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Sciencecounts Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 46-4747662

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Jul 14, 2020

Organization Profilewww.sciencecounts.org
1735 20th Street NWWashington, DC 20009

(817) 739-2996

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

57th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

5th percentile

-92%

Higher net margin than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$217,028

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 116.9% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

12th percentile

-39%

Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

6th percentile

-69%

Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Down

$280,317

Down $175,616 (-39%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$280,317

Down $175,616 (-39%) from 2018

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin5th percentile

Revenue

Down

$185,717

Down $408,672 (-69%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$356,963

Up $105,133 (+42%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$171,246

Down $513,805 (-150%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth12th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2015: $76,787Liabilities 2015: $4,277Net Assets 2015: $72,5102015Assets 2016: $25,064Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $25,0642016Assets 2017: $115,435Liabilities 2017: $2,062Net Assets 2017: $113,3732017Assets 2018: $455,933Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $455,9332018Assets 2019: $280,317Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $280,3172019Assets 2020: $213,241Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $213,2412020Assets 2021: $546,213Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $546,2132021Assets 2022: $154,119Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $154,1192022Assets 2023: $1,100Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $1,1002023Assets 2024: $0Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $02024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$280,317
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$280,317
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth6th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2015: $225,975Expenses 2015: $195,517Net Income 2015: $30,4582015Revenue 2016: $139,300Expenses 2016: $186,746Net Income 2016: -$47,4462016Revenue 2017: $1,151,720Expenses 2017: $1,063,411Net Income 2017: $88,3092017Revenue 2018: $594,389Expenses 2018: $251,830Net Income 2018: $342,5592018Revenue 2019: $185,717Expenses 2019: $356,963Net Income 2019: -$171,2462019Revenue 2020: $406,415Expenses 2020: $473,491Net Income 2020: -$67,0762020Revenue 2021: $620,160Expenses 2021: $287,188Net Income 2021: $332,9722021Revenue 2022: $159,051Expenses 2022: $551,145Net Income 2022: -$392,0942022Revenue 2023: $103,770Expenses 2023: $256,789Net Income 2023: -$153,0192023Revenue 2024: $125,000Expenses 2024: $126,100Net Income 2024: -$1,1002024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$185,717
Expenses$356,963
Net Income-$171,246
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Jul 14, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$185,717
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

ScienceCounts is committed to support science and scientists to fuel American job creation, drive economic growth, improve health care, ensure national security, attain energy independence, foster environmental sustainability, and enhance quality of life for all.

Mission is to promote awareness of and support for science for the public good through research, education, and outreach.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$253,517-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$455,933$26,800▼ $429,133
Total Assets$455,933$280,317▼ $175,616
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$455,933$280,317▼ $175,616
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$455,933$280,317▼ $175,616
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$455,933$280,317▼ $175,616
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Christopher VolpeExecutive DirectorFT$217,028-$217,028
Christopher Volpe--$197,028$20,000$217,028

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael TurnerChair
Alan HurdVice Chair
Alan LeshnerDirector
Benjamin CorbDirector
Dan KahanDirector
Donna NelsonDirector
Margaret LeinenDirector
Mariette DiChristinaDirector
Rush HoltDirector
Stefano BertuzziSecretary
David HelfandTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$183,200
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$2,517
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$183,200
Change in Net Assets
$-171,246

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$185,717
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$185,717
Total Revenue per Form 990
$185,717
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$228,415
Other Expenses$128,548
Total Fundraising Expense$22,934
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$151,919$43,406$21,703$217,028
Fees for Services Other$89,028$0$0$89,028
Travel$14,762$0$92$14,854
Payroll Taxes$7,971$2,277$1,139$11,387
Information Technology$4,593$5,061$0$9,654
Fees for Services Accounting$0$6,500$0$6,500
Fees for Services Management$5,782$0$0$5,782
Insurance$0$1,346$0$1,346
Office Expenses$1,097$12$0$1,109
Fees for Services Legal$275$0$0$275
Total Functional Expenses$275,427$58,602$22,934$356,963

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$361,333
Expenses per Audited Statements$356,963
Total Expenses per Form 990$356,963
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$4,370
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
ScienceCounts Inc
EIN
46-4747662
Phone
8177392996
Address
1735 20th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009

Signing Officer

Name
Chris Volpe
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8177392996
Signed
2020-07-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Chris Volpe
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
1
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Ratliff & Associates Pc
Address
2501 PARKVIEW DRIVE 205, FORT WORTH, TX 76102
Preparer
John Ratliff
Phone
8173323222
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“An intial draft of Form 990 is electronically distributed to the Finance Committee for an initial review. A revised draft is electronically transmitted to each member of the Board of Directors for further review. Board members are notified of the date that a final draft and supporting schedules are transmitted to the Internal Revenue Service.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The Chairman of the Board appoints a committee to oversee the recruitment, evaluation, and compensation of the senior staff. The committee is charged with the annual review of the Executive Director. Recommendations resulting from this process are presented to the Board of Directors for review and approval.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“Officers are members of the Board of Directors, and as such, are not compensated (See Part VII, Section A). Aside from the Executive Director, the organization did not employ any other key employees.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“Conflict of interest and financial information are available via phone or written request within 30 days of receipt.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Research Services 83000. 83000. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consulting 4928. 4928. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Marketing 1100. 1100. 0. 0.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0An intial draft of Form 990 is electronically distributed to the Finance Committee for an initial review. A revised draft is electronically transmitted to each member of the Board of Directors for further review. Board members are notified of the date that a final draft and supporting schedules are transmitted to the Internal Revenue Service.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The Chairman of the Board appoints a committee to oversee the recruitment, evaluation, and compensation of the senior staff. The committee is charged with the annual review of the Executive Director. Recommendations resulting from this process are presented to the Board of Directors for review and approval.
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$280,317
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$280,317
Revenue
$185,717
Expenses
$356,963
Net income
-$171,246
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.13$0.00
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.26$0.15
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.00$0.15$0.16$0.55$0.39
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.55$0.00$0.55$0.62$0.29$0.33
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.00$0.21$0.41$0.47$0.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.28$0.19$0.36$0.17
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.00$0.46$0.59$0.25$0.34
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.11$1.15$1.06$0.09
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.14$0.19$0.05
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.08$0.00$0.07$0.23$0.20$0.03