Society for Science & the Public

AKA SSP

Washington, DC

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Also Known As:: SSP
Physical Address:: Washington, DC 20036
EIN:: 53-0196483
Web URL:: www.societyforscienc...
Blog URL:: societyforscience.ty...
Leadership:: Ms. Elizabeth Marincola

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Fiscal Year Starting: Jan 1, 2010
Fiscal Year Ending: Dec 31, 2010

Revenue
Total Revenue	$17,091,739

Expenses
Total Expenses	$16,113,860

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Society for Science & the Public

Also Known As:: SSP
Physical Address:: Washington, DC 20036
EIN:: 53-0196483
Web URL:: www.societyforscienc...
Blog URL:: societyforscience.ty...
NTEE Category:: U Science and Technology Research Institutes; U20 Science, General (includes Interdisciplinary Scientific Activities); B Educational Institutions; B82 Scholarships, Student Financial Aid, Awards; U Science and Technology Research Institutes; U40 Engineering and Technology Research, Services
Year Founded:: 1921
Ruling Year:: 1922
How This Organization Is Funded:: Corporations - $14,500,000; Science News Subscribers and Society members - $5,000,000; General support - $1,000,000

Mission Statement

Society for Science & the Public (SSP) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership organization dedicated to public engagement in scientific research and education. Our vision is to promote the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement: to inform, educate and inspire.

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Impact Summary from the Nonprofit

SSP is proud to deliver and explain the world of science to our global community; educating and informing students, parents, educators and the greater community about the evolving and influential world of science, we inspire the endless possibilities they have to offer.

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Forms 990 Received from the IRS IRS Form 990 is an annual document used by approximately one-third of all public charities to report information about their finances and operations to the federal government. GuideStar uses data from Form 990 to populate its database with financial information about nonprofit organizations. Posting Form 990 images on the GuideStar Web site is an ongoing process.

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Leadership

Ms. Elizabeth Marincola

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Since 2005

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Program: Intel International Science and Engineering Fair

Budget:: --
Category:: Science & Technology
Population Served:: Youth/Adolescents only (14 - 19 years)

Program Description:

<p>The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF) is the world's largest international pre-college science competition.  The Intel ISEF annually provides a forum for more than 1,500 high school students from over 50 countries to showcase their independent research, while competing for almost $4 million in awards and scholarships.  </p>

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Program: Science News magazine

Budget:: $6,875,004
Category:: Science & Technology
Population Served:: Adults; Young Adults (20-25 years) -- currently not in use; Youth/Adolescents only (14 - 19 years)

Program Description:

SSP has published the award-winning Science News since 1922.  Covering important and emerging research in all fields of science, it is published bi-weekly for 120,000 annual subscribers, and update daily at sciencenews.org.

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Program: Intel Science Talent Search

Budget:: $7,145,696
Category:: Science & Technology
Population Served:: Youth/Adolescents only (14 - 19 years)

Program Description:

The Intel Science Talent Search (Intel STS) is America's most prestigious science research competition for high school seniors. Since 1942, first in partnership with Westinghouse and since 1998 with Intel, SSP has provided a national stage for America's best and brightest young scientists to present original research to nationally recognized professional scientists. SSP is proud that 7 Nobel Laureates have been selected from alumni of this program.

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Program: Science News for Kids

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Category:: Science & Technology
Population Served:: Children and Youth (infants - 19 years.); Adults

Program Description:

Science News for Kids is our online publication, found at sciencenewsforkids.org, devoted to children 9 to 14, their teachers and parents. Offering timely and interesting news tories and features, the site also offers hands-on activities, games and books to read and attracts over 3 million visitors annually. 

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Program: Broadcom MASTERS

Budget:: $1,100,000
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Population Served:: Children Only (5 - 14 years)

Program Description:

The Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars) is a competition for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who complete a science, engineering, or math project, enter it into competition at an SSP-affiliated fair and are nominated to compete in the national competition. 

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