What Latinas in STEM does

Latinas in STEM Foundation is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2013 by Latina MIT alumnae and headquartered at the fiscal sponsor address of Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (SEE) in Calabasas, California. The organization operates a three-pillar community pipeline targeting first-generation Latinas: K-12 Outreach (signature STEM 101 Days conferences, after-school and summer programs, and parent education), College Student Support (chapter sponsorship, volunteering pipeline, and role-model mentorship matching), and Professional Development (mentorship, webinars, blogging, and career advancement for early to mid-career professionals). It is supported by a board that includes professionals from Dow, NOAA, and academic science communication, and its programs are delivered via a nationwide volunteer network.

The foundation generates revenue from individual and corporate donations, a recurring membership program, corporate and nonprofit sponsorships (including a 2025 flagship partnership with the Barbie Dream Gap Project honoring Dr. Ellen Ochoa and a partnership with Latinos en Optometry), branded merchandise sold through a Printify storefront, and a 2022 STEM Action Grant. Its primary direct user fees are limited to a $5-per-student STEM 101 conference ticket, with parents and volunteers attending free. Distribution is through in-person events, a website hub for resources and membership, the STEM Journeys blog, email newsletter, and school and community partnerships. The organization does not develop or sell a technology product; all offerings are programmatic, community-driven, and content-based.

Name

Latinas in STEM

Legal name

Latinas in STEM Foundation

Website

https://latinasinstem.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Latinas in STEM Foundation is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2013 by Latina MIT alumnae, that runs a K-12-to-professional pipeline of STEM 101 conferences, college chapters, mentorship, and professional development programs for first-generation Latinas nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

STEM Education and Advocacy

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM & Maker Education (Makerspaces, Coding Clubs, Robotics) (EDAAAFAL), Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK)

Keywords

• STEM education programs
• K-12 outreach
• Latina mentorship
• Nonprofit foundation
• Workforce pipeline

Headquarters

HQ city

Calabasas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit accepting donations from individuals and organizations to support scholarships and programming.
2. Membership Program: Annual membership program for professionals and supporters with members-only access to opportunities.
3. Merchandise Sales: Online merch store selling branded merchandise through Printify.
4. Corporate and Nonprofit Sponsorships: Sponsorships from corporations, government entities, and nonprofits to fund STEM 101 Days, scholarships, and college/professional programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Latinas in STEM Foundation is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a three-pillar community pipeline: K-12 Outreach (signature STEM 101 Days conferences and hands-on workshops for middle school students), College Student Support (chapter sponsorship and mentor matching for Latinas majoring in STEM), and Professional Development (mentorship, webinars, and blogging for early to mid-career professionals). Supporting offerings include a STEM Journeys blog, a membership program with featured opportunities, curated resources for parents and teachers, branded merchandise, and partnership-driven programming such as the Barbie Dream Gap Project.

Product overview

Latinas in STEM is a volunteer-run non-profit foundation offering a suite of community programs and resources designed to inspire and empower first-generation Latinas to pursue and thrive in STEM careers. The core programming consists of three interconnected pipelines: K-12 Outreach (featuring STEM 101 Days and hands-on workshops), College Student Support (chapter sponsorship and mentorship matching), and Professional Development (mentorship, webinars, and networking). Supporting offerings include the STEM Journeys blog, membership program with featured opportunities, the Barbie Dream Gap Project partnership, 2026 Internships, resource libraries for parents/teachers/professionals, and a merchandise store. The organization does not offer a technology product; all offerings are community-driven programs and content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Outreach Programs

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Barbie (Mattel)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Yearlong partnership for 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month honoring Dr. Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina astronaut in space. Barbie provides generous support enabling a series of events designed to inspire and empower the next generation of Latinas in STEM.
• Latinos en OptometrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit professional association dedicated to increasing Latino representation in optometry and improving access to culturally responsive eye care. Aligns with Latinas in STEM's mission to support underrepresented groups in healthcare STEM fields.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE): SHPE is one of the largest U.S. nonprofits supporting Hispanics in STEM, serving students and professionals across the pipeline. Like Latinas in STEM, it combines K-12 outreach, college chapter support, and professional development with corporate sponsorship — but at substantially larger scale.
• Girls Who Code: Girls Who Code runs K-12 coding programs, college-loops, and an alumni network focused on closing the gender gap in tech. It is directly comparable in mission and pipeline structure, though focused on coding specifically rather than the broader STEM mandate.
• Latinas in Tech: Latinas in Tech is a nonprofit community supporting Latinas working in technology, offering mentorship, events, and career resources. It overlaps directly in target demographic and pipeline focus, though narrower in scope (tech-only rather than all STEM).
• Hispanic Heritage Foundation: The Hispanic Heritage Foundation runs youth leadership and STEM-focused programs (LOFT) for Hispanic students. It shares the same demographic focus, pipeline model, and corporate sponsorship model as Latinas in STEM, with comparable programming for parents and students.
• Black Girls CODE: Black Girls CODE provides technology education and exposure for Black girls from K-12 through career entry. It mirrors Latinas in STEM's K-12 outreach-plus-mentorship model targeting underrepresented girls in STEM, supported by corporate sponsors.
• MAES: Latinos in Science and Engineering: MAES is a student-run nonprofit supporting Latinos pursuing careers in science and engineering, with K-12 outreach, college chapters, and professional development. Directly comparable in mission, demographic, and pipeline structure to Latinas in STEM.
• SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science): SACNAS supports Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in STEM through K-12 outreach, undergraduate/graduate support, and professional development. It is a strong direct peer with a comparable three-tier pipeline model and similar demographic focus.

Broad incumbents

• Million Women Mentors: Million Women Mentors is a national STEM mentorship initiative supporting girls and women across all STEM fields. It overlaps with Latinas in STEM's mentorship pipeline but operates at much larger scale and broader demographic scope.
• Code.org: Code.org is a major nonprofit expanding access to computer science education in K-12 schools. While broader in scope and scale, it shares the STEM-outreach mission and corporate-sponsorship revenue model that Latinas in STEM operates.

Emerging players

• Latinos in Science and Engineering (LiSE) / related Hispanic STEM associations: LATHISM (Latinos and Hispanics in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences) and similar Hispanic STEM advocacy organizations overlap with Latinas in STEM's mission of increasing Hispanic representation in STEM fields and often co-program with mission-aligned nonprofits.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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