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Scientific Committee on Solar-Terrestrial Physics Scostep

990EZ • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 84-2189268

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Jul 20, 2020

Boston College/Isr 885 Centre StNewton, MA 02459

(617) 552-8767

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Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

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Net Margin

19th percentile

-15%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

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Revenue Growth

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Assets

$289,042

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Net Assets

$289,042

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Liabilities

-

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Revenue

$12,858

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Expenses

$14,796

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Net Income

-$1,938

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2019: $289,042Net Assets 2019: $289,0422019Assets 2020: $412,817Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $412,8172020Assets 2021: $418,245Net Assets 2021: $418,2452021Assets 2022: $391,408Net Assets 2022: $391,4082022Assets 2023: $381,550Net Assets 2023: $381,5502023Assets 2024: $374,994Net Assets 2024: $374,9942024

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2019

Assets$289,042
Liabilities-
Net Assets$289,042

Operations Trend

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2019: $12,858Expenses 2019: $14,796Net Income 2019: -$1,9382019Revenue 2020: $139,774Expenses 2020: $15,999Net Income 2020: $123,7752020Revenue 2021: $87,917Expenses 2021: $82,489Net Income 2021: $5,4282021Revenue 2022: $121,352Expenses 2022: $148,189Net Income 2022: -$26,8372022Revenue 2023: $100,280Expenses 2023: $110,138Net Income 2023: -$9,8582023Revenue 2024: $111,685Expenses 2024: $118,241Net Income 2024: -$6,5562024

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2019

Revenue$12,858
Expenses$14,796
Net Income-$1,938
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Jul 20, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$12,858
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To strengthen international science for the benefit of society. SCOSTEP runs international interdisciplinary scientific programs and promotes solar-terrestrial physics research by providing the necessary scientific framework for international collaboration and dissemination of the dervived scientific knowledge in collaboration with other international science council bodies. SCOSTEP is a permanent observer at the United Nations Committee on the peaceful uses of outer space (UNCOPUOS).

to strengthen international science for the benefit of society. SCOSTEP runs international interdisciplinary scientific programs and promotes solar-terrestrial physics research by providing the necessary scientific framework for international collaboration and dissemination of the derived scientific knowledge in collaboration with other International Science Council bodies. SCOSTEP is a permanent observer at the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS).

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
THE PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: 1) TO PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS IN SOLAR- TERRESTRIAL PHYSICS, AND TO ORGANIZE AND COORDINATE SUCH PROGRAMS. 2) TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF HIGHLY QUALIFIED SCIENTIFIC PERSONNEL (GRADUATE STUDENTS AND EARLY CAREER SCIENTISTS) BY ORGANIZING SUMMER SCHOOLS, SCIENTIFIC WORK SHOPS AND CONFERENCES, AND BY FACILITATING THEIR PARTICIPATION IN SUCH MEETINGS. 3) THROUGH ITS CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM TO SUPPORT, DEVELOP AND PROMOTE HIGHER EDUCATION AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN SOLAR- TERRESTRIAL PHYSICS IN DEVELOPING AND THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES.IN ADDITION SAID ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND SPECIFIC PURPOSES, INCLUDING, FOR SUCH PURPOSES, THE MAKING OF DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, OR CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE.$10,222-
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kazuo Shiokawa NagoyaPresidentPT$0--
PATRICIA DOHERTYTreasurerPT$0--
Daniel Marsh BoulderVice PresidentPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Scientific Committee on Solar-
EIN
84-2189268
Phone
6175528767
Address
BOSTON COLLEGE/ISR 885 CENTRE ST, NEWTON, MA 02459

Signing Officer

Name
Patricia Doherty
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2020-07-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
J Trainor & Company LLC
Address
107 Audubon Rd Ste 110, Wakefield, MA 01880-1245
Preparer
Joseph Trainor CPA
Phone
7812797800
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $116

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $694

Other Expenses.1

SCOSTEP Visiting Scholar $8177

Other Expenses.2

Materials and Supplies $520

Other Expenses.3

Awards $124

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