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EIN 83-0818098

Pre-Scientist

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Amherst
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
2018
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
Description
Pre-Scientist connects low-income students with STEM professionals to inspire exploration of STEM careers and provide access to high-quality education.
Total revenues
$288,539
2023
Total expenses
$304,968
2023
Total assets
$91,540
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at Pre-Scientist

The Letters to a Pre-Scientist pen pal program connected 2,100 students in US low-income communities one-on-one with 2,100 STEM professionals from around the world through four rounds of letter exchanges during the 2022-23 school year. The program was facilitated during the students' STEM classes. Pairs discussed STEM career journeys, higher education pathways, overcoming obstacles, and interests and hobbies.

Who funds Pre-Scientist

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Simons FoundationLetters To A Pre-Scientist$105,328
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$8,732
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$303

Personnel at Pre-Scientist

NameTitleCompensation
Lucy MaddenChief Executive Officer and President$76,875
Anna GoldsteinDirector , Treasurer$0
Kathryn StoferDirector , Clerk$0

Financials for Pre-Scientist

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$278,630
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
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$9,909
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$288,539

Form 990s for Pre-Scientist

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-04-04990View PDF
2022-062023-05-08990EZView PDF
2021-062022-05-10990View PDF
2020-062021-12-13990EZView PDF
2019-062020-06-19990EZView PDF
...and 1 more Form 990
Data update history
May 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $8,732 from American Online Giving Foundation
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $105,328 from Simons Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
205 E Pleasant St
Amherst, MA 01002
Metro area
Springfield, MA
County
Hampshire County, MA
Website URL
prescientist.org/ 
Phone
(301) 873-0985
IRS details
EIN
83-0818098
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2018
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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