CHABOT SPACE & SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION

EIN: 943146233 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

OAKLAND, CA

Total Revenue
$6,428,707
Total Expenses
$9,528,269
Total Assets
$8,832,897
Net Assets
$5,882,380
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
ADAM TOBIN
Phone
5103367313
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

CHABOT SPACE & SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION, founded in 1990, is a community nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $6.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 37% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $9.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 48% operating deficit.

Mission

THE CHABOT SPACE & SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION IS TO OPERATE THE CHABOT SPACE & SCIENCE CENTER, TO CARRY OUT CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, TO DEVELOP, CULTIVATE, AND ADVOCATE GREATER PUBLIC INTEREST IN SCIENCE AND TO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE STUDENTS OF ALL AGES ABOUT OUR PLANET EARTH AND THE UNIVERSE. SERVING THE HIGHLY DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF OAKLAND AND THE GREATER SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CHABOT AIMS TO MAKE SCIENCE AND SPACE ACCESSIBLE AND ENGAGING TO A MULTITUDE OF AUDIENCES THROUGH EXHIBITS, EDUCATION, AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,437,085
Program Service Revenue $1,817,324
Investment Income $100,836
Other Revenue $1,073,462
TOTAL REVENUE $6,428,707

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,629,626
Fundraising Expenses $664,360
Program Expenses $7,184,928
Other Expenses $4,884,643
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,528,269

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $6,428,707 $10,228,352 -0.4%
Expenses $9,528,269 $8,345,238 +0.1%
Net Income $-3,099,562 $1,883,114 -2.6%
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Governance

Voting Members
29
Independent Members
28
Employees
149
Volunteers
330

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
$393,586
Total Directors
29
$249,989
Key Employees
1
$187,538
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ADAM TOBIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$246,989 $3,000 $249,989
SHERYL GORCHOW STUART CHAIR/SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT SPENCER VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SPEES TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RAJ BHATIA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AISHA BROWN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL BRUNER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAN M CHABALA PHD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VANITA CHHABRA BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOYRA CONTRERAS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON CONNORS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE COWSERT CHAPMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLEN DAHLBACKA PHD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS ELLISON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX FILIPPENKO PHD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL KAMMEN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL LEVI PHD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER LIEBELER MICHAEL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEMA LINK BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET MACHER SCD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MARLETTA PHD BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GERALD MCKEEGAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR JAMES MITTELBERGER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNIE MUDGE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRED PATTON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC RUDNEY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ELLEN TONG BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEONARD TRAMIEL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN VANDERZANDEN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAIL BERGUNDE CFO 11/1/23 TO 8/2/24 40.00
Officer
$25,612 $0 $25,612
RACHEL MEE CFO THRU 10/23 40.00
Officer
$116,101 $1,884 $117,985
LIZ AUSTERMAN ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF V/E 40.00
Key Emp
$187,538 $0 $187,538
BRIAN LINKE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$110,900 $11,400 $122,300
JESSICA YARRIS DIRECTOR OF INST. ADV. THRU 08/24 40.00
Highest
$130,535 $9,877 $140,412
TRACY CORADO DIRECTOR OF EXHIBITS & DESIGN 40.00
Highest
$121,835 $3,603 $125,438
DANIEL STANTON EDUCATION PROGRAM DEVELOPER TO 1/26/24 40.00
Highest
$100,979 $0 $100,979
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 $6,428,707 $9,528,269 $8,832,897 $-3,099,562
2023 $10,228,352 $8,345,238 $10,820,722 $1,883,114
2022 $6,940,839 $5,166,655 $8,718,284 $1,774,184
2021 $6,494,123 $3,638,434 $6,788,703 $2,855,689
2020 $3,344,366 $1,950,905 $1,638,545 $1,393,461
2019 $2,751,224 $2,819,940 $380,386 $-68,716
2018 $2,030,823 $2,765,647 $428,315 $-734,824
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