Nonprofit · EIN 93-3891854
CALIFORNIA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91358
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $99,552 | $90,013 | $9,539 | $60,832 | $413 | $60,419 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $127,624 | $76,744 | $50,880 | $50,880 | – | $50,880 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $61,586
- Program service revenue
- $35,120
- Investment income
- $443
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,403
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $33,026
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,538
- Printing, publications and postage
- $774
- Other expenses
- $54,675
- Program services (functional)
- $84,320
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $50,880
- Total assets, end of year
- $60,832
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $413
- Net assets, end of year
- $60,419
- Cash, savings and investments
- $57,888
- Gross receipts
- $103,378
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-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Gould | President | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Gelfand | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Geraldine Peters | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| John Ermer | Chief Compliance Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Harry Evry | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Gould | President | 1 | $0 |
| Robert Gelfand | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Geraldine Peters | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| John Ermer | Chief Compliance Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Harry Evry | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1143, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91358-0143
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Christopher M Gould, President
- Phone
- (805) 807-0871
- Website
- https//csef-foundation.org
- Return prepared by
- Mary C Sanada
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 93-3891854 or by the name CALIFORNIA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR FOUNDATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
to promote scientific and engineering literacy and curiosity.
Program accomplishments
- Planning, operating and promoting the California Science Engineering Fair, an event for the best science and engineering students in grades 6-12 in California, this year held in-person with 881 participants.Expenses $73,484
- Sponsored two students to participate in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair ISEF in Columbus, OH.Expenses $10,836
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-3891854
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $60,832
- Income (IRS master file)
- $103,378
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | August 2025 | $99,552 | $90,013 | $60,832 | XML |
| 990-EZ | August 2024 | $127,624 | $76,744 | $50,880 | XML |
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 93-3891854).
Questions about CALIFORNIA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR FOUNDATION is 93-3891854.
- Is CALIFORNIA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to CALIFORNIA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CALIFORNIA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR FOUNDATION 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 CALIFORNIA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CALIFORNIA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended August 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CALIFORNIA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $99,552, expenses of $90,013 and total assets of $60,832 at year end.
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