irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $12KWe engaged 180 families in hands-on online learning via Zoom for a variation of one-time, four to six-week immersive topic exploration. We focused on Earth science, physics, paleontology, chemistry, and much more. All needed materials were provided via a science kit, shipped via USPS.
- #2 $900Engaged with families online via live and pre-recorded lessons that engaged age 2 and up in hands-on science learning. All needed materials were included via a kit.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
After School Science
Hour-long weekly science programs for grades K–5, offered in fall, winter, and spring, focusing on hands-on experiments in chemistry, engineering, and Earth science.
Citizen Science
Community-based air quality monitoring initiative in partnership with Guardians of Flushing Bay, providing sensors and education in Queens.
Monthly and Bi-monthly Enrichment
Ongoing science sessions for younger learners, designed to introduce foundational science concepts through interactive exploration.
One-time Workshops
45-minute hands-on science workshops for schools and groups, covering topics like chemistry, engineering, and Earth science, with all materials provided.
Residencies
Eight to ten-week themed science programs for schools, ending in a final project and aligned with New York State and Next Generation Science Standards.
The Period Talk
Science-based educational presentation on menstruation for children age 8 and up with caregivers, available in person or via Zoom.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 3 activities
- Deliver after-school science programs for K–5 studentsOffers hour-long, hands-on after-school science programs during fall, winter, and spring seasons for students in grades K–5, focusing on chemistry, engineering, science-based art, and Earth science.
- Deliver hands-on science workshops for young children and familiesProvides interactive, hands-on science workshops for children from age 2 through 5th grade, delivered in schools, preschools, daycares, community centers, libraries, parks, and private groups. Programs include one-time 45-minute sessions, recurring monthly/bi-monthly enrichment, and multi-week themed residencies (8–10 weeks) concluding in a final project.
- Offer online science learning programs with mailed kitsConducts virtual science workshops for children age 2 and up, centered on four to six-week immersive topics in chemistry, engineering, botany, and ornithology. Provides all necessary materials via mailed science kits and offers both live and pre-recorded lessons.
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Reproductive Health Advocacy & Education 1 activity
- Deliver educational workshops on menstruationOffers science-based, inclusive educational workshops for adults and children about the biological process of menstruation and available menstrual products. Delivered as "The Period Talk" to schools and private groups of six or more families, both in person and virtually via Zoom.
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Community Environmental Monitoring and Research 1 activity
- Operate local air quality monitoring and Citizen Science programsRuns three local air quality monitoring sites and a Citizen Science program that equips communities with skills and information to engage in dialogue about climate change impacts and advocate for change.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Support youth career development in conservation fieldsProvides access to paid jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities for youth at wildlife conservation parks, facilitates direct connections with hiring managers, and hosts career workshops and panels focused on conservation, education, and animal care careers.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide science education through everyday family activitiesTeaches foundational science concepts using everyday routines such as cooking, grocery shopping, gardening, and bath time, focusing on volume, changes in matter, classification, nutrition, life cycles, ecosystems, and physical properties of water. Encourages adults to model curiosity and use open-ended questions to support children’s reasoning skills.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$75K
Contributions & grants$9K12%
Program service revenue$63K83%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$61K
Program expenses46%
Admin / overhead54%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$50K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$190K
Cash$69K
Investments$0
Liabilities$123K
Net assets$89K
Liquid reserves13.5 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -34.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Barbara Rogers — Board Member
- Carmen Castillo-Barrett — Executive Director/Science Educator
- Pavani Thagirisa — Board Member- Acting Chair
relationships · 38
Who they work with
- AgriStem Kids Partner — Partner organization in science education programs for young learners.
- Allergic To Salad Partner — Partner organization in science education programs for young learners.
- BAX Brooklyn Arts Exchange Partner — Partner organization in science education programs for young learners.
- Baruch College Partner — Partner institution in science education programs for young learners.
- Brooklyn Doodles Partner — Partner organization in science education programs for young learners.
- Brooklyn Green School Partner — Partner school in science education programs for young learners.
- Brooklyn Public Library Partner — Partner organization in science education programs for young learners.
- City of Science (World Science Festival) Partner — Partner organization in science education programs for young learners.
- Con Edison Funder — Provided a grant enabling the establishment of three local air quality monitoring sites.
- Con Edison Funder — Provided grant funding for air quality monitoring activities.
- Cornell Lab of Ornithology Partner — Partner organization in science education programs for young learners.
- Cypress Hills Childcare Corporation Partner — Partner organization in science education programs for young learners.
- EPA AirNow Partner — Partner organization providing access to local air quality data via the EPA AirNow platform.
- Flatbush Beacon Center Partner — Partner organization in science education programs for young learners.
- Friends of Greenwood Playground Partner — Partner organization in science education programs for young learners.
- Guardians of Flushing Bay Partner — Collaborates with Guardians of Flushing Bay to expand air quality monitoring initiatives in Queens.
- Guardians of Flushing Bay Partner — Collaborates with Kiddie Science to expand and amplify the Citizen Science initiative.
- Lefferts Gardens Montessori School Partner — Partner school in science education programs for young learners.
- Maple Street School Partner — Partner school in science education programs for young learners.
- My Cozy Cozy Partner — Partner organization in science education programs for young learners.
- NYC public schools Partner — Collaborates with NYC public schools to deliver science workshops to students.
- PS 10 Partner — Partner school in science education programs for young learners.
- PS 38 Partner — Partner school in science education programs for young learners.
- PS 770 Partner — Partner school in science education programs for young learners.
- PS 9 Partner — Partner school in science education programs for young learners.
- PayPal Partner — Accepts donations through PayPal
- Private Picassos Partner — Partner organization in science education programs for young learners.
- Prospect Park Audubon Center Partner — Partner organization in science education programs for young learners.
- PurpleAir Partner — Partner organization providing access to local air quality data via the PurpleAir Map.
- Q Gardens Partner — Partner organization in science education programs for young learners.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Family-Integrated Science Education for Sensitive Topicsmethodology: interactive_family_educationBy using co-attended adult-child, interactive workshops on topics like menstruation, we normalize cross-generational dialogue and reduce stigma, because shared learning experiences between children and caregivers create safe spaces for discussing sensitive subjects.
- Inquiry-Based Learning Through Hands-On Explorationmethodology: inquiry_based_learningBy engaging children in hands-on, sensory-rich scientific exploration, we develop their reasoning, confidence, and scientific identity, because this approach aligns with children's natural investigative behaviors and fosters intrinsic curiosity.
- Science as a Vehicle for Inclusive Community Empowermentmethodology: community_education_citizen_scienceBy equipping communities with science knowledge and citizen science tools, we drive engagement and impactful change on issues like environmental awareness and climate change, because participatory science builds agency and collective efficacy.