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Free Science Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 82-0861664

Sep 01, 2021 to Aug 31, 2022 • Filed on Mar 01, 2023

210 Hancock StIthaca, NY 14850

(607) 288-2826

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

68th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

49th percentile

7.1%

Higher net margin than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$27,840

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 18.5% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

66th percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

47th percentile

15%

Faster revenue growth than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Assets

Up

$81,908

Up $10,694 (+15%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$81,869

Up $10,673 (+15%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$39

Up $21 (+117%) from 2021

Revenue

Up

$150,658

Up $19,309 (+15%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$139,985

Up $13,994 (+11%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$10,673

Up $5,315 (+99%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$100K$50K$0Assets 2018: $25,651Net Assets 2018: $25,6512018Assets 2019: $29,712Liabilities 2019: $89Net Assets 2019: $29,6232019Assets 2020: $73,417Liabilities 2020: $7,579Net Assets 2020: $65,8382020Assets 2021: $71,214Liabilities 2021: $18Net Assets 2021: $71,1962021Assets 2022: $81,908Liabilities 2022: $39Net Assets 2022: $81,8692022Assets 2023: $23,181Liabilities 2023: $40Net Assets 2023: $23,1412023Assets 2024: $3,864Liabilities 2024: $10Net Assets 2024: $3,8542024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$81,908
Liabilities$39
Net Assets$81,869

Operations Trend

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

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2018: $73,017Expenses 2018: $48,310Net Income 2018: $24,7072018Revenue 2019: $90,282Expenses 2019: $86,310Net Income 2019: $3,9722019Revenue 2020: $102,793Expenses 2020: $66,578Net Income 2020: $36,2152020Revenue 2021: $131,349Expenses 2021: $125,991Net Income 2021: $5,3582021Revenue 2022: $150,658Expenses 2022: $139,985Net Income 2022: $10,6732022Revenue 2023: $109,508Expenses 2023: $168,236Net Income 2023: -$58,7282023Revenue 2024: $152,046Expenses 2024: $171,333Net Income 2024: -$19,2872024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$150,658
Expenses$139,985
Net Income$10,673
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2021 to Aug 31, 2022
Signed
Mar 1, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$150,658
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Provide science ed. To low-income/minority youth

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
A FREE PROGRAM WHERE UNDERSERVED AND UNDERREPRESENTED YOUTH IN TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY CAN TINKER WITH ELECTRONICS, EXPLORE SCIENCE, OBSERVE CARE FOR LIVING THINGS, AND INVENT MAKE THEIR OWN PROJECTS.-$139,986
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
LORI TENENBAUMExecutive DirectorPT$27,840-$27,840
CAL WALKEROfficer-$0--
BRANDON BLASSecretary-$0--
KITTY GIFFORDChair-$0--
CHRIS BELLPresident-$0--
LEILA ABOHARBOfficer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Free Science Inc
EIN
82-0861664
Address
210 HANCOCK ST, ITHACA, NY 14850

Signing Officer

Name
Lori Tenenbaum
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2023-03-01
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Stearns & Cleek LLC
Address
411 W SENECA ST, ITHACA, NY 14850
Preparer
Jonathan L Cleek
Phone
6073301161
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Travel 3,483

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

Fundraising 754

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

PAYROLL TAXES 7,821

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

INSURANCE 3,073

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

FEES LICENSES 872

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

OFFICE EXPENSE 1,315

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

PROGRAM EXPENSES 6,180

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses

MISCELLANEOUS 747

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24, Other Assets

PREPAID EXPENSES Beginning of year 1,200, End of year 1,200

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26, Liabilities

PAYROLL LIABILITY Beginning of year 18, End of year 39

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