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Ps Science

Ps Science

Inglewood, CA 90301
Tax ID20-0607113

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About this organization

Revenue

$531,331

Expenses

$527,490

Website

psscience.org

Mission

PS Science, originally a program of Crossroads Community Outreach Foundation, Inc. (CCOF) which was formed as a separate 501(c)(3) by Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences in 2004 to share resources with underserved schools in the greater Los Angeles community, absorbed the 501(c)(3) in June 2017 in order to focus all efforts on bringing rich STEM programs to under-served elementary schools.

About

Science LessonsDuring the 2018 2019 year, PS Science was able to succeed in its mission to bring weekly hands-on science lessons to 9 Title 1 schools serving approximately 2000 students in low-income elementary schools. Throughout the school year, 78 classrooms received 90 science lessons weekly that provided these students opportunities to practice science skills such as observing, measuring, problem solving, testing and revising, analyzing data and forming conclusions. Each student received approximately 2790 minutes of science education.During the 2018-19 year PS Science provided PS Science Instructors who partnered with 78 Los Angeles area classroom teachers in delivering weekly science lessons. The PS Science Instructor served as a model and mentor for the classroom teacher, providing training in inquiry-based science instruction. Each classroom teacher received 50 hours of one-on-one inquiry science Professional Development in leading inquiry science lessons. The teachers overwhelmingly reported increased confidence and new skills in teaching science.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “The great minds of tomorrow are in elementary schools everywhere, but science is not. ps science brings inspiring lessons to classrooms that cultivate a deep understanding of the world and grow students and teachers who are confident and inspired by science. ps science enables children and their teachers to: see beauty, wonder, and infinite opportunity do science through active exploration & collaboration know the joy of discovery & the power of knowledgeps science narrows the skill gap for children living in poverty, improving their odds for future academic and career success, by providing weekly, hands-on science education. countless elementary school children do not receive formal science instruction, particularly in underserved communities. ps science fills this void by delivering engaging science curriculum and out of school programming to elementary school students in disadvantaged neighborhoods. ps science elevates critical thinking in children and inspires young learners to par”.

When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “Ps science, originally a program of crossroads community outreach foundation, inc. (ccof) which was formed as a separate 501(c)(3) by crossroads school for arts and sciences in 2004 to share resources with underserved schools in the greater los angeles community, absorbed the 501(c)(3) in june 2017 in order to focus all efforts on bringing rich stem programs to under-served elementary schools.”.

  • As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is CA.
  • The non-profit's address for 2020 is listed as 1000 W Hillcrest Blvd, Inglewood, CA, 90301 in the filing.
  • As per the non-profit's form, they have 10 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 between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is $3,841.
  • The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement by a neutral party.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 14 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2003.
  • 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 O.
  • The organization pays $362,685 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $58,239 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 has fundraising events.

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