Science Buddies
Science Buddies
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About this organization
Mission
Science Buddies is a software and content developer that builds online communities, resources, and tools for K-12 STEM education. A 501c3 public charity, our mission is to help children from all walks of life build their literacy in science and technology so they can become productive and engaged citizens in the 21st century. We support students in doing hands-on research projects in science and engineering, such as science fair projects. Our flagship product is an award-winning website (www.sciencebuddies.org(http://www.sciencebuddies.org/) ). We are now developing other products for informal science education, too. With unique tools and superior content, the Science Buddies website has become one of the most popular science websites on the Internet.[1](#_ftn1) The site serves a diverse audience of ten million student and teacher visitors annually. The journal Science awarded the Science Buddies website its Science Prize for Online Resources in Education in 2011. The American Library Association, the Parents’ Choice Foundation, and the SciLinks program of the National Science Teachers Association also recommend the site. To keep up with strong student and teacher demand, our staff scientists publish new content regularly and often collaborate with outside experts such as scientists at NOAA, Stanford, Princeton, and MIT. We provide free, cutting-edge science education tools and resources such as: · An online library of 1,000+ Project Ideas (detailed scientist-authored outlines that help students develop a challenging science fair project) and the Topic Selection Wizard tool to help students find a project idea that perfectly matches their unique interests · The Ask an Expert online advice forum where scientists and engineers guide students who are doing science fair projects · An extensive, step-by-step Project Guide and a robust Teacher Resources area · Career Profiles inform students about real-world careers related to their science project · Vibrant newsletters, blogs, and social media efforts · A Summer Science Camp Resource and other Parent Resources for informal science education at home · Mobile apps (e.g. iPhone apps) for science education (coming soon) [1](#_ftnref1) Visit the independent website analytics tool at www.compete.com(http://www.compete.com/) to compare site traffic of sciencebuddies.org against other science websites.
About
The Science Buddies website contains personalized learning tools, over 15,000 pages of scientist-developed subject matter (including experiments based on the latest academic research), and an on-line community of science professionals who volunteer to advise students. We also provide resources, including science kits and lesson plans, to support parents and teachers as they guide students doing hands-on science projects. During 2018, we had 21.7 million visits to our website from over 16 million unique individuals, representing a number equal to approximately 28% of the K-12 enrollment in the United States. For 2018 Science Buddies received $304,000 in donated advertising from Google not reported elsewhere on this 990.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “Science buddies' mission is to help students from all walks of life to build their literacy in science and technology so they can become productive and engaged citizens in the 21st century.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “Science buddies' mission is to help students from all walks of life to build their literacy in science and technology so they can become productive and engaged citizens in the 21st century.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as CA.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at PO BOX 5038, CARMEL, CA, 93921.
- The non-profit has reported 9 employees on their form 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 -$46,662.
- The CEO compensation structure within the organization is not based on a review and approval from an impartial entity.
- The organization has 3 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1994.
- 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 $850,750 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $143,654 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
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