Academy of Science of St Louis
The Academy seeks to advance the public understanding of science and promote interest in the sciences to students and adults through accessible year-round seminars and educational initiatives.
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The Academy of Science St. Louis Connecting Science and the Community® since 1856 Since 1856, when Dr. George Engelmann, James B. Eads and other prominent visionaries of the day formed ... Read More
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Mission
The Academy seeks to advance the public understanding of science and promote interest in the sciences to students and adults through accessible year-round seminars and educational initiatives.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Academy of Science of St Louis with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1856, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAcademy of Science of St Louis is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in St Louis, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1856 and has been operating for 170 years. Its EIN is 430718799. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $655K in annual revenue. 79 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Academy of Science of St Louis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 430718799. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Academy of Science of St Louis has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Academy of Science of St Louis is located in St Louis, MO, United States. The organization was established in 1856 and has been active for 170 years.
Based on official tax filings, Academy of Science of St Louis has $655K in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Academy of Science of St Louis is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $655K in annual revenue. The organization has 79 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Academy of Science of St Louis. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Academy of Science of St Louis holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Academy of Science St. Louis Connecting Science and the Community® since 1856 Since 1856, when Dr. George Engelmann, James B. Eads and other prominent visionaries of the day formed ... Read More Academy of Science of St Louis is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1856.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $655K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Academy of Science of St Louis are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Academy of Science of St Louis is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 430718799, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ACADEMY OF SCIENCE OF ST LOUIS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 79 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 79 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1856
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Academy of Science of St Louis
- What is Academy of Science of St Louis?
- Academy of Science of St Louis is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in St Louis, United States. The Academy of Science St. Louis Connecting Science and the Community® since 1856 Since 1856, when Dr. George Engelmann, James B. Eads and other prominent visionaries of the day formed ... Read More
- When was Academy of Science of St Louis founded?
- Academy of Science of St Louis was founded in 1856.
- Who leads Academy of Science of St Louis?
- Katherine Polokonis serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Academy of Science of St Louis located?
- Headquartered in St Louis, MO, United States.
- What is Academy of Science of St Louis's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Academy of Science of St Louis trustworthy?
- Academy of Science of St Louis has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Academy of Science of St Louis's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 430718799.
- What is Academy of Science of St Louis's website?
- http://www.academyofsciencestl.org