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Ps Science

EIN 20-0607113 · Inglewood, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The great minds of tomorrow are in elementary schools everywhere, but science isnot. PS Science brings to elementary classrooms and program sites inspiring lessons that cultivate a deep understanding of the world and grow students and teachers who are confident and inspired by science.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$944,788
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
18
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$103,700, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $428,942 spent. ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS:IN THE 2024-25 YEAR PS SCIENCE CONTINUED TO INCREASE THE NUMBER AND DIVERSITY OF OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME ENRICHMENT STEM PROGRAMS PROVIDED. ALL PS SCIENCE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO STUDENTS AT SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, LIBRARIES, AND PARKS.WE ALSO PROVIDED FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHTS PROGRAMS AT SEVERAL SCHOOLS, AND PARTICIPATED IN COMMUNITY STEM EVENTS AROUND LOS ANGELES COUNTY.THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE PPG FOUNDATION, WE WERE ABLE TO RUN YEAR-LONG STEM PROGRAMS AT THREE REC AND PARK CENTERS IN THE SYLMAR AREA, AND AT SEVERAL LA CITY LIBRARIES. PS SCIENCE RECEIVED FUNDING THROUGH GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOW TO PROVIDE SUMMER ENRICHMENT STEM CLASSES TO STUDENTS AT 8 LAUSD SCHOOLS. PS SCIENCE ALSO PROVIDED WEEKLY SUMMER STEM PROGRAMS FOR KIDS AT INGLEWOOD PARKS SUMMER CAMP, LA CITY REC & PARK CAMPS, THE GIRLS CLUB LA, 4 FREEDOM SCHOOL SITES, THE AL WOOTEN JR. YOUTH CENTER, AND SEVERAL CHARTER SCHOOLS.FINALLY, THREE SESSIONS OF THE PS SCIENCE S-TEAM RANGERS CAMP WERE RUN IN JUNE AND JULY 2024. TWO SESSIONS WERE HELD IN-PERSON AT CROSSROADS SCHOOL IN SANTA MONICA FOR 50 4TH AND 5TH GRADE STUDENTS. THE TWO WEEK S-TEAM RANGERS CAMP ALLOWED STUDENTS TO IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN RICH STEM LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND FORM FRIENDSHIPS WITH STUDENTS FROM OTHER SCHOOLS. THE THIRD CAMP SESSION WAS HELD AT F.D. ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN LAWNDALE FOR 25 3RD 4TH GRADE STUDENTS FROM LAWNDALE PS SCIENCE PARTNER SCHOOLS AND PROVIDED THE SAME RICH SOCIAL AND LEARNING COMMUNITY FOR STEM-LOVING STUDENTS.
  2. $285,962 spent. Classroom Program:DURING THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR, PS SCIENCE WORKED WITH 210 CLASSROOMS AROUND LOS ANGELES ASSISTING ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM TEACHERS IN DELIVERING HANDS-ON, ENGAGING STEM LESSONS TO THEIR STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. WE ALSO CONTINUED SUPPORTING TEACHERS IN THE USE OF THEIR NEW DISTRICT PROVIDED SCIENCE CURRICULA; HELPING TO ENSURE THAT THE INVESTMENT MADE IN THE PURCHASE OF THESE NEW INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS WOULD NOT GO TO WASTE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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