Liabilities / Assets
29th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 29% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 11-2656357
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
29th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 29% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
29th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 29% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
79th percentile
Higher net margin than 79% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
88th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 11.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
61st percentile
Faster asset growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
80th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$2,822,311
Up $118,814 (+4.4%) from 2017
Net Assets
Up$2,781,291
Up $169,304 (+6.5%) from 2017
Liabilities
Down$41,020
Down $50,490 (-55%) from 2017
Revenue
Up$1,660,083
Up $369,896 (+29%) from 2017
Expenses
Down$1,293,999
Down $7,862 (-0.6%) from 2017
Net Income
Up$366,084
Up $377,758 (+3236%) from 2017
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.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $1,950,686 | $1,963,061 | ▲ $12,375 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $415,679 | $607,620 | ▲ $191,941 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $313,000 | $225,000 | ▼ $88,000 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $14,427 | $19,557 | ▲ $5,130 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $5,098 | $4,381 | ▼ $717 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $2,230 | $2,692 | ▲ $462 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $2,377 | $0 | ▼ $2,377 |
| 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 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $2,703,497 | $2,822,311 | ▲ $118,814 |
| Other Assets Total | - | $0 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $91,510 | $41,020 | ▼ $50,490 |
| Total Liabilities | $91,510 | $41,020 | ▼ $50,490 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $2,223,987 | $2,602,540 | ▲ $378,553 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $388,000 | $178,751 | ▼ $209,249 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $2,611,987 | $2,781,291 | ▲ $169,304 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $2,703,497 | $2,822,311 | ▲ $118,814 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $2,692 | $9,394 | $12,086 |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,950,686 | $45,369 | ▼ $50,080 | - | $1,963,061 |
| 2017 | $1,704,609 | $-7,395 | ▲ $253,472 | - | $1,950,686 |
| 2016 | $1,739,420 | $-144,583 | ▲ $109,772 | - | $1,704,609 |
| 2015 | $1,808,289 | $-40,916 | ▼ $27,953 | - | $1,739,420 |
| 2014 | $1,689,469 | $-26,262 | ▲ $145,082 | - | $1,808,289 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Reid | Executive Director | FT | $173,708 | $8,254 | $181,962 |
| Rae Holzman Operations | Director | FT | $78,822 | $3,362 | $82,184 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Kenneth Miller Director | President |
| Barry Polisky | Director |
| Ben Santer | Director |
| Michael Haas | Director |
| Naomi Oreskes | Director |
| Richard Katskee | Director |
| Vicki Chandler | Director |
| Robert West | Secretary |
| Lorne Trottier Vice President | Treasurer |
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities Publicly Traded | 5 | $31,213 | Fair Market Value (FMV) |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 5 | $31,213 | - |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $928,853 |
| Other Expenses | $365,146 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $242,318 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $358,581 | $74,516 | $135,628 | $568,725 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $145,570 | $101,221 | $18,196 | $264,987 |
| Occupancy | - | $109,668 | - | $109,668 |
| Office Expenses | $36,525 | $17,119 | $25,461 | $79,105 |
| Payroll Taxes | $39,170 | $16,327 | $10,386 | $65,883 |
| Fees for Services Other | $35,620 | $1,888 | $2,739 | $40,247 |
| Travel | $30,257 | - | - | $30,257 |
| Information Technology | $11,762 | $15,472 | $2,757 | $29,991 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $19,415 | $6,099 | $3,744 | $29,258 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | - | $17,933 | - | $17,933 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $14,614 | - | $14,614 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $7,800 | - | - | $7,800 |
| Insurance | - | $5,691 | - | $5,691 |
| Advertising | $3,842 | $480 | - | $4,322 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $1,068 | $183 | $163 | $1,414 |
| Other Expenses | $85,790 | $-110,808 | $25,018 | $0 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $779,413 | $272,268 | $242,318 | $1,293,999 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $1,293,999 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,276,066 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,276,066 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $17,933 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
“The 990s are reviewed by both the Executive Director, and the Treasurer prior to filing. They review the electronic form. The Director of Operations submits it to them with comments to explain information and allows for questions and edits prior to filing.”
“The board secretary has the directors sign a conflict of interest statement each year. We haven't had a conflict so there has never been any discussion on prohbitions.”
“In 2018, 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.”
“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.”
“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Communications: NCSE is the go-to source for the public generally, and the news media in particular, for up-to-date information on threats to the integrity of the science classroom. In 2018, we hired a new communications director who developed content and marketing strategies, including the implementation of a new monthly e-newsletter that is sent to 24,000 subscribers and plans to redesign the organization's website. Our staff also made public appearances as guest lecturers or were workshop presenters at colleges and universities, museums such as the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and local and regional community organizations as part of our effort to maintain public awareness of our mission, goals, work, and the issues affecting the integrity of science education. We ended the year with 170,000 Facebook fans and 13,000 Twitter followers. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Reports of the National Center for Science Education: We send a quarterly print publication to our members. The high-production, sixteen-page publication includes news about our programs, our members, and other articles of interest.”
“NCSE has designated a portion of its unrestricted net assets as a general endowment fund to support the mission of the Organization. Since the endowment resulted from an internal designation and is not donor-restricted, it is classified and reported as unrestricted net assets. Each year, the Organization is authorized to withdraw up to 5 of the average balance of the stock and securities portfolio investment account over the prior three 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.”
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | Communications: NCSE is the go-to source for the public generally, and the news media in particular, for up-to-date information on threats to the integrity of the science classroom. In 2018, we hired a new communications director who developed content and marketing strategies, including the implementation of a new monthly e-newsletter that is sent to 24,000 subscribers and plans to redesign the organization's website. Our staff also made public appearances as guest lecturers or were workshop presenters at colleges and universities, museums such as the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and local and regional community organizations as part of our effort to maintain public awareness of our mission, goals, work, and the issues affecting the integrity of science education. We ended the year with 170,000 Facebook fans and 13,000 Twitter followers. |
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.