Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
“A draft of the 990 is distributed to all directors prior to submission to irs”
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Balance Sheet
Assets
Flat$141,674
Flat from 2017
Net Assets
Flat$141,674
Flat from 2017
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2017
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Flat$317,479
Flat from 2017
Expenses
Flat$239,827
Flat from 2017
Net Income
Flat$77,652
Flat from 2017
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
- Signed
- Feb 16, 2018
- Return Version
- 2016v3.0
- Gross Receipts
- $317,479
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
To use web based platforms to promote the dissemination of scientific information and research to a broad audience
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $64,022 | $141,674 | ▲ $77,652 |
| Total Assets | $64,022 | $141,674 | ▲ $77,652 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $64,022 | $141,674 | ▲ $77,652 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $64,022 | $141,674 | ▲ $77,652 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $64,022 | $141,674 | ▲ $77,652 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Wax | Treasurerclerk | FT | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| Marc Kaufman | President | FT | $60,000 | $60,000 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Adam Rogoff | Director |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $207,169
- Program Service Revenue
- $109,148
- Investment Income
- $1,162
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $207,169
- Change in Net Assets
- $77,652
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $120,335 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $119,492 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees for Services Other | $111,642 | - | - | $111,642 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $99,900 | $11,100 | - | $111,000 |
| Payroll Taxes | $7,643 | $849 | - | $8,492 |
| Information Technology | $4,975 | - | - | $4,975 |
| Travel | $2,500 | - | - | $2,500 |
| Other Expenses | $595 | - | - | $595 |
| Insurance | $323 | - | - | $323 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $300 | - | - | $300 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $227,878 | $11,949 | $0 | $239,827 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- Yes
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C
“On an annual basis all officers and directors review activities for potential conflicts of interest. Any potential conflict is thoroughly reviewed.”
CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A
“The board review the compensation level of all officers on an annual basis”
Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
“The organizations governing documents are available online through various websites, and by request.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Science Sites Inc
- EIN
- 90-0907000
- Address
- 18 HAWTHORNE STREET, ROSLINDALE, MA 02131
Signing Officer
- Name
- Marc Kaufman
- Title
- President
- Phone
- 6175045025
- Signed
- 2018-02-16
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Formed
- 2012
- Legal Domicile
- Ma
- Voting Board Members
- 3
- Independent Board Members
- 3
- Employees
- 2
Preparer
- Firm
- Rick Bornstein CPA
- Address
- 22 CUSTER STREET UNIT 1, JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130
- Preparer
- Rick Bornstein CPA
- Phone
- 6179907397
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Amended return information
“This return is being amended to correct sche a, line 7a”
List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G
“Scientific and website consultants 111,643”
General explanation attachment
“Page 2, part iii, organizations primary exempt purpose:science sites, inc. (the organization) was incorporated in massachusetts in 2012 as a charitable and education organization. The mission of the organization is to engage the public in science through the online dissemination of research, with an emphasis on studies concerning lifes big questions. The organization is committed to ensuring that members of the public have easier access to the wealth of important, far-reaching, and provocative research seeking to explain the world as we know, and explore it. Page 2, part iii, line 28, program service accomplishments:websites for scientists: science sites has developed and launched more than 85 websites for some of the worlds leading researchers. Science and the big questions (s&bq): science sites created and maintains an educational destination website that houses accessible content related to scientific research concerning lifes big questions, presented in a way that invites interaction and exploration. Promoting interdisciplinary research: science sites has designed and developed websites for the inst. For cross-disciplinary engagement at dartmouth, the intl soc. For research on aggression, and yhouse (a nonprofit inst. In new york city devoted to innovative and transdisciplinary research tackling humanitys greatest questions”
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Filings
Displayed year
2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $141,674
- Liabilities
- $0
- Net assets
- $141,674
- Revenue
- $317,479
- Expenses
- $239,827
- Net income
- $77,652