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SCIENCE LITERACY FOUNDATION INC FKA GOOD CAUSE COMMUNICATIONS
BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY · EIN 263353771 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE T19 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · scienceliteracyfoundation.org
revenue
$34K
expenses
$54K
net assets
$-73K
employees
0
volunteers
5
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

THE SCIENCE LITERACY FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)3 SOCIAL-IMPACT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO INVESTIGATE, CREATE FUND SCALABLE INITIATIVES PROGRAMS, AND PROVIDE NEW PATHS TO SCIENCE LITERACY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Science Literacy Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization focused on advancing science literacy through research, public education, and scalable initiatives. It produces thought leadership, such as white papers redefining science literacy for the 21st century, and engages the public through a newsletter that highlights developments in science communication and literacy. The organization operates nationally with a mission to create new pathways for understanding science in everyday life.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $25K
    SLF NEWSLETTER: SUBSCRIBERS CAN KEEP UP WITH SLF, OUR PARTNERS, THE LATEST STORIES FROM OPEN MIND, AND INTERESTING DEVELOPMENTS IN THE WORLD OF SCIENCE LITERACY, JOURNALISM, AND COMMUNICATION.
  2. #2 $25K
    WHITE PAPER: A BOLD REDEFINITION OF SCIENCE LITERACY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY, MAPPING OUT THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES AHEAD.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

SLF Newsletter
Regular publication keeping subscribers informed about the foundation, its partners, and key developments in science literacy, journalism, and communication.
White Paper: A Bold Redefinition of Science Literacy
Research initiative outlining challenges and opportunities in 21st-century science literacy, offering a strategic road map for broader public understanding.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Literacy Program Funding 1 activity
    • Funding scalable initiatives to advance science literacy
      Investigates, creates, and funds scalable programs and initiatives aimed at advancing science literacy. This includes identifying promising models and providing financial support for their development and expansion.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Producing and distributing a science literacy newsletter
      Produces and shares a regular newsletter that delivers updates on science literacy, science journalism, and communication to a subscriber base, serving as an ongoing informational resource in the field.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Conducting and publishing foundational research on science literacy
      Authored and published a white paper that redefines science literacy for the 21st century, analyzing key challenges and opportunities. This research contributes to shaping discourse and strategy in the field.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$34K
Contributions & grants$34K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$54K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$6K
Cash$6K
Investments$0
Liabilities$80K
Net assets$-73K
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
2 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue -85.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • BRIAN COHEN — CEO & CHAIRMAN
  • COREY POWELL — DIRECTOR
  • PAMELA WEINTRAUB — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • OPEN MIND Partner — Collaborates with Open Mind to share stories and developments related to science literacy and communication.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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