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Contemporary Science Center

The mission of rths is to increase access to globally competitive stem education for students and teachers across north carolina, by incubating, proving and scaling innovative models of …

Science & Technology Research Triangle Park, NC EIN 450481093 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Contemporary Science Center

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Founded
Headquarters
Research Triangle Park, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Z99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

The mission of rths is to increase access to globally competitive stem education for students and teachers across north carolina, by incubating, proving and scaling innovative models of teaching and learning.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE Z99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 11%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.51%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 89

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Contemporary Science Center is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Research Triangle Park, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 450481093. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 89/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 67 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Contemporary Science Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 89/100.

Contemporary Science Center is located in Research Triangle Park, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.

Based on official tax filings, Contemporary Science Center has $7M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Contemporary Science Center is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 67 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Contemporary 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.

Contemporary Science Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The mission of rths is to increase access to globally competitive stem education for students and teachers across north carolina, by incubating, proving and scaling innovative models of teaching and learning. Contemporary Science Center is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Contemporary Science Center's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $7M is below the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Contemporary Science Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Contemporary Science Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 450481093, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

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Leadership

GA
Gary Rodgers
Board Chair

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

AI
Ailette T•••••
SECRETARY
AL
Alex Q••••••
TREASURER
BR
Brandon M•••••••
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
CA
Carmen M••••
Director
CA
Carolyn C•••
CHAIR
CH
Chaya R••
SECRETARY
CH
Chris E••••••
CHIEF SCHOOL OFFICER /PRINCIPAL
DE
Debra M•••• J••••
Director
DI
Dina R••••••
Director
EL
Elizabeth C•••••••••
Director
ER
Eric G••••••
CHIEF SCHOOL OFFICER AND F
GA
Gary R••••••
Director
JE
Jeni C•••
Director
JO
Joey W•••
Director
MA
Mark J••••••
Director
MI
Mitch B•••
Director
RA
Rajeev T•••••
Director
SH
Sherry C•••• V•••••
Director
SH
Sherry V•••••
DIECTOR
SO
Sondra R••••••••••••
TREASURER
ST
Steven H•••••
Director
TS
Tsegga S••••• M•••••
Director
VI
Victoria V••••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$6.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$6.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$6.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$5.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Contemporary Science Center This page 69 $6.8 million -
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -
Corrim Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials 89 $2.4 million -
Freshwater Society 89 $1.4 million 0%
Sigma Xi the Scientific Research Honor Society Inc 89 $4.9 million -
Mind Research Institute Inc 89 $5.7 million -
Science Communication Lab Inc 89 $2.2 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 67 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

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 Contemporary Science Center

What is Contemporary Science Center?
Contemporary Science Center is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Research Triangle Park, United States. The mission of rths is to increase access to globally competitive stem education for students and teachers across north carolina, by incubating, proving and scaling innovative models of teaching and learning.
When was Contemporary Science Center founded?
Contemporary Science Center was founded in 2002.
Who leads Contemporary Science Center?
Gary Rodgers serves as Board Chair.
Where is Contemporary Science Center located?
Headquartered in Research Triangle Park, United States.
What is Contemporary Science Center's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Contemporary Science Center trustworthy?
Contemporary Science Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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 Contemporary Science Center's registration number?
IRS EIN: 450481093.
What is Contemporary Science Center's website?
http://www.researchtrianglehighschool.org