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Scientific Adventures DBA Scientific Adventures for Girls

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 47-2414936

Sep 01, 2017 to Aug 31, 2018 • Filed on Dec 06, 2018

Organization Profilewww.scientificadventures.org
PO Box 11123Oakland, CA 94611

(415) 531-5288

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

62nd percentile

9.0%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$35,400

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 16.2% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

81st percentile

40%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

82nd percentile

39%

Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Up

$69,324

Up $19,763 (+40%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$68,364

Up $19,738 (+41%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$960

Up $25 (+2.7%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin62nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$218,354

Up $61,280 (+39%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$198,616

Up $69,927 (+54%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

$19,738

Down $8,647 (-30%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth81st percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2015: $16,805Net Assets 2015: $16,8052015Assets 2016: $16,103Liabilities 2016: $7502016Assets 2017: $49,561Liabilities 2017: $935Net Assets 2017: $48,6262017Assets 2018: $69,324Liabilities 2018: $960Net Assets 2018: $68,3642018Assets 2019: $116,070Liabilities 2019: $1,200Net Assets 2019: $114,8702019Assets 2020: $154,183Liabilities 2020: $32,043Net Assets 2020: $122,1402020Assets 2021: $252,162Liabilities 2021: $13,614Net Assets 2021: $238,5482021Assets 2022: $297,036Liabilities 2022: $12,755Net Assets 2022: $284,2812022Assets 2023: $593,775Liabilities 2023: $112,765Net Assets 2023: $481,0102023Assets 2024: $791,391Liabilities 2024: $74,407Net Assets 2024: $716,9842024Assets 2025: $1,048,937Liabilities 2025: $169,755Net Assets 2025: $879,1822025

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$69,324
Liabilities$960
Net Assets$68,364
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth82nd percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2015: $54,205Expenses 2015: $52,326Net Income 2015: $1,8792015Revenue 2016: $58,431Expenses 2016: $59,883Net Income 2016: -$1,4522016Revenue 2017: $157,074Expenses 2017: $128,689Net Income 2017: $28,3852017Revenue 2018: $218,354Expenses 2018: $198,616Net Income 2018: $19,7382018Revenue 2019: $342,392Expenses 2019: $295,886Net Income 2019: $46,5062019Revenue 2020: $360,990Expenses 2020: $324,620Net Income 2020: $36,3702020Revenue 2021: $541,374Expenses 2021: $424,966Net Income 2021: $116,4082021Revenue 2022: $558,874Expenses 2022: $513,141Net Income 2022: $45,7332022Revenue 2023: $1,007,664Expenses 2023: $810,935Net Income 2023: $196,7292023Revenue 2024: $1,142,976Expenses 2024: $907,002Net Income 2024: $235,9742024Revenue 2025: $1,213,241Expenses 2025: $1,051,043Net Income 2025: $162,1982025

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$218,354
Expenses$198,616
Net Income$19,738
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2017 to Aug 31, 2018
Signed
Dec 6, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$218,354
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To remove systemic barriers to all girls participation in STEM starting in transitional kindergarten, engage them through hands-on learning, increase their positive attitudes toward STEM, and equip them with 21st century skills.

Scientific Adventures for Girls provides out-of-school time STEMprograms to young children, especially girls and underserved youth.SAFG's goals are to increase positive attitudes toward STEM in K-5th grade female students and toincrease hands-on learning opportunities for girls everywhere.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$47,110$65,072▲ $17,962
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,451$4,252▲ $1,801
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$49,561$69,324▲ $19,763
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$935$960▲ $25
Total Liabilities$935$960▲ $25
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$48,626$68,364▲ $19,738
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$48,626$68,364▲ $19,738
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$49,561$69,324▲ $19,763
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay88th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Courtenay Carr HeuerExecutive DirectorPT$35,400$35,400
Tiffany SpragueDeputy DirectorPT$23,600$23,600

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Rahul MoodgalBoard Chair
Debbie SeneskySecretary
Bennet SpragueTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$176,357
Program Service Revenue
$41,996
Investment Income
$1
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$168,857
Change in Net Assets
$19,738
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$127,864
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$68,922
Total Fundraising Expense$20,185
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,630
Professional Fundraising Fees$200

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$95,233--$95,233
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$40,720$7,680$15,000$63,400
Office Expenses$530$3,888$3,717$8,135
Payroll Taxes$3,583$671$1,268$5,522
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,280-$4,280
Insurance-$3,499-$3,499
Other Expenses$300$1,606-$1,906
Conferences and Meetings$396$1,385-$1,781
Grants to Domestic Individuals$1,630--$1,630
Advertising-$360-$360
Travel$323$22-$345
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$200$200
Occupancy-$170-$170
Total Functional Expenses$154,870$23,561$20,185$198,616
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$200
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
Yes
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, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et

“Tiffany Sprague and Bennett Sprague are married.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Each member receives an emailed copy to review before the 990 is submitted. We receive each members agreement before submitting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The Board of Directors researched the comparable salary compensation for a non-profit Executive Director in the San Francisco Bay Area. They then looked at the annual budget and what was acceptable. The BOD then held a vote to agree to the level of compensation. The BOD reviews this each year.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“Board members give approval for all key employees compensation - it is voted on for approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“The organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Scientific Adventures
EIN
47-2414936
Phone
4155315288
Address
PO Box 11123, Oakland, CA 94611

Signing Officer

Name
Courtenay Carr Heuer
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2018-12-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Courtenay Carr Heuer
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
2
Volunteers
40

Preparer

Firm
Crosby & Kaneda CPAs LLP
Address
1970 Broadway STE 930, Oakland, CA 94612
Preparer
Adele Kaneda
Phone
5108352727
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 2: New Services

“We added an offering of Family STEAM Nights for parents and children at the school we correctly hold after school programs. We still offer afterschool sessions throughout the school year and summer programs at camps. We are also still offering drop-in STEM library classes year-round.”

Form 990, Part X, Statement of Functional Expenses, Line 2 - Grants

“Grant expenses are in-kind sliding scale discounted fees for partcipants.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Tiffany Sprague and Bennett Sprague are married.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Each member receives an emailed copy to review before the 990 is submitted. We receive each members agreement before submitting.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Board of Directors researched the comparable salary compensation for a non-profit Executive Director in the San Francisco Bay Area. They then looked at the annual budget and what was acceptable. The BOD then held a vote to agree to the level of compensation. The BOD reviews this each year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Board members give approval for all key employees compensation - it is voted on for approval.
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$69,324
Liabilities
$960
Net assets
$68,364
Revenue
$218,354
Expenses
$198,616
Net income
$19,738
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.05$0.17$0.88$1.21$1.05$0.16
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.07$0.72$1.14$0.91$0.24
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.59$0.11$0.48$1.01$0.81$0.20
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.01$0.28$0.56$0.51$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.01$0.24$0.54$0.42$0.12
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.03$0.12$0.36$0.32$0.04
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.11$0.34$0.30$0.05
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.22$0.20$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.16$0.13$0.03
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.06$0.06$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.02$0.05$0.05$0.00