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Sciencecounts Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 46-4747662

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Sep 24, 2021

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

55th percentile

0.00x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

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

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

23rd percentile

-17%

Higher net margin than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$237,996

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 58.6% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-24%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

119%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Down

$213,241

Down $67,076 (-24%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$213,241

Down $67,076 (-24%) from 2019

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin23rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$406,415

Up $220,698 (+119%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$473,491

Up $116,528 (+33%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

-$67,076

Up $104,170 (+61%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth17th 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

2020

Assets$213,241
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$213,241
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th 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

2020

Revenue$406,415
Expenses$473,491
Net Income-$67,076
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Sep 24, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$406,415
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.

ScienceCounts is strengthening grassroot support for science and its beneficial role in the lives of Americans.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$253,517$136,293▼ $117,224
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$26,800$76,948▲ $50,148
Total Assets$280,317$213,241▼ $67,076
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$280,317$213,241▼ $67,076
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$280,317$213,241▼ $67,076
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$280,317$213,241▼ $67,076
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Christopher VolpeExecutive DirectorFT$237,996$237,996
Christopher Volpe--$237,996$237,996

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brad FenwickChair
Stefano BertuzziVice Chair
Alan AndreasenDirector
Alan LeshnerDirector
Anne MatsuuraDirector
Benjamin CorbDirector
Donna NelsonDirector
Margaret LeinenDirector
Naniette ColemanDirector
Rush HoltDirector
Tessa HillDirector
Shashi JastySecretary
David HelfandTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$404,500
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,915
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$404,500
Change in Net Assets
$-67,076

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$406,415
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$406,415
Total Revenue per Form 990
$406,415
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$249,985
Other Expenses$223,506
Total Fundraising Expense$25,377
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$166,597$47,599$23,800$237,996
Fees for Services Other$200,047$0$0$200,047
Payroll Taxes$8,392$2,398$1,199$11,989
Office Expenses$1,062$7,663$0$8,725
Fees for Services Accounting$0$7,500$0$7,500
Information Technology$2,355$2,355$0$4,710
Travel$2,146$0$378$2,524
Total Functional Expenses$380,599$67,515$25,377$473,491

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$473,491
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$473,491
Total Expenses per Form 990$473,491
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
David Helfand
Title
Treasurer
Phone
8177392996
Signed
2021-09-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Chris Volpe
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
1
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Jonathan B Tucker CPA
Address
23537 Kingsland Blvd Suite 130, Katy, TX 77494
Preparer
Jonathan Tucker
Phone
7132568341
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

“Outside Contract Svcs 119247. 119247. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contract Services 80800. 80800. 0. 0.”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$213,241
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$213,241
Revenue
$406,415
Expenses
$473,491
Net income
-$67,076
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