Society for Science and the Public

“the form 990 was provided to ssp's audit committee for review and comments. prior to filing, the form 990 was also provided to the rest of ssp's board for review.”

“once a year, officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and all other employees are required to affirmatively disclose any potential conflicts by filling out a form responding to this inquiry. these reponses are reviewed by ssp management and the ssp audit committee.”

“compensation for the ceo, as well as the officers and key employees, was reviewed and approved by the executive committee, which is independent and has its deliberations and decisions documented. SSP hired an independent outside compensation consultant to benchmark salaries for each organizational position. This data was provided to the executive committee and considered when making the compensation decisions for the CEO, officers, and key employees.”

“documents are made available upon request and on ssp's website.”

“Web Hosting and IT Services: Program service expenses 348,019. Management and general expenses 79,560. Fundraising expenses 16,305. Total expenses 443,884. AV Production and Exhibit Services: Program service expenses 590,591. Management and general expenses 135,014. Fundraising expenses 27,670. Total expenses 753,275. Temporary Help: Program service expenses 115,390. Management and general expenses 26,379. Fundraising expenses 5,406. Total expenses 147,175. Magazine Consultants: Program service expenses 108,692. Management and general expenses 24,848. Fundraising expenses 5,092. Total expenses 138,632. Translation Services: Program service expenses 17,311. Management and general expenses 3,958. Fundraising expenses 811. Total expenses 22,080. COPY EDITOR: Program service expenses 48,780. Management and general expenses 11,152. Fundraising expenses 2,285. Total expenses 62,217. Freelance Writers: Program service expenses 181,719. Management and general expenses 41,543. Fundraising expenses 8,514. Total expenses 231,776. SECURITY SERVICES: Program service expenses 117,747. Management and general expenses 26,918. Fundraising expenses 5,517. Total expenses 150,182. Public Relations and Recruitment: Program service expenses 135,532. Management and general expenses 30,984. Fundraising expenses 6,350. Total expenses 172,866. Honorariums: Program service expenses 149,185. Management and general expenses 34,105. Fundraising expenses 6,990. Total expenses 190,280. Entertainment/Talent Services: Program service expenses 61,957. Management and general expenses 14,164. Fundraising expenses 2,903. Total expenses 79,024. HR CONSULTING: Program service expenses 26,410. Management and general expenses 6,038. Fundraising expenses 1,237. Total expenses 33,685. OTHER SERVICES: Program service expenses 360,747. Management and general expenses 82,469. Fundraising expenses 16,901. Total expenses 460,117.”

“accrued postretirement adjustment benefit 386,000.”

“The audit committee oversees the audit and selection of the audit firm. The process has not changed from the prior year.”