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GEEKS RULE INC
MONTGOMERY, NY · EIN 471801035 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Micro (<$100K) · geeksrule.org
revenue
$67K
expenses
$65K
net assets
$144K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Geeks Rule is a non-profit organization that has a mission to eliminate racial gender and socioeconomic gaps that exist in STEM through programming at underserved secondary schools We do not charge schools for any of our programs Rather we rely on donations from individuals and corporations We also keep our expenses as low as possible so that we focus on our mission rather than our overhead

profile · synthesized from sources

Geeks Rule is a nonprofit organization focused on eliminating racial, gender, and socioeconomic gaps in STEM education by providing free programming to underserved secondary schools. The organization partners with schools and community organizations to deliver hands-on learning experiences, mentorship, and college readiness initiatives. It operates primarily in New York City and relies on donations from individuals and corporations to sustain its mission.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

BEAM Discovery
Summer mathematics program for students after 6th and 7th grades, focusing on advanced math and college readiness
CityParksLearn
After-school and summer STEM programming focused on ecology, outdoor recreation, and environmental stewardship
Harlem Gallery of Science Mentorship Program
STEM-focused mentorship program connecting college student mentors with middle and high school students, in partnership with the National Society of Black Physicists
Octavia Project Summer Camp
Interdisciplinary summer camp for middle school students using speculative fiction to explore STEM subjects, with a focus on youth who identify as women, trans, non-binary, or gender non-conforming
STEM from Dance
Uses dance as a pathway to engage girls of color in STEM education through hands-on learning and summer programming
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 5 activities
    • Build awareness of local STEM enrichment opportunities
      Provides information about over 400 public high schools in New York City and STEM-focused enrichment programs in Atlanta to increase access for K–12 students, particularly those from underrepresented communities.
    • Deliver hands-on STEM programs to underserved secondary students
      Provides no-cost, hands-on STEM programming and mentoring to underserved youth, particularly focusing on closing racial, gender, and socioeconomic gaps. Programs are implemented in collaboration with secondary schools and afterschool providers, primarily in the New York City metro area and other major U.S. cities.
    • Organize STEM speaker series and professional exposure events
      Hosts in-person and remote speaker sessions featuring minority and women STEM professionals who lead hands-on activities and discuss their career pathways. Also organizes group excursions to STEM-related workplaces to expose students to real-world STEM practice.
    • Provide independent STEM learning resources for students and families
      Offers curated digital resources and guidance to support self-directed STEM learning outside formal programs, available to students and families nationwide.
    • Run structured afterschool STEM clubs and curriculum-based programs
      Offers biweekly afterschool STEM programming using an internally developed curriculum aligned to NGSS, including the Geek Afterschool Program and Clubs. The curriculum is provided at no cost to partner schools and afterschool providers, with specific offerings such as the Biology Club that delivers hands-on life sciences activities through a social justice lens.
  • High School Placement Support 1 activity
    • Support families navigating STEM-focused school applications
      Provides guidance, curated resources, and advising to families applying to STEM-focused public charter and specialized high schools, particularly in New York City and Atlanta. Includes support for researching schools, prioritizing applications, and attending open houses and tours.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$67K
Contributions & grants$67K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$65K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$27K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$144K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$144K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -2.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Mark Stollar CEO 15 $40K
relationships · 79

