NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

EIN: 521700932 501(c)(3) Environment

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$641,607
Total Expenses
$732,991
Total Assets
$445,370
Net Assets
$177,279
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
THOMAS RICHARD
Phone
2028047377
Tax Period
2022-09-01 to 2023-08-31

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENT, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $642K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 47% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $733K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

TO IMPROVE THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DECISION-MAKING. WHEN DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES UTILIZE THE LATEST SCIENCE, THE RESULTING SOLUTIONS TO ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES ARE BETTER FOR PEOPLE AND THE PLANET. OPERATING IN THE INTERFACE BETWEEN SCIENCE AND POLICY, NCSE ENGAGES BOTH SCIENTISTS AND DECISION-MAKERS ACROSS ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $595,819 Revenue: $283,750

ENVIRONMENTORS IS AN ENVIRONMENT-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM AIMED AT PREPARING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND CAREERS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM). THIS...

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ENVIRONMENTORS IS AN ENVIRONMENT-BASED MENTORING PROGRAM AIMED AT PREPARING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND CAREERS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM). THIS PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF VOLUNTEER SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONALS, ASPIRING UNDERSERVED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, SCIENCE TEACHERS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND BUSINESSES WHO GENEROUSLY SUPPORT OUR WORK.IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NASA, GCSE LED THE SCIENCE AS ACTIONABLE KNOWLEDGE PILOT PROGRAM, WHICH SUPPORTS A COHORT OF RESEARCHERS AS THEY PURSUE APPLICATIONS-ORIENTED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, TO ENHANCE USER UPTAKE AND USE IN DECISION-MAKING.GCSE FACILITATED COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE (COPS) FOR ITS MEMBERS TO SUPPORT AND AMPLIFY EDUCATION, RESEARCH, SOLUTIONS, AND ANALYSIS FROM HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS.GCSE CONTINUED OUR INITIATIVE ON PATHWAYS TOWARD ACCREDITATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY-RELATED PROGRAMS EXPLORING ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY-RELATED PROGRAMS IN HIGHER EDUCATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $761 Revenue: $0

AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE, POLICY AND THE ENVIRONMENT BRINGS SCIENTISTS, POLICY MAKERS, BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADERS TOGETHER TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE SCIENCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL...

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AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE, POLICY AND THE ENVIRONMENT BRINGS SCIENTISTS, POLICY MAKERS, BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADERS TOGETHER TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE SCIENCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DECISION-MAKING. THE CONFERENCE WAS NOT HELD DURING THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $349,289
Program Service Revenue $283,750
Investment Income $304
Other Revenue $8,264
TOTAL REVENUE $641,607

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $301,116
Fundraising Expenses $18,571
Program Expenses $596,580
Other Expenses $431,875
TOTAL EXPENSES $732,991

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $641,607 $1,218,999 -0.5%
Expenses $732,991 $940,965 -0.2%
Net Income $-91,384 $278,034 -1.3%
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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
12
Employees
9
Volunteers
16

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
7
$170,559
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANGELA BEDNAREK CHAIR OF THE BOARD 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS RICHARD VICE CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
A KARIM AHMED SECRETARY/TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VALERIE LUZADIS IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR OF THE BOARD 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNDA HOPKINS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET LEINEN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY LUERS DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RITA COLWELL DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER BOONE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK SESNO DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GODFREY UZOCHUKWU DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA STEWART-IBARRA DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROHAN PATEL DIRECTOR (THRU SEPT) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MINH-HA PHAM DIRECTOR (THRU SEPT) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTJE DANIELSON DIRECTOR (THRU DEC) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY MICHAELS DIRECTOR (THRU DEC) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CRYSTAL CHISSELL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEGAN MARCH) 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DENISE SCHLENER INTERIM EXEC DIRECTOR (THRU MARCH) 24.00
Officer
$25,853 $0 $25,853
MICHELLE WYMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU SEPT) 40.00
Officer
$130,355 $14,351 $144,706
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $641,607 $732,991 $445,370 $-91,384
2022 $1,218,999 $940,965 $557,552 $278,034
2021 $870,663 $928,531 $480,023 $-57,868
2020 $1,383,059 $1,075,326 $476,684 $307,733
2019 $1,289,246 $1,220,655 $204,933 $68,591
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