Accepting Applications for 2026

Bridging the Gap Between Talent and Opportunity.

We provide the critical resources, technology access, and fiscal support youth programs need to thrive in a digital world.

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The Access Ecosystem

We don't just fund activities; we build pathways. Our mission is to close the loop between resources, growth, and student success.

1. Access

Providing the technological foundation—data, connectivity, and hardware—that modern education requires.

2. Growth

Our fiscal sponsorship streamlines donation management and fund tracking so clubs can focus on mentoring, not accounting.

3. Opportunity

Whether it's a Cheer trophy or a Robotics competition, students achieve more when the barriers are removed.

Fiscal Sponsorship

We Handle the Paperwork.
You Build the Future.

Operating a youth program is hard work. Managing a non-profit is even harder. S.T.E.A.M. Access provides the 501(c)(3) umbrella, financial infrastructure, and back-office support so you can focus on what matters: the students.

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Current Balance$12,450.00
Pending Grants2 Applications

Our custom dashboard gives you real-time visibility into your project's financial health.

Leadership

Guided by a diverse team of educators, technologists, and community leaders committed to transparency and impact.

Chris Rand

Executive Director & Founder

Business Operations Specialist
NPO Operations Specialist

Daniela Duarte (Dani)

Chief Program Officer

PhD Candidate - Astrophysics
Educational Programs Specialist

Cristina Yoshimura (Yoshi)

Chief Operations Officer

Business Operations Specialist
Cheerleading & Athletics Mentor

Active Programs

Where science meets sweat equity.

S.T.E.A.M. Athletics

Cheer • Dance • Esports

Combining elite performance with biomechanics and data analytics. From the "Cheer Ambassadors" utilizing motion analysis to our Esports league learning network engineering.

Innovation Access

Technology Resources

Building the digital foundation for education. We are working to ensure that every student has access to the high-performance computing power and connectivity required to create.

Future Initiatives

Building the Digital Foundation

Geography should not dictate opportunity. We are actively exploring partnerships and infrastructure solutions to close the hardware and connectivity gaps in our communities.

More details coming late 2026