2025-08-13T13:44:27-07:00 2024-12-31 472626541 Cook & Company A Prof Actcy Corporation One Sansome St Ste 3500 San Francisco CA 94104 990 2024-01-01 112656357 National Center for Science Education NATI 5106017203 230 Grand Ave 101 Oakland CA 94610 Amanda Townley Executive Director 2025-08-13 true true Douglas Cook PhDMPACPA P01521705 4156211112 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Amanda Townley 230 Grand Ave 101 Oakland CA 94610 1339637 false X http://www.ncse.ngo/ X 1983 CA The National Center for Science Education (NCSE) is a not-for-profit organization that helps ensure students across the country receive an accurate and effective evolution and climate science education. We do this by supporting teachers with resources and best teaching practices; by monitoring and mobilizing against efforts to undermine science education, whether at the statehouse or in the classroom; and by engaging in research to understand, maintain, and improve science education. NCSE's supporters are scientists, teachers, and citizens with diverse political affiliations. 12 11 4 10 0 1295482 1248192 0 104406 90896 727 549 1400615 1339637 0 0 1093030 1125042 0 242312 474806 469065 1567836 1594107 -167221 -254470 3155467 2939160 237222 150409 2918245 2788751 X The National Center for Science Education (NCSE) is a not-for-profit organization that helps ensure students across the country receive an accurate and effective evolution and climate science education. We do this by supporting teachers with resources and best teaching practices; by monitoring and mobilizing against efforts to undermine science education, whether at the statehouse or in the classroom; and by engaging in research to understand, maintain, and improve science education. 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(continued at Schedule O.) 139157 Investigating Science Education: In 2024, the Investigating Science Education program conducted a nationally representative survey of public school science educators addressing not only evolution and climate change but also the nature of science, published an article on changes in climate change education at the middle school level in a peer-reviewed academic journal, and published two articles in collaboration with a team of outside researchers on evolution acceptance and attitudes toward science and technology. 122970 Catalyzing Action: Our longest-tenured program, Catalyzing Action monitors state and local actions affecting science education and is the go-to source for the public generally, and the news media in particular, for up-to-date information on threats to the integrity of the science classroom. By providing advice, resources, and connections, NCSE has developed a proven track record of success in helping students, parents, administrators, and concerned citizens block threats to accurate evolution and climate education. 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The Organization may request additional spending on an as needed basis to add to the general funds available for possible new initiatives. X X X false false false false false false false false false Amanda Townley Executive Dir. 172633 349 349 173331 Ann Reid Former Executive Director 9637 9637 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b While the board has subcommittees, these committees are not authorized to act on behalf of the board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The 990 is reviewed first by the Finance committee and then sent out with any accompanying notes to the full board members to also review. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Each Board member signs an annual confict of interest statement that would document any conflicts. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Research was done by contacting other similar organization in the Bay area to discuss ED salaries. A independent survey was also used, that compares salary data from other non-profits. This process occurred in 2022 and early 2025. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 NCSE makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request. The organization makes its completed 990 form available upon request and uploads it onto, GuideStar, on the NCSE website and Charity Navigator websites. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a - Program Service Accomplishments Science Education Outreach - (continued from page 2) NCSE staff presented at large-scale conferences hosted by groups such as the National Association of Biology Teachers, as well as at the local school and district level. In 2024, the SEO team led professional development sessions at 14 local school districts, 11 state conferences, and 5 national conferences. In all, the team worked in 14 states with over 1,800 teachers. The program also launched an innovative professional development model called My COAST (Climate-Oriented Authentic Science Teaching) in which NCSE partners with local institutions to provide an immersive, hands-on experience for teachers on the impacts of climate change on coastal ecosystems. The Science Education Outreach program also continued to send its monthly educator newsletter with resources and other items of interest to more than 6,000 subscribers. Form 990, Part III, Line 4b - Program Service Accomplishments Communications - (continued from page 2) We began a presence on TikTok and Bluesky and increased our presence on Instagram, all with the purpose of increasing awareness of our organization. We also began developing more video content for use on social media and on our YouTube channel. We continued to send our monthly e-newsletter, which had a subscriber list of about 25,000. We also email a quarterly digital publication to our supporters, Reports of the National Center for Science Education. The high-production, 16-page PDF includes news about our programs, our members, and other articles of interest. NCSE's work was featured in external media such as Forbes, Science, Scientific American, and The New York Times. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d - Other Program Services Description In 2024, our core programs continued to work towards fulfilling our mission of ensuring an accurate and effective evolution and climate science education for all students in the nation.