National Association Of Science Writers Inc
- Assets
- $749.1k
- Revenue
- $499.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 03/1957
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 11-1782759
Organization Overview
National Association Of Science Writers Inc is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 1957. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Association Of Science Writers Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, National Association Of Science Writers Inc generated $499.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $479.0k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FOSTER THE DISSEMINATION OF ACCURATE INFORMATION REGARDING SCIENCE THROUGH ALL MEDIA NORMALLY DEVOTED TO INFORMING THE PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBER SERVICES - ORGANIZATION OFFERED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS AND MULTIPLE FORMAL AND INFORMAL NETWORKING EVENTS TO ITS MEMBERS BOTH VIRTUALLY AND IN-PERSON.
WEBSITE AND MAGAZINE - THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS AN ACTIVE WEBSITE THAT IS UPDATED FREQUENTLY WITH ITEMS RELEVANT TO ITS MEMBERS AND THE FIELD OF SCIENCE WRITING IN GENERAL. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PRODUCES A BIANNUAL MAGAZINE SCIENCEWRITERS AND MONTHLY DIGITAL NEWSLETTER THAT CONNECTS MEMBERS WITH THE FIELD OF SCIENCE WRITING AND EACH OTHER.
GRANTS, AWARDS, AND SPECIAL PROJECTS - THE ORGANIZATION AWARDS TRAVEL FELLOWSHIPS TO WORKSHOPS FOR FREELANCE AND OTHER SCIENCE WRITERS AND STUDENTS IN GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION AWARDS VARIOUS GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, INDIVIDUALS, OR GROUPS IN MATTERS RELEVANT TO THE FIELD OF SCIENCE WRITING AND ITS MEMBERS THROUGH A COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jill Adams President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Cassandra Willyard Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Sandeep Ravindran Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kendall Powell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Shraddha Chakradhar Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jenny Cutraro Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $420,327 |
| Investment income | $263 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,152 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $499,555 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,950 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $47,149 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $134,552 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,833 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,620 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,090 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,083 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,370 |
| Information technology | $40,731 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $5,526 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,604 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,000 |
| Insurance | $4,528 |
| All other expenses | $21,572 |
| Total functional expenses | $479,016 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $451,109 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $268,835 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $11,790 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,379 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $15,000 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $749,113 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $35,504 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $93,737 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $129,241 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $378,572 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $241,300 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $749,113 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Association Of Science Writers Inc has awarded $36,866 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS PURPOSE: TO PRODUCE AND HOST THE WORKSHOP "WITH CONVICTION: REPORTING ON SCIENCE IN THE COURTROOM". | $9,750 |
DC SCIENCE WRITERS ASSOCIATIO PURPOSE: 2014 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY SUPPORT | $5,366 |
COMMUNITY PARTNERS PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT DIVERSE SCHOLAR IN DEVELOPING CONFERENCE SESSIONS ON DIVERSITY IN SCIENCE WRITING AND A DIVERSITY TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP. | $14,250 |
MICHELLE NIJHUIS PUBLISHING PURPOSE: TO PRODUCE AND PUBLISH A BOOK ON WRITING ESSAYS ABOUT SCIENCE. | $7,500 |