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Aspen Science Center

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: Education N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$327k (2023)

Expenses
$293k (2023)

Total Assets
$102k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$6.41k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$327,180
Expenses
$292,594
Net Income
$34,586
Net Assets
$95,754
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $207,243
63.3%
Program Services $119,288
36.5%
Investment Income $142
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $507
0.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $171,883
58.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $102,166
Total Liabilities $6,412
Net Assets $95,754
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Turner (Chair) $0 $0 $0
David Heil (President/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charles Cunniffe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Fletcher Dma (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elena Marquez Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Liz Meador Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark Munger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrei Ruckenstein Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Schwarz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mark St John Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harry Teague (Director) $0 $0 $0
Duncan Wells Md (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$167,204
Expenses
$242,531
Net Income
-$75,327
Net Assets
$61,168
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $94,743
56.7%
Program Services $73,404
43.9%
Investment Income $11
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$954
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $128,085
52.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $64,394
Total Liabilities $3,226
Net Assets $61,168
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Turner (Chair) $0 $0 $0
David Heil (President/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jil Kosdrosky (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$120,066
Expenses
$145,357
Net Income
-$25,291
Net Assets
$136,795
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $88,875
74.0%
Program Services $30,634
25.5%
Investment Income $14
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $543
0.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $76,655
52.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $137,986
Total Liabilities $1,191
Net Assets $136,795
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William Turner (Chair) $0 $0 $0
David Heil (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$220,633
Expenses
$112,782
Net Income
$107,851
Net Assets
$162,086
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $217,223
98.5%
Program Services $3,400
1.5%
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $46,660
41.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $163,877
Total Liabilities $1,791
Net Assets $162,086
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrei Ruckenstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jane Frazer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Murray (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Frazer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Cunniffe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harry Teague (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Stranahan (Founding Chair) $0 $0 $0
William Turner (Chair) $0 $0 $0
David Heil (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jill Kosdrosky (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$263,319
Expenses
$257,259
Net Income
$6,060
Net Assets
$54,235
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $256,722
97.5%
Program Services $6,583
2.5%
Investment Income $14
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $28,969
11.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $162,949
63.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $55,918
Total Liabilities $1,683
Net Assets $54,235
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Houggy Resigned 53119 (President) $28,969 $0 $4,491
Andrei Ruckenstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rana Dershowitz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jane Frazer (Director) $0 $0 $0
William Frazer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Fletcher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fain (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Murray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harry Teague (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Cunniffe (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Stranahan (Founding Chair) $0 $0 $0
William Turner (Chair) $0 $0 $0
David Heil (President And Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jill Kosdrosky (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$316,644
Expenses
$323,011
Net Income
-$6,367
Net Assets
$48,175
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $299,343
94.5%
Program Services $17,297
5.5%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $76,687
23.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $149,870
46.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,318
Total Liabilities $12,143
Net Assets $48,175
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Houggy (President) $76,688 $0 $0
George Stranahan (Founding Chair) $0 $0 $0
William Turner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Norman Belmonte (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Heil (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrei Ruckenstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
L M Simmons (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rana Dershowitz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jane Frazer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
William Frazer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Fletcher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fain (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jill Nagel Kosdrosky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arnold Porath Resigned 1118 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harry Teague (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom O'connor Resigned 119 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Charles Cunniffe (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$278,741
Expenses
$284,616
Net Income
-$5,875
Net Assets
$54,542
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $265,526
95.3%
Program Services $13,211
4.7%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,865
16.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $141,706
49.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $61,516
Total Liabilities $6,974
Net Assets $54,542
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Houggy (President) $47,865 $0 $0
George Stranahan (Founding Chair) $0 $0 $0
William Turner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Norman Belmonte (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Heil (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrei Ruckenstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
L M Simmons (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rana Dershowitz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jane Frazer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
William Frazer (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Dan Goldman Resigned 1017 (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Alan Fletcher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Fain (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jill Nagel Kosdrosky (Director) $0 $0 $0
Arnold Porath (Director) $0 $0 $0
Harry Teague (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$199,024
Expenses
$197,044
Net Income
$1,980
Net Assets
$56,875
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $191,319
96.1%
Program Services $7,449
3.7%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $250
0.1%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,513
Total Liabilities $3,638
Net Assets $56,875
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Simmons (Chair) $0 $0
David Houggy (President) $0 $0
William Frazier (Vice President) $0 $0
Michael Fain (Secretary) $0 $0
William Turner (Treasurer) $0 $0
Norman Belmonte (Director) $0 $0
Rana Dershowitz (Director) $0 $0
Alan Fletcher (Director) $0 $0
David Hiel (Director) $0 $0
Andrei Ruckenstein (Director) $0 $0
George Stranahan (Director) $0 $0
Arny Porath (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$166,535
Expenses
$190,830
Net Income
-$24,295
Net Assets
$58,592
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $159,977
96.1%
Program Services $6,552
3.9%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,592
Total Liabilities $2,000
Net Assets $58,592
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mike Simmons (Chair) $0 $0
David Houggy (President) $0 $0
William Frazier (Vice President) $0 $0
Michael Fain (Secretary) $0 $0
William Turner (Treasurer) $0 $0
Norman Belmonte (Director) $0 $0
Zoe Baird Budinger (Director) $0 $0
Rana Dershowitz (Director) $0 $0
Alan Fletcher (Director) $0 $0
Joshua Frieman (Director) $0 $0
Karen Hallberg (Director) $0 $0
David Hiel (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$138,381
Expenses
$134,147
Net Income
$4,234
Net Assets
$82,887
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $135,808
98.1%
Program Services $2,530
1.8%
Investment Income $43
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $84,391
Total Liabilities $1,504
Net Assets $82,887
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
William Frazier (Director) $0 $0
David Heil (Director) $0 $0
Stephen Pinsky (President) $0 $0
Andrei Ruckenstein (Director) $0 $0
George Stranahan (Founding Chairman) $0 $0
Mike Simmons (Chair) $0 $0
Karen Halberg (Director) $0 $0
Alan Fletcher (Director) $0 $0
Michael Fain (Vice President/Secretary) $0 $0
Joshua Frieman (Director) $0 $0
Zoe Baird Budinger (Director) $0 $0
David Houggy (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$92,251
Expenses
$96,018
Net Income
-$3,767
Net Assets
$78,993
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $90,335
97.9%
Program Services $1,905
2.1%
Investment Income $11
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $78,993
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $78,993
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ilan Chabay (Director) $0 $0
David Heil (Vice President/Treasurer) $0 $0
Stephen Pinsky (President) $0 $0
Andrei Ruckenstein (Director) $0 $0
George Stranahan (Founding Chairman) $0 $0
Mike Simmons (Chair) $0 $0
Karen Hallberg (Director) $0 $0
Alan Fletcher (Director) $0 $0
Michael Fain (Vice President/Secretary) $0 $0
Joshua Frieman (Director) $0 $0
Kitty Boone (Director) $0 $0
David Houggy (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$54,602
Expenses
$79,693
Net Income
-$25,091
Net Assets
$82,760
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $51,880
95.0%
Program Services $2,712
5.0%
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $82,760
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $82,760

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$238,734
Expenses
$355,823
Net Income
-$117,089
Net Assets
$107,851
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $227,912
95.5%
Program Services $10,804
4.5%
Investment Income $18
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $162,750
45.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $107,851
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $107,851

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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