Project Scientist
- Assets
- $675.7k
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 53
- Location
- Laguna Beach, CA
- Founding
- 03/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-1763945
Organization Overview
Project Scientist is located in Laguna Beach, CA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Project Scientist employed 53 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Scientist 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 12/2021, Project Scientist generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.9% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO EXPOSE A DIVERSE POPULATION OF YOUNG GIRLS TO A HIGH QUALITY STEM ACADEMY THAT INSPIRES CONFIDENCE IN THEIR PURSUIT OF LEARNING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VIRTUAL LAB THE MAGIC OF SCIENCE WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY FROM THE CONVENIENCE OF THE HOME. THE VIRTUAL LAB IS AN IMMERSIVE STEM EXPERIENCE THAT COMES WITH ACCESS TO LEADING AGE-TAILORED STEM CURRICULUM, CAREFULLY CRAFTED AND LED BY CREDENTIALED TEACHERS, AND A STEM LAB KIT THAT WILL ALLOW STUDENTS TO CONDUCT FIVE EXPERIMENTS A WEEK FROM THEIR OWN LAB SPACE.THE PROGRAM INCLUDED SIX WEEKS OF VIRTUAL STEM LAB ENGAGING WITH 300 FEMALE STEM PROFESSIONALS AND 70 STEM COMPANIES. PROJECT SCIENTIST SERVED CLOSE TO 1800 GIRLS THROUGHOUT THE SIX WEEKS. TOTAL PROGRAM REVENUE WAS $887,685 IN 2020, WITH $198,885 COMING FROM PROGRAM FEES AND $688,800 FROM CONTRIBUTIONS
STEM CLUBPROJECT SCIENTIST'S STEM CLUB OFFERS LIVE ONLINE STEM ENRICHMENT FOR GIRLS AGES 4-12. STEM CLUB INCLUDES 90 MINUTES OF HANDS-ON EXPERIMENTS AND ACTIVITIES LED BY PROJECT SCIENTIST CERTIFIED TEACHERS IN CLASSROOMS OF AROUND 15 GIRLS EACH WEEK, A LAB KIT DELIVERED TO THE HOME EACH MONTH, AND ACCESS TO A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY OF MENTORS AND LIKE-MINDED GIRLS. PROJECT SCIENTIST SERVED OVER 1100 GIRLS THROUGHOUT THE THREE MONTHS.
SCHOLARSPROJECT SCIENTIST'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM OFFERS GIRLS, AGES 13-15, AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE MENTORED BY ACCOMPLISHED PROFESSIONALS FROM LEADING STEM COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. SCHOLARS WILL BE JOINED EACH SESSION BY WOMEN IN STEM WHO WILL HELP DEVELOP AND GUIDE THEM THROUGH VIRTUAL INTERACTIONS, RESOURCES, AND COLLEGE-PREPAREDNESS PROJECTS. PROJECT SCIENTIST SERVED 60 GIRLS IN 2021
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sandy Marshall CEO | Officer | 40 | $140,000 |
Steven Hagood Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Errika Moore Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Holly Trotter Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mary Izadi Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Julie St John Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $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 | $1,351,215 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,351,215 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $115,776 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$18,121 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $76,091 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,524,961 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $140,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $481,869 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $52,806 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $230,816 |
| Advertising and promotion | $54,131 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $41,726 |
| Travel | $1,800 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,519 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $32,397 |
| Insurance | $57,854 |
| All other expenses | $7,440 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,421,806 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $584,419 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $17,202 |
| 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 | $16,379 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $51,729 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,000 |
| Total assets | $675,729 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,487 |
| 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 | $149,259 |
| Total liabilities | $155,746 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $377,883 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $142,100 |
| 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 | $675,729 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Project Scientist has recieved totaling $718,787.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ingersoll-Rand Charitable Foundation Davidson, NC PURPOSE: TO IGNITE AND CULTIVATE STEM CONFIDENCE IN ALL GIRLS. | $333,500 |
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $68,914 |
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $68,914 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $51,075 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL | $50,000 |
Wasserman Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SUMMER STEM LAB CAMP | $50,000 |
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