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 …
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyContemporary 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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CONTEMPORARY SCIENCE CENTER 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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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