Civic Intelligence

Science for the Church

EIN 88-1178951 • 501(c)3 • Chico, CA

990-N CoverageNTEE U99

Profile

To cultivate a stronger church through meaningful dialogue with mainstream science.

280 Chico Canyon RdChico, CA 95928

scienceforthechurch.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE U • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE U • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

12th percentile

-72%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE U • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$35,750

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 53.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE U • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

9th percentile

-85%

Faster asset growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE U • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

23rd percentile

-55%

Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE U • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Down

$8,881

Down $49,211 (-85%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$369

Down $647 (-64%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$8,512

Down $48,564 (-85%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$67,485

Down $81,168 (-55%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$116,049

Up $624 (+0.5%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$48,564

Down $81,792 (-246%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2024: $58,092Liabilities 2024: $1,016Net Assets 2024: $57,0762024Assets 2025: $8,881Liabilities 2025: $369Net Assets 2025: $8,5122025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$8,881
Liabilities$369
Net Assets$8,512

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2024: $148,653Expenses 2024: $115,425Net Income 2024: $33,2282024Revenue 2025: $67,485Expenses 2025: $116,049Net Income 2025: -$48,5642025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$67,485
Expenses$116,049
Net Income-$48,564

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Feb 1, 2024 to Jan 31, 2025
Signed
Aug 27, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$67,485
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To cultivate a stronger church through meaningful dialogue with mainstream science.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
SEE SCHEDULE O.$4,500$69,630
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
ANDREW RICK-MILLERExecutive DirectorFT$35,750-$35,750
GREGORY COOTSONAAssociate Director/Secretar (Thru MPT$11,897-$11,897
FREDERICK WAREDirector-$0--
JESSICA MOERMANDirector-$0--
JOHN TERRILLChair-$0--
SE KIMTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Science for the Church
EIN
88-1178951
Phone
6107726059
Address
280 CHICO CANYON RD, CHICO, CA 95928

Signing Officer

Name
Andrew Rick-miller
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6107726059
Signed
2025-08-27
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
2921 LANDMARK PL STE 300, MADISON, WI 53713-4236
Preparer
Hannah Jensen CPA
Phone
6082744020
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

Description: office. Amount: 539. Description: conferences, conventions, and meetings. Amount: 2,872. Description: insurance. Amount: 1,650. Description: miscellaneous. Amount: 202. Description: travel. Amount: 1,098. Description: advertising. Amount: 2,166. Description: information technology. Amount: 2,564. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 11,091.

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

Description: pledges and grants receivable. Beg. Of year amount: 12,500. End of year amount: 0.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: accounts payable and accrued expenses. Beg. Of year amount: 1,016. End of year amount: 369.

FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Production of resources: we continue to resource clergy, church leaders, and scientists of faith with our weekly blog/newsletter, daily social media posts, and videos of interviews and events. Production of products: we continue to produce resources for individuals or church groups which in 2024 included new materials for use in worship settings. Events: we continue to host a range of in-person and virtual events with partner churches, seminaries, and other institutions around the country on a variety of themes at the intersection of christian faith and science.

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