Civic Intelligence

Science Literacy Project

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 52-1844456

Jul 01, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016 • Filed on Jan 21, 2017

Organization ProfileGENETICLITERACYPROJECT.ORG
100 W Main StreetLansdale, PA 19446

(215) 839-0985

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

26th percentile

0.00x

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

26th percentile

0.00x

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

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

27th percentile

-6.1%

Higher net margin than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$188,800

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 38.5% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-27%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

4th percentile

-62%

Faster revenue growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets26th percentile

Assets

Down

$511,808

Down $193,917 (-27%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$511,808

Up $634,274 (+518%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $828,191 (-100%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue26th percentileNet Margin27th percentile

Revenue

Down

$490,638

Down $785,621 (-62%) from 2015

Expenses

Down

$520,423

Down $331,167 (-39%) from 2015

Net Income

Down

-$29,785

Down $454,454 (-107%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500K-$1.0MAssets 2010: $54,351Liabilities 2010: $318,153Net Assets 2010: -$263,8022010Assets 2011: $1,296Liabilities 2011: $178,348Net Assets 2011: -$177,0522011Assets 2012: $204,101Liabilities 2012: $381,676Net Assets 2012: -$177,5752012Assets 2013: $110,341Liabilities 2013: $618,237Net Assets 2013: -$507,8962013Assets 2014: $263,555Liabilities 2014: $810,691Net Assets 2014: -$547,1362014Assets 2015: $705,725Liabilities 2015: $828,191Net Assets 2015: -$122,4662015Assets 2016: $511,808Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $511,8082016Assets 2017: $399,566Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $399,5662017Assets 2018: $497,196Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $497,1962018Assets 2019: $382,980Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $382,9802019Assets 2020: $510,308Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $510,3082020Assets 2021: $572,411Liabilities 2021: $1,500Net Assets 2021: $570,9112021Assets 2022: $456,366Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $456,3662022Assets 2023: $293,721Liabilities 2023: $1,833Net Assets 2023: $291,8882023Assets 2024: $208,041Liabilities 2024: $46,785Net Assets 2024: $161,2562024Assets 2025: $147,368Liabilities 2025: $15,979Net Assets 2025: $131,3892025

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$511,808
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$511,808
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth4th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2010: $283,601Expenses 2010: $227,509Net Income 2010: $56,0922010Revenue 2011: $331,023Expenses 2011: $244,273Net Income 2011: $86,7502011Expenses 2012: $528,1292012Expenses 2013: $582,3032013Revenue 2014: $529,837Expenses 2014: $555,334Net Income 2014: -$25,4972014Revenue 2015: $1,276,259Expenses 2015: $851,590Net Income 2015: $424,6692015Revenue 2016: $490,638Expenses 2016: $520,423Net Income 2016: -$29,7852016Revenue 2017: $364,741Expenses 2017: $476,983Net Income 2017: -$112,2422017Revenue 2018: $613,179Expenses 2018: $515,549Net Income 2018: $97,6302018Revenue 2019: $488,853Expenses 2019: $603,069Net Income 2019: -$114,2162019Revenue 2020: $741,183Expenses 2020: $613,855Net Income 2020: $127,3282020Revenue 2021: $493,276Expenses 2021: $432,673Net Income 2021: $60,6032021Revenue 2022: $382,852Expenses 2022: $450,415Net Income 2022: -$67,5632022Revenue 2023: $252,151Expenses 2023: $422,933Net Income 2023: -$170,7822023Revenue 2024: $232,504Expenses 2024: $373,979Net Income 2024: -$141,4752024Revenue 2025: $264,204Expenses 2025: $309,789Net Income 2025: -$45,5852025

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$490,638
Expenses$520,423
Net Income-$29,785
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2015 to Jun 30, 2016
Signed
Jan 21, 2017
Return Version
2015v3.0
Gross Receipts
$490,638
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Informing the public, media and policymakers about surge in science and technological innovation, challenging dis- and mis-information, and promoting science literacy to ensure transparent, ethical, non-ideological, and science-based media coverage and transparent regulations that benefit society.

