Calculate Success partners directly with high school teachers in underfunded schools who request calculators and STEM tools as well as other non-profit organizations that support college-bound students. We fulfill these requests to ensure resources go to classrooms and students who need them most.

Programs serve two main groups: motivated high school students in lower socioeconomic areas who need access to STEM technology and tools, and high school students in more resource-rich communities who want to develop leadership and fundraising skills by running donation campaigns.

Yes, all STEM learning materials including video lessons, problem sets, and graphing calculator tutorials are freely available online to students, teachers, and parents nationwide without any cost or subscription.

Students in more resource-rich schools can participate by creating and managing their own fundraising campaigns with mentoring and organizational support from Calculate Success, helping them develop leadership and philanthropy skills.

The organization distributes graphing calculators, scientific calculators, and basic calculators depending on the needs identified by teachers.

Calculate Success is based in Illinois and operates nationwide through online platforms to reach students and teachers across the United States.

The organization carefully verifies requests and collaborates closely with teachers to allocate devices fairly and efficiently to those students who lack necessary STEM technology tools.

Donors can support the mission by donating calculators or monetary gifts through the Calculate Success website, which facilitates contributions via trusted fundraising platforms. We are a 501(c)3 organization and you will receive a written receipt for all monetary and item donations,.

Calculate Success uniquely combines direct distribution of STEM tools through verified requests with programs that empower students in resource-rich areas to lead fundraising efforts.  We provide free access to tutorials, lessons, problem sets and links to other relevant STEM content.

Yes, the organization coordinates directly with teachers to streamline requests and distribution of calculators and STEM tools, reducing their fundraising burden and enabling them to focus on instruction. Calculate Success also provides a library of learning resources free of charge to anyone who wants to use/distribute them.

No, Calculate Success provides calculators and access to STEM learning materials at no cost to students, schools and 501(c)3 organizations.

Community leaders and local businesses can collaborate through calculator donations, sponsorships, or co-branded initiatives aligned with STEM education equity goals, leveraging Calculate Success's expertise to maximize impact.

Students gain experience in project management, philanthropy, fundraising strategy, communication, and organizational skills, which support their personal growth and college and career readiness.

Impact is tracked through metrics such as the number of calculators distributed, classrooms supported, student leaders engaged, and usage of online STEM resources, providing transparent reporting to donors and partners.

Calculate Success was founded by a non-profit accountant/business manager and a certified secondary educator with over 30 years of tutoring and curriculum development experience, combining operational rigor with educational depth.