STEM Access For Girls, Corp.

What STEM Access For Girls, Corp. does

STEM Access For Girls, Corp. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2016 by Claudia Gourdet as a Commitment to Action at the Clinton Global Initiative University. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (EIN: 83-3673652), the organization delivers STEM education programming to young women and girls ages 9-20 in developing communities, currently operating in Florida, Haiti (Port-au-Prince and Mirebalais), and Suriname (Paramaribo). The beneficiary base is described as 250+ lifetime participants, supported by a network of volunteer facilitators that contributed over 10,000 hours of instruction, mentoring, and training in the most recent reporting period.

The organization's core product is the Youth Enrichment and Development (YED) Program, a weekly STEM activity curriculum that combines skills development, social-emotional learning, writing, and public speaking. Supporting products include Virtual STEM Camps ($200 for 6 weeks, ages 9-20), STEM Parties for private events, STEM Labs/Workshops, Team Building programs, and a U.S.-based STEM Lab in Miami. The curriculum is built around an active learning model that incorporates collaborative work, inquiry-based learning, simulation, observation, and practical application, structured as a learn-apply-analyze-evaluate-create-reflect cycle. A Youth Advisory Committee of program alumni and country-specific program coordinators (e.g., in Suriname and Haiti) provide local execution and youth voice.

The business model combines program-based revenue (STEM Camp fees, STEM Party bookings, and Team Building) with donation-driven revenue. Donation channels include tax-deductible individual contributions, Amazon Smile (0.5% of eligible purchases routed to the organization), and Facebook birthday fundraisers. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors that includes the founder (Board Chair), a Finance Director, Secretary, and Officer, with operational staff of approximately 8 employees plus coordinators in each country.

Name

STEM Access For Girls, Corp.

Legal name

STEM Access For Girls, Corp.

Website

https://stemaccess.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

STEM Access For Girls is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that delivers STEM education programs (YED, Virtual STEM Camp, STEM Parties, Labs) to girls ages 9-20 in Florida, Haiti, and Suriname, funded by donations and program fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Education Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF), STEM & Maker Education (Makerspaces, Coding Clubs, Robotics) (EDAAAFAL)

Keywords

• STEM education programs
• Youth enrichment services
• Nonprofit education
• Girls STEM empowerment
• Community STEM workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Lauderdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting STEM education for girls in developing communities. Contributions are 100% tax-deductible as the organization is a registered 501c3 non-profit (EIN: 83-3673652).
2. Program Fees: Fees for STEM programs including STEM Camps ($200 for 6 weeks), STEM Parties, and workshops offered to participants in the United States.
3. Amazon Smile: Amazon donates 0.5% of eligible purchases when shoppers use smile.amazon.com to support STEM Access For Girls.
4. Facebook Fundraisers: Birthday fundraisers hosted on Facebook allowing supporters to donate to the organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

STEM Access For Girls, Corp. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that delivers hands-on STEM education programs to young women ages 9-20 in developing communities in Florida, Haiti, and Suriname. Its offerings include the Youth Enrichment and Development (YED) Programs in Haiti and Suriname, a virtual STEM Camp, STEM Parties, STEM Labs/Workshops, and Team Building sessions, all blending science, technology, engineering, and math with social-emotional and leadership development.

