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Aspen Science Center

To advance the public understanding of science through lifelong discovery, exploration and education.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Aspen Science Center

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Aspen, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2005

Mission

To advance the public understanding of science through lifelong discovery, exploration and education.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Aspen Science Center is a registered education nonprofit based in Aspen, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 841677611. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $487K in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Aspen Science Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Aspen Science Center is located in Aspen, CO, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.

Based on official tax filings, Aspen Science Center has $487K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Aspen Science Center is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $487K in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Aspen Science Center. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Aspen Science Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Aspen Science Center profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To advance the public understanding of science through lifelong discovery, exploration and education. Aspen Science Center is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.

Among education charities registered in United States: Aspen Science Center's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $487K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Aspen Science Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Aspen Science Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 841677611, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

DA
David Heil
President And Treasurer

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Alan F••••••• D••
Director
AN
Andrei R•••••••••• P••
Director
CH
Charles C•••••••
Director
DA
David H•••
PRESIDENT/TREASURER
DU
Duncan W•••• M•
Director
EL
Elena M•••••• P••
Director
HA
Harry T•••••
Director
JE
Jessica S••••••
Director
JI
Jil K••••••••
SECRETARY
LI
Liz M••••• P••
Director
MA
Mark M•••••
Director
MA
Mark S• J••• P••
Director
WI
William T•••••
CHAIR
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
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$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

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Aspen Science Center This page 75 $486,622 -
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Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 32 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Aspen Science Center

What is Aspen Science Center?
Aspen Science Center is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Aspen, United States. To advance the public understanding of science through lifelong discovery, exploration and education.
When was Aspen Science Center founded?
Aspen Science Center was founded in 2005.
Who leads Aspen Science Center?
David Heil serves as President And Treasurer.
Where is Aspen Science Center located?
Headquartered in Aspen, United States.
What is Aspen Science Center's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Aspen Science Center trustworthy?
Aspen Science Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Aspen Science Center's registration number?
IRS EIN: 841677611.
What is Aspen Science Center's website?
http://www.aspensciencecenter.org