EIN 84-0622557

BSCS Science Learning

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
73
Year formed
1972
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
BSCS Science Learning transforms science teaching and learning through research and development that strengthens learning environments and inspires a global community of scientifically literate citizens. The organization pursues its mission through foundation-funded projects that focus on design of instructional materials, teacher professional development, or educational policy and implementation, as well as federally funded projects that emphasize areas such as scientific literacy, STEM education, or environmental sustainability. BSCS Science Learning is located in Colorado Springs, CO.
Also known as...
Biological Sciences Curriculum Study
Total revenues
$11,757,125
2022
Total expenses
$11,113,583
2022
Total assets
$4,122,900
2022
Num. employees
73
2022

Program areas at BSCS Science Learning

Federally funded projects - projects funded by grants from federal agencies that enable the organization to pursue its mission through research and development focusing on one or more of thefollowing: design of instructional materials, teacher professional development, leadership development, and organizational change to support improvements in Science teaching and Learning. Projects involve exploration of new approaches, research on impacts or effectiveness of innovations, and synthesis of research on Science teaching and Learning. Grants are typically 1-5 years in length.
Other funded projects - projects that are not funded through grants or by contracts to schools or districts. Most are professional development programs that are funded by participant registration fees or contracted services for publishers and other organizations.
Foundation funded projects - projects funded by foundations through open requests for proposals or by invitation. Foundation-funded projects enable the organization to pursue its mission through research and development focusing on one or more of the following: design of instructional materials, teacherprofessional development, leadership development, and organizational change to support improvements in Science teaching and Learning. Projects involve exploration of new approaches, research on impacts or effectiveness of innovations, and synthesis of research on Science teaching and Learning. Grants are typically from 1-3 years in length.

Grants made by BSCS Science Learning

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral SciencesResearch$392,001
Oregon Public BroadcastingInteractive Media$198,056
Regents of the University of ColoradoCurriculum Development$109,908
...and 4 more grants made

Who funds BSCS Science Learning

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationIn Support of Platform Enhancements and Expanded Reach for A Robust Citizen Science Community and Educational Platform.$789,760
Carnegie Corporation of New YorkFor General Support$500,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$292,920
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at BSCS Science Learning

NameTitleCompensation
Jody BintzVice President and SR Science Educator and Associate Director / Senior Science Educator and Associate Director / Associate Director for Strategic Partnerships and Professional Learning / Associate Director Strategic P / Senior Science Educator$146,282
Lindsey HawkinsVice President and SR Science Educator and Associate Director$128,701
Molly StuhlsatzVice President and SR Research Scientist / Assistant Director$129,964
Daniel EdelsonExecutive Director$239,239
Christopher WilsonDirector of Research and Innovations / Director / Senior Research Scientist$132,693
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for BSCS Science Learning

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,964,941
Program services$1,436,105
Investment income and dividends$32,340
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$13,351
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$299,770
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$10,618
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$11,757,125

Form 990s for BSCS Science Learning

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122019-10-10990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Carnegie Corporation of New York
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $28,293 from California State University East Bay Foundation (CSUEB)
April 27, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersSchoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Conducts researchReceives government fundingEndowed supportManagement and technical assistanceTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5415 Mark Dabling Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Metro area
Colorado Springs, CO
County
El Paso County, CO
Website URL
bscs.org/ 
Phone
(719) 531-5550
IRS details
EIN
84-0622557
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1972
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B02: Education Management and Technical Assistance
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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