Liabilities / Assets
47th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.
National Center for Science Education
EIN 11-2656357 • 501(c)3 • Oakland, CA
Profile
The National Center for Science Education (NCSE) is a not-for-profit organization that helps ensure students across the country receive an accurate and effective evolution and climate science education. We do this by supporting teachers with resources and best teaching practices; by monitoring and mobilizing against efforts to undermine science education, whether at the statehouse or in the classroom; and by engaging in research to understand, maintain, and improve science education. NCSE's supporters are scientists, teachers, and citizens with diverse political affiliations.
Siviq Scores
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Liabilities / Revenue
56th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 56% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
15th percentile
Higher net margin than 15% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
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Asset Growth
19th percentile
Faster asset growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
28th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$2,939,160
Down $216,307 (-6.9%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$150,409
Down $86,813 (-37%) from 2023
Net Assets
Down$2,788,751
Down $129,494 (-4.4%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$1,339,637
Down $60,978 (-4.4%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$1,594,107
Up $26,271 (+1.7%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$254,470
Down $87,249 (-52%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $2,939,160
- Liabilities
- $150,409
- Net assets
- $2,788,751
- Revenue
- $1,339,637
- Expenses
- $1,594,107
- Net income
- -$254,470
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Aug 13, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.2
- Gross Receipts
- $1,339,637
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The National Center for Science Education (NCSE) promotes and defends accurate and effective science education, because everyone deserves to engage with the evidence. NCSE is a not-for-profit, membership organization that helps ensure students across the country receive an accurate and effective evolution and climate science education. We do this by supporting teachers with resources and best teaching practices; through community outreach led by dedicated volunteers delivering hands-on, engaging science activities; and by monitoring and mobilizing against efforts to undermine science education, whether at the statehouse or in the classroom. Our members are scientists, teachers, and citizens with diverse political affiliations.
The National Center for Science Education (NCSE) is a not-for-profit organization that helps ensure students across the country receive an accurate and effective evolution and climate science education. We do this by supporting teachers with resources and best teaching practices; by monitoring and mobilizing against efforts to undermine science education, whether at the statehouse or in the classroom; and by engaging in research to understand, maintain, and improve science education. NCSE's supporters are scientists, teachers, and citizens with diverse political affiliations.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $2,391,459 | $2,394,080 | ▲ $2,621 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $474,770 | $387,871 | ▼ $86,899 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $100,000 | $0 | ▼ $100,000 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | - | $50,000 | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $21,970 | $26,051 | ▲ $4,081 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $225 | $225 | → $0 |
| Accounts Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $3,155,467 | $2,939,160 | ▼ $216,307 |
| Other Assets Total | $167,043 | $80,933 | ▼ $86,110 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $176,386 | $85,954 | ▼ $90,432 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $60,836 | $64,455 | ▲ $3,619 |
| Total Liabilities | $237,222 | $150,409 | ▼ $86,813 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $2,918,245 | $2,787,639 | ▼ $130,606 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | - | $1,112 | - |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $2,918,245 | $2,788,751 | ▼ $129,494 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $3,155,467 | $2,939,160 | ▼ $216,307 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | - | $12,083 | $12,083 |
Endowment Activity
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,391,459 | $6,125 | ▲ $214,385 | $196,000 | $2,394,080 |
| 2023 | $2,257,487 | $53,210 | ▲ $288,073 | $186,332 | $2,391,459 |
| 2022 | $2,560,182 | $550,000 | ▼ $455,584 | $400,000 | $2,257,487 |
| 2021 | $2,374,400 | $11,663 | ▲ $174,119 | - | $2,560,182 |
| 2020 | $2,317,254 | $11,242 | ▲ $245,904 | $200,000 | $2,374,400 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Townley | Executive Director | FT | $172,633 | $698 | $173,331 |
| Glenn Branch | Deputy Director | FT | $119,617 | $20,808 | $140,425 |
| Deborah Janes | Development Director | FT | $108,618 | $15,840 | $124,458 |
| Paul Oh | Communications Director | FT | $109,994 | $10,366 | $120,360 |
| Astrid Broertjes | CFO | FT | $38,320 | $5,290 | $43,610 |
| Ann Reid | Former Executive Director | - | $9,637 | - | $9,637 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Kenneth Miller Director | President |
| Emily Sims | Director |
| Jo Handelsman | Director |
| Joseph Graves | Director |
| Marshall Shepherd | Director |
| Maya Garcia | Director |
| Michael Lubic | Director |
| Michael Mann | Director |
| Prosanta Chakrabarty | Director |
| Sarah George Director | Secretary |
| Michael Haas Director | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $1,248,192
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $90,896
- Other Revenue
- $549
- All Other Contributions
- $1,248,192
- Change in Net Assets
- $-254,470
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $1,339,637
- Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
- $114,307
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $1,453,944
