ACADEMY OF SCIENCE OF ST LOUIS

EIN: 430718799 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

St Louis, MO

Total Revenue
$579,761
Total Expenses
$772,328
Total Assets
$10,025,020
Net Assets
$9,962,563
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1856
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
Toni Kutchan
Phone
3145338083
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

ACADEMY OF SCIENCE OF ST LOUIS, founded in 1856, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $580K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $772K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 33% operating deficit.

Mission

To promote the advancement of science and encourage public interest in and understanding of the sciences. Since 1856, the Academy of Science of St Louis has been a leader in the advancement and integration of science technology into contemporary society. Academy resources are entirely mission focused on expanded scientific outreach, education, resource sharing, and the recognition of scientific accomplishment.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $205,894 Revenue: $0

Academy of Science St Louis Science Fair. For more than 60 years, the Science Fair has been an amazing catalyst for students in kindergarten through high school. Under the leadership of the Academy...

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Academy of Science St Louis Science Fair. For more than 60 years, the Science Fair has been an amazing catalyst for students in kindergarten through high school. Under the leadership of the Academy, hundreds of educators, scientists, and science advocates work year round to bring science inquiry to life for students in the St Louis area. The Academy utilizes the services of hundreds of volunteers in areas such as judging projects and overall fair leadership. School districts select their top student projects and submit them to the fair. In 2023, nearly 600 students in public, private, parochial, and home-school students from 73 schools submitted projects representing the top 3% of science projects in the St Louis regions. Top winners receive scholarships and other educational awards.

Program 2
Expenses: $149,277 Revenue: $0

Speakers for Science program. The Speakers for Science Series provides scientists and professionals who speak on engineering, science, and technology related topics to area civic groups, community...

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Speakers for Science program. The Speakers for Science Series provides scientists and professionals who speak on engineering, science, and technology related topics to area civic groups, community organizations and schools. Each year, thousands of students and life-long learners are inspired, enlightened and enthralled by unique opportunities to connect with scientists through live forums. Volunteer speakers present topics as varied as plant science, archaeology, genetics, DNA, and unmanned spacecraft. Each year brings requests for experts on newly emerging areas of science or topical issues generating public interest. In 2023, the Academy sponsored more than 30 Public Science Seminars attended by adults, students, educators, and the general public.

Program 3
Expenses: $168,895 Revenue: $0

STEM Programs. The Academy collaborates with school districts to present career explorations and science career forums for the critical middle-school age groups. The STEM Careers Explorations...

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STEM Programs. The Academy collaborates with school districts to present career explorations and science career forums for the critical middle-school age groups. The STEM Careers Explorations programs include Future Trek and Greening Your Future. The Junior Academy of Science program is for middle and high school students from public, private, and home schools across the regions where they can experience hands-on opportunities in science, engineering, and medicine. Corporations, science organizations, and universities open their labs and research areas to these teens at a critical time...when they are laying the science and technology paths for their future. Through these experiences, Junior Academy members realize the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to discovery and a strong early grounding in math and science. Recognizing that each child has potential, Junior Academy membership is open and available to all middle and high school students in the area and offers challenging and engaging science opportunities and competitions for a full range of academic levels. Teen Science Cafe. At the Science Cafes teens have the opportunity to interact with science professionals in an informal and relaxed setting exploring trends such as nanotechnology and bionics.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $301,108
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $293,865
Other Revenue $-15,212
TOTAL REVENUE $579,761

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $28,244
Salaries & Benefits $605,107
Fundraising Expenses $91,805
Program Expenses $572,406
Other Expenses $138,977
TOTAL EXPENSES $772,328

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $579,761 $507,693 +0.1%
Expenses $772,328 $670,874 +0.2%
Net Income $-192,567 $-163,181 +0.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
771

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
6
$0
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
1
$208,725
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Mary E Burke Chief Executive Officer 40
Key Emp Highest
$192,204 $16,521 $208,725
Toni Kutchan President 3
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Clevinger Vice President/Treasurer 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Anton Wallner Secretary 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Eric Gulve Officer 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Pascal Steiner Officer 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Cheryl Watkins Officer 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tabbetha Bohac Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Burroughs Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristine Callis-Duehl Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sonya Franklin Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rick Holton Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Quinn Long Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mabel Purkerson Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Vasit Sagan Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Freddie Wills Trustee 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jerry Steiner Trustee 1
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $579,761 $772,328 $10,025,020 $-192,567
2022 $507,693 $670,874 $9,357,958 $-163,181
2021 $581,085 $778,784 $11,599,978 $-197,699
2020 $450,938 $803,298 $10,798,653 $-352,360
2019 $569,045 $813,325 $10,162,441 $-244,280
2018 $600,846 $754,230 $9,034,659 $-153,384
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