Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “The national center for science education (ncse) promotes and defends accurate and effective science education, because everyone deserves to engage with the evidence. ncse is a not-for-profit, membership organization that helps ensure students across the country receive an accurate and effective evolution and climate science education. we do this by supporting teachers with resources and best teaching practices; through community outreach led by dedicated volunteers delivering hands-on, engaging science activities; and by monitoring and mobilizing against efforts to undermine science education, whether at the statehouse or in the classroom. our members are scientists, teachers, and citizens with diverse political affiliations”.

When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “The national center for science education (ncse) promotes and defends accurate and effective science education, because everyone deserves to engage with the evidence. ncse is a not-for-profit, membership organization that helps ensure students across the country receive an accurate and effective evolution and climate science education. we do this by supporting teachers with resources and best teaching practices; through community outreach led by dedicated volunteers delivering hands-on, engaging science activities; and by monitoring and mobilizing against efforts to undermine science education, whether at the statehouse or in the classroom. our members are scientists, teachers, and citizens with diverse political affiliations”.

• The non-profit has reported their operating state as CA, as required by law.
• As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 1904 Franklin Street 600, Oakland, CA, 94612.
• The non-profit's form reports a total of 12 employees as of 2020.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Does not have foreign activities.
• Is not a donor advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue less expenses is -$370,026.
• The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 10 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1983.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule B.
• The organization is required to file Schedule J.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization pays $865,505 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $241,259 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
• The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.