Liabilities / Assets
47th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 04-2707499
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
47th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
63rd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
8th percentile
Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
78th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 20.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
13th percentile
Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
8th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$1,576,800
Down $145,100 (-8.4%) from 2016
Net Assets
Down$1,455,800
Down $180,300 (-11%) from 2016
Liabilities
Up$121,000
Up $35,200 (+41%) from 2016
Revenue
Down$627,400
Down $287,600 (-31%) from 2016
Expenses
Down$862,300
Down $37,900 (-4.2%) from 2016
Net Income
Down-$234,900
Down $249,700 (-1687%) from 2016
We develop future thought leaders through experiences in science and engineering practices using well-proven programs and novel approaches that empower students
We develop future thought leaders through experiences in science and engineering practices using well-proven programs and novel approaches that empower students and educators to learn in and beyond the classroom.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $925,000 | $897,900 | ▼ $27,100 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $301,500 | $365,200 | ▲ $63,700 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $435,100 | $253,700 | ▼ $181,400 |
| Accounts Receivable | $34,000 | $30,100 | ▼ $3,900 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | - | $3,000 | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $2,300 | $2,900 | ▲ $600 |
| Total Assets | $1,721,900 | $1,576,800 | ▼ $145,100 |
| Other Assets Total | $24,000 | $24,000 | → $0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $85,800 | $121,000 | ▲ $35,200 |
| Total Liabilities | $85,800 | $121,000 | ▲ $35,200 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $807,200 | $768,900 | ▼ $38,300 |
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $804,900 | $662,900 | ▼ $142,000 |
| Permanently Rstr Net Assets | $24,000 | $24,000 | → $0 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $1,636,100 | $1,455,800 | ▼ $180,300 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $1,721,900 | $1,576,800 | ▼ $145,100 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $3,000 | $9,200 | $12,200 |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $24,000 | - | - | - | $24,000 |
| 2015 | $24,000 | - | - | - | $24,000 |
| 2014 | $24,000 | - | - | - | $24,000 |
| 2013 | $24,000 | - | - | - | $24,000 |
| 2012 | $24,000 | - | - | - | $24,000 |
| Name | Title | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Timothy | Chair | $125,500 | $125,500 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Abel Cora Beth | President & CEO |
| Monteith Barnas | Vice Chair |
| Connolly Rachel | Director |
| Harrison Howard | Director |
| Lawson Christopher | Director |
| Rigney William | Director |
| Rokop Megan | Director |
| Shukla Rishi | Director |
| Bell Jane | Asst Treasurer |
| Mayrand Sandra | Secretary |
| Batchelder Samuel | Treasurer |
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | 6 | $14,100 | Estimate |
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | 2 | $11,000 | Estimate |
| Books and Publications | - | $6,000 | Estimate |
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | 1 | $5,000 | Estimate |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 9 | $36,100 | - |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $637,900 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $150,100 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $85,000 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $74,300 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Expenses | $198,200 | $-8,800 | $0 | $189,400 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $76,000 | $45,600 | $0 | $121,600 |
| Fees for Services Professional Fundraising | - | - | $74,300 | $74,300 |
| Other Expenses | $40,500 | $0 | $0 | $40,500 |
| Fees for Services Other | $3,400 | $33,300 | $0 | $36,700 |
| Office Expenses | $7,000 | $4,200 | $9,000 | $20,200 |
| Occupancy | $12,400 | $7,500 | $0 | $19,900 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $0 | $19,100 | $0 | $19,100 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $9,800 | $5,900 | $0 | $15,700 |
| Advertising | $0 | $10,600 | $0 | $10,600 |
| Payroll Taxes | $6,400 | $3,900 | $0 | $10,300 |
| Travel | $3,700 | $2,200 | $1,700 | $7,600 |
| Information Technology | $0 | $5,500 | $0 | $5,500 |
| Insurance | $0 | $4,300 | $0 | $4,300 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $1,600 | $900 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $400 | $200 | $0 | $600 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $642,900 | $134,400 | $85,000 | $862,300 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $862,300 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $862,300 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $862,300 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $74,300 |
| Interested Party | Relationship | Description | Shared Revenue | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Rigney | Board Member | Program Manager and Teacher | No | $24,700 |
| Cora-beth Abel | President & CEO | Office rent & utilities | No | $20,200 |
| Sandy Mayrand | Board Member | Program Analyst | No | $5,000 |
| Barnas Monteith | Board Member | Professional Services | No | $2,600 |
“Members of the Board of Directors are elected by the sitting Board.”
