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Free Science Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 82-0861664

Sep 01, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021 • 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

65th percentile

0.00x

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

2021 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

46th percentile

4.1%

Higher net margin than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$4,060

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.1% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

37th percentile

-3.0%

Faster asset growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

69th percentile

28%

Faster revenue growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Assets

Down

$71,214

Down $2,203 (-3.0%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$71,196

Up $5,358 (+8.1%) from 2020

Liabilities

Down

$18

Down $7,561 (-100%) from 2020

Revenue

Up

$131,349

Up $28,556 (+28%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$125,991

Up $59,413 (+89%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$5,358

Down $30,857 (-85%) from 2020

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

2021

Assets$71,214
Liabilities$18
Net Assets$71,196

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

2021

Revenue$131,349
Expenses$125,991
Net Income$5,358
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021
Signed
Mar 1, 2023
Return Version
2020v4.2
Gross Receipts
$131,349
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.-$125,991
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
LORI TENENBAUMExecutive DirectorPT$4,060-$4,060
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
No

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 1,709

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

Fundraising 71

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

PAYROLL TAXES 6,706

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

INSURANCE 3,271

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

FEES LICENSES 949

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

OFFICE EXPENSE 1,785

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

PROGRAM EXPENSES 6,625

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

MISCELLANEOUS 846

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 3, End of year 18

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

PPP LOAN Beginning of year 7,576, End of year 0

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