Product overview

STEM Access For Girls is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of STEM-based educational programs for young women ages 9-20 in developing communities. The core offerings include the Youth Enrichment and Development (YED) Programs in Haiti and Suriname, which deliver weekly STEM activities combined with social-emotional development. Supporting programs include STEM Camps (virtual and in-person sessions covering topics like brain science, marine life, robotics, and game design), STEM Parties for event celebrations, STEM Labs/Workshops for hands-on learning, Team Building programs, and a U.S.-based STEM Lab in Miami. All programs incorporate the organization's 4 pillars: awareness of STEM careers, access to STEM skills and tools, technological resources, and social-emotional/leadership development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• YED Haiti (Youth Enrichment and Development Program - Haiti) Youth Enrichment and Development Program providing STEM-industry learning opportunities to girls ages 9 to 20 residing in Haiti. Participants complete weekly STEM activities consisting of skills development, social-emotional development, writing opportunities, and public speaking.
• YED Suriname (Youth Enrichment and Development Program - Suriname) Youth Enrichment and Development Program providing STEM-industry learning opportunities to girls ages 9 to 20 residing in Suriname. Participants complete weekly STEM activities consisting of skills development, social-emotional development, writing opportunities, and public speaking.
• STEM Camp Virtual STEM camp offering hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities combined with social and emotional skills development for girls and boys ages 9-20. Includes sessions on brain science, marine life, plant biology, forensics, game design, and robotics. Priced at $200 for a 6-week program including a STEM backpack, t-shirt, supplies, and 120 minutes of live instruction per workshop.
• STEM Parties STEM-themed party facilitation that brings science, technology, engineering, and mathematics activities to life for celebrations and private events.
• STEM Labs/Workshops Virtual STEM Lab workshops where participants engage in hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math activities and gain emotional intelligence skills.
• STEM Lab U.S. (Miami) STEM Lab program operating in the Miami, Florida area serving the United States market with hands-on STEM activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 250 participants since 2016 launch
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Haiti Tech SummitminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Founder Claudia Gourdet was selected to pitch at Haiti Tech Summit 2018, an opportunity for networking and exposure for the organization.
• Amazon SmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Smile program allows shoppers to support STEM Access For Girls by selecting the organization as their charity, with Amazon donating 0.5% of eligible purchases.
• Miami Dade CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM Access For Girls was featured in Miami Dade College Forum for social entrepreneurs shine at Clinton Global Initiative. Miami Dade College supports the organization's founder Claudia Gourdet.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Malala Fund: Non-profit co-founded by Malala Yousafzai advocating for 12 years of free, safe, quality education for girls, with active programs in developing countries. Comparable on the international girls-education mission and developing-country presence, though broader than STEM specifically.
• UNICEF Education Gender Equality Programs: UN agency programs supporting gender equality in education, including STEM access for girls in low- and middle-income countries. Comparable on international gender-equity focus and developing-country delivery, though serves as a funding/implementing partner rather than a peer operator.

Direct peers

• Million Girls Moonshot: STEMNext- and IF/THEN-led initiative providing out-of-school STEM programming for millions of girls across the U.S. Comparable focus on sustained STEM engagement for girls, though operates as a national network rather than direct program provider.
• Black Girls CODE: Non-profit delivering technology and STEM education to girls of color in the U.S. and select international markets. Closely comparable on target demographic (girls/young women of color), mission (STEM access and empowerment), and community-based delivery model.
• Technovation: Non-profit running AI and entrepreneurship programs for girls globally, with strong presence in developing-country communities. Directly comparable on girls-in-STEM focus, international developing-market footprint, and project-based learning methodology.

Emerging players

• Kode With Klossy: Non-profit offering free coding camps for young women ages 13–18, founded by Karlie Kloss. Comparable on girls-in-STEM mission and free camp-based delivery, though primarily U.S.-focused and narrower on coding specifically.

Broad incumbents

• Girls Inc. National non-profit inspiring and equipping girls through research-based programming including STEM. Comparable on gender-equity mission and youth development framework, but operates a much larger affiliate network across North America.
• AnitaB.org: Non-profit advancing women in technology through programs, research, and events such as Grace Hopper Celebration. Comparable on women-in-tech mission and pipeline-building approach, though broader in scope (career-stage and corporate).
• Girls Who Code: Larger, well-funded non-profit focused on closing the gender gap in technology through U.S. clubs, summer programs, and college pathways. Comparable mission (girls in tech/STEM) but operates at significantly greater scale with national brand recognition.

Peers

• STEM for Her: Non-profit promoting STEM education and career awareness for girls and young women through grants, programs, and events. Directly comparable on the girls-in-STEM access mission and community programming model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stemaccessforgirls
• Instagraminstagram.com/stemaccessforgirls
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stem-access-for-girls-corp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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