Nonprofit · EIN 42-0865989
IOWA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
Tax-exempt · CEDAR FALLS, IA 50614
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $45,488 | $10,982 | $34,506 | $363,491 | $9,448 | $354,043 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $68,044 | $55,119 | $12,925 | $329,288 | $9,751 | $319,537 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $76,570 | $70,887 | $5,683 | $318,199 | $11,587 | $306,612 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,825
- Investment income
- $43,835
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$1,172
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,354
- Other expenses
- $9,628
- Program services (functional)
- $10,982
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $329,288
- Total assets, end of year
- $363,491
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,448
- Net assets, end of year
- $354,043
- Cash, savings and investments
- $358,806
- Gross receipts
- $50,408
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH NGUYEN | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | $0 |
| GAIL KUNCH | IAS EXEC DIR | 0.5 | $0 |
| CATHRYN CARNEY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARCY SEAVEY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| LYNN COUNTRYMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| LYN BRYANT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| PAUL BARTLETT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| THOMAS ROSEBURG | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARY SKOPEK | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| DARYL SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH NGUYEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DE ANNA TIBBEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KATA MCCARVILLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN DAWSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CATHRYN CARNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOSHUA SEBREE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOSEPH A TIFFANY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GAIL KUNCH | IAS EXEC DIR Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH NGUYEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| DE ANNA TIBBEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KATA MCCARVILLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN DAWSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CATHRYN CARNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOSHUA SEBREE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOSEPH A TIFFANY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CRAIG JOHNSON | IAS EXEC DIR Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- BRC 50 UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA, CEDAR FALLS, IA 50614-0001
- In care of
- % UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA
- Signed the 990-EZ
- GAIL KUNCH, IAS EXEC DIR
- Phone
- (319) 273-2021
- Website
- WWW.IACAD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GOSLING & COMPANY PC
Mission
SCIENCE EDUCATION
Program accomplishments
- IAS-IOWA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE: THE IOWA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE FURTHERS SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, SCIENCE EDUCATION, THE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE AND RECOGNIZES EXCELLENCE IN THESE ENDEAVORS. THE ACADEMY PUBLISHES THE JOURNAL OF THE IOWA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE, THE IAS BULLETIN NEWSLETTER, SPONSORS THE IOWA JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE, CONVENES TWO STATEWIDE CONFERENCES ANNUALLY FOR TEACHERS, SCIENTISTS, AND STUDENTS, AND FACILITATES COMMUNICATION AND COOPERATION BETWEEN MEMBERS OF THE SCIENTIFIC, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS COMMUNITIES IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS. THE ACADEMY PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR PRE-SERVICE AND IN-SERVICE SCIENCE TEACHERS AND SEEKS TO ENGAGE THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH INFORMAL EDUCTION OPPORTUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 300 PROFESSIONAL, ACADEMIC INSTITUTION, AND CORPORATION MEMBERS.Expenses $4,920
- ISTS-IOWA SCIENCE TEACHING SECTION: THE IOWA SCIENCE TEACHING SECTION (ISTS) ADVOCATES FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE EDUCATION BY PROMOTING PROFESSIONALISM AND EXPANDING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS. ISTS HOLDS THE ISTS FALL CONFERENCE ANNUALLY OFFERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR 100 TO 125 IOWA SCIENCE TEACHERS. ISTS ENCOURAGES COLLABORATION AMONG TEACHERS AND PUBLISHES THE ISTS NEWSLETTER AND THE ISTS JOURNAL. ISTS IS THE EQUIVALENT OF A STATE SCIENCE TEACHER ORGANIZATION AND BENEFITS FROM BEING PART OF IOWA'S GENERAL SCIENCE ACADEMY.
- IJAS-IOWA JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE: THE IOWA JUNIOR ACADEMY OF SCIENCE PROMOTES THE STUDY OF AND PARTICIPATION IN SCIENCE BY ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. THE JUNIOR ACADEMY PROVIDES MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS DOING SCIENCE RESEARCH, ENCOURAGES STUDENT RESEARCH, ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND PROVIDES SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS. IT ALSO ASSISTS TEACHERS WHO SUPERVISE STUDENT RESEARCH PROJECTS. MEMBERS OF THE ACADEMY VOLUNTEER TO EVALUATE STUDENT PROJECTS AND PRESENTATIONS. IT AWARDS EXCELLENCE IN STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT. THE IAS VISITING SCIENTIST IS AVAILABLE FOR MEMBER SCHOOLS.
- ISF: GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AREA OF SCIENCE AND SCIENCE EDUCATION.Expenses $6,062
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-0865989
- 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
- 1956
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A57Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $363,491
- Income (IRS master file)
- $50,408
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $45,488 | $10,982 | $363,491 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $68,044 | $55,119 | $329,288 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $76,570 | $70,887 | $318,199 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $103,335 | $70,267 | $318,991 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 42-0865989).
Questions about IOWA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE
- What is the EIN of IOWA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of IOWA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE is 42-0865989.
- Is IOWA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1956.
- Are donations to IOWA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does IOWA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE 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 IOWA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did IOWA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of IOWA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does IOWA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $45,488, expenses of $10,982 and total assets of $363,491 at year end.
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