Scientific Adventures, operating under the name Scientific Adventures for Girl, is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Scientific Adventures for Girl employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Scientific Adventures for Girl 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 08/2022, Scientific Adventures for Girl generated $558.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 39.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $513.1k during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 38.6% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SAFGS MISSION IS TO REMOVE SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO ALL GIRLS PARTICIPATION IN STEM STARTING IN KINDERGARTEN, ENGAGE THEM THROUGH HANDSON LEARNING, INCREASE THEIR POSITIVE ATTITUDES TOWARD STEM, AND EQUIP THEM WITH 21ST CENTURY SKILLS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WRAP UP OF 2021-2022: 312 GIRLS PARTICIPATED IN AFTER SCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS DURING THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR 10 TO 27-WEEK AFTERSCHOOL STEM PROGRAMS OFFERED AT 17 SCHOOLS 7 VIRTUAL FAMILY STEAM EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE 2021-2022 SCHOOLYEAR AND SERVING OVER 800 INDIVIDUAL FAMILIES AND 1600+ PARTICIPANTS (MANY FAMILIES HAD 2-4 MEMBERS PARTICIPATING) 1,000 PLANNED PARTICIPANTS FOR IN-PERSON CO-ED SUMMER CAMPS AT 5 EAST BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HUBS 12 FEMALE STEM PROFESSIONALS VOLUNTEERED OVER 600 HOURS AS IN-PERSON TEACHING ASSISTANTS OVER THE 27 WEEKS OF CLASSES 28 FEMALE STEM PROFESSIONALS PARTICIPATED IN OUR ROLE MODEL PROGRAM, VISITING 1-2 SCHOOLS EACH DURING EACH OF 3 CURRICULUM SESSIONS (2 CLASSES AT EACH SCHOOL) = 112 VOLUNTEER HOURS 10 STEM NEAR PEERS (MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH A PASSION FOR STEM) VOLUNTEERED OVER 180 TOTAL HOURS AS IN-PERSON ASSISTANTS IN SAFGS FALL, WINTER AND SPRING SESSIONS MULTIPLE EVENTS TO SUPPORT AND HONOR WOMENS HISTORY MONTH: WARRIORS STEAMFEST, CHABOT SPACE AND SCIENCE FULL-DAY SPECIAL EVENT AND SAN JOSE SHARKS 50/50 RAFFLE PARTICIPATION TWO VIRTUAL PANEL EVENTS: OUR INAUGURAL WOMEN WHO LEAD FALL DISCUSSION WITH STEM EXPERTS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO AND HELPED DEVELOP THE COVID VACCINE, AND A SPRING COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF GIRLS IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY FOR A VIRTUAL CONVERSATION ABOUT ONLINE ACCESS AND SAFETY FOR YOUNG GIRLS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Courtenay Carr Heuer Executive Dir | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $58,150 |
Debbie Senesky Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Karen Andrade Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tiffany Sprague Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Bendet Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Katherine Clasen Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $392,143 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $392,143 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $166,056 |
Investment income | $2 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
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 | $558,874 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $58,150 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,843 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $321,324 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $6,683 |
Payroll taxes | $32,041 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,908 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $17,134 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,528 |
Office expenses | $8,300 |
Information technology | $3,017 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $23,251 |
Travel | $7,226 |
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 | $4,278 |
All other expenses | $17,301 |
Total functional expenses | $513,141 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $214,556 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $15,568 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $58,887 |
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 | $8,025 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $297,036 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,755 |
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 | $12,755 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $284,281 |
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 | $297,036 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Scientific Adventures has recieved totaling $15,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Nvent Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT STEM EDUCATION | $15,000 |
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