The S.T.I.M. Project
We provide Sensory Tools (S.T.) & Informational Materials (I.M.) directly to autistics who need them.
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The S.T.I.M. Project
EIN: 93-2071935
as of November 2023
as of November 13, 2023
Mission
The S.T.I.M. Project is a non-profit organization with the sole objective of providing Sensory Tools (S.T.) and Informational Materials (I.M.) directly to autistics who need them at no cost. The sensory tools we provide are ones that our team uses ourselves that we know are high quality and provide different kinds of sensory support. We all have autism, and these are tools that help us. Similarly, the informational materials we provide are all written by autistic people for autistic people, and they provide valuable perspectives and information that is often overlooked or ignored by organizations run by non-autistic individuals. Our primary goal is, and always will be, to provide tools and information to autistic people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford them at no cost to them.
Ruling year
2023
Principal Officer
Mandi Eatough
Co Principal Officer
Nicole Parish
Main address
815 W 1250 S Ste 306
Orem, UT 84058 USA
EIN
93-2071935
Autism
Disabled persons' rights
Family disability resources
Population served
People with disabilities
NTEE code
Autism (G84)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
An autism diagnosis can be extremely overwhelming and expensive. Some of the things that help many autistics are sensory tools that help to manage/prevent overstimulation which can lead to meltdowns and shutdowns. Many autistics who need these tools don’t have the financial resources needed to get these tools on their own. The S.T.I.M. Project aims to provide tangible and individual assistance to autistic individuals by providing sensory tools and informational materials directly to autistic individuals who need them.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
The S.T.I.M. Pack
An autism diagnosis can be extremely overwhelming and expensive. Some of the things that help many autistics are sensory tools that help to manage/prevent overstimulation which can lead to meltdowns and shutdowns. Many autistics who need these tools don’t have the financial resources needed to get these tools on their own.
That’s where our S.T.I.M. packs come in!
Each S.T.I.M. Pack contains over $300 worth of tools and materials which are provided at no cost to autistics in need.
You can learn more about the tools and materials we provide and the specific benefits they provide autistic individuals on our website at thestimproject.org/pack
Where we work
External reviews
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of groups/individuals benefiting from tools/resources/education materials provided
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People with disabilities
Related Program
The S.T.I.M. Pack
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our priority will always be to distribute as many S.T.I.M. packs as possible directly to autistic individuals who need them. The benefits of having these sensory tools and informational materials permanently available to autistic individuals for their own use are significant. Many autistics thrive in stable environments and being able to provide the stability and security of autistic individuals owning these tools and materials is fundamental to our mission.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
In addition to working directly with members of the autistic community to develop and implement the distribution of S.T.I.M. Packs to as many autistic individuals in need as possible we are actively fundraising to financially support our work. Our current fundraising strategies are outlined below.
We are currently crowdfunding online to give people the opportunity to directly support The S.T.I.M. project. These efforts are particularly crucial during our startup stages as we work through the early stages of incorporation and fundraising.
We also give people the option to purchase merchandise. This allows them to support The S.T.I.M. project both monetarily and by spreading awareness of our program through the merchandise that features our logo. These items are available to give a perpetual option for anyone to support the project. All proceeds from merchandising will be used to provide more S.T.I.M. packs to autistic individuals in need.
We are also actively seek grants and sponsorships to further fund and improve the S.T.I.M. packs and other future efforts of The S.T.I.M. project.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
A portion of the population we serve are children and autistic individuals with high support needs
Financials
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Principal Officer
Mandi Eatough
Co Principal Officer
Nicole Parish
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The S.T.I.M. Project
Board of directorsas of 09/01/2023
Board of directors data
Mandi Eatough
Nicole Parish
George Fearing
Riley Kalt
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