Academy of Science St Louis
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Academy of Science St Louis meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"Advancing the public understanding of science and promoting interest in the sciences to students and adults through accessible, year-round seminars and educational initiatives.The Academy is an independent science organization, supported entirely through community contributions, and the driving force behind scientific progress and awareness in St. Louis for more than 150 years."
Year, State Incorporated:
, MO
Academy of Science St. Louis Science Fair, Junior Academy of Science, STEM Careers programs, Teen Science Cafe, Speakers for Science and Science for the Public, Academy Fellows, BioBlitz, and Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, Academy of Science St Louis's program expenses were:
| Programs | $518,890 |
| Total Program Expenses | $518,890 |
Chief Executive
Kate Polokonis, CEO
Chair of the Board
Toni Kutchan
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Board Size
15
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Academy of Science St Louis's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Net Investment Gain | $949,954 |
| Grants | $122,719 |
| Contributions | $35,039 |
| Membership Dues | $27,430 |
| Donated Goods and Services | $12,534 |
| Other | $7,100 |
| Total Income | $1,154,776 |
Programs: 77% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 16%
| Total Income | $1,154,776 |
| Total expenses: | $674,577 |
| Program expenses | $518,890 |
| Fundraising expenses | $49,878 |
| Administrative expenses | $105,809 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $480,199 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $9,962,563 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $10,442,762 |
| Total Liabilities | $61,186 |
| Total Assets | $10,503,948 |
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Report completed by:
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