Society For Science And The Public
- Assets
- $86.8m
- Revenue
- $26.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 125
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 04/1922
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 53-0196483
Organization Overview
Society For Science And The Public, operating under the name Society For Science, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1922. According to its NTEE Classification (U03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Society For Science employed 125 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Society For Science 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 12/2022, Society For Science generated $26.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $36.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.6% per year over the past 8 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 2015, Society For Science has awarded 193 individual grants totaling $1,853,300. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS: FOR DECADES, THE SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE HAS OFFERED MANY OF THE MOST REVERED K-12 SCIENCE COMPETITIONS IN THE WORLD: THE REGENERON SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH, THE REGENERON INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR, AND FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, BROADCOM MASTERS (MATH, APPLIED SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING FOR RISING STARS). THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, WHICH ENCOURAGE AND REWARD INDEPENDENT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PROJECT-BASED LEARNING, THE SOCIETY IS GROWING THE PIPELINE OF STEM PROFESSIONALS BY EMPOWERING OUR FUTURE GENERATION OF TALENT TO BECOME SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS AND INVENTORS.
SPECIAL INITIATIVES
SCIENCE NEWS MEDIA GROUP: THE SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE WAS FOUNDED IN 1921 WITH A MISSION TO PROVIDE IN-DEPTH, TRUSTWORTHY, ACCURATE SCIENCE JOURNALISM FOR THE PUBLIC. SINCE THEN, OUR OFFERINGS HAVE GROWN TO INCLUDE OUR FLAGSHIP PRINT MAGAZINE SCIENCE NEWS AND ITS WEBSITE. WE ALSO CREATED SCIENCE NEWS EXPLORES, WHERE READERS FROM AGE 9 AND UP, THEIR PARENTS AND TEACHERS CAN EXPLORE NEW DISCOVERIES ACROSS SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MEDICINE, AND LEARN HOW RESEARCH HELPS US ALL UNDERSTAND OUR WORLD AND OUR LIVES. SCIENCE NEWS MEDIA GROUP ALSO OFFERS THE SCIENCE NEWS LEARNING PROGRAM (FORMERLY SCIENCE NEWS IN HIGH SCHOOLS), WHICH PROVIDES SCIENCE NEWS MAGAZINE AND SUPPLEMENTARY EDUCATOR GUIDES TO MORE THAN 5,600 MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS ACROSS THE U.S., MAKING CURRENT SCIENCE ACCESSIBLE TO STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS. SCIENCE NEWS HAS MORE THAN 118,000 PAID SUBSCRIBERS, AND OVER 12 MILLION UNIQUE ONLINE USERS IN 2022. SCIENCE NEWS HAS 4.9 MILLION FOLLOWERS ON TWITTER, AND 2.7 MILLION FOLLOWERS ON FACEBOOK, WITH AN ADDITIONAL 130,000 ACROSS OTHER SOCIAL CHANNELS. THE SCIENCE NEWS EXPLORES WEBSITE DREW MORE THAN 11 MILLION UNIQUE VISITORS IN 2022, AND ALMOST 1 MILLION FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS.
OUTREACH PROGRAMS: IN 2015, THE SOCIETY EXPANDED ITS OUTREACH AND EQUITY WORK, TO ENSURE THAT EVERY YOUNG PERSON IN THE UNITED STATES HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A SCIENTIST OR ENGINEER. THE ADVOCATE PROGRAM SUPPORTS EDUCATORS MENTORING UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS IN STEM FIELDS AND HELPING STUDENTS FIND AND COMPETE IN SCIENCE RESEARCH COMPETITIONS. TWO ANNUAL RESEARCH TEACHERS CONFERENCES, ONE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS AND ONE FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS, BRING TOGETHER SCIENCE RESEARCH TEACHERS TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES, TROUBLESHOOT CHALLENGES AND DEVELOP A SUPPORT NETWORK FOR TEACHERS WHO LEAD STUDENTS IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH. THE SOCIETY'S STEM RESEARCH GRANTS HELP TEACHERS EXPAND AND ENHANCE INDEPENDENT RESEARCH PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS, AND OUR STEM ACTION GRANTS PROVIDE CATALYTIC FUNDS FOR INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY-BASED STEM ORGANIZATIONS. THESE PROGRAMS REACH MILLIONS OF STUDENTS, EDUCATORS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND U.S. TERRITORIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Maya K Ajmera President & CEO | Officer | 37.5 | $566,678 |
Nancy Shute Editor In Chief | Officer | 37.5 | $248,210 |
Michele Glidden Chief Program Officer | Officer | 37.5 | $226,472 |
Gayle Kansagor Chief Communications Officer | Officer | 37.5 | $203,035 |
James Moore Chief It Officer | Officer | 37.5 | $209,579 |
Rachel Alper Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 37.5 | $219,571 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Rmrk Llc Event Services | 12/30/22 | $1,684,742 |
Quadgraphics Inc Manufacturing/printing Services | 12/30/22 | $1,044,607 |
Daniel J Edelman Marketing Consulting | 12/30/22 | $563,911 |
Avalon Consulting Group Inc Consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $821,933 |
Global Experience Specialist Inc Event Management | 12/30/22 | $555,045 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $207,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $17,965,105 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,172,605 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,516,906 |
| Investment income | $845,803 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $308,876 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,162,922 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $26,005,604 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $218,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,855,416 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $387,923 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,768,106 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $667,532 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $8,406,931 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $732,327 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,160,691 |
| Payroll taxes | $841,379 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $192,339 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $70,095 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $248,757 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $155,882 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,275,971 |
| Advertising and promotion | $953,269 |
| Office expenses | $673,045 |
| Information technology | $2,089,432 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $893,282 |
| Travel | $1,424,923 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,819,198 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,780 |
| Insurance | $286,572 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $36,945,664 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,981,685 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,121,977 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $38,250,701 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,849,056 |
| 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 | $640,398 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $230,359 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $27,075,035 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $606,941 |
| Total assets | $86,756,152 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,193,712 |
| Grants payable | $5,080,378 |
| Deferred revenue | $4,166,342 |
| 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 | $1,830,000 |
| Total liabilities | $13,270,432 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,350,251 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $52,135,469 |
| 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 | $86,756,152 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Society For Science And The Public has awarded $218,000 in support to 25 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BELLMORE-MERRICK CHSD JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSE: SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD | $12,000 |
BERGEN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS BERGEN COUNTY ACADEMIES PURPOSE: SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD | $14,000 |
BRONX HIGH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE PURPOSE: SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD | $20,000 |
BOE - OSSINING UFSD OSSINING HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSE: SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD | $10,000 |
CANYON CREST ACADEMY - CANYON CREST ACADEMY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD | $8,000 |
FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL FOR SCIENCE AND PURPOSE: SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD | $16,000 |