2026-09-17T15:49:45-07:00 2026-06-30 883177616 Lori D Stevenson CPA 3735 Union Terrace Ln N Plymouth MN 55441 990 2025-07-01 410789356 Minnesota Academy of Science MINN 6519173994 970 Raymond Ave Ste 103 Saint Paul MN 55114 Kevin Sands Executive Director 2026-09-17 true Lori Stevenson P01293380 7632672754 X 2025 Kevin Sands 970 Raymond Ave Ste 103 Saint Paul MN 55114 591333 false X www.mnmas.org X 1873 MN The Minnesota Academy of Science MAS is a statewide 501c3 organization committed to advancing science, technology, engineering , and math STEM in Minnesota by connecting Minnesotans of all backgrounds with resources and opportunities to engage in STEM Learning, research, and communication, and to recognize excellence in these areas. 16 16 6 375 0 282533 528405 55349 62109 849 819 630 0 339361 591333 28248 27424 0 353338 174719 0 13003 173877 187501 555463 389644 -216102 201689 27292 205598 32184 8801 -4892 196797 X The Minnesota Academy of Science MAS is a statewide 501c3 organization committed to advancing science, technology, engineering , and math STEM in Minnesota by connecting Minnesotans of all backgrounds with resources and opportunities to engage in STEM Learning, research, and communication, and to recognize excellence in these areas. false false 169436 27424 42069 The MN State Science & Engineering Fair was held in-person on Fri., March 27, 2026 in St. Paul. The event included student networking, STEM professionals judging, & public viewing of projects. Students visited 8 exhibitor booths and had free Science Museum admission. The event ended with a student social, a keynote address (by Dr. Clay Carter from the U of MN), and an award ceremony. We also had an online awards ceremony on Sun., March 29, to announce final awards. In total, 429 students particpated, representing 346 projects and 80 schools. Also, about 175 STEM professionals volunteered to judge projects and provide feedback to students, and about 30 more volunteered as special awards judges. We also had 25 general event volunteers to support staff in key roles. Efforts to increase student access to this activity included the one-day event structure, low registration costs, and fee waivers for those with financial need. We also started using a simpler Middle School project registration form to minimize the paperwork needed at that level. 91168 Our Fostering Opportunities and Relationships in STEM Education (FORSE) program brings free STEM enrichment to individuals from populations that remain underrepresented in STEM fields. To do so, we form collaborative partnerships with schools and other educational organizations serving the target populations, identifying community needs / goals, and finding ways to support each partner tailored to their specific priorities. Our 8 FORSE educational partners are public / charter schools, school districts, and after-school and summer enrichment. Combined they operate 14 schools and 4 out-of-school educational programs. From July 2025 - June 2026 FORSE supported these 8 educational partners to serve a total of 2,155 individual students. 28788 12825 We hosted the Minnesota High School Science Bowl (Jan. 24, 2026 at Hamline University) and Middle School Science Bowl (February 21, 2026 at Minnetonka MS East) with a combined 217 students from 23 schools participating this team based quiz bowl competitions. The winning teams represented Minnesota in the National Science Bowl held in person in Washington, DC. Finally, we also host the Winchell Undergraduate Research Symposium (April 26, 2026 at Bethel University) where 77 students presented their research in Oral format or in Poster format. Twenty academic professionals judged the students, and another 6 volunteers participated in planning. 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After review, questions and changes are initiated by Executive Director and made satisfactorily by CPA. The form is reviewed again by ED to verify all changed have been made. The 990 is emailed to all board members, Executive committee of officers meets to approve the form as presented or request changes. After all final changes are made it is approved by the board of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c New board members must sign a conflict of interest statement and all board members are asked to acknowledge the conflict of interest policy and disclose potential conflicts of interest annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The MAS Board conducts an annual compensation review for the executive director and other key employees that includes comparison of data gathered on nonprofit salaries in Minnesota by the Minnesota Council of nonprofits as well as salary data gathered from a review of 990s from other MN Nonprofit organizations with similar budgets. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The current bylaws and 990 are publicly available on the MAS website and upon request. Financial statements and the conflict of interest policy are accessible electronically to all staff and board and to others upon request.