Nonprofit · EIN 23-2748891
DELAWARE VALLEY SCIENCE FAIRS INC
Tax-exempt · WEST CHESTER, PA 19382
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $308,685 | $421,366 | -$112,681 | $1,090,772 | $28,526 | $1,062,246 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $590,668 | $415,453 | $175,215 | $1,131,701 | $11,513 | $1,120,188 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $324,654 | $383,737 | -$59,083 | $886,252 | $12,027 | $874,225 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $288,689
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $19,462
- Other revenue
- $534
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $46,717
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $80,308
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $86,669
- Professional fundraising fees
- $35,000
- Accounting fees
- $38,932
- Occupancy
- $43,999
- Travel
- $39,475
- Program services (functional)
- $293,863
- Management and general (functional)
- $82,250
- Fundraising (functional)
- $45,253
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,131,700
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,090,772
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $28,526
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,062,246
- Publicly traded securities
- $543,439
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $749,381
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $312,865
- Gross receipts
- $359,685
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 400
- Year formed
- 1993
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Solomon | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $80,308 |
| Paul Martino | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
| Robert Hranek | VP & Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
| Mark DiRado | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Henry Disston | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Debra Dunne | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Brian Forster | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Susan Frey | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Lou Hegyes | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Ambra Hook | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| David Lukof | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Joseph Maglaty | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Allen Marks | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Peter Miller | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Barbara Nyland | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Pomerantz | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Gerald Quill | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Robert Studt | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Raymond Sweet | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Frederick Thompson | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Steve Abramson | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Vojislava Pophristic | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Patricia Taylor | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Louise Smith | VP & Treasurer Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT D SOLOMON | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $80,000 |
| Paul Martino | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
| Robert Hranek | VP & Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
| Mark DiRado | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Henry Disston | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Debra Dunne | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Brian Forster | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Susan Frey | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Lou Hegyes | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Ambra Hook | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| David Lukof | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Joe Maglaty | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Allen Marks | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Peter Miller | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Barbara Nyland | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Steve Pomerantz | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Jerry Quill | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Robert Studt | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Ray Sweet | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Frederick Thompson | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Steve Abramson | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Vojislava Voki Pophristic | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Patti Taylor | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| Louise Smith | VP & Treasurer Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT D SOLOMON PHD | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $80,000 |
| PAUL MARTINO | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
| ROBERT HRANEK | TRUSTEE, VP & SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
| STEVEN V ABRAMSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| MARK DIRADO | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| HENRY DISSTON JR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| DEBRA S DUNNE ESQ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| BRIAN FORSTER PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| SUSAN FREY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| LOUIS L HEGYES | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| AMBRA HOOK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| DAVID LUKOF VMD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| JOSEPH MAGLATY PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| ALLEN P MARKS PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| PETER MILLER PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| BARBARA NYLAND PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| STEVEN C POMERANTZ PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| VOJISLAVA POPHRISTIC PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| GERALD D QUILL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| ROBERT STUDT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| RAYMOND W SWEET PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| PATTI TAYLOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| A FREDERICK THOMPSON PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.3 | $0 |
| LOUISE S SMITH CPA | VP & TREASURER Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1398 WILMINGTON PIKE SUITE 105, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382-8218
- In care of
- % ROBERT D SOLOMON PHD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBERT D SOLOMON PHD, 1398 Wilmington Pk St 105, West Chester, PA 19382
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT D SOLOMON PHD, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (610) 458-1155
- Website
- WWW.DVSF.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WITHUMSMITHBROWN PC
Mission
TO BRING PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND INDUSTRY TOGETHER TO STIMULATE AND NURTURE YOUNG PEOPLE SO THAT THEY GROW AND DEVELOP INTO CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- DELAWARE VALLEY SCIENCE FAIRS, INC. (DVSF) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH WORKS WITH AND THROUGH PUBLIC, PAROCHIAL, HOME SCHOOLERS, AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS IN EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTHEASTERN NEW JERSEY, AND DELAWARE TO STIMULATE, NURTURE, AND REWARD THE STUDY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AMONG MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS USING A PROGRAM OF CAREFULLY DEFINED SCIENCE RESEARCH COMPETITIONS ORGANIZED BY GRADE LEVEL. DVSF PROVIDES SERVICES ON A NONDISCRIMINATORY BASIS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, AGE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR CONDITION OF DISABILITY. STUDENTS WHO ENTER COMPETITION AT LOCAL SCHOOL LEVEL: 10,000 APPROX. STUDENTS WHO GO ON TO COMPETE IN FIVE DVSF FAIRS: 800 APPROX. STUDENTS WHO GO ON TO COMPETE IN INTERNATIONAL FAIR: 16 APPROX. STUDENTS THAT PARTICIPATE IN REGIONAL COUNTY FAIRS, SUPPORTED BY DVSF: 3,000 APPROX.Expenses $293,863 · grants $46,717
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-2748891
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,090,772
- Income (IRS master file)
- $359,685
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $308,685 | $421,366 | $1,090,772 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $590,668 | $415,453 | $1,131,701 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $324,654 | $383,737 | $886,252 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-2748891).
Questions about DELAWARE VALLEY SCIENCE FAIRS INC
- What is the EIN of DELAWARE VALLEY SCIENCE FAIRS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DELAWARE VALLEY SCIENCE FAIRS INC is 23-2748891.
- Is DELAWARE VALLEY SCIENCE FAIRS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to DELAWARE VALLEY SCIENCE FAIRS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DELAWARE VALLEY SCIENCE FAIRS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of DELAWARE VALLEY SCIENCE FAIRS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DELAWARE VALLEY SCIENCE FAIRS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DELAWARE VALLEY SCIENCE FAIRS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ROBERT D SOLOMON PHD.
- Who are the officers and directors of DELAWARE VALLEY SCIENCE FAIRS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,308 (Robert Solomon, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does DELAWARE VALLEY SCIENCE FAIRS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $308,685, expenses of $421,366 and total assets of $1,090,772 at year end.
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