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Science Coalition Inc

EIN 26-1448736 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SCIENCE COALITION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE NATION'S SUPPORT FOR SCIENCE AND EDUCATING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND LEGISLATORS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF FEDERALLY FUNDED UNIVERSITY RESEARCH.

Income
$420,993
Spending
$433,214
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
11.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
35

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $123,078 spent. TSC HAD ROBUST COMMUNICATIONS ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING ISSUING MEDIA STATEMENTS, PUBLISHING OP-EDS, ENGAGING IN SOCIAL MEDIA, AND PAID SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS WITH NEW INFOGRAPHICS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES THE PROMOTION OF A STUDENT VIDEO CHALLENGE, EDUCATING AND DELIVERING THE VALUE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH DIRECTLY FROM UNIVERSITY RESEARCHERS.
  2. $117,466 spent. THE SCIENCE COALITION HOSTED NUMEROUS COALITION AND STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS, VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT BROUGHT TOGETHER THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY, STAKEHOLDERS, AND OTHER RELEVANT VOICES TO DISCUSS THE VALUE OF SCIENCE. ACTIVITIES INCLUDED HEADLINER MEETINGS AND BRIEFINGS BY KEY VOICES.
  3. $91,836 spent. THE SCIENCE COALITION ORGANIZED THE SCIENCE OF SPORTS EVENT IN WASHINGTON, DC, BRINGING TOGETHER POLICYMAKERS AND RESEARCHERS FROM TSC INSTITUTIONS.
  4. $97,500 spent. TSC ENGAGED REGULARLY, WITH THIRD-PARTY STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING BUSINESSES, THINK TANKS AND OTHER ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP FORGE NEW PARTNERSHIPS THAT HELPED RAISE COALITION'S PROFILE AND ELEVATE THE IMPORTANCE OF FEDERAL RESEARCH FUNDING WITH KEY LAWMAKERS. TSC JOINED THE TASK FORCE ON AMERICAN INNOVATION TO FURTHER IT'S MISSION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 May 2008.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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