
San Diego, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
81-4834326
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
San Diego, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
81-4834326
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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The STEM NEXT OPPORTUNITY FUND is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on advancing opportunities in STEM education through strategic grantmaking. In 2024, the fund paid out $2.1 million across 56 grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
STEM Next is leading the national movement to make the power of STEM discovery available to all young people through afterschool and summer learning.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE
$1M
5%
The Mclean Hospital Corporation
$534.2K
2%
National 4-H Council
$500K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$31.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$55K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to STEM NEXT OPPORTUNITY FUND?
No. STEM NEXT OPPORTUNITY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does STEM NEXT OPPORTUNITY FUND give?
STEM NEXT OPPORTUNITY FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are STEM NEXT OPPORTUNITY FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from STEM NEXT OPPORTUNITY FUND fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $31 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does STEM NEXT OPPORTUNITY FUND make each year?
In 2024, STEM NEXT OPPORTUNITY FUND awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did STEM NEXT OPPORTUNITY FUND fund recently?
In 2024, STEM NEXT OPPORTUNITY FUND awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE, The Mclean Hospital Corporation, and National 4-H Council. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to STEM NEXT OPPORTUNITY FUND?
STEM NEXT OPPORTUNITY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.