Civic Intelligence

California Science and Engineering Fair Foundation

EIN 93-3891854 • 501(c)3 • Thousand Oaks, CA

Profile

to promote scientific and engineering literacy and curiosity.

PO Box 1143Thousand Oaks, CA 91358

https//csef-foundation.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

65th percentile

0.01x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

63rd percentile

9.6%

Higher net margin than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

75th percentile

20%

Faster asset growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

32nd percentile

-22%

Faster revenue growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets65th percentile

Assets

Up

$60,832

Up $9,952 (+20%) from 2024

Liabilities

$413

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Up

$60,419

Up $9,539 (+19%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue66th percentileNet Margin63rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$99,552

Down $28,072 (-22%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$90,013

Up $13,269 (+17%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

$9,539

Down $41,341 (-81%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth75th percentile

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2024: $50,880Net Assets 2024: $50,8802024Assets 2025: $60,832Liabilities 2025: $413Net Assets 2025: $60,4192025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$60,832
Liabilities$413
Net Assets$60,419
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth32nd percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2024: $127,624Expenses 2024: $76,744Net Income 2024: $50,8802024Revenue 2025: $99,552Expenses 2025: $90,013Net Income 2025: $9,5392025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$99,552
Expenses$90,013
Net Income$9,539
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$60,832
Liabilities
$413
Net assets
$60,419
Revenue
$99,552
Expenses
$90,013
Net income
$9,539
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.61$0.00$0.60$1.00$0.90$0.10
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.51$0.51$1.28$0.77$0.51
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 19, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$103,378
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

to promote scientific and engineering literacy and curiosity.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Planning, operating and promoting the California Science Engineering Fair, an event for the best science and engineering students in grades 6-12 in California, this year held in-person with 881 participants.-$73,484
Sponsored two students to participate in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair ISEF in Columbus, OH.-$10,836
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Christopher GouldPresident-$0--
Robert GelfandSecretary-$0--
Geraldine PetersTreasurer-$0--
John ErmerChief Compliance Officer-$0--
Harry EvryDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
California Science and Engineering Fair Foundation
EIN
93-3891854
Phone
8058070871
Address
PO Box 1143, Thousand Oaks, CA 91358

Signing Officer

Name
Christopher M Gould
Title
President
Phone
8058070871
Signed
2026-02-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Mary C Sanada
Address
2832 Table Rock Dr, Carson City, NV 89706
Preparer
Mary C Sanada
Phone
7758857962
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10, Grants Paid

“Activity Awards, Grantee Multiple, Cash Grant 33,026, Relationship”

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

“Travel 8,403”

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

“Meals and entertainment 1,459”

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

“Conferences, conventions, and meetings 27,266”

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

“Supplies 374”

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

“Affiliation and Registration fees 2,600”

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

“Insurance 1,622”

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

“Bank merchant fees 2,219”

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

“Internet services 745”

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

“Software 9,892”

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

“Government filing fees 95”

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

“Accounts receivable Beginning of year 0, End of year 360”

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

“Inventory Beginning of year 0, End of year 2,584”

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

“Sales tax payable Beginning of year 0, End of year 413”

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