National Center for Science Education

EIN: 112656357 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

Oakland, CA

Total Revenue
$1,339,637
Total Expenses
$1,594,107
Total Assets
$2,939,160
Net Assets
$2,788,751
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Amanda Townley
Phone
5106017203
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

National Center for Science Education, founded in 1983, is a community nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

The National Center for Science Education (NCSE) is a not-for-profit organization that helps ensure students across the country receive an accurate and effective evolution and climate science education. We do this by supporting teachers with resources and best teaching practices; by monitoring and mobilizing against efforts to undermine science education, whether at the statehouse or in the classroom; and by engaging in research to understand, maintain, and improve science education. NCSE's supporters are scientists, teachers, and citizens with diverse political affiliations.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $557,931

Science Education Outreach: Our Science Education Outreach program worked to provide professional development opportunities to teachers around the country focused on its new curriculum, Story Shorts...

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Science Education Outreach: Our Science Education Outreach program worked to provide professional development opportunities to teachers around the country focused on its new curriculum, Story Shorts, which are modular, flexible standards-aligned units of practice, and on its new "Teacher Toolkit" resources designed to guide teachers towards improved pedagogical practices. (continued at Schedule O)

Program 2
Expenses: $255,240

Communications: NCSE is the go-to source for the public generally, and the news media in particular, for up-to-date information on threats to the integrity of the science classroom and proactive...

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Communications: NCSE is the go-to source for the public generally, and the news media in particular, for up-to-date information on threats to the integrity of the science classroom and proactive solutions to helping students better understand climate science and evolution. In 2024, we ramped up our social media and video production efforts. (continued at Schedule O.)

Program 3
Expenses: $139,157

Investigating Science Education: In 2024, the Investigating Science Education program conducted a nationally representative survey of public school science educators addressing not only evolution and...

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Investigating Science Education: In 2024, the Investigating Science Education program conducted a nationally representative survey of public school science educators addressing not only evolution and climate change but also the nature of science, published an article on changes in climate change education at the middle school level in a peer-reviewed academic journal, and published two articles in collaboration with a team of outside researchers on evolution acceptance and attitudes toward science and technology.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,248,192
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $90,896
Other Revenue $549
TOTAL REVENUE $1,339,637

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,125,042
Fundraising Expenses $242,312
Program Expenses $1,075,298
Other Expenses $469,065
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,594,107

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,339,637 $1,400,615 0.0%
Expenses $1,594,107 $1,567,836 +0.0%
Net Income $-254,470 $-167,221 +0.5%
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✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
11
Employees
4
Volunteers
10

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$216,941
Total Directors
13
$216,941
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Amanda Townley Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer Director
$172,633 $698 $173,331
Glenn Branch Deputy Director 40.00
$119,617 $20,808 $140,425
Deborah Janes Development Dir 40.00
$108,618 $15,840 $124,458
Paul Oh Communications Dir 40.00
$109,994 $10,366 $120,360
Astrid Broertjes CFO 40.00
Officer Director
$38,320 $5,290 $43,610
Ann Reid Former Executive Director 0.00
$9,637 $0 $9,637
Kenneth Miller Director President 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Haas Director Treasurer 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah George Director Secretary 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Lubic Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Mann Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joseph Graves Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maya Garcia Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jo Handelsman Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Prosanta Chakrabarty Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marshall Shepherd Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Emily Sims Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,339,637 $1,594,107 $2,939,160 $-254,470
2023 $1,400,615 $1,567,836 $3,155,467 $-167,221
2022 $1,488,859 $1,596,538 $3,212,299 $-107,679
2021 $2,022,565 $1,334,281 $3,557,179 $688,284
2020 $1,332,992 $1,378,745 $2,826,075 $-45,753
2019 $1,149,870 $1,519,896 $2,734,227 $-370,026
2018 $1,660,083 $1,293,999 $2,822,311 $366,084
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