ASPEN SCIENCE CENTER

EIN: 841677611 501(c)(3) Education

ASPEN, CO

Total Revenue
$592,057
Total Expenses
$599,900
Total Assets
$133,648
Net Assets
$120,420
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
ALEX TARIKA
Phone
9702362360
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

ASPEN SCIENCE CENTER, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $592K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 22% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO ADVANCE THE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE THROUGH LIFELONG DISCOVERY, EXPLORATION AND EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $505,006 Revenue: $252,344

OFFERING CHILDREN AND ADULTS ENGAGING AND INFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES WITH SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM).

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $339,421
Program Service Revenue $251,542
Investment Income $292
Other Revenue $802
TOTAL REVENUE $592,057

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $448,860
Fundraising Expenses $38,484
Program Expenses $505,006
Other Expenses $151,040
TOTAL EXPENSES $599,900

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $592,057 $486,622 +0.2%
Expenses $599,900 $454,113 +0.3%
Net Income $-7,843 $32,509 -1.2%
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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
42
Volunteers
19

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
$56,171
Total Directors
13
$56,171
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WILLIAM TURNER CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID HEIL PRESIDENT/TREASURER 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES CUNNIFFE FAIA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELENA MARQUEZ PHD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH MEADOR PHD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK MUNGER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREI RUCKENSTEIN PHD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HARRY TEAGUE AIA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DUNCAN WELLS MD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE MCBRIDE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVALYN GATES PHD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX TARIKA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 30.00
Officer Director
$52,936 $3,235 $56,171
ALAN FLETCHER DMA DIRECTOR 1.00
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
2025 $592,057 $599,900 $133,648 $-7,843
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $327,180 $292,594 $102,166 $34,586
2022 $167,204 $242,531 $64,394 $-75,327
2021 $120,066 $145,357 $137,986 $-25,291
2020 $220,633 $112,782 $163,877 $107,851
2019 $263,319 $257,259 $55,918 $6,060
2018 $316,644 $323,011 $60,318 $-6,367
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