Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs
Education: grades 6 thru 12. The Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs (TCRSF) exists solely for the betterment of youth grades 6-12 in the Twin Cities area. Our mission …
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Partnerships in Education Programs: We served approximately 500 students from the Twin Cities who competed with science project displays and science research papers. We send at least 25% of our student competitors to advanced competitions at the state, national, and international levels. Doing a science project teaches and exercises cross disciplinary skills in reading, writing formal research papers, art & graphic design, math, statistics, computer science, critical thinking, logic, ethics, scientific methodology, research skills, the power of self discovery, general project planning skills, and public speaking including presentation of results to professional scientists. Doing a science project results in students who are practiced, skilled, self confident, and competent young leaders who have career goals and the preparation, discipline, and drive …
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Mission
Education: grades 6 thru 12. The Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs (TCRSF) exists solely for the betterment of youth grades 6-12 in the Twin Cities area. Our mission is to promote hands on science learning activities and provide interaction with professionals, discussion of project goals, presentation of ideas, and project analysis for all youth in the Twin Cities area. We strongly support under-represented groups with financial assistance, mentor involvement, and project guidance. We strive to motivate, encourage, and support all efforts by a philosophy of, "Everyone who tries is a winner."
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GiveRadar's verified records show Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 17 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 96% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 83% of comparable organizations. See the sources
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTwin Cities Regional Science Fairs is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Maple Grove, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 411813089. 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 83/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $100K in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 411813089. 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.
Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('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.
Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs is located in Maple Grove, MN, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs has $100K in annual revenue. 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.
Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs 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 small organization. It has $100K in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs 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). 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.
Partnerships in Education Programs: We served approximately 500 students from the Twin Cities who competed with science project displays and science research papers. We send at least 25% of our student competitors to advanced competitions at the state, national, and international levels. Doing a science project teaches and exercises cross disciplinary skills in reading, writing formal research papers, art & graphic design, math, statistics, computer science, critical thinking, logic, ethics, scientific methodology, research skills, the power of self discovery, general project planning skills, and public speaking including presentation of results to professional scientists. Doing a science project results in students who are practiced, skilled, self confident, and competent young leaders... Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $100K is below the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 411813089, 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
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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TWIN CITIES REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIRS 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 (9)
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 36 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 36 officers on file
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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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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
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Quick facts about Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs
- What is Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs?
- Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Maple Grove, United States. Partnerships in Education Programs: We served approximately 500 students from the Twin Cities who competed with science project displays and science research papers. We send at least 25% of our student competitors to advanced competitions at the state, national, and international levels. Doing a science project teaches and exercises cross disciplinary skills in reading, writing formal research papers, art & graphic design, math, statistics, computer science, critical thinking, logic, ethics, scientific methodology, research skills, the power of self discovery, general project planning skills, and public speaking including presentation of results to professional scientists. Doing a science project results in students who are practiced, skilled, self confident, and competent young leaders who have career goals and the preparation, discipline, and drive to attain them. Awards list is available on our website.
- Who leads Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs?
- Timara Underbakke serves as Director.
- Where is Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs located?
- Headquartered in Maple Grove, MN, United States.
- What is Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K.
- Is Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs trustworthy?
- Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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 Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 411813089.
- What is Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs's website?
- http://www.tcrsf.net