Science Play-Space Initiative Spi Inc
The mission of science play-space initiative spi, inc. Is to enhance the knox county community by bringing people of all ages to explore science, technology and human interaction …
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SPI operates a discovery space for families that encompasses science and play, STEM Programming, and outreach activities
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Mission
The mission of science play-space initiative spi, inc. Is to enhance the knox county community by bringing people of all ages to explore science, technology and human interaction through play.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Science Play-Space Initiative Spi Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- GiveRadar's profile for Science Play-Space Initiative Spi Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyScience Play-Space Initiative Spi Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Mount Vernon, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 454592640. 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 $131K in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Science Play-Space Initiative Spi Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 454592640. 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 Play-Space Initiative Spi 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. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Science Play-Space Initiative Spi Inc is located in Mount Vernon, OH, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
Based on official tax filings, Science Play-Space Initiative Spi Inc has $131K in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 74% for education charities in United States. 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.
Science Play-Space Initiative Spi Inc is classified as an Education 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 $131K in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Science Play-Space Initiative Spi 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 Play-Space Initiative Spi 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 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
SPI operates a discovery space for families that encompasses science and play, STEM Programming, and outreach activities Science Play-Space Initiative Spi Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $131K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Science Play-Space Initiative Spi Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Science Play-Space Initiative Spi Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 454592640, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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SCIENCE PLAY-SPACE INITIATIVE SPI 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (12)
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12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 43 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 43 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 · 2012
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Science Play-Space Initiative Spi Inc
- What is Science Play-Space Initiative Spi Inc?
- Science Play-Space Initiative Spi Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Mount Vernon, United States. SPI operates a discovery space for families that encompasses science and play, STEM Programming, and outreach activities
- When was Science Play-Space Initiative Spi Inc founded?
- Science Play-Space Initiative Spi Inc was founded in 2012.
- Who leads Science Play-Space Initiative Spi Inc?
- Stephanie Calondis serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Science Play-Space Initiative Spi Inc located?
- Headquartered in Mount Vernon, OH, United States.
- What is Science Play-Space Initiative Spi Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Science Play-Space Initiative Spi Inc trustworthy?
- Science Play-Space Initiative Spi 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 Play-Space Initiative Spi Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 454592640.
- What is Science Play-Space Initiative Spi Inc's website?
- http://www.spi-mountvernon.org