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Virtual Science Center Inc

  • San Jose, CA
  • Tax-exempt since March 2016
  • EIN: 47-5099310

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Museum, Museum Activities (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$653 (2024)

Expenses
$92.1k (2024)

Total Assets
$110k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2015 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$653
Expenses
$92,148
Net Income
-$91,495
Net Assets
$110,194
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $653
100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $28,190
30.6%
Compensation of Officers* $15,600
16.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $110,194
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $110,194
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Meghan Lee (Treasurer) $15,600 $0
Brendan Trexler (President) $0 $0
Elizabeth Trexler (Vice President) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 12, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$546,487
Expenses
$518,943
Net Income
-$1,065,430
Net Assets
$201,689
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $2,259
Sales of Assets -$567,965
Other Income $19,219
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $196,730
37.9%
Compensation of Officers* $64,800
12.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $204,488
Total Liabilities $2,799
Net Assets $201,689
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Meghan Lee (Treasurer) $64,800 $0
Brendan Trexler (President) $0 $0
Elizabeth Trexler (Vice President) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$255,776
Expenses
$891,504
Net Income
-$635,728
Net Assets
$1,267,119
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,607
0.6%
Sales of Assets $922
0.4%
Other Income $253,247
99.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $123,581
13.9%
Compensation of Officers* $80,600
9.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,272,707
Total Liabilities $5,588
Net Assets $1,267,119
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Meghan Lee (Treasurer) $80,600 $0
Brendan Trexler (President) $0 $0
Elizabeth Trexler (Vice President) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$301,530
Expenses
$1,295,956
Net Income
-$994,426
Net Assets
$1,902,847
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $75,000
24.9%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $40
0.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $226,490
75.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $259,311
20.0%
Compensation of Officers* $105,040
8.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,910,413
Total Liabilities $7,566
Net Assets $1,902,847
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Meghan Lee (Treasurer) $105,040 $0
Brendan Trexler (President) $0 $0
Elizabeth Trexler (Vice President) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$30,648
Expenses
$1,744,691
Net Income
-$1,714,043
Net Assets
$2,897,273
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $21,350
69.7%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,948
6.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $55,900
> 100%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $236,481
13.6%
Compensation of Officers* $96,200
5.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,900,081
Total Liabilities $2,808
Net Assets $2,897,273
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Meghan E Stewart (Project Manager) $76,776 $0
Meghan Lee (Treasurer) $48,100 $0
Meghan Lee (Secretary) $48,100 $0
Brendan Trexler (President) $0 $0
Elizabeth Trexler (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 11, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,356,494
Expenses
$741,712
Net Income
$614,782
Net Assets
$4,611,316
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,381,250
> 100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $34,621
2.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $416,852
56.2%
Compensation of Officers* $124,800
16.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,614,684
Total Liabilities $3,368
Net Assets $4,611,316
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William J Meyer (Chief Experience Off) $110,797 $0
Meghan E Stewart (Project Manager) $95,000 $0
Meghan Lee (Treasurer) $62,400 $0
Meghan Lee (Secretary) $62,400 $0
Brendan Trexler (President) $0 $0
Elizabeth Trexler (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Dec. 3, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,469,868
Expenses
$124,835
Net Income
$1,345,033
Net Assets
$3,996,534
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,450,000
98.6%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $19,868
1.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $37,358
29.9%
Compensation of Officers* $24,000
19.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,000,573
Total Liabilities $4,039
Net Assets $3,996,534
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William J Meyer (Curator) $116,497 $0
Meghan E Stewart (Project Manager) $76,730 $0
Meghan Lee (Treasurer) $61,100 $0
Meghan Lee (Secretary) $61,100 $0
Brendan Trexler (President) $0 $0
Elizabeth Trexler (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Sept. 12, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,654,614
Expenses
$66,530
Net Income
$1,588,084
Net Assets
$2,651,501
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,650,000
99.7%
Interest Revenue $2,675
0.2%
Dividends $1,939
0.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $26,631
40.0%
Compensation of Officers* $24,000
36.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,658,291
Total Liabilities $6,790
Net Assets $2,651,501
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William J Meyer (Curator) $112,017 $0
Meghan Lee (Treasurer) $60,000 $0
Meghan Lee (Secretary) $60,000 $0
Brendan Trexler (President) $0 $0
Elizabeth Trexler (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on July 31, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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View Filing (2 of 2) PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,237,969
Expenses
$314,712
Net Income
$923,257
Net Assets
$1,063,441
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,242,288
> 100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $115
0.0%
Sales of Assets -$4,434
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $189,969
60.4%
Compensation of Officers* $120,000
38.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,068,003
Total Liabilities $4,562
Net Assets $1,063,441
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Meghan Lee (Treasurer) $60,000 $0
Meghan Lee (Secretary) $60,000 $0
William J Meyer (Curator) $51,617 $0
Brendan Trexler (President) $0 $0
Elizabeth Trexler (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 20, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$200,000
Expenses
$59,817
Net Income
$140,183
Net Assets
$140,183
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $200,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,412
4.0%
Compensation of Officers* $50,000
83.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $170,630
Total Liabilities $30,447
Net Assets $140,183
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Meghan Lee (Treasurer) $25,000 $0
Meghan Lee (Secretary) $25,000 $0
Brendan Trexler (President) $0 $0
Elizabeth Trexler (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 16, 2016

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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