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Science Literacy Lab Inc

EIN 99-1394750 • 501(c)3 • Dartmouth, MA

Profile

Science Literacy Lab is dedicated to reaching a diverse audience seeking clarity and reliable information on scientific topics impacting their lives. In today's world, we're bombarded with information about health, science, and technology. Sifting through complex studies, conflicting claims, and online misinformation can be overwhelming and confusing. This is particularly challenging for: Hard-to-reach populations: Those with limited access to credible information or with language and cultural barriers may struggle to make informed choices. Those with information gaps: Individuals lacking a strong science background might find scientific concepts difficult to grasp, leaving them vulnerable to misunderstandings. People skeptical of science: Disinformation campaigns erode trust in science, making it difficult to separate legitimate sources from misleading claims.

1157 Tucker RoadDartmouth, MA 02747

www.scienceliteracylab.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

99th percentile

29.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

99th percentile

29.17x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

2nd percentile

-2817%

Higher net margin than 2% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

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 2024

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets99th percentile

Assets

$1,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$29,167

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

-$28,167

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue99th percentileNet Margin2nd percentile

Revenue

$1,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$29,167

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$28,167

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

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

$40K$20K$0-$20K-$40KAssets 2024: $1,000Liabilities 2024: $29,167Net Assets 2024: -$28,1672024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,000
Liabilities$29,167
Net Assets-$28,167
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$40K$20K$0-$20K-$40KRevenue 2024: $1,000Expenses 2024: $29,167Net Income 2024: -$28,1672024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,000
Expenses$29,167
Net Income-$28,167
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,000
Liabilities
$29,167
Net assets
-$28,167
Revenue
$1,000
Expenses
$29,167
Net income
-$28,167
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$29.2$28.2$1.00$29.2$28.2
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Science Literacy Lab is dedicated to reaching a diverse audience seeking clarity and reliable information on scientific topics impacting their lives. In today's world, we're bombarded with information about health, science, and technology. Sifting through complex studies, conflicting claims, and online misinformation can be overwhelming and confusing. This is particularly challenging for: Hard-to-reach populations: Those with limited access to credible information or with language and cultural barriers may struggle to make informed choices. Those with information gaps: Individuals lacking a strong science background might find scientific concepts difficult to grasp, leaving them vulnerable to misunderstandings. People skeptical of science: Disinformation campaigns erode trust in science, making it difficult to separate legitimate sources from misleading claims.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
N/A$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Michelle BridenbakerPresident And TreasurerPT$0--
Jarrod BreithauptClerkPT$0--
Jessica SteierExecutive DirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Science Literacy Lab Inc
EIN
99-1394750
Phone
3473013653
Address
1157 Tucker Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747

Signing Officer

Name
Jessica Steier
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3473013653
Signed
2025-05-14
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26

“Start up legal fees”

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