Nonprofit · EIN 46-1763945
PROJECT SCIENTIST
Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,949,573 | $1,782,214 | $167,359 | $1,037,606 | $475,761 | $561,845 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,720,324 | $1,818,820 | -$98,496 | $874,340 | $479,854 | $394,486 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,001,686 | $2,012,674 | -$10,988 | $999,755 | $506,773 | $492,982 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,942,832
- Program service revenue
- $21,974
- Investment income
- -$20,014
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$25,500
- Other revenue
- $4,781
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $545,585
- Other salaries and wages
- $744,330
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,376,029
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $5,248
- Travel
- $25,621
- Depreciation
- $9,972
- Program services (functional)
- $1,246,030
- Management and general (functional)
- $357,501
- Fundraising (functional)
- $178,683
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $874,340
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,037,606
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $475,761
- Net assets, end of year
- $561,845
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$224,527
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $786,372
- Gross receipts
- $1,975,073
- Employees
- 44
- Volunteers
- 266
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice S Johnson | CEO Officer | 40 | $270,053 | $6,953 |
| Casi Herrera | VP of Programmatic Growth and Strat | 40 | $122,972 | $20,283 |
| Anushka Gole | VP of Communications | 40 | $112,101 | $13,223 |
| Bridgette McAdoo | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tara Mullen | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chetna Rao | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Witsken | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Dara King | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Devi Thomas | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Richard | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Cristina Thomas | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Taw | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrice S Johnson | CEO Officer | 40 | $227,803 | $7,469 |
| Christy Anderson | Senior Vice President | 40 | $123,352 | $12,883 |
| Anushka Gole | Communications Director | 40 | $106,828 | $7,512 |
| Bridgette McAdoo | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Tara Mullen | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Errika Moore | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chetna Rao | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Holly Trotter | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Witsken | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Dara King | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chad Stephens | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Devi Thomas | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Richard | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Cristina Thomas | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jill Zullo | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Taw | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandra Marshall | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $174,390 |
| Shana Benford | Chief Program and Impact Officer | 40 | $121,708 |
| Christy Anderson | Senior Vice President | 40 | $119,991 |
| Patrice S Johnson | CEO Officer | 40 | $91,294 |
| Steven Hagood | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Lori Friedman | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Errika Moore | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Stephen Jenvey | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Holly Trotter | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Mary Izadi | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Blair Bloomston | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Grider | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Julie St John | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Kristen Weirick | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Chad Stephens | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Devi Thomas | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Stephanie Richard | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Cristina Thomas | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jill Zullo | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Steve Taw | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 548 MARKET ST PMB 83994, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104-5401
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Patrice S Johnson, 548 Market Street PMB 83994, San Francisco, CA 94104
- Signed the 990
- Patrice S Johnson, CEO
- Phone
- (833) 776-5724
- Website
- www.projectscientist.org
- Return prepared by
- Foard and Company PA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 46-1763945 or by the name PROJECT SCIENTIST.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Our mission is to expose a diverse population of young girls to a high quality STEM academy that inspires confidence in their pursuit of ling throughout the year
Program accomplishments
- Project Scientists Explorers Club served 2817 under-estimated youth through a joyful, hands-on, flexible, out-of- school STEAM program designed to build confidence, spark curiosity in students. Through engaging STEAM activities and meaningful connections with STEM role models, youth experience a sense of belonging and see themselves as innovative scientists and problem-solvers.Expenses $693,502
- Project Scientists Innovation Lab served 256 under-estimated youth through a joyful, hands-on, immersive summer STEAM camp designed to build confidence and spark curiosity in students. From building prototypes to solving real-world problems, each lab fosters collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving. Through field trips and connections with STEM role models, youth experience a sense of belonging and see themselves as innovative scientists and problem solvers.Expenses $467,528
- Project Scientists Elevated Institute served 153 educators through a transformative professional development experience designed to equip them with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to foster spaces of belonging for youth in STEM. Through hands-on learning, deep reflection, and a strong peer community, Elevated Institute empowers educators to expand access, value varied experiences and perspectives, and foster student belonging in every STEM classroom.Expenses $85,000
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-1763945
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,037,606
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,975,073
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,949,573 | $1,782,214 | $1,037,606 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,720,324 | $1,818,820 | $874,340 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,001,686 | $2,012,674 | $999,755 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,707,665 | $1,723,678 | $1,031,000 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 46-1763945).
Questions about PROJECT SCIENTIST
- What is the EIN of PROJECT SCIENTIST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT SCIENTIST is 46-1763945.
- Is PROJECT SCIENTIST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to PROJECT SCIENTIST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROJECT SCIENTIST 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 PROJECT SCIENTIST due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PROJECT SCIENTIST last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PROJECT SCIENTIST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Patrice S Johnson.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT SCIENTIST?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $270,053 (Patrice S Johnson, CEO).
- How much revenue does PROJECT SCIENTIST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,949,573, expenses of $1,782,214 and total assets of $1,037,606 at year end.
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