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Biology Integration and Outreach for Science Education

EIN 33-1142374 · Ryland Hght, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceWeak44 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BIOLOGY INTEGRATION AND OUTREACH FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION'S (BIOSE) MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN LIFE SCIENCE TO THE PEOPLE OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY AND THE GREATER CINCINNATI AREA AND PROMOTE SCIENCE EDUCATION.

Income
$30,762
Spending
$22,596
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 51%
Employees
0
Volunteers
12

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Governance

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (science, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (3)
  1. PROVIDE LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS, AND ECOTOURISM IN CENTRAL AMERICA. ECOTOURISM PARTICIPANTS VISIT MOUNTAIN RAINFORESTS, VOLCANIC SITES, NATURAL HOT SPRINGS, AND OCEAN LOCATIONS. PARTICIPANTS OBSERVE AND LEARN ABOUT THE NATIVE PLANTS, ANIMALS, AND OVERALL BIODIVERSITY OF THE REGION.
  2. $20,358 spent. PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN LIFE AND NATURAL SCIENCES AT THE P-16 LEVELS. MOST PROGRAMS ARE ADAPTED TO THE SPECIFIC INTERESTS OF THE GROUPS AND EDUCATORS; INCLUDING CONCEPTS FROM THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CORE CONTENT AND BOY SCOUT BADGE REQUIREMENTS. BIOSE PROGRAMS INVOLVE HANDS-ON AND INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING WHERE THE STUDENTS CAN APPLY THEIR KNOWLEDGE TO SPECIFIC PROBLEMS. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED THAT LINK NATURAL SCIENCE WITH HUMAN HISTORY.
  3. $322 spent. THE ARBORETUM PROJECT WILL CREATE, PROMOTE, AND MANAGE HIDDEN HILL ARBORETUM IN SPRINGBORO, OHIO. THE ARBORETUM IS PRIOR SITE OF HIDDEN HILL FARM, AND THE FIRST CERTIFIED ARBORETUM IN WARREN COUNTY, OHIO. THE WORK PERFORMED BY VOLUNTEERS AT THE LOCATION IS FOCUSED ON MANAGING THE LANDSCAPE FOR WILDLIFE HABITAT AND FUTURE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. BIOSE DOES NOT OWN THE PROPERTY BUT IS FOCUSED ON CREATING A SITE THAT WILL SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH 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 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 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 August 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 October 21, 2026.

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