The mission of the Science Literacy Project is to promote public awareness and constructive discussion of genetics, biotechnology, evolution and science literacy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$705,725$492,487▼ $213,238
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$18,921-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$400-
Total Assets$705,725$511,808▼ $193,917
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$780,691--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$47,500--
Total Liabilities$828,191$0▼ $828,191
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-267,240$511,808▲ $779,048
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$144,774--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-122,466$511,808▲ $634,274
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$705,725$511,808▼ $193,917
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Jon EntineExecutive DirectorFT$182,200$6,600$188,800

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Drew KershenDirector
Geoffrey KabatDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Jon EntineDirector6255 SO CLIPPINGER DRIVE, Cincinnati, OH 45243$188,800
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$459,879
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$3,259
Other Revenue
$27,500
All Other Contributions
$459,879
Change in Net Assets
$-29,785
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$330,404
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$190,019
Total Fundraising Expense$38,657
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$132,160$18,880$37,760$188,800
Information Technology$41,405--$41,405
Fees for Services Accounting-$11,130-$11,130
Travel$8,068-$897$8,965
Occupancy$6,872--$6,872
Office Expenses$5,316--$5,316
Fees for Services Other-$3,839-$3,839
Insurance-$2,804-$2,804
Other Salaries and Wages$1,308--$1,308
Advertising$918--$918
Conferences and Meetings$385--$385
Fees for Services Legal-$180-$180
All Other Expenses$150--$150
Other Expenses$140--$140
Payroll Taxes$-89--$-89
Total Functional Expenses$444,933$36,833$38,657$520,423
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
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
Yes
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Organizational document changes Part VI line 4

“Effective July 1, 2015, by unanimouse written consent of the board of directors, The Statistical Assessment Service (EIN 52-1844456) determined that in the best interests of the Corporation to focus its mission on its Genetic Literacy Project and that the Sense About Science USA programs be transitioned to a newly formed corporation. The Board authorized and directed that the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporations be amended to change the name of the Corporation to the Science Literacy Project.”

Governing body meeting documentation Part VI line 8A

“Meetings were not documented. Practice will be put into place in the fiscal year ending 6/30/17”

Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8B

“There were no committee meetings held.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The Board reviews the Form 990 prior to its submission to the IRS. Form 990 review for the 2015 990 will be made by the Board of Directors before submission to the IRS.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Governing documents, etc are made available upon request. Documents are made available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Science Literacy Project
EIN
52-1844456
Address
100 W MAIN STREET, Lansdale, PA 19446

Signing Officer

Name
Jon Entine
Title
Executive Direc
Phone
2158390985
Signed
2017-01-21
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jon Entine
Formed
1994
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
3

Preparer

Firm
Ludwig Business Consultants PLLC
Address
100 West Main Street Suite 420, Lansdale, PA 19446
Preparer
Phyllis A Ludwig CPA
Phone
2158390985
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Amended return infomation

“Correct the list of board members.”

Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9

“Effective July 1, 2015, Statistical Assessment Service (EIN 52-1844456) was separated into two separate organizations: this resulting organization Science Literacy Project and Sense About Science. The Net Assets related to Sense About Science were transferred out of this organization.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Effective July 1, 2015, by unanimouse written consent of the board of directors, The Statistical Assessment Service (EIN 52-1844456) determined that in the best interests of the Corporation to focus its mission on its Genetic Literacy Project and that the Sense About Science USA programs be transitioned to a newly formed corporation. The Board authorized and directed that the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporations be amended to change the name of the Corporation to the Science Literacy Project.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Meetings were not documented. Practice will be put into place in the fiscal year ending 6/30/17
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3There were no committee meetings held.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The Board reviews the Form 990 prior to its submission to the IRS. Form 990 review for the 2015 990 will be made by the Board of Directors before submission to the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Governing documents, etc are made available upon request. Documents are made available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Effective July 1, 2015, Statistical Assessment Service (EIN 52-1844456) was separated into two separate organizations: this resulting organization Science Literacy Project and Sense About Science. The Net Assets related to Sense About Science were transferred out of this organization.
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$511,808
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$511,808
Revenue
$490,638
Expenses
$520,423
Net income
-$29,785
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.02$0.13$0.26$0.31$0.05
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.05$0.16$0.23$0.37$0.14
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.00$0.29$0.25$0.42$0.17
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.00$0.46$0.38$0.45$0.07
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.00$0.57$0.49$0.43$0.06
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.00$0.51$0.74$0.61$0.13
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.00$0.38$0.49$0.60$0.11
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.00$0.50$0.61$0.52$0.10
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.00$0.40$0.36$0.48$0.11
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.00$0.51$0.49$0.52$0.03
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.71$0.83$0.12$1.28$0.85$0.42
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.81$0.55$0.53$0.56$0.03
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.11$0.62$0.51$0.58
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.20$0.38$0.18$0.53
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.18$0.18$0.33$0.24$0.09
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.05$0.32$0.26$0.28$0.23$0.06
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