Who they work with

  • 7 Pillars Career Academy Partner — Hosted Geeks Rule speaker sessions in Morrow, GA
  • Amazon Partner — Includes a member with prior HR executive experience at Amazon, indicating a professional affiliation.
  • American Association of Blacks in Energy Partner — Partners on STEM initiatives and co-launched a student chapter.
  • American Association of Blacks in Energy Partner — Partnership with AABE New York to support diversity in STEM, including launching the first AABE student chapter in the northeast.
  • American Association of Blacks in Energy Partner — Professional organization partnered with Geeks Rule to support African-American energy professionals and community engagement in energy policy
  • Atlanta Office of Charter & Partner Schools Partner — Collaborates to provide families with information and access to STEM-focused charter schools in Atlanta.
  • Atlanta Science Festival Partner — Collaborates with or promotes the Atlanta Science Festival as a resource for STEM engagement in the Atlanta metro region.
  • BioBus Partner — Partner organization offering STEM programs and in-person events for students in New York City
  • Black Girls Code Partner — Collaborates on programs to build STEM awareness for K-12 students of color.
  • Black Girls Code Partner — Collaborates with Geeks Rule to build STEM and STEAM awareness and provide hands-on technology education for K-12 students, particularly young women and men of color.
  • Black Girls Code Partner — Collaborates with Geeks Rule to build STEM awareness and skills among K-12 students of color
  • Brainy Bytes Partner — Partner organization offering STEM/STEAM programs including online and in-person classes, camps, and workshops for students.
  • Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) Partner — Partner organization providing math-focused and college-readiness STEM programming for students in New York City
  • Brooklyn AKAs Partner — Partner organization working with Geeks Rule to promote STEM engagement among youth of color
  • Brooklyn AKAs Partner — Partners with Geeks Rule to promote STEM and STEAM education and empower young men and women of color through technology programs.
  • Brooklyn Public Library Partner — Partner institution providing STEM learning opportunities for teens in New York City
  • Carlton Fields Jorden Burt Partner — Includes a shareholder from Carlton Fields Jorden Burt as a member, indicating a legal and corporate governance partnership.
  • City Parks Foundation Partner — Partner organization offering STEM-based experiential learning programs in ecology and outdoor recreation across NYC boroughs
  • Club SciKidz Partner — Partner offering week-long STEM camps across Atlanta with programming in robotics, coding, and medicine for elementary and middle school students.
  • Code Ninjas Partner — Partner providing coding camps for children ages 5 to 14 focusing on coding fundamentals, game creation, and animation.
  • Columbia University Partner — Partner institution offering STEM education programs through the Zuckerman Institute in New York City
  • Columbia University’s Teachers College Partner — Collaborates with Geeks Rule to develop a biology curriculum for middle school enrichment.
  • Columbia University’s Teachers College Partner — Partnered to develop a biology curriculum for middle school enrichment that uses a social justice lens.
  • Cornell University Cooperative 4H Wizards Partner — Partner organization delivering out-of-school mentoring and cooperative learning programs in technology and agriculture for NYC students
  • Deloitte & Touche LLP Partner — Includes a member with prior experience at Deloitte & Touche LLP, indicating a professional network link.
  • Drobots Partner — Partner offering STEM programs focused on drones, AI, VR/AR, and coding through project-based learning.
  • Ernst & Young Corporate Finance LLC Partner — Includes a member with prior experience at Ernst & Young, reflecting a professional affiliation.
  • Excellence Girls Middle Academy Partner — Hosted Geeks Rule speaker sessions in Brooklyn, NY
  • Experian Partner — Includes a member with prior executive HR experience at Experian, reflecting a professional network connection.
  • Fernbank Science Center Partner — Lists Fernbank Science Center as a local institution offering STEM exhibits and planetarium experiences for student engagement.
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strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Community-Based, Barrier-Reducing Program Delivery
    methodology: comprehensive barriers reduction
    By delivering STEM programming directly in underserved schools and addressing systemic barriers like resource gaps, teacher shortages, and lack of access, we increase participation because removing logistical and structural obstacles enables equitable access.
  • Hands-On, Experiential STEM Learning
    methodology: experiential-urban-stem
    By using hands-on, project-based, and urban environment-based learning, we build foundational STEM knowledge and critical thinking because real-world application increases engagement, retention, and career readiness.
  • Role Model Exposure and Representation in STEM
    methodology: representation_matters
    By exposing students to relatable STEM professionals—particularly women and people of color—we increase participation and retention in STEM fields because representation builds identity-based aspiration and counters stereotype threat.
  • Social Justice-Integrated STEM Education
    methodology: social_justice_stem_education
    By teaching STEM subjects through a social justice lens—such as using the story of Henrietta Lacks to teach cell biology—we increase relevance and engagement for underserved students because it connects scientific concepts to their lived experiences and systemic inequities.
  • Staged Engagement Model for Sustained Participation
    methodology: staged-engagement-model
    By guiding students through a structured progression—Awareness, Exposure, Support—we build sustained interest in STEM because incremental engagement reduces overwhelm and fosters long-term commitment.