FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCE AND EDUCATION

EIN: 953711811 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

ALTADENA, CA

Total Revenue
$560,032
Total Expenses
$504,543
Total Assets
$67,938
Net Assets
$-299,859
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1981
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
KEITH MILLER
Phone
6267935300
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCE AND EDUCATION, founded in 1981, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $560K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $505K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

THROUGH PUBLIC INTEREST COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENTS, THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT, REDUCE THE IMPACT OF POLLUTION ON HUMAN HEALTH, SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE ECONOMICS AND INSPIRE STUDENT INTEREST IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH AND ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY. THESE ACTIVITIES FORWARD ITS OFTEN REFERRED TO MISSION THEME - SUPPORTING AND FACILITATING, SCIENCE AND EDUCATION IN SERVICE OF LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $324,801 Revenue: $333,261

THE FOUNDATION'S GREEN TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE, NOW IN ITS 19TH YEAR, CONTINUES TO SUPPORT CALIFORNIA'S STATEWIDE EFFORTS IN SUSTAINABILITY. FROM BUILDING AND TRANSPORTATION SUSTAINABILITY TO...

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THE FOUNDATION'S GREEN TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE, NOW IN ITS 19TH YEAR, CONTINUES TO SUPPORT CALIFORNIA'S STATEWIDE EFFORTS IN SUSTAINABILITY. FROM BUILDING AND TRANSPORTATION SUSTAINABILITY TO ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY CALIFORNIA STANDS AS A WORLD LEADER IN ESTABLISHING STANDARDS AND PRACTICES THAT OTHERS STRIVE TO EMULATE. FASE'S GREEN TECHNOLOGY TEAM AND THEIR ADVISORS ARE PROUD TO SERVE AND TO MEET THE CHALLENGES INHERENT IN THESE TASKS. THROUGH ONLINE NEWSLETTERS AND ARTICLES, VIRTUAL TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS AND IN PERSON EVENTS THROUGH FASE'S THE GREEN TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE SUPPORTS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR EFFORTS TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, IMPROVE BUILDING HEALTH, CONSERVE RESOURCES AND CREATE CLEAN AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES. GREEN TECHNOLOGY SUMMITS AND FORUMS AND TRAINING PROVIDE VALUABLE RESOURCES TO SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS AND DECISION MAKERS FROM STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT, SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR. THESE RESOURCES ENABLE MAJOR STAKEHOLDERS IN ALL OF THESE SECTORS TO HIGHLIGHT AND DISSEMINATE INNOVATIONS IN POLICY, PRACTICE AND TECHNOLOGY. IN 2024 THESE EVENTS SERVED OVER 600 ATTENDEES AND OVER 60 COMPANIES. EACH EVENT INCLUDED KEYNOTES AND A FULL DAY OF EDUCATION SESSIONS COVERING A WIDE VARIETY OF SUSTAINABILITY TOPICS OF INTEREST TO PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR FACILITY MANAGERS, INFLUENCERS, AND COMPANIES WITH SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS. IN 2024 GREEN TECHNOLOGY MEDIA REACHED THOUSANDS OF STAKEHOLDERS AND LEADERS THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA.

Program 2
Expenses: $16,446

IMPROVING MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION: FASE CONTINUES TO WORK TO PROVIDE STEM EDUCATION RESOURCES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY REACHING APPROXIMATELY 1500 UNIQUE CLASSROOMS PER MONTH. FASE IS SEEKING...

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IMPROVING MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION: FASE CONTINUES TO WORK TO PROVIDE STEM EDUCATION RESOURCES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY REACHING APPROXIMATELY 1500 UNIQUE CLASSROOMS PER MONTH. FASE IS SEEKING GRANTS AND PARTNERSHIPS TO EXPAND THIS IMPORTANT PROGRAM AREA. FASE CONTINUED TO PROMOTE ITS RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS AS PART OF THE FOUNDATION'S DECADES LONG EFFORTS TO ENGAGE MORE STUDENTS IN STEM EDUCATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $69,893

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADES, THE FOUNDATION HAS ENGAGED IN PROJECTS ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM OF CHEMICAL BODY BURDEN - THE ACCUMULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICALS IN FAT AND...

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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH: FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADES, THE FOUNDATION HAS ENGAGED IN PROJECTS ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM OF CHEMICAL BODY BURDEN - THE ACCUMULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICALS IN FAT AND BLOOD. IT HAS COME TO PLAY A UNIQUE AND VITAL ROLE IN EFFORTS TO BRING RELIEF TO THOSE AFFECTED BY TOXIC EXPOSURES FROM THE ENVIRONMENT OR THE WORKPLACE THROUGH A DETOXIFICATION REGIMEN INVOLVING EXERCISE, SAUNA, VITAMIN AND MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS AND OTHER ELEMENTS. IN 2024 FASE PROVIDED SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT FOR A PROJECT IN VIETNAM HELPING VIETNAMESE CITIZENS AFFECTED BY EXPOSURES TO THE DEFOLIANT AGENT ORANGE. IN 2024 HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE IN VIETNAM UNDERWENT THE DETOXIFICATION PROGRAM WHICH FASE TRAINING AND SUPPORT CONTRIBUTED TO.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $204,650
Program Service Revenue $333,261
Investment Income $3,704
Other Revenue $18,417
TOTAL REVENUE $560,032

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $259,487
Fundraising Expenses $16,730
Program Expenses $411,140
Other Expenses $245,056
TOTAL EXPENSES $504,543

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $560,032 $478,952 +0.2%
Expenses $504,543 $518,272 0.0%
Net Income $55,489 $-39,320 -2.4%
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
3
Employees
7
Volunteers
23

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
2
$93,100
Total Directors
4
$18,200
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KEITH MILLER PRESIDENT & CEO 20.00
Officer Director
$18,200 $0 $18,200
JACK DIRMANN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LENNY KLEIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA ROSEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STAR OLEA SECRETARY 40.00
Officer
$74,900 $0 $74,900
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 $560,032 $504,543 $67,938 $55,489
2023 $478,952 $518,272 $58,585 $-39,320
2022 $605,385 $718,919 $78,333 $-113,534
2021 $448,810 $499,087 $34,877 $-50,277
2020 $332,908 $363,554 $24,627 $-30,646
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