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Free Science Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 82-0861664

Sep 01, 2022 to Aug 31, 2023 • Filed on Jul 11, 2024

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

71st percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

10th percentile

-54%

Higher net margin than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$28,794

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 26.3% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-72%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

21st percentile

-27%

Faster revenue growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE B • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Down

$23,181

Down $58,727 (-72%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$23,141

Down $58,728 (-72%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$40

Up $1 (+2.6%) from 2022

Revenue

Down

$109,508

Down $41,150 (-27%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$168,236

Up $28,251 (+20%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$58,728

Down $69,401 (-650%) from 2022

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

2023

Assets$23,181
Liabilities$40
Net Assets$23,141

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

2023

Revenue$109,508
Expenses$168,236
Net Income-$58,728
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2022 to Aug 31, 2023
Signed
Jul 11, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$109,508
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.-$168,236
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
LORI TENENBAUMExecutive DirectorPT$28,794-$28,794
BRANDON BLASSecretary-$0--
KATHLEEN GIFFORDChair-$0--
CHRIS BELLPresident-$0--
LEILA ABOHARBTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

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

Signing Officer

Name
Erik Herman
Title
Codirector
Signed
2024-07-11
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

Meals and entertainment 5,039

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

Fundraising 3,563

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

PAYROLL TAXES 8,287

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

INSURANCE 3,130

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

FEES LICENSES 893

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

OFFICE EXPENSE 1,215

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

PROGRAM EXPENSES 22,452

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

MISCELLANEOUS 1,197

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 39, End of year 40

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