Chicago Public Schools Student Science Fair Inc is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1957. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Public Schools Student Science Fair Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Chicago Public Schools Student Science Fair Inc generated $79.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $117.7k during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.4%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) EDUCATION AMONG CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS (CPS) STUDENTS BY SERVICNG AS A CATALYST FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CADRE OF STEM LITERATE STUDENTS; EMPOWERING THESE STUDENTS TO ENGAGE IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PRACTICES; AND PROVIDING THESE STUDENTS WITH A PUBLIC FORUM TO PRESENT AND HAVE THEIR WORK EVALUATED BY PROFESSIONALS IN SPECIALIZED FIELDS OF STUDY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCIENCE CLUBS AND FAIR - SCIENCE CLUBS HELP CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS(CPS) STUDENTS BY PROVIDING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES ALONG WITH MENTORING TO HELP STUDENTS PREPARE TO PARTICIPATE IN SCIENCE FAIR AND FAMILIARIZE STUDENTS WITH VARIOUS CAREER FIELDS IN STEM. SCIENCE FAIRS GIVE CPS STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISPLAY THEIR INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN THE VARIOUS STEM FAIRS.
SCHOLARSHIPS - THE ORGANIZATION, THROUGH AN APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS, SELECTS QUALIFIED CPS SENIOR STUDENTS TO RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIP. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED IN MAY AT THE SCHOLARSHIP RECEPTION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Charles Graham Corporate Sector President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Melvin Munsakaphd Corporate Sector Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Kenneth Zdunek PHD Corporate Sector Board Mem | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Elizabeth Copper Executive Director & Cps S | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Carrie Kaestner Executive Director Cps Sec | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Jacqueline M Di Lorenzo Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $79,112 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $79,112 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $38 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $79,150 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $59,428 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,450 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,185 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $43,475 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $117,738 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $101,098 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $193,072 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $294,170 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $294,170 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $294,170 |