Nonprofit · EIN 83-4272950
EXPLORING BY THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $93,422 | $151,360 | -$57,938 | $13,007 | – | $13,007 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $119,500 | $60,243 | $59,257 | $70,945 | – | $70,945 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $68,500 | $84,200 | -$15,700 | $11,688 | $0 | $11,688 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $81,421
- Program service revenue
- $12,000
- Other revenue
- $1
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $142,180
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $9,180
- Program services (functional)
- $142,180
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $70,945
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,007
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $13,007
- Cash, savings and investments
- $13,007
- Gross receipts
- $93,422
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Grabowski | President, Treasurer, Director | 1 | $0 |
| Georgia Broaddus | Secretary, Director | 1 | $0 |
| Joseph Cutler | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Tara Keir | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Grabowski | President, Treasurer, Director | 1 | $0 |
| Tara Keir | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Georgia Broaddus | Secretary, Director | 1 | $0 |
| Joseph Cutler | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Broaddus | Secretary, Director | 1 | $0 |
| Joseph Grabowski | President, Treasurer, Director | 1 | $0 |
| Joseph Cutler | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Tara Keir | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1330 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW APT 1008, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-6308
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 1330 New Hampshire Ave NW Apt 1008, Washington DC 20036
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Georgia Broaddus, 1330 New Hampshire Ave NW Apt 1008, Washington DC 20036
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Georgia Broaddus, Secretary and Director
Mission
The Organization provides charitable distributions to other nonprofits with science, conservation, and education mandates.
Program accomplishments
- Provided satellite connectivity, organization and hosting of events from "the world's most exciting classroom," the Darwin 200, reaching more than 300,000 students around the world.grants $9,180
- As a "Friends of" organization, we granted funds to our Canadian counterpart, Exploring by the Seat of Your Pants, to facilitate 400+ live events for classrooms across North America, connecting them with scientists, explorers, conservationists and adventurers. Over the calendar year, we had 300,000 students join us and as always, everything was free for classrooms everywhere.Expenses $130,180 · grants $130,180
- As a fiscal sponsor of Planet Madagascar, we supported sustainable forest communities and improved the lives of people living in Madagascar.Expenses $12,000 · grants $12,000
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-4272950
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,007
- Income (IRS master file)
- $93,422
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $93,422 | $151,360 | $13,007 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $119,500 | $60,243 | $70,945 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $68,500 | $84,200 | $11,688 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Georgia Broaddus | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Joseph Grabowski | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 83-4272950).
Questions about EXPLORING BY THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS INC
- What is the EIN of EXPLORING BY THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EXPLORING BY THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS INC is 83-4272950.
- Is EXPLORING BY THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to EXPLORING BY THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EXPLORING BY THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS 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 EXPLORING BY THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS INC 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 EXPLORING BY THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EXPLORING BY THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS INC?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Georgia Broaddus.
- Who are the officers and directors of EXPLORING BY THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does EXPLORING BY THE SEAT OF YOUR PANTS INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $93,422, expenses of $151,360 and total assets of $13,007 at year end.
Other nonprofits in WASHINGTON
- GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY EIN 53-0196603 · last filed 990 for 2025
- HOWARD UNIVERSITY EIN 53-0204707 · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMERICAN UNIVERSITY EIN 53-0196549 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA EIN 53-0196583 · last filed 990 for 2025
- ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES EIN 36-2169124 · last filed 990 for 2025
- NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY EIN 53-0193519 · last filed 990 for 2025
- INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ORGANIZATION EIN 30-0388800 · last filed 990 for 2025
- KIPP DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS EIN 74-2974642 · last filed 990 for 2025
All nonprofits in WASHINGTON · District of Columbia · Education