2023-07-25T13:50:27-07:00 2022-12-31 990 2022-01-01 430718799 ACADEMY OF SCIENCE OF ST LOUIS ACAD 3145338083 5050 Oakland Avenue St Louis MO 631101404 Mary Burke Chief Executive Officer 3145338083 2023-07-25 1 1 11 1 AAL2 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Mary Burke 5050 Oakland Ave St Louis MO 63110 507693 0 X www.academyofsciencestl.org X 1856 MO The Academy seeks to advance the public understanding of science and promote interest in the sciences to students and adults through accessible year-round seminars and educational initiatives. 18 18 0 485 0 0 429152 185474 0 0 151933 322219 0 0 581085 507693 28225 28115 0 0 637799 525318 0 0 72041 112760 117441 778784 670874 -197699 -163181 11599978 9357958 218030 144169 11381948 9213789 To promote the advancement of science and encourage public interest in and understanding of the sciences. Since 1856, the Academy of Science of St Louis has been a leader in the advancement and integration of science technology into contemporary society. Academy resources are entirely mission focused on expanded scientific outreach, education, resource sharing, and the recognition of scientific accomplishment. 0 0 189563 28115 0 Academy of Science St Louis Science Fair. For more than 60 years, the Science Fair has been an amazing catalyst for students in kindergarten through high school. Under the leadership of the Academy, hundreds of educators, scientists, and science advocates work year round to bring science inquiry to life for students in the St Louis area. The Academy utilizes the services of hundreds of volunteers in areas such as judging projects and overall fair leadership. School districts select their top student projects and submit them to the fair. In 2022, nearly 800 students in public, private, parochial, and home-school students from 97 schools submitted projects representing the top 3% of science projects in the St Louis regions. Top winners receive scholarships and other educational awards. 126715 0 0 Speakers for Science program. The Speakers for Science Series provides scientists and professionals who speak on engineering, science, and technology related topics to area civic groups, community organizations and schools. Each year, thousands of students and life-long learners are inspired, enlightened and enthralled by unique opportunities to connect with scientists through live forums. Volunteer speakers present topics as varied as plant science, archaeology, genetics, DNA, and unmanned spacecraft. Each year brings requests for experts on newly emerging areas of science or topical issues generating public interest. In 2022, the Academy sponsored more than 30 Public Science Seminars attended by more than 4,000 adults, students, educators, and the general public. 152857 0 0 STEM Programs. The Academy collaborates with school districts to present career explorations and science career forums for the critical middle-school age groups. The STEM Careers Explorations programs include Future Trek and Greening Your Future. The Junior Academy of Science program is for middle and high school students from public, private, and home schools across the regions where they can experience hands-on opportunities in science, engineering, and medicine. Corporations, science organizations, and universities open their labs and research areas to these teens at a critical time...when they are laying the science and technology paths for their future. Through these experiences, Junior Academy members realize the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to discovery and a strong early grounding in math and science. Recognizing that each child has potential, Junior Academy membership is open and available to all middle and high school students in the area and offers challenging and engaging science opportunities and competitions for a full range of academic levels. Teen Science Cafe. At the Science Cafes teens have the opportunity to interact with science professionals in an informal and relaxed setting exploring trends such as nanotechnology and bionics. 36804 0 0 Since its inception, the Academy has promoted the recognition of impressive scientists in the St Louis area. This tradition continues with the Academy Fellows induction and Annual Outstanding St Louis Scientists Awards. The Fellows of the Academy is a prestigious association of St Louis scientists and engineers of national reputation. The Fellows organization creates opportunities to tap into the wealth of science and technology resources in our area for recommendations and insight. 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The Academy has adopted a total return spending policy to create a balance between the need for current income and the long-term needs of the Academy. A spending target of 3.9% was approved by the Board for 2022. 1 The Academy of Science St Louis Science Fair winners receive scholarship awards of varying amounts. Awards are in the form of a check issued to the student's 529 College Savings Plan. In 2022, there were 135 award recipients each receiving an award that varied from $100 to $1000 each. 135 28225 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Each project submitted to the Academy of Science St Louis Science Fair is evaluated by two judges during the event. Area schools send their top student projects to the fair. Each project is given an identifying number which is categorized by the student's grade. Judges scores are tabulated and awards go to the top students in each division. Special Awards are issued by supporting organizations for projects that meet their criteria for subject matter or excellence. Awards are issued to the students in the form of a scholarship check to their 529 College Savings Plan. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mary E Burke Chief Executive Officer 177369 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 177369 0 0 0 Form 990, Part I, Line 5 Salaries for the Academy of Science are processed and paid by the Saint Louis Science Center. There is no relationship between the Academy and the Science Center other than a contract for rented space and other services rendered by the Science Center such as payroll processing, which is reimbursed by the Academy. The Science Center processes and pays salaries then sends an invoice for reimbursement by the Academy for the total amount of salaries paid including the FICA match and all health and retirement benefits costs. The Academy therefore pays for all salaries and benefits and these costs are included in the Statement of Functional Expenses. But payroll processing, including preparation of W2 and W3 forms and employment tax returns are handled by the Science Center under their tax ID number. Form 990, Part V, Line 2a Salaries for the Academy of Science are processed and paid by the Saint Louis Science Center. There is no relationship between the Academy and the Science Center other than a contract for rented space and other services rendered by the Science Center such as payroll processing, which is reimbursed by the Academy. The Science Center processes and pays salaries then sends an invoice for reimbursement by the Academy for the total amount of salaries paid including the FICA match and all health and retirement benefits costs. The Academy therefore pays for all salaries and benefits and these costs are included in the Statement of Functional Expenses. But payroll processing, including preparation of W2 and W3 forms and employment tax returns are handled by the Science Center under their tax ID number. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Academy's IRS Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees. After review and approval by the Executive Committee, the 990 is submitted to the full board for their review and comments. The 990 is then transmitted to the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c To monitor transactions for conflicts of interest, each officer and trustee annually reviews the conflict of interest policy and provides a written statement indicating any potential or actual conflicts. Any statement provided from the officers and trustees that indicates a potential conflict is reviewed by the board to determine whether a conflict exists. If a conflict would be determined, the board would impose restriction on the person with the conflict, prohibiting them from impacting decisions regarding the topic and therefore removing the conflict. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Compensation is reviewed annually for the Chief Executive Officer. There are no key employees and no Board Trustee or Office receive any compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Academy's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available to the general public upon request. The financial statements and IRS Form 990 are available through the Academy's website and are also available through the GuideStar website. Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a The compensation listed for the highest paid employee is the compensation reported on the employee's W-2 provided by the St Louis Science Center. All wages including the amount listed in Part VII are paid back to the Science Center by the Academy. See the explanation on Schedule O: Form 990, Part V, Line 2a. The Academy of Science of St Louis files the Form 990 return at the completion of that years audit. An explanation of reasonable cause will be mailed to the IRS.