“The Board of Directors has delegated the authority for the review and filing of the Organization's form 990 to the Treasurer.”
“he governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the general public upon request.”
“The By-Laws were amended during the year. I copy of the revised By-Laws are attached.”
“Board members agree to report and conficts of interest as soon as they arise.”
“Accounts Payable & Accrued Expenses”
“GEMS Program 197800. 197800. 0. 0.”
“IT Systems Development 400. 400. 0. 0.”
“Bad Debts -8800. 0. -8800. 0.”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
| Path | # | Value |
|---|---|---|
| IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 85800 |
| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 121000 |
| IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 34000 |
| IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 30100 |
| IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc | 0 | We develop future thought leaders through experiences in science and engineering practices using well-proven programs and novel approaches that empower students and educators to learn in and beyond the classroom. |
| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 10600 |
| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 10600 |
| IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt | 0 | 582200 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | -8800 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 198200 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 189400 |
| IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | Books in Balance |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 9784553070 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 31 Lynnes Way |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | Tewksbury |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MA |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 01876 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 435100 |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 253700 |
| IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 45600 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 76000 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 121600 |
| IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CreditCounselingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 582200 |
| IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 10900 |
| IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 637900 |
| IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 34300 |
| IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | -234900 |
| IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 150100 |
| IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 862300 |
| IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt | 0 | 85000 |
| IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 74300 |
| IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 627400 |
| IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 200 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 400 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 600 |
| IRS990/Desc | 0 | ORGANIZE AND PROMOTE ANNUAL MASSACHUSETTS STATE SCIENCE FAIRS TO ENCOURAGE HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO PURSUE EDUCATION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SCIENCES, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY. |
| IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind | 0 | true |
| IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/EmployeeCnt | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 354000 |
| IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 19100 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 19100 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 33300 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 3400 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 36700 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 74300 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/TotalAmt | 0 | 74300 |
| IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 0 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 1 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 2 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 3 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 4 | 4.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 5 | 40.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 6 | 1.50 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 7 | 1.50 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 8 | 1.50 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 9 | 1.50 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 10 | 1.50 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 11 | 1.50 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 3 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 4 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 5 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 6 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 7 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 8 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 9 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/KeyEmployeeInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 3 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 4 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 5 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 0 | FRENCH TIMOTHY |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 1 | MONTEITH BARNAS |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 2 | BATCHELDER SAMUEL |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 3 | BELL JANE |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 4 | MAYRAND SANDRA |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 5 | ABEL CORA BETH |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 6 | CONNOLLY RACHEL |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 7 | HARRISON HOWARD |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 8 | LAWSON CHRISTOPHER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 9 | RIGNEY WILLIAM |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 10 | ROKOP MEGAN |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 11 | SHUKLA RISHI |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 0 | 125500 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | Chair |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | Vice Chair |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | Treasurer |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | Asst Treasurer |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | Secretary |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 5 | President & CEO |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 6 | Director |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 7 | Director |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 8 | Director |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 9 | Director |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 10 | Director |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 11 | Director |
| IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FormationYr | 0 | 1979 |
| IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/FSAuditedInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GainOrLossGrp/SecuritiesAmt | 0 | 6900 |
| IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt | 0 | 11 |
| IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp/SecuritiesAmt | 0 | 6900 |
| IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 627400 |
| IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt | 0 | 8 |
| IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 5500 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 5500 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 4300 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 4300 |
| IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt | 0 | 4000 |
| IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 4000 |
| IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 301500 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 365200 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt | 0 | 31 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt | 0 | 9200 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 3000 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt | 0 | 12200 |
| IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd | 0 | MA |
| IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/LocalChaptersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | We develop future thought leaders |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 1636100 |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 1455800 |
| IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 0 | 6900 |
| IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 6900 |
| IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt | 0 | 54600 |
| IRS990/NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 7500 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 12400 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 19900 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 9000 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 4200 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 7000 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 20200 |
| IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 24000 |
| IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 24000 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 5900 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 9800 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 15700 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 0 | Annual Fair |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 1 | Middle School Fair |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 2 | Regional & Intn'l Fairs |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 3 | Curious Minds |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 174000 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 1 | 32900 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 2 | 76600 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 3 | 40500 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 174000 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 1 | 32900 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 2 | 76600 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 3 | 40500 |
| IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 3900 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 6400 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 10300 |
| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 900 |
| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 1600 |
| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 2500 |
| IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 24000 |
| IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 24000 |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 2300 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 2900 |
| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | SAMUEL BATCHELDER |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 0 | 611600 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 0 | Class Fees |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 34300 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | GEMS - THE GELFAND ENDEAVOR IN MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOLS (GEMS) HAS TEAMED UP WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR THROUGH ITS "CURIOUS MINDS INITIATIVE" (CMI). THE COLLABORATIVE GOAL IS TO HELP INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS THAT USE THE INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING MODEL FOR TEACHING SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING AND TO START OR EXPAND SCIENCE FAIR PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 201100 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/RevenueAmt | 0 | 100000 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc | 0 | CURIOUS MINDS INITIATIVE (CMI), A STRATEGIC PLAN THAT AMIMS TO ENABLE EVERY MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING, AND SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PRACTICES. CMI PROVIDES SCHOOLS AND SCIENCETEACHERS WITH THE TOOLS, EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO INTEGRATE EXCITING INQUIRY INTO THEIR EXISTING CURRICULA AND TO OFFER SCIENCE FAIR RESEARCH PROGRAMS. |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 87800 |
| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/RevenueAmt | 0 | 121800 |
| IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 852400 |
| IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 1600 |
| IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 692500 |
| IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 61000 |
| IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 14800 |
| IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 142400 |
| IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 900200 |
| IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 65300 |
| IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 915000 |
| IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt | 0 | -234900 |
| IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/RelatedEntityInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/RevenueAmt | 0 | 359600 |
| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 925000 |
| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 897900 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 582200 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 862400 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 744500 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 904000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 775400 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 3868500 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 4000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 3000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 400 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 1900 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 4800 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 14100 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 34300 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 61000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 75100 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 37300 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 24100 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 231800 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 4000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 3000 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 400 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 1900 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 4800 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 14100 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct | 0 | 0.00340 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct | 0 | 0.00400 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct | 0 | 0.99660 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct | 0 | 0.99600 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt | 0 | 4100300 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 616500 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 923400 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 819600 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 941300 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 799500 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 4100300 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 4114400 |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BoardDesignatedBalanceEOYPct | 0 | 0.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 24000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 24000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 24000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus1YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 24000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 24000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus2YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 24000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 24000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus3YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 24000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/BeginningYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 24000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/CYMinus4YrEndwmtFundGrp/EndYearBalanceAmt | 0 | 24000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldRelatedOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EndowmentsHeldUnrelatedOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt | 0 | 3000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt | 0 | 9200 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 12200 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt | 0 | 862300 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt | 0 | 54600 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/PrmnntEndowmentBalanceEOYPct | 0 | 1.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt | 0 | 54600 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt | 0 | 627400 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TermEndowmentBalanceEOYPct | 0 | 0.00000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt | 0 | 3000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt | 0 | 862300 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt | 0 | 627400 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt | 0 | 682000 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt | 0 | 862300 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990ScheduleG/EmailSolicitationsInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/ActivityTxt | 0 | Solicitation |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/FundraiserControlOfFundsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 582200 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/NetToOrganizationAmt | 0 | 507900 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/PersonNm | 0 | ELEANOR TISHLER |
| IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/RetainedByContractorAmt | 0 | 74300 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/InPersonSolicitationsInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd | 0 | MA |
| IRS990ScheduleG/MailSolicitationsInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleG/PhoneSolicitationsInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleG/SolicitationOfGovtGrantsInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleG/SolicitationOfNonGovtGrantsInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleG/TotalGrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 582200 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/TotalNetToOrganizationAmt | 0 | 507900 |
| IRS990ScheduleG/TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt | 0 | 74300 |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/CashGrantAmt | 0 | 62800 |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt | 0 | Scholarships |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt | 1 | Internship/Campership |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt | 2 | Legal Services |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/NonCashAssistanceAmt | 0 | 14100 |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/NonCashAssistanceAmt | 1 | 11000 |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/NonCashAssistanceDesc | 0 | Scholarships |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/NonCashAssistanceDesc | 1 | Scholarships |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/NonCashAssistanceDesc | 2 | Patent Services |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/RecipientCnt | 0 | 22 |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/RecipientCnt | 1 | 6 |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/RecipientCnt | 2 | 2 |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/ValuationMethodUsedDesc | 0 | FMV |
No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.
Displayed year
2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.