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EIN 30-0029383

Building Engineering and Science Talent (BEST)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Carlsbad
State
California
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
Description
BEST is a public-private partnership dedicated to building a stronger, more diverse U.S. workforce in science, engineering and technology by increasing the participation of under-represented groups.
Total revenues
$1,716,885
2023
Total expenses
$1,729,783
2023
Total assets
$452,500
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at BEST

Providing the evaluation of new Department of Defense (DOD) program in middle and high school science program effectiveness, the planning and execution of communication strategy, strategic planning and administrative support.

Personnel at BEST

NameTitleCompensation
John N YochelsonPresident$293,053
Irwin Jacobs, Sc.D.Board Member$0
Karen HarperPresident$187,419
Augustine GallegoSecretary$0

Financials for BEST

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,716,878
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$7
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,716,885

Form 990s for BEST

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-24990View PDF
2022-122023-08-29990View PDF
2021-122022-09-07990View PDF
2020-122021-09-09990View PDF
2019-122020-09-10990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 2, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsSchoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducationPublic policyBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Conducts researchReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2011 Palomar Airport Rd 101
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
bestworkforce.org/ 
Phone
(760) 736-8200
IRS details
EIN
30-0029383
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
120103
FTB Entity ID
2284021
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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