Education : Other Education Programs and Services

Society for Science & the Public

Inform. Educate. Inspire.

Rating

Overall Rating     4 star
      (65.61)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 91.3%    
Administrative Expenses 7.8%    
Fundraising Expenses 0.8%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.00    
Efficiency Rating     4 star
      (39.13)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 106.9%    
Program Expenses Growth 6.4%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 6.33    
Capacity Rating     4 star
      (26.47)

Income Statement     (FYE 12/2008)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $95,333,579
Other Revenue $-7,225,070
Total Revenue $88,108,509
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $14,098,267
Administrative Expenses $1,204,515
Fundraising Expenses $134,630
Total Functional Expenses $15,437,412
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $72,671,097
   
Net Assets $97,784,936

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Contact Information

Society for Science & the Public
1719 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
tel: (202) 785-2255
fax: (202) 785-1243
EIN: 53-0196483

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Leadership      (FYE 12/2008)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Elizabeth Marincola President (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) $288,912 1.87%

Mission

Society for Science & the Public (SSP) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership organization dedicated to public engagement in scientific research and education. Our vision is to promote the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement: to inform, educate and inspire. SSP is proud to continue to convey the world of science to our global community. Educating and informing students, parents, teachers and the greater community about the evolving and influential world of science, we inspire the endless possibilities they have to offer.

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