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Scientific and Culturalcollaborative

EIN 20-5633498 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SCC EMPOWERS SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH COLLABORATION AND CAPACITY-BUILDING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC.

Income
$452,635
Spending
$580,569
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
3
Highest pay
$97,800, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 August 31, 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 (5)
  1. $127,906 spent. K-12 SCHOOL GRANT - PROVIDES SELECTED K-12 PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOLS WITHIN THE SCFD COUNTIES CURRICULUM BASED PROGRAMMING (WORKSHOPS, ASSEMBLIES, IN-SCHOOL EXHIBITS, FIELD TRIPS, OUTREACH AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS.) IN 2024-2025, THE GRANT SERVED 17,136 STUDENTS AND 2,009 ADULTS THROUGH 323 PROGRAMS.
  2. $115,776 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICE/NETWORKING MEETINGS - THE COLLABORATIVE CONDUCTS OVER 30 MEETINGS ANNUALLY FOR MEMBERS AND OTHER CULTURAL PARTNERS WITH TRAINING AND NETWORKING IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, OPERATIONS, EQUITY, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND ACCESS AS WELL AS VOLUNTEER COORDINATION AND VISITOR SERVICES.
  3. $100,070 spent. THE INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION INCUBATOR PROGRAM (IN2) IS IN ITS FIRST OF TWO PILOT YEARS. IT FOSTERS CROSS-ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH ONGOING FACILITATED COLLABORATION SESSIONS. MEMBERS MAY ALSO ELECT TO APPLY FOR A GRANT WITH OTHER COLLABORATIVE MEMBERS TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE, DYNAMIC PROGRAMS THAT SERVE AND EXPAND COMMUNITY ACCESS ACROSS ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BOULDER, BROOMFIELD, DENVER, JEFFERSON AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES. SIX PROJECTS WERE FUNDED THAT SPANNED 13 COLLABORATING MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS.
  4. $156,807 spent. PATHWAYS - EACH FULL MEMBER ORGANIZATION HAS FUNDING TO ASSIST SCHOOLS, SENIOR CENTERS, LIBRARIES, AND OTHER GROUPS TO PARTICIPATE IN CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. IN 2024-25, PATHWAYS SERVED 35,461 STUDENTS AND 6,749 ADULTS THROUGH 397 PROGRAMS. COMMUNITY DATABASE - ALL MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EFFICIENTLY MANAGE THEIR OWN CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THEIR PATRONS (SINGLE TICKET BUYERS, SUBSCRIBERS, VOLUNTEERS, MEMBERS AND DONORS), SHARE LISTS WITH OTHER CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS AND BE ABLE TO RESEARCH PATRON HOUSEHOLDS FOR MARKETING CAMPAIGNS. TARGET RESOURCE GROUP (TRG) IS CONTRACTED TO MANAGE THE COLLECTION AND USE OF THE DATA. ONLINE DIRECTORY OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS - EXPLORABLE PLACES.COM IS NATIONAL ONLINE PLATFORM THAT ALL COLLABORATIVE MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATE IN BY LISTING THEIR BUSINESS PROFILE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. PARENTS AND TEACHERS CAN ACCESS THIS FREE PLATFORM TO FIND CURRICULUM-BASED PROGRAMS FROM CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS.
  5. PATHWAYS - EACH FULL MEMBER ORGANIZATION HAS FUNDING TO ASSIST SCHOOLS, SENIOR CENTERS, LIBRARIES, AND OTHER GROUPS TO PARTICIPATE IN CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. IN 2024-25, PATHWAYS SERVED 35,461 STUDENTS AND 6,749 ADULTS THROUGH 397 PROGRAMS. COMMUNITY DATABASE - ALL MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EFFICIENTLY MANAGE THEIR OWN CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THEIR PATRONS (SINGLE TICKET BUYERS, SUBSCRIBERS, VOLUNTEERS, MEMBERS AND DONORS), SHARE LISTS WITH OTHER CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS AND BE ABLE TO RESEARCH PATRON HOUSEHOLDS FOR MARKETING CAMPAIGNS. TARGET RESOURCE GROUP (TRG) IS CONTRACTED TO MANAGE THE COLLECTION AND USE OF THE DATA. ONLINE DIRECTORY OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOLS - EXPLORABLE PLACES.COM IS NATIONAL ONLINE PLATFORM THAT ALL COLLABORATIVE MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATE IN BY LISTING THEIR BUSINESS PROFILE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. PARENTS AND TEACHERS CAN ACCESS THIS FREE PLATFORM TO FIND CURRICULUM-BASED PROGRAMS FROM CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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