TY 2017 Form 990

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC)
(1) H ROBERT HORVITZ...................................................................... CHAIR	3.00 .................	X	X
(2) ALAN LESHNER...................................................................... VICE CHAIR	3.00 .................	X	X
(3) ROBERT W SHAW JR...................................................................... TREASURER	3.00 .................	X	X
(4) PAUL J MADDON...................................................................... SECRETARY	3.00 .................	X	X
(5) MARY SUE COLEMAN...................................................................... TRUSTEE	3.00 .................	X
(6) HALEY BARNA...................................................................... TRUSTEE	3.00 .................	X
(7) CRAIG BARRETT...................................................................... TRUSTEE	3.00 .................	X
(8) CHRISTY BURTON...................................................................... TRUSTEE (AS OF OCT 2017)	3.00 .................	X
(9) SEAN B CARROLL...................................................................... TRUSTEE	3.00 .................	X
(10) MARTIN CHALFIE...................................................................... TRUSTEE (AS OF OCT 2017)	3.00 .................	X
(11) TESSA M HILL...................................................................... TRUSTEE	3.00 .................	X
(12) TOM LEIGHTON...................................................................... TRUSTEE	3.00 .................	X
(13) STEPHANIE PACE MARSHALL...................................................................... TRUSTEE	3.00 .................	X
(14) SCOTT A MCGREGOR...................................................................... TRUSTEE	3.00 .................	X
(15) JOE PALCA...................................................................... TRUSTEE	3.00 .................	X
(16) FRANK WILCZEK...................................................................... TRUSTEE (UNTIL OCT 2017)	3.00 .................	X
(17) FENG ZHANG...................................................................... TRUSTEE (AS OF SEPT 2017)	3.00 .................	X

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
LIVE MARKETING INC 518 DAVIS STREET SUITE 201 EVANSTON,IL60201	EVENT PRODUCTION	1,048,815
QUADGRAPHICS INC N61 W23044 HARRYS WAY SUSSEX,WI53089	PRINTING	772,355
LEVY RESTAURANT 980 NORTH MICHIGAN AVE CHICAGO,IL60611	CATERING SERVICES	624,304
GLOBAL EXPERIENCE SPECIALISTS INC PO BOX 96174 CHICAGO,IL60693	EVENT SERVICES	508,260
PRODUCTION TRANSPORT 21250 HAWTHORNE BOULEVARD SUITE 53 TORRANCE,CA90503	TRANSPORTATION/SHUTTLE SERVICES	357,630
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 21

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC

Employer identification number

53-0196483

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) 2019	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) 2019	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2019 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2018 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2019. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2018. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2019. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2018. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) 2019	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .	1,510,842	1,193,883	11,091,117	1,708,056	2,436,441	17,940,339
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose	5,266,716	5,127,123	4,845,395	4,656,770	4,343,295	24,239,299
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5	6,777,558	6,321,006	15,936,512	6,364,826	6,779,736	42,179,638
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons	531,474	651,682	9,571,315	466,927	803,275	12,024,673
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.						0
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..	531,474	651,682	9,571,315	466,927	803,275	12,024,673
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						30,154,965

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2015	(b) 2016	(c) 2017	(d) 2018	(e) 2019	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	6,777,558	6,321,006	15,936,512	6,364,826	6,779,736	42,179,638
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	682,919	746,614	911,401	949,370	976,772	4,267,076
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.	682,919	746,614	911,401	949,370	976,772	4,267,076
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..	192,957	157,425	49,903	38,741	32,951	471,977
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..	7,653,434	7,225,045	16,897,816	7,352,937	7,789,459	46,918,691

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2019 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

64.270 %

Public support percentage from 2018 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

63.700 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2019 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

9.090 %

Investment income percentage from 2018 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

8.720 %

19a

331/3% support tests—2019. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2018. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by .035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2019	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2019
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a From 2014.......
b From 2015.......
c From 2016.......
d From 2017.......
e From 2018.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2019 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2019 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2015.....
b Excess from 2016.....
c Excess from 2017.....
d Excess from 2018.....
e Excess from 2019.....

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2019)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:	INCOME FROM ACTIVITIES NOT NORMALLY RECURRING
SCHEDULE A, PART III:	THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED UNUSUAL GRANTS AS FOLLOWS: 2013 - $2,218,847 2014 - $6,827,376 2015 - $1,381,805 2016 - $50,893,279 2017 - $11,851,254

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

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Name of the organization

SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC

Employer identification number

53-0196483

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

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Name of organization SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC

Part I Contributors	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

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Name of organization SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC		Employer identification number 53-0196483

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

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Name of organization SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC			Employer identification number 53-0196483
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC

Employer identification number

53-0196483

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	1,032,904	1,007,424	1,016,591	1,005,658	965,939
b	Contributions ...	300,000		5,784	11,408	16,865
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	116,228	45,380	-14,951	23,178	22,854
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	80,650	19,900		23,653
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	1,368,482	1,032,904	1,007,424	1,016,591	1,005,658

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

0 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

100.000 %

Term endowment SchDMd Bullet

0 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....	26,946		26,946
b	Buildings ....	1,521,182	1,519,996	1,186
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ....	552,923	550,409	2,514
e	Other .....	1,548,492	1,426,408	122,084
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				152,730

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	4,798,145
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	22,384,888
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	1,547,688
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	720,000
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	2,267,688
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	20,117,200
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	0
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	20,117,200

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	29,408,802
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	700,000
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	82,671
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	782,671
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	28,626,131
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	28,626,131

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART V, LINE 4:	THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT IS TO BE USED TO SUPPORT OR EXPAND PROGRAMS THAT IMPACT K-12 STUDENTS, AND IF NECESSARY, FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	ACCRUED POSTRETIREMENT ADJUSTMENT BENEFIT 82,671.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2019

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
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Statement of Activities Outside the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16. Right pointing arrow large image

Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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Name of the organization
SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC

Employer identification number

53-0196483

Part I

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and

other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used

to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.

Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)

(a) Region		(b) Number of offices in the region	(c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region	(d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region)	(e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of service(s) in the region	(f) Total expenditures for and investments in the region
	CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARRIBEAN	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES	AWARDS PAYMENTS AND HOUSING/TRAVEL GRANTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN SSP SCIENCE COMPETITIONS	13,390
	EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES	AWARDS PAYMENTS AND HOUSING/TRAVEL GRANTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN SSP SCIENCE COMPETITIONS	225,955
	EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES	AWARDS PAYMENTS AND HOUSING/TRAVEL GRANTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN SSP SCIENCE COMPETITIONS	337,734
	MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES	AWARDS PAYMENTS AND HOUSING/TRAVEL GRANTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN SSP SCIENCE COMPETITIONS	108,748
	NORTH AMERICA	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES	AWARDS PAYMENTS AND HOUSING/TRAVEL GRANTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN SSP SCIENCE COMPETITIONS	26,545
	RUSSIA AND THE NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES	AWARDS PAYMENTS AND HOUSING/TRAVEL GRANTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN SSP SCIENCE COMPETITIONS	76,424
	SOUTH AMERICA	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES	AWARDS PAYMENTS AND HOUSING/TRAVEL GRANTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN SSP SCIENCE COMPETITIONS	69,847
	SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH,	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES	AWARDS PAYMENTS AND HOUSING/TRAVEL GRANTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN SSP SCIENCE COMPETITIONS	47,890
	SUB SAHARAN AFRICA	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES	AWARDS PAYMENTS AND HOUSING/TRAVEL GRANTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN SSP SCIENCE COMPETITIONS	20,026








3a	Sub-total ....	0	0			906,533
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...	0	0			20,026
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)	0	0			926,559

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2019

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Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(c) Region	(d) Purpose of grant	(f) Manner of cash disbursement	(g) Amount of noncash assistance	(h) Description of noncash assistance	(i) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	34,357	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	28,758	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
NORTH AMERICA	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	22,045	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	19,686	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
SOUTH AMERICA	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	17,037	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
SOUTH ASIA	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	15,942	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	14,091	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
SOUTH AMERICA	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	13,959	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	13,564	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	13,144	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	11,445	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	10,423	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	10,270	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	9,870	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	9,846	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	9,317	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	9,023	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	8,893	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	8,890	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	8,693	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	8,673	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
SOUTH ASIA	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	8,673	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	8,633	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	8,553	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	8,553	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
SOUTH AMERICA	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	8,513	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	8,174	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	8,053	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	7,993	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	7,853	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	7,315	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	7,236	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	7,116	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	7,021	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,956	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,921	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,856	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,742	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,716	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,656	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,655	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
SOUTH AMERICA	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,556	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,556	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,556	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,536	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,482	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,456	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,436	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,362	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
SOUTH ASIA	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,276	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,256	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,236	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,136	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,097	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,036	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,016	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
SOUTH AMERICA	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,016	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	6,016	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	5,897	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	5,756	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	5,686	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	5,557	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	5,394	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	5,389	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
SOUTH AMERICA	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	5,199	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	5,197	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND)	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	5,149	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV
SOUTH AMERICA	HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SCIENCE COMPETITION PARTICIPANTS	WIRE	5,129	CONFERENCE HOUSING AND TRAVEL FOR SSP SCIENCE FAIRS	FMV

2	Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......	0
3	Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................	68

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.

Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

	(b) Region	(c) Number of recipients	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Manner of cash disbursement
ISEF AWARD	EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC - AUSTRALIA, BRUNEI, BURMA, CAMBODIA,	53	34,500	EFT
ISEF AWARD	EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIU	35	174,500	EFT
ISEF AWARD	MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA - ALGERIA, BAHRAIN, DJIBOUTI, EGYPT,	12	8,000	EFT
ISEF AWARD	NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICO, BUT NOT THE UNITED STATES	7	4,500	EFT
ISEF AWARD	RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES - ARMENIA, AZERBIJAN, BELARUS,	9	4,500	EFT
ISEF AWARD	SOUTH AMERICA - ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CHILE, COLUMBIA, ECUADOR,	5	3,000	EFT
ISEF AWARD	SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL,	15	17,000	EFT
ISEF AWARD	SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,	5	2,500	EFT

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

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Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.

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PART I, LINE 2:	ORGANIZATION RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVE THEIR NEED FOR A HOUSING/TRAVEL GRANT TO ATTEND ISEF. INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENTS ARE PAID THEIR AWARDS UPON RECEIPT OF APPLICABLE PAPERWORK FROM THE INDIVIDUAL AND VERIFYING THAT THE INDIVIDUAL WON THE APPLICABLE AWARD.

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC

Employer identification number

53-0196483

Part I

Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)		(ii) Activity	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?		(iv) Gross receipts from activity	(v) Amount paid to (or retained by) fundraiser listed in col. (i)	(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
			Yes	No
	AVALON CONSULTING GROUP INC 805 15TH ST NW STE 700 WASHINGTON, DC20005	CONSULTING FOR DIRECT RESPONSE FUNDRAISING		No	65,527	76,795	-11,268
	CAMPBELL & COMPANY ONE EAST WACKER DRIVE STE 2100 CHICAGO, IL60601	CONSULTING FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN		No	0	116,246	-116,246








Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					65,527	193,041	-127,514

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, DC

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 (event type)	(b) Event #2 (event type)	(c) Other events (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .
2	Less: Contributions . . . .
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .
7	Food and beverages . . .
8	Entertainment . . . .
9	Other direct expenses . . .
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC

Employer identification number
53-0196483

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY 615 N WOLFE STREET BALTIMORE,MD21205	52-0595110	501(C)3	15,000	SPONSORSHIP
(2) AMITY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 25 NEWTON ROAD WOODBRIDGE,CT06525	06-6006186	501(C)3	6,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(3) BELLARMINE COLLEGE PREPARATORY 960 W HEDDING STREET SAN JOSE,CA95126	94-1160938	501(C)3	6,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(4) BERGEN COUNTY ACADEMIES 200 HACKENSACK AVENUE HACKENSACK,NJ07601	22-6002432	501(C)3	16,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(5) BOARD OF EDUC SYOSSET CENTRAL SCHOOL DIST 99 PELL LANE PO BOX 9029 SYOSSET,NY11791	11-6002031	501(C)3	8,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(6) BYRAM HILLS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 10 TRIPP LANE ARMONK,NY10504	13-6007152	501(C)3	6,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(7) CANYON CREST ACADEMY 5951 VILLAGE CENTER LOOP ROAD SAN DIEGO,CA92130	03-0542702	501(C)3	6,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(8) EDGEMONT UNION FREE SCHOOL DIST 300 WHITE OAK LANE SCARSDALE,NY10583	13-6007119	501(C)3	6,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(9) GREAT NECK UFSD 345 LAKEVILLE ROAD GREAT NECK,NY11020	11-6002011	501(C)3	12,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(10) GREENWICH HIGH SCHOOL 10 HILLSIDE ROAD GREENWICH,CT06830	06-6002006	501(C)3	12,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(11) HARKER SCHOOL 4525 UNION AVENUE SAN JOSE,CA95124	94-1613808	501(C)3	18,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(12) HUNTER COLLEGE OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NY 695 PARK AVE E1601 NEW YORK,NY10128	13-3893536	501(C)3	10,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(13) ILLINOIS MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ACADEMY 1500 W SULLIVAN ROAD AURORA,IL60506	36-3422943	501(C)3	6,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(14) JERICHO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 99 CEDAR SWAMP ROAD JERICHO,NY11753	11-6002037	501(C)3	18,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(15) MONTA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL 21840 MCCLELLAN ROAD CUPERTINO,CA95014	77-0296140	501(C)3	6,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(16) NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS 1219 BROAD STREET DURHAM,NC27705	56-1250756	501(C)3	12,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(17) OSSINING UFSD 190 CROTON AVE OSSINING,NY10562	13-6007160	501(C)3	6,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(18) SMITHTOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 26 NEW YORK AVENUE SMITHTOWN,NY11787	11-6003110	501(C)3	8,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(19) TOWN OF N HEMPSTEAD UFSD 4 100 CAMPUS DRIVE PORT WASHINGTON,NY11050	11-6001994	501(C)3	12,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(20) UNION FREE SCHOOL DIST 6 MANHASSET UFSD 200 MEMORIAL PLACE MANHASSET,NY11030	11-6002006	501(C)3	6,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(21) BRONX HIGH SCHOOL OF SCIENCE 75 WEST 205TH STREET BRONX,NY10468	13-6400434	501(C)3	14,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(22) CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL 4300 CENTENNIAL LANE ELLICOTT CITY,MD21042	52-6000968	501(C)3	6,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(23) PLANO ISD 2700 W 15TH STREET PLANO,TX75075	75-6002252	501(C)3	6,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(24) HERRICKS UNION FREE SCHOOL DIST 999 B HERRICKS ROAD NEW HYDE PARK,NY11040	11-6003159	501(C)3	10,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(25) JOHN F KENNEDY HIGH SCHOOL 3000 BELLMORE AVENUE BELLMORE,NY11710	11-6000284	501(C)3	6,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(26) LAKE HIGHLAND PREPARATORY SCHOOL 901 NORTH HIGHLAND AVENUE ORLANDO,FL32803	59-0624431	501(C)3	8,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(27) LYNBROOK HIGH SCHOOL 1280 JOHNSON AVENUE SAN JOSE,CA95129	77-0363503	501(C)3	8,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(28) MONTGOMERY BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL 51 UNIVERSITY BLVD E SILVER SPRING,MD20901	52-6000989	501(C)3	18,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(29) POOLESVILLE HS MONTGOMERY CO PUBLIC SCHOOLS 17501 WEST WILLARD ROAD POOLESVILLE,MD20837	52-6000989	501(C)3	6,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD
(30) WARD MELVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 380 OLD TOWN ROAD EAST SETAUKET,NY11733	11-2116435	501(C)3	8,000	SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1) STEM ACTION AND RESEARCH GRANTS	69	193,000	0
(2) AWARDS FOR TEACHERS TO BE STUDENT ADVOCATES	46	147,500	0
(3) AWARDS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN SSP SCIENCE EDUCATION COMPETITIONS	1017	2,966,619	0
(4) ISEF AWARD	2	1,000	0
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART I, LINE 2:	ORGANIZATION RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN REQUEST DETAILING HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE USED. INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENTS ARE PAID THEIR AWARDS UPON RECEIPT OF APPLICABLE PAPERWORK FROM THE INDIVIDUAL AND VERIFYING THAT THE INDIVIDUAL WON THE APPLICABLE AWARD.

Schedule I (Form 990) 2019

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC

Employer identification number

53-0196483

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ..

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Yes

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2019

Page 2

Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1MAYA AJMERA PRESIDENT & CEO	(i) (ii)	312,652 ------------- 0	79,000 ------------- 0	9,901 ------------- 0	24,000 ------------- 0	23,707 ------------- 0	449,260 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2CHARLES FEENEY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	(i) (ii)	209,587 ------------- 0	25,000 ------------- 0	2,102 ------------- 0	24,000 ------------- 0	27,586 ------------- 0	288,275 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3MICHELE GLIDDEN CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER	(i) (ii)	176,411 ------------- 0	16,480 ------------- 0	1,168 ------------- 0	17,500 ------------- 0	7,880 ------------- 0	219,439 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4BRUCE MAKOUS CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER	(i) (ii)	172,134 ------------- 0	2,500 ------------- 0	2,682 ------------- 0	8,942 ------------- 0	15,244 ------------- 0	201,502 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5KATHLENE COLLINS CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER	(i) (ii)	168,020 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	1,993 ------------- 0	23,999 ------------- 0	23,426 ------------- 0	217,438 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6GAYLE KANSAGOR CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER	(i) (ii)	155,214 ------------- 0	2,500 ------------- 0	950 ------------- 0	12,800 ------------- 0	13,370 ------------- 0	184,834 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7CAIT GOLDBERG CHIEF OF EVENTS & OPERATIONS	(i) (ii)	135,193 ------------- 0	13,000 ------------- 0	1,213 ------------- 0	16,985 ------------- 0	14,887 ------------- 0	181,278 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8JAMES MOORE CHIEF IT OFFICER	(i) (ii)	143,687 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	1,044 ------------- 0	14,904 ------------- 0	20,711 ------------- 0	180,346 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9ELIZABETH QUILL ACTING EDITOR IN CHIEF	(i) (ii)	139,978 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	787 ------------- 0	16,200 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	156,965 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
10JANET RALOFF EDITOR	(i) (ii)	129,757 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	3,851 ------------- 0	24,000 ------------- 0	9,370 ------------- 0	166,978 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

Schedule J (Form 990) 2019

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A	THE ORGANIZATION REIMBURSES HEALTH CLUB DUES FOR EMPLOYEES. THE BENEFIT IS TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION TO THESE INDIVIDUALS.
PART I, LINE 7	THE ORGANIZATION AWARDED BONUSES TO SEVERAL EMPLOYEES REPORTED IN PART VII, SECTION A.

Schedule J (Form 990) 2019

Additional Data

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2019

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC

Employer identification number

53-0196483

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, HEADING, ITEM B, REASON FOR AMENDED RETURN:	THE FORM 990 WAS AMENDED TO ADD SCHEDULE G AND REPORT FEES PAID TO PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISERS THAT WERE MISCLASSIFIED AS "OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES" IN THE RETURN AS ORIGINALLY FILED. FORM 990, PART IX STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES AND FORM 990, PART III PROGRAM EXPENSES WERE ADJUSTED TO REFLECT THE RECLASSIFICATION OF EXPENSE FROM "OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES" TO "PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING FEES". FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 17 WAS ALSO ADJUSTED TO INCLUDE HAWAII IN THE LIST OF STATES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1	THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS MADE UP OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, THE VICE CHAIR, THE CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE ON TRUSTEES, AND ONE OTHER TRUSTEE, WHO SHALL BE ELECTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING TO SERVE FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR OR UNTIL REPLACED. THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD SHALL SERVE AS COMMITTEE CHAIR. THE COMMITTEE SHALL MEET AT THE CALL OF ITS CHAIR OR UPON THE REQUEST OF TWO MEMBERS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE ALL THE POWERS OF THE BOARD, EXCEPTING THE POWER TO AMEND THE BYLAWS, WHILE THE BOARD IS NOT IN SESSION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO SSP'S AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND COMMENTS. PRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990 WAS ALSO PROVIDED TO THE REST OF SSP'S BOARD FOR REVIEW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	ONCE A YEAR, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO AFFIRMATIVELY DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS BY FILLING OUT A FORM RESPONDING TO THIS INQUIRY. THESE REPONSES ARE REVIEWED BY SSP MANAGEMENT AND THE SSP AUDIT COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO, AS WELL AS THE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH IS INDEPENDENT AND HAS ITS DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS DOCUMENTED. SSP HIRED AN INDEPENDENT OUTSIDE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO BENCHMARK SALARIES FOR EACH ORGANIZATIONAL POSITION. THIS DATA WAS PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND CONSIDERED WHEN MAKING THE COMPENSATION DECISIONS FOR THE CEO, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND ON SSP'S WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G	AV PRODUCTION AND EXHIBIT SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 924,149. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 100,107. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 7,737. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,031,993. TEMPORARY HELP: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 64,732. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 7,012. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 542. TOTAL EXPENSES 72,286. MAGAZINE CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 140,077. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 15,174. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 378. TOTAL EXPENSES 155,629. TRANSLATION SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 17,817. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,930. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 149. TOTAL EXPENSES 19,896. COPY EDITOR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 66,893. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 7,246. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 560. TOTAL EXPENSES 74,699. FREELANCE WRITERS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 385,869. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 41,799. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 3,230. TOTAL EXPENSES 430,898. SECURITY SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 163,112. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 17,669. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,365. TOTAL EXPENSES 182,146. PUBLIC RELATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 493,357. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 53,442. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 4,130. TOTAL EXPENSES 550,929. RECRUITMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 134,875. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 14,610. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,129. TOTAL EXPENSES 150,614. HONORARIUMS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 168,286. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 18,229. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,409. TOTAL EXPENSES 187,924. ENTERTAINMENT/TALENT SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 157,626. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 17,075. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,320. TOTAL EXPENSES 176,021. HR CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 14,495. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,570. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 121. TOTAL EXPENSES 16,186. FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHERS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 47,675. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 5,164. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 399. TOTAL EXPENSES 53,238. OTHER SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 557,194. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 80,508. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 637,702.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	ACCRUED POSTRETIREMENT ADJUSTMENT BENEFIT -82,671.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C	THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OVERSEES THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF THE AUDIT FIRM. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROMOTE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	16
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	16
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	112
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	1,700
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	249,007
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 .........	7b	-138,443

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	52,601,335	14,287,695
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	4,874,635	4,592,302
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	872,565	1,057,089
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	217,180	180,114
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	58,565,715	20,117,200
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	2,974,793	4,608,381
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	8,352,075	9,811,409
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	193,041
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 1,711,725
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	12,797,209	14,013,300
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	24,124,077	28,626,131
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	34,441,638	-8,508,931
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	108,288,131	102,277,155
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	8,166,060	9,178,998
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	100,122,071	93,098,157

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 18,270,972 including grants of $ 4,608,381 ) (Revenue $ 972,533 )
	SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS - FOR DECADES, SOCIETY FOR SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC HAS OFFERED MANY OF THE MOST REVERED SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE WORLD: THE REGENERON SCIENCE TALENT SEARCH, THE INTEL INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR, AND BROADCOM MASTERS (MATH, APPLIED SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING FOR RISING STARS). THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, WHICH ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND PROJECT-BASED LEARNING, THE SOCIETY IS HELPING TO GROW THE PIPELINE OF STEM PROFESSIONALS BY EMPOWERING OUR FUTURE GENERATION OF TALENT AND NURTURING THE DESIRE WITHIN STUDENTS TO BECOME SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS AND INVENTORS.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 6,653,457 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 3,619,769 )
	SCIENCE NEWS - SINCE 1922, THE SOCIETY HAS PUBLISHED THE AWARD-WINNING SCIENCE NEWS (SN), AN IN-DEPTH, TRUSTWORTHY, AND HIGH-QUALITY SOURCE OF SCIENCE JOURNALISM. THE SCIENCE NEWS MEDIA GROUP OFFERS READERS CONCISE AND COMPREHENSIVE EDITORIAL CONTENT, INFORMATIVE IMAGERY, A BLOG NETWORK, EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS AND ACCESS TO ARCHIVES GOING BACK TO 1924. THIS INCLUDES SCIENCE NEWS FOR STUDENTS (SNS), LAUNCHED IN 2003 AS A YOUTH EDITION AND COMPANION TO SN. SNS IS AN AWARD-WINNING, FREE DIGITAL RESOURCE SERVING STUDENTS, PARENTS AND TEACHERS, SN HAS NEARLY 120,000 SUBSCRIBERS, MORE THAN 10 MILLION UNIQUE WEBSITE VISITORS DURING THE PAST YEAR, 2.7 MILLION FACEBOOK FANS AND 2.7 MILLION TWITTER FOLLOWERS.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,435,086 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	OUTREACH - THE SOCIETY EXPANDED ITS WORK TO ENSURE THAT MORE YOUNG PEOPLE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR RESOURCES, CAN ACCESS THE SOCIETY'S SCIENTIFIC JOURNALISM AND EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF SCIENCE RESEARCH COMPETITIONS. THROUGH SCIENCE NEWS IN HIGH SCHOOLS AND THE STEM RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAM WE ARE PROVIDING TEACHERS ACROSS THE NATION WITH MORE RESOURCES FOR THEIR CLASSROOM. THROUGH THE ADVOCATE GRANT PROGRAM, WE ARE PROVIDING EDUCATORS WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO HELP UNDERSERVED STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN SCIENCE RESEARCH COMPETITIONS, AND THROUGH THE STEM ACTION GRANT PROGRAM, WE ARE PROVIDING FUNDING TO INNOVATIVE NONPROFITS THAT PROMOTE STEM EDUCATION.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses26,359,515

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)				(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(18) MAYA AJMERA........................................................................ PRESIDENT & CEO	37.50 .......................	X			401,553	0	46,191
(19) CHARLES FEENEY........................................................................ CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	37.50 .......................	X			236,689	0	49,506
(20) MICHELE GLIDDEN........................................................................ CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER	37.50 .......................		X		194,059	0	24,860
(21) BRUCE MAKOUS........................................................................ CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER	37.50 .......................		X		177,316	0	21,916
(22) KATHLENE COLLINS........................................................................ CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER	37.50 .......................		X		170,013	0	46,906
(23) GAYLE KANSAGOR........................................................................ CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER	37.50 .......................		X		158,664	0	25,650
(24) CAIT GOLDBERG........................................................................ CHIEF OF EVENTS & OPERATIONS	37.50 .......................			X	149,406	0	29,834
(25) JAMES MOORE........................................................................ CHIEF IT OFFICER	37.50 .......................			X	144,731	0	35,095
(26) ELIZABETH QUILL........................................................................ ACTING EDITOR IN CHIEF	37.50 .......................			X	140,765	0	16,200
(27) JANET RALOFF........................................................................ EDITOR	37.50 .......................			X	133,608	0	32,860
(28) STEPHEN EGTS........................................................................ CHIEF DESIGN OFFICER	37.50 .......................			X	124,475	0	21,076

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	2,031,279	0	350,094

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a	4,324
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	55,890

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	14,227,481

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		14,287,695

		Business Code
2a	SCIENCE NEWS	511120	3,370,762	3,370,762
b	SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS	611710	972,533	972,533
c	SCIENCE NEWS ADVERTISING	541800	249,007		249,007
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		4,592,302

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			829,609			829,609
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........			147,163			147,163
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents			6a
b	Less: rental expenses			6b
c	Rental income or (loss)			6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		5,972,214	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses		5,744,734	7b
c	Gain or (loss)		227,480	7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........			227,480			227,480
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	LIST RENTAL		900099	32,951			32,951
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			32,951
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			20,117,200	4,343,295	249,007	1,237,203

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	373,703	373,703
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........	3,308,119	3,308,119
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............	926,559	926,559
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	1,560,747	1,077,875	362,220	120,652
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	6,386,040	4,410,295	1,482,080	493,665
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	687,051	474,487	159,452	53,112
9	Other employee benefits .......	628,567	434,097	145,879	48,591
10	Payroll taxes ...........	549,004	379,150	127,414	42,440
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	98,489	88,197	9,554	738
c	Accounting ...........	57,329	51,338	5,561	430
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	193,041			193,041
f	Investment management fees ......	129,893	116,319	12,600	974
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	3,740,161	3,336,157	381,535	22,469
12	Advertising and promotion ....	406,943	333,105	41,768	32,070
13	Office expenses .......	2,514,495	2,216,310	188,456	109,729
14	Information technology ......	1,137,139	640,953	395,860	100,326
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	688,696	143,154	545,542
17	Travel ............	2,023,171	1,944,026	55,307	23,838
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	2,701,732	2,669,595	16,676	15,461
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	138,278	113,667	24,611
23	Insurance ...	142,632	60,702	81,930
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	TAXES	127,852	3,668	124,184
b	REGISTRATION/OTHER FEES	72,480	53,096	5,453	13,931
c	BAD DEBTS	34,010	205	33,805
d	OVERHEAD ALLOCATION	0	3,204,738	-3,644,996	440,258
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	28,626,131	26,359,515	554,891	1,711,725
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			279,718	1	3,632,117
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			2,015,000	2	2,747,742
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			78,442,518	3	67,694,362
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			267,661	4	212,934
5	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			453,725	9	706,380
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	3,649,543
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	3,496,813	286,247	10c	152,730
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			26,543,262	11	27,130,890
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........				15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			108,288,131	16	102,277,155

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	453,970	17	996,223
18	Grants payable ...	71,000	18	99,000
19	Deferred revenue .........	3,267,555	19	3,285,630
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	4,373,535	25	4,798,145
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	8,166,060	26	9,178,998

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........		27
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........		28
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	100,122,071	32	93,098,157
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	108,288,131	33	102,277,155

1	Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
2	Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
3	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
4	Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .	Yes	No
5	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
6	Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No