Nonprofit · EIN 26-1320713
SCIENTISTS SOCIETY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · CAPE CORAL, FL 33914
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | 990-EZ | $65,696 | $48,865 | $16,831 | $95,639 | $0 | $95,639 |
| April 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $61,661 | $44,246 | $17,415 | $78,808 | $0 | $78,808 |
| April 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $63,984 | $35,200 | $28,784 | $61,393 | $0 | $61,393 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $63,317
- Membership dues
- $2,450
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,643
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,714
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $48,865
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $78,808
- Total assets, end of year
- $95,639
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $95,639
- Cash, savings and investments
- $95,639
- Gross receipts
- $82,810
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-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacquelin Collins | President | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Devlin | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Fay | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Hennick | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Paula Martinez | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dave Sampson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Trudy Sampson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Lester Bennington | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Michael DiBenedetto | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Darrell Smith | Vice-President | 1 | $0 |
| Pam Simon | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2025: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacquelin Collins | President | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Devlin | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Fay | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Hennick | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Paula Martinez | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Dave Sampson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Trudy Sampson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Lester Bennington | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Michael DiBenedetto | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Darrell Smith | Vice-President | 1 | $0 |
| Pam Simon | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacquelin Collins | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Devlin | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Fay | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Alex IIori | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Renan Mota | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Dave Sampson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Trudy Sampson | Director | 0 | $0 |
| Lester Bennington | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Herbert Schneider | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Frank Dengler | Vice-President | 0 | $0 |
| Bruce George | President | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2808 SW 45TH ST, CAPE CORAL, FL 33914-6025
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 2808 SW 45th St, Cape Coral FL 33914
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Bruce George, 2808 SW 45th St, Cape Coral FL 33914
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Lester Bennington, Treasurer
- Phone
- (239) 839-6663
- Website
- science-swfl.org
Mission
Promote STEM education in SW Florida
Program accomplishments
- Ding Darling WOW (Wing on Wheels) program. Ding Darling Refuge has modified a large vehicle to house a wonderful array of hands on science displays. Students spend at least 2 weeks on site at Title 1 schools. While there, classes cycle through every 45 minutes. During that time students connect what they are learning in their class curriculum with the science displays.grants $10,000
- Florida Gulf Coast University programs. We continue to fund $2000 to the GEMS (Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science) program targeted at middle girls. The classes are held 4 Saturdays during the school year. Also we funded 2 summer camps at $2000 each-Coding and Mathletes Summer Camps are for middle school students.grants $6,000
- Edison-Ford Winter Estates Programs. We sponsored 1 week of summer camp as well as scholarships to other weeks at Edison-Ford for $5000. We also donated $1000 to the Robotics team.grants $6,000
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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | April 30, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | April 30, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | April 30, 2024 | September 16, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-1320713
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- April
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $95,639
- Income (IRS master file)
- $82,810
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- September 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- November 4, 2014
- Reinstated
- Effective October 15, 2014
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | April 2026 | $65,696 | $48,865 | $95,639 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | April 2025 | $61,661 | $44,246 | $78,808 | XML |
| 990-EZ | April 2024 | $63,984 | $35,200 | $61,393 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Bruce George | April 30, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Herbert K Schneider | April 30, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Trudy Sampson | April 30, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 26-1320713).
Questions about SCIENTISTS SOCIETY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
- What is the EIN of SCIENTISTS SOCIETY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SCIENTISTS SOCIETY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA is 26-1320713.
- Is SCIENTISTS SOCIETY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on September 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective October 15, 2014.
- Are donations to SCIENTISTS SOCIETY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SCIENTISTS SOCIETY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 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 SCIENTISTS SOCIETY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending April 30, 2027) is due September 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SCIENTISTS SOCIETY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended April 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of SCIENTISTS SOCIETY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Bruce George.
- Who are the officers and directors of SCIENTISTS SOCIETY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2026 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SCIENTISTS SOCIETY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $65,696, expenses of $48,865 and total assets of $95,639 at year end.
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