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Nonprofit · EIN 22-3180605

BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · PARAMUS, NJ 07652

Financials

$908K$945K2023$877K$1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$876,947$1,043,170-$166,223$960,665$95,525$865,140
December 31, 2023990-PF$908,280$944,669-$36,389$1,238,387$207,024$1,031,363
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$450,000
Program service revenue
$415,768
Investment income
$70
Net income from sales of inventory
$11,109
Other revenue
$11,109

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$580,326
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$676,309
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$37,263
Accounting fees
$21,169
Occupancy
$44,671
Travel
$453
Depreciation
$57,142
Program services (functional)
$1,043,170

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,238,387
Total assets, end of year
$960,665
Total liabilities, end of year
$95,525
Net assets, end of year
$865,140
Land, buildings and equipment
$624,919
Net assets without donor restrictions
$865,140
Gross receipts
$885,376
Employees
31
Volunteers
6
Year formed
1993
State of legal domicile
NJ

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JUDY BARONEDIR. OF EDUCATION & SCIENCE CENTER
Highest-paid employee
40$143,090
DARIUSZ M WINNICKI ESQVICE PRESIDENT ADMINISTRATION
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DR HOWARD LERNERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DR KATHLEEN SEMERGIEFFVICE PRESIDENT EDUCATION
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DR PJ RICATTOTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
DR STEPHEN T BOSWELLTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
ROGER IMFELDTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
990-PF for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JUDITH BARONE
400 PARAMUS ROAD, PARAMUS, NJ 07652
DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$96,436
CARA LYONS
400 PARAMUS ROAD, PARAMUS, NJ 07652
MISSION SPECIALIST/P
Highest-paid employee
40$64,208
JOYCE TRIVASANI
400 PARAMUS ROAD, PARAMUS, NJ 07652
MISSION SPECIALIST/P
Highest-paid employee
40$54,225
DEBBIE ZUCKERMAN
400 PARAMUS ROAD, PARAMUS, NJ 07652
OFFICE STAFF
Highest-paid employee
40$51,480
DEBBIE JANOF
400 PARAMUS ROAD, PARAMUS, NJ 07652
OFFICE MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$50,440
DARIUSZ M WINNICKI ESQ
PO BOX 647, PARAMUS, NJ 07653
VICE PRESIDENT ADMINISTRAT2$0
DR DAVID C VERDUCCI
PO BOX 647, PARAMUS, NJ 07653
TRUSTEE1$0
DR HOWARD LERNER
PO BOX 647, PARAMUS, NJ 07653
TRUSTEE1$0
DR KATHLEEN SEMERGIEFF
PO BOX 647, PARAMUS, NJ 07653
VICE PRESIDENT EDUCATION1$0
DR PJ RICATTO
PO BOX 647, PARAMUS, NJ 07653
TRUSTEE1$0
DR STEPHEN T BOSWELL
PO BOX 647, PARAMUS, NJ 07653
PRESIDENT1$0
ROGER IMFELD
PO BOX 647, PARAMUS, NJ 07653
TRUSTEE1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
400 PARAMUS ROAD LOT C, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-1508
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DARIUSZ WINNICKI ESQ, 400 PARAMUS ROAD, PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Signed the 990
DARIUSZ WINNICKI ESQ, VICE PRESIDENT ADMINISTRATION
Phone
(201) 251-8589
Return prepared by
COHNREZNICK ADVISORY LLC

Mission

BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER, LOCATED ON THE CAMPUS OF BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, EDUCATES ITS STUDENTS IN THE AREAS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) BY WAY OF THEIR PARTICIPATION IN SIMULATED SPACE MISSIONS USING HIGH-TECH SIMULATORS AND WHICH PROGRAMS ARE FACILITATED BY MISSION COMMANDERS WHO ARE HIGHLY QUALIFIED, CERTIFIED, ENTHUSIASTIC TEACHERS. STUDENTS FROM A VARIETY OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS COMPRISING RACIALLY DIVERSE COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY AND PENNSYLVANIA VISIT THE CENTER, TOGETHER WITH THEIR REGULAR TEACHERS, TO TAKE PART IN A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING SPACE MISSIONS. THE CENTER OPERATES A NUMBER OF SUMMER CAMP SPACE PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS RANGING FROM PRE-K THROUGH GRADE 12, PROVIDING THEIR STUDENTS WITH LESSONS IN SCIENCE AND COMPASSION. THE CENTER WILL BE CELEBRATING ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY IN OCTOBER OF 2024.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CREATE AND MAINTAIN AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY FOR STUDENTS TO SIMULATE LEARNING IN THE AREAS OF SCIENCE AND SPACE EXPLORATION THROUGH HANDS ON SIMULATED SPACE FLIGHT.
    Expenses $1,043,170 · revenue $415,768

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-PF on file

IRS record

EIN
22-3180605
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,238,387
Income (IRS master file)
$917,396

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$876,947$1,043,170$960,665XML
990-PFDecember 2023$908,280$944,669$1,238,387XML
990-PFDecember 2022–––IRS
990-PFDecember 2021–––IRS
990-PFDecember 2020–––IRS
990-PFDecember 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-3180605).

Questions about BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION INC is 22-3180605.
Is BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DARIUSZ WINNICKI ESQ.
Who are the officers and directors of BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $143,090 (JUDY BARONE, DIR. OF EDUCATION & SCIENCE CENTER).
How much revenue does BUEHLER CHALLENGER & SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $876,947, expenses of $1,043,170 and total assets of $960,665 at year end.

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