Science Olympiad is located in Villa Park, IL. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (U20) the organization is classified as: General Science, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Science Olympiad employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Science Olympiad is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Science Olympiad generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.5% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Science Olympiad has awarded 19 individual grants totaling $205,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR ALL YOUTH
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAM SERVICES TO 16,500 SCHOOLS REPRESENTING 50,000 TEACHERS AND OVER TWO MILLION STUDENTS PLUS THE DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL MANUALS AND RESOURCES
TOURNAMENT EXPENSES FOR 400 TOURNAMENTS IN 50 STATES INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS
TRAINING EXPENSES FOR WORKSHOPS AND INSTITUTES FOR TEACHERS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Kopach Executive Directorceo | OfficerTrustee | 42 | $159,281 |
John Loehr Key Employee | Officer | 40 | $131,204 |
Jon Pedersen Exec Boardboard Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Soha Shah Exec Board | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Steve Betza Exec Boardboard Vice Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sharon M Putz Exec Boardsenior Advisor | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $14,564 |
Membership dues | $326,870 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,123,108 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,464,542 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $160,816 |
Investment income | $152,402 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,311 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $319,987 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,107,058 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $122,107 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $290,485 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $192,607 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $138,667 |
Payroll taxes | $146,182 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,750 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $28,576 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $54,226 |
Office expenses | $12,091 |
Information technology | $27,516 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $60,845 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,949,247 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,109,654 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $154,262 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,853 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $41,571 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $6,769,394 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $8,082,734 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,801 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $13,801 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,068,933 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $8,082,734 |
Over the last fiscal year, Science Olympiad has awarded $85,000 in support to 7 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
AUBURN UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
REGENTS OF UNIVERISTY OF CALIFORNIA PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
UNIVERISTY OF HAWAII PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $25,000 |
JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |