Nonprofit · EIN 94-1669545
ELEMENTARY INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE
Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,329,443 | $1,801,556 | -$472,113 | $5,181,832 | $100,173 | $5,081,659 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,352,706 | $1,863,019 | -$510,313 | $5,560,227 | $90,462 | $5,469,765 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,560,448 | $1,700,358 | -$139,910 | $6,018,589 | $107,612 | $5,910,977 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,057,732
- of which government grants
- $39,715
- Program service revenue
- $173,727
- Investment income
- $27,996
- Net rental income
- $39,307
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$1,378
- Net income from fundraising events
- $25,111
- Other revenue
- $69,988
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $242,356
- Other salaries and wages
- $842,560
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,244,158
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $4,533
- Depreciation
- $135,630
- Program services (functional)
- $1,435,989
- Management and general (functional)
- $85,573
- Fundraising (functional)
- $279,994
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,560,227
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,181,832
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $100,173
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,081,659
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,479,389
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,358,711
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,722,948
- Gross unrelated business income
- $35,907
- Gross receipts
- $1,340,029
- Employees
- 38
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 1969
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH TUAKLI COOPER | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $131,787 | $17,262 |
| CHARLENE BROWNE FORMER | Interim ED Officer | 40 | $101,929 | $120 |
| ALICIA JOHAL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA ROY | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR PAMELA THOMPSON | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MARY TAYLOR | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SIDIQA HOOKER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR PEGGY CURTIS-MARTIN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MERRILYN DATTA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SHARON WHITEHURST-PAYNE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA WALTERS-HOFFERT | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALBERTO VASQUEZ | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREI LUCAS | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUDARSHAN KESHAVA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GABRIEL CHONG | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Tomlin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOSEPH VASQUEZ | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLENE BROWNE FORMER | Interim ED Officer | 40 | $118,463 | $3,508 |
| ALICIA JOHAL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA ROY | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR PAMELA THOMPSON | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MARY TAYLOR | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SIDIQA HOOKER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR PEGGY CURTIS-MARTIN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MERRILYN DATTA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SHARON WHITEHURST-PAYNE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA WALTERS-HOFFERT | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALBERTO VASQUEZ | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREI LUCAS | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUDARSHAN KESHAVA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GABRIEL CHONG | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia Tomlin | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH VASQUEZ | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH TUAKLI COOPER | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLENE BROWNE | INTERIM ED Officer | 40 | $105,783 | $3,508 |
| JAMES STONE | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $79,308 | $0 |
| ALICIA JOHAL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA ROY | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR PAMELA THOMPSON | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MARY TAYLOR | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SIDIQA HOOKER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR PEGGY CURTIS-MARTIN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MERRILYN DATTA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SHARON WHITEHURST-PAYNE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA WALTERS-HOFFERT | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALBERTO VASQUEZ | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREI LUCAS | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUDARSHAN KESHAVA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GABRIEL CHONG | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CARLOS NUNEZ | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH VASQUEZ | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH TUAKLI COOPER | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 608 51ST ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92114-2201
- In care of
- % JOE VASQUEZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SARAH TUAKLI COOPER, 608 51ST STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92114
- Signed the 990
- SARAH TUAKLI COOPER, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (619) 263-2302
- Website
- WWW.EISCA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Leaf & Cole LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-1669545 or by the name ELEMENTARY INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE.
- 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
Elementary Institute of Science (EIS) is a premier science enrichment center dedicated to developing STEM skills and interests in order to address the widening gap of under-represented students in science. Through inquiry-based project learning activities, children are able explore, experiment and understand the world of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
Program accomplishments
- Elementary Institute of Science (EIS) is a premier science enrichment center dedicated to developing STEM skills and interests in order to address the widening gap of under-represented students in science. Through inquiry-based project learning activities, children are able explore, experiment and understand the world of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). EIS was established in Southeast San Diego in 1964. The founder, Tom Watts, started a hands-on science club in the back of his classroom. He believed science education would provide a strong foundation for the students to continue on to college and to succeed in the rapidly expanding STEM-skilled workforce. The after-school club thrived. EIS became one of the first and finest after-school STEM programs in the United States.The EIS Science and Technology Learning Center is a landmark building which provides the ideal environment for hands-on learning and exploration. The 15,000-square foot facility includes five science labs, two IT labs, a photography lab, lecture theatre and conference room. EIS provides on-going, progressive STEM programs that continue to challenge and engage students from the age of 7 through high school graduation in a specialized laboratory setting. All subjects include a hands-on learning component. Classes have a maximum ratio of 10 students to one instructor. The programs encompass 18 different subjects with continuously improved curriculum and topical themes. EIS programs utilize community resources and collaborations. Programs are offered both after-school and on Saturdays, in addition to a popular Summer Science Camp. EIS approach is designed to produce long-term learning gains and sustain interest in STEM learning through stepped levels. Program activities include field trips, presentations and career exploration.Over 10,000 students from all over San Diego County have attended the Elementary Institute of Science. Many EIS students have gone on to attend the finest universities in the United States and have become doctors, scientists and other STEM professionals.Expenses $1,435,989 · revenue $173,727
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
- 94-1669545
- 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
- 1969
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Science and technology (U20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,181,832
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,340,029
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,329,443 | $1,801,556 | $5,181,832 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,352,706 | $1,863,019 | $5,560,227 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,560,448 | $1,700,358 | $6,018,589 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,891,183 | $1,488,593 | $6,097,822 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 94-1669545).
Questions about ELEMENTARY INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE
- What is the EIN of ELEMENTARY INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ELEMENTARY INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE is 94-1669545.
- Is ELEMENTARY INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1969.
- Are donations to ELEMENTARY INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ELEMENTARY INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE 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 ELEMENTARY INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE 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 ELEMENTARY INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE 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 ELEMENTARY INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SARAH TUAKLI COOPER.
- Who are the officers and directors of ELEMENTARY INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $131,787 (SARAH TUAKLI COOPER, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does ELEMENTARY INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,329,443, expenses of $1,801,556 and total assets of $5,181,832 at year end.
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