Published on September 10, 2025

That’s the reality today: 52% of federally funded nonprofits are financially unstable, and millions of dollars in promised support have been canceled (NonprofitPro, 2025). When nonprofits serving our most vulnerable communities lose funding, opportunity disappears.
But here’s the truth: while funding is down, Self-eSTEM’s impact is rising.
For over a decade, we’ve defied the odds, keeping our core programs free for youth and young adults from under-resourced communities. While others cut programs, we’ve expanded access to STEM education, digital and AI literacy, mentorship, and leadership training that prepare our Innovators for the Future of Work.
Now, we’re asking you to pivot with us. Join us in closing the gap; not just in STEM, but in digital equity.
💡 Your gift fuels:
When you give, and when your company matches your gift, your impact multiplies by up to 240% (Bonterra, 2025).
The future won’t wait. And neither can we.
👉 Join our Close the Gap Challenge. Invest in the next generation of Innovators. Together, we can turn crisis into resilience and possibility into progress.