Scientific Investigation & Instruction Institute

EIN: 742676631 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

Austin, TX

Total Revenue
$101,726
Total Expenses
$113,462
Total Assets
$14,155
Net Assets
$-4,616
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
John M Barrett JR
Phone
5123385379
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Scientific Investigation & Instruction Institute, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $102K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 19% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $113K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

The institute provides training courses on a monthly schedule. Multi-day courses are provided on an as needed basis.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $101,720
Investment Income $6
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $101,726

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $13,812
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $89,041
Other Expenses $99,650
TOTAL EXPENSES $113,462

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $101,726 $125,169 -0.2%
Expenses $113,462 $121,600 -0.1%
Net Income $-11,736 $3,569 -4.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
2
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$0
Total Directors
1
$0
Key Employees
1
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
John M Barrett Jr President 040.00
Officer Director Key Emp Highest
$0 $0 $0
Oscar O Garza Director 001.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Tina Fehrenbach Secretary 001.00
Officer
$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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $101,726 $113,462 $14,155 $-11,736
2023 $125,169 $121,600 $26,970 $3,569
2022 $116,803 $115,920 $26,079 $883
2021 $151,334 $153,871 $33,035 $-2,537
2020 $104,442 $139,013 $52,692 $-34,571
2019 $172,942 $177,964 $66,003 $-5,022
2018 $177,762 $164,929 $45,987 $12,833
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