Science for America Inc
SCIENCE FOR AMERICA IS A NON-PROFIT "SOLUTIONS INCUBATOR" THAT BRINGS TOGETHER SCIENTISTS AND TECHNOLOGISTS AND WORKS WITH PARTNERS ACROSS SECTORS TO:-IDENTIFY POTENTIAL GAME-CHANGING SOLUTIONS TO URGENT CHALLENGES, IN …
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Science for America is a solutions incubator to address urgent challenges, driven by an unprecedented alliance of leading philanthropic organizations SFA scientists lay out a blueprint for a national system to facilitate routine “cancer recurrence interception trials.” Read the Press Release BECOME AN SFA FELLOW See more details SFA RELEASES WHITE PAPER ON FUSION ENERGY […]
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Mission
Science for america is a non-profit "solutions incubator" that brings together scientists and technologists and works with partners across sectors to:-identify potential game-changing solutions to urgent challenges, in the us and around the world, that are not currently happening,-develop clear vision, strategy and execution plans, and-ensure the launch and success of those solutions, by incubating them to an appropriate stage.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Science for America Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 93% of the 3,150 science & technology charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. 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
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 70% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (2 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyScience for America Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Cambridge, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 882763460. 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 $17M in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Science for America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 882763460. 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.
Science for America Inc 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 science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
Science for America Inc is located in Cambridge, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.
Based on official tax filings, Science for America Inc has $17M in annual revenue. It allocates 44% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for science & technology charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Science for America Inc 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 medium organization. It has $17M in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Science for America Inc. 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, Science for America Inc 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 44% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Science for America is a solutions incubator to address urgent challenges, driven by an unprecedented alliance of leading philanthropic organizations SFA scientists lay out a blueprint for a national system to facilitate routine “cancer recurrence interception trials.” Read the Press Release BECOME AN SFA FELLOW See more details SFA RELEASES WHITE PAPER ON FUSION ENERGY […] Science for America Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 44% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $17M is comparable to the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to Science for America Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Science for America Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 882763460, 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
2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
SCIENCE FOR AMERICA INC 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 FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (3)
Source: Public filings
3 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Celebrate Science & America 250: A Summer Library Adventure - Florida Keys & Key West
America’s Time Capsule includes fabric from the Wright Brother’s plane, whale bone, poker chips, and more - Popular Science
Without Science, America’s Prosperity Is At Risk - Time Magazine
ASICS Launches First U.S. Research Hub in Collaboration with the University of Michigan to Advance Sports Science - アシックス コーポレートサイト
Asics Establishes ‘Institute of Sport Science’ Research Hub at the University of Michigan - WWD
Science has made America great. Is that era over? - Science News
The science America loses via funding, job cuts will be invisible but devastating | Opinion - Bergen Record
Opinion | The Undermining of Science in America (Published 2025) - The New York Times
National Parks in the History of Science: America's First Tropical Marine Laboratory (Video) - National Park Service (.gov)
Part two: Following the science: America must lead in meeting clear environmental goals - AFRO American Newspapers
Activity timeline
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 6 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 · 2022
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Science for America Inc
- What is Science for America Inc?
- Science for America Inc is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cambridge, United States. Science for America is a solutions incubator to address urgent challenges, driven by an unprecedented alliance of leading philanthropic organizations SFA scientists lay out a blueprint for a national system to facilitate routine “cancer recurrence interception trials.” Read the Press Release BECOME AN SFA FELLOW See more details SFA RELEASES WHITE PAPER ON FUSION ENERGY […]
- When was Science for America Inc founded?
- Science for America Inc was founded in 2022.
- Who leads Science for America Inc?
- Eric S Lander serves as CHIEF SCIENTIST AND CEO.
- Where is Science for America Inc located?
- Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, United States.
- What is Science for America Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 44% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Science for America Inc trustworthy?
- Science for America Inc 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 Science for America Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 882763460.
- What is Science for America Inc's website?
- https://scienceforamerica.org