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $1,339,637
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $1,125,042 |
| Other Expenses | $469,065 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $242,312 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $568,437 | $85,608 | $134,607 | $788,652 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $134,624 | $65,058 | $14,171 | $213,853 |
| Fees for Services Other | $114,070 | $3,591 | $3,750 | $121,411 |
| Payroll Taxes | $53,566 | $11,467 | $11,486 | $76,519 |
| Occupancy | - | $64,154 | - | $64,154 |
| Information Technology | $18,647 | $20,392 | $9,345 | $48,384 |
| Travel | $34,800 | $9,947 | $3,084 | $47,831 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $46,657 | $177 | $46,834 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $33,837 | $3,001 | - | $36,838 |
| Office Expenses | $8,625 | $6,399 | $12,697 | $27,721 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $18,266 | - | $6,785 | $25,051 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | - | $21,889 | - | $21,889 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $9,260 | $8,334 | $3,373 | $20,967 |
| Advertising | $6,765 | $180 | $964 | $7,909 |
| Insurance | - | $7,155 | - | $7,155 |
| Other Expenses | $67,810 | $-79,904 | $12,094 | $0 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $1,075,298 | $276,497 | $242,312 | $1,594,107 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $1,594,107 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,583,438 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,572,218 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $21,889 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $11,220 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lease Liability | $85,954 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- No
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B
“While the board has subcommittees, these committees are not authorized to act on behalf of the board.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“The 990 is reviewed first by the Finance committee and then sent out with any accompanying notes to the full board members to also review.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
“Each Board member signs an annual confict of interest statement that would document any conflicts.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A
“Research was done by contacting other similar organization in the Bay area to discuss ED salaries. A independent survey was also used, that compares salary data from other non-profits. This process occurred in 2022 and early 2025.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“NCSE makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request. The organization makes its completed 990 form available upon request and uploads it onto, GuideStar, on the NCSE website and Charity Navigator websites.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- National Center for Science Education
- EIN
- 11-2656357
- Phone
- 5106017203
- Address
- 230 Grand Ave 101, Oakland, CA 94610
Signing Officer
- Name
- Amanda Townley
- Title
- Executive Director
- Signed
- 2025-08-13
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Amanda Townley
- Formed
- 1983
- Legal Domicile
- CA
- Voting Board Members
- 12
- Independent Board Members
- 11
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 10
Preparer
- Firm
- Cook & Company A Prof Actcy Corporation
- Address
- One Sansome St Ste 3500, San Francisco, CA 94104
- Preparer
- Douglas Cook PhDMPACPA
- Phone
- 4156211112
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part III, Line 4A - Program Service Accomplishments
“Science Education Outreach - (continued from page 2) NCSE staff presented at large-scale conferences hosted by groups such as the National Association of Biology Teachers, as well as at the local school and district level. In 2024, the SEO team led professional development sessions at 14 local school districts, 11 state conferences, and 5 national conferences. In all, the team worked in 14 states with over 1,800 teachers. The program also launched an innovative professional development model called My COAST (Climate-Oriented Authentic Science Teaching) in which NCSE partners with local institutions to provide an immersive, hands-on experience for teachers on the impacts of climate change on coastal ecosystems. The Science Education Outreach program also continued to send its monthly educator newsletter with resources and other items of interest to more than 6,000 subscribers.”
Form 990, Part III, Line 4B - Program Service Accomplishments
“Communications - (continued from page 2) We began a presence on TikTok and Bluesky and increased our presence on Instagram, all with the purpose of increasing awareness of our organization. We also began developing more video content for use on social media and on our YouTube channel. We continued to send our monthly e-newsletter, which had a subscriber list of about 25,000. We also email a quarterly digital publication to our supporters, Reports of the National Center for Science Education. The high-production, 16-page PDF includes news about our programs, our members, and other articles of interest. NCSE's work was featured in external media such as Forbes, Science, Scientific American, and The New York Times.”
Form 990, Part III, Line 4D - Other Program Services Description
“In 2024, our core programs continued to work towards fulfilling our mission of ensuring an accurate and effective evolution and climate science education for all students in the nation.”
Financial Statement Notes
Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund.
“Each year, the Organization is authorized to withdraw up to 4% of the average balance of the stock and securities portfolio investment account over the prior five years. Market value to be determined as of the last business day of the preceding year for the organization's operating purposes. The dollar amount and timing of any distributions from the investment account will be left up to the discretion of the Executive Director and the Treasurer. The Organization may request additional spending on an as needed basis to add to the general funds available for possible new initiatives.”
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