Austin Science Education Foundation
To promote students knowledge of science, technology, engineering and math by conducting the greater austin regional science and engineering fair, and supporting selected students advancement to the texas …
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Mission
To promote students knowledge of science, technology, engineering and math by conducting the greater austin regional science and engineering fair, and supporting selected students advancement to the texas and international science and engineering fairs
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· vs. 6 similar science & technology in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Austin Science Education Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 87% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAustin Science Education Foundation is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Austin, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 463571765. 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 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $382K in annual revenue. 73 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Austin Science Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 463571765. 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.
Austin Science Education Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
Austin Science Education Foundation is located in Austin, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Based on official tax filings, Austin Science Education Foundation has $382K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Austin Science Education Foundation is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $382K in annual revenue. The organization has 73 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Austin Science Education Foundation. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Austin Science Education Foundation 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.
Logistical and program support for the austin energy regional science festival scholarship grants Austin Science Education Foundation is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $382K is below the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to Austin Science Education Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Austin Science Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 463571765, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
AUSTIN SCIENCE EDUCATION FOUNDATION 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (18)
Source: Public filings
18 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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6 articles found
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Bill Nye the Science Guy answers young Austinites' questions in February talk - CultureMap Austin
Support Austin's future innovators at GARSEF's annual science and engineering fair - KEYE
Society for Science celebrates 100 educators chosen for the Advocate Program, inspiring future STEM leaders - Society for Science
Hormel Institute brings health sciences to life for sixth-grade students - Post Bulletin
Westwood sophomore ranks in world science fair - Hill Country News
VRHS and CRMS students dominate science fair - Hill Country News
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 73 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 73 officers on file
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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 · 2013
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Austin Science Education Foundation
- What is Austin Science Education Foundation?
- Austin Science Education Foundation is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Austin, United States. Logistical and program support for the austin energy regional science festival scholarship grants
- When was Austin Science Education Foundation founded?
- Austin Science Education Foundation was founded in 2013.
- Who leads Austin Science Education Foundation?
- Ronald Dittmar serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Austin Science Education Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Austin, TX, United States.
- What is Austin Science Education Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Austin Science Education Foundation trustworthy?
- Austin Science Education Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 Austin Science Education Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 463571765.
- What is Austin Science Education Foundation's website?
- http://www.austinscience.org