Citizen Science Lab

Organization Overview

Citizen Science Lab is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Citizen Science Lab employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizen Science Lab 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 08/2021, Citizen Science Lab generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $907.8k during the year ending 08/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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CREATING SCIENCE PIPELINES FOR DIVERSE AND MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES THROUGH LIFE CHANGING HANDS-ON STEM EXPERIENCES

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ABE PROGRAM IS A 4-WEEK INTENSIVE TRAINING THAT PROVIDES MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO BRING CUTTING EDGE BIOTECHNOLOGY CONCEPTS TO YOUR CLASSROOM, HANDS-ON, INSTRUCTIONAL BIOTECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM, AND PERSONALIZED MENTORING SO THAT TEACHERS CAN PREPARE STUDENTS FOR STEM CAREERS WHICH BOLSTER THE COUNTRY'S STEM-RELATED ECONOMIES. TEACHERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN "ABE CLASSROOM KIT" FILLED WITH LAB-GRADE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, AS WELL AS ONGOING TECHNICAL SUPPORT FROM THE CITIZEN SCIENCE LAB. ALL TRAINING, MATERIALS, AND SUPPORT ARE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE.


SEAPERCH IS AN INNOVATIVE UNDERWATER ROBOTICS PROGRAM THAT EQUIPS STUDENTS WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO BUILD AN UNDERWATER REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE (ROV) IN AN IN-SCHOOL OR OUT-OF-SCHOOL SETTING. STUDENTS BUILD THE ROV FROM A KIT COMPRISED OF LOW-COST, EASILY ACCESSIBLE PARTS, FOLLOWING A CURRICULUM THAT TEACHES BASIC ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE CONCEPTS WITH A MARINE ENGINEERING THEME.THE SEAPERCH PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT ROBOTICS, ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) WHILE BUILDING AN UNDERWATER ROV AS PART OF A SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM. THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT, STUDENTS WILL LEARN ENGINEERING CONCEPTS, PROBLEM-SOLVING, TEAMWORK, AND TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS.


THE AQUAPONICS & SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM SUPPORTS PUBLIC SCHOOL CLASSROOMS BY PROVIDING CURRICULA, AQUAPONICS SYSTEMS, AND A STAFF SUPPORT DURING WEEKLY LESSONS. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES CONCEPTS OF BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY, AND SUSTAINABILITY, INVITING STUDENTS TO ENGAGE IN SYSTEMS THINKING AND EXPLORING HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION. DURING THE PROGRAM, STUDENTS ARE GIVEN THE TASKS OF CARING FOR FISH, PLANTING SEEDS, AND MONITORING THEIR AQUAPONICS SYSTEM. THROUGHOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE, STUDENTS GAIN CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND A SENSE OF OWNERSHIP OVER THEIR CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT AS THEY LITERALLY WATCH THEIR WORK GROW.


THE DRONE ACADEMY IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO TEACH YOUTH IN GRADES 9-12 FLYING LESSONS TO SAFELY FLY THEIR OWN DRONES. FOR STUDENTS THAT ARE 16 AND OLDER, WE WILL TAKE THE TIME TO ORGANIZE STUDY AND TESTING SESSIONS TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO PASS THEIR 14 CFR 107.71 EXAM.IN IGEM, STUDENTS PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY BY TACKLING EVERYDAY ISSUES FACING THE WORLD SUCH AS TURNING AGRICULTURAL WASTE INTO BIOFUELS AND WORKING TO CURE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. THE IGEM COMPETITION IS AN ANNUAL WORLD-WIDE SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY COMPETITION WITH TEAMS REPRESENTING THE UNITED STATES, CHILE, KAZAKHSTAN, SOUTH KOREA, EGYPT, SOUTH AFRICA, MEXICO, GERMANY, AND AUSTRALIAAMONG OTHERS. THESE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS WORK THROUGHOUT THE SPRING, SUMMER AND FALL TO BUILD GENETICALLY ENGINEERED SYSTEMS FOR THE COMPETITION. STUDENTS PARTICIPATING ON THE CSL'S TEAMWORK WITH CSL STAFF MENTORS TO TRAIN AND FINE-TUNE THEIR ESSENTIAL LAB SKILLS IN ORDER TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPETE IN THE IGEM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP JAMBOREE, HELD ANNUALLY IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS.WORKSHOPS (HOMESCHOOL & WEEKEND WORKSHOPS) - THE CITIZEN SCIENCE LAB'S HOME SCHOOL AND WEEKEND WORKSHOPS ARE HANDS-ON, AGE-APPROPRIATE STEM LESSONS THAT INSPIRE CURIOSITY, DISCOVERY & EXPLORATION OF LIFE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DISCIPLINES! SUBJECTS INCLUDE: MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, PHYSICS, AND CHEMISTRY. CLASSES: FIELD TRIPS (TO LAB AND OUT OF LAB) - WE OFFER STUDENTS A ONE-OF-A-KIND LABORATORY EXPERIENCE. SCHEDULE A FIELD TRIP AT ONE OF THE CITIZEN SCIENCE LAB'S LOCATIONS. SUMMER CAMPS - WE OFFER FUN, HANDS-ON CAMPS FOR GRADES 4 THROUGH 12. WITH A FULL RANGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ADVENTURES, INCLUDING ROBOTICS, OUTER SPACE, ZOOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY, DNA, AND DRONES. THERE'S SURE TO BE SOMETHING THAT EXCITES AND INSPIRES THE BUDDING SCIENTIST IN YOUR HOME.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Andre Samuel
President & CEO
$130,651
Carrianne Floss
Vice President
$66,942
Alan Seadler
Chairman
$0
Alka Patel
Secretary (exited 1/2021)
$0
Michelle Fries
Treasurer
$0
Phil Palmer
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $74,900
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,213,784
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,288,684
Total Program Service Revenue$55,657
Investment income $59
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$788
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,346,959

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Citizen Science Lab has recieved totaling $25,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Ovid D Robinson Charitable Tr Pittsburgh National Bank

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$25,000
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