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The National Center for Science Education (NCSE) is a not-for-profit organization that helps ensure students across the country receive an accurate and effective evolution and climate science education. …

Science & Technology Oakland, CA EIN: 112656357 (IRS) Reg: 11-2656357 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About The National Center for Science Education Inc

The National Center for Science Education Inc is a science technology organization based in OAKLAND, United States. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. EIN: 112656357.

Founded
Headquarters
Oakland, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U50Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1983

Mission

The National Center for Science Education (NCSE) is a not-for-profit organization that helps ensure students across the country receive an accurate and effective evolution and climate science education. We do this by supporting teachers with resources and best teaching practices; by monitoring and mobilizing against efforts to undermine science education, whether at the statehouse or in the classroom; and by engaging in research to understand, maintain, and improve science education. NCSE's supporters are scientists, teachers, and citizens with diverse political affiliations.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 67%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 11.96%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.0% of total expenses ($160,184 of $1,594,107).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.68
Program$0.68

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The National Center for Science Education Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 81% 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
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The National Center for Science Education Inc is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Oakland, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its EIN is 112656357. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 59 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

The National Center for Science Education Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 112656357. 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.

The National Center for Science Education Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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.

The National Center for Science Education Inc is located in Oakland, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years.

Based on official tax filings, The National Center for Science Education Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% 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.

The National Center for Science Education 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 59 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for The National Center for Science Education 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, The National Center for Science Education 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 67% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.

The National Center for Science Education Inc is a science technology organization based in OAKLAND, United States. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. EIN: 112656357. The National Center for Science Education Inc is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to The National Center for Science Education Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The National Center for Science Education Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 112656357, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
67% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Amanda T••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,612
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 59 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 59 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1983
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The National Center for Science Education Inc

What is The National Center for Science Education Inc?
The National Center for Science Education Inc is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Oakland, United States. The National Center for Science Education Inc is a science technology organization based in OAKLAND, United States. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. EIN: 112656357.
When was The National Center for Science Education Inc founded?
The National Center for Science Education Inc was founded in 1983.
Who leads The National Center for Science Education Inc?
Amanda Townley serves as Executive Director.
Where is The National Center for Science Education Inc located?
Headquartered in Oakland, CA, United States.
What is The National Center for Science Education Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
Is The National Center for Science Education Inc trustworthy?
The National Center for Science Education Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 The National Center for Science Education Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 112656357. Registration: 11-2656357 (United States).
What is The National Center for Science Education Inc's website?
http://www.ncse.ngo/