BSCS Science Learning
BSCS Science Learning is on a mission to transform science education. We pursue our mission by translating research into powerful programs for science students, teachers, and leaders across the country. Today, we offer engaging resources for science teaching and learning and immersive professional learning experiences for educators. We've made a commitment to historically marginalized, underserved communities-so that learners and educators have access to high quality science education.
BSCS Science Learning at a glance
In short: BSCS Science Learning gave $207K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $207K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $206,698
- -79.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $206,698
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $206,698
- Total assets
- $4,126,019
- +22.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who BSCS Science Learning funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oregon Public Boradcasting ($207K).
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 42 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How BSCS Science Learning gives
- Giving fell 87% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $207K (2024) to $2.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $207K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Public Boradcasting Portland, OR | Interactive Media | $206,698 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,126,019 | $12,091,484 | $11,091,321 | $206,698 | 1 | $96,534 |
| 2023 | $3,363,900 | $10,799,979 | $11,626,823 | $1,026,515 | 5 | $12,079 |
| 2022 | $4,122,900 | $11,757,125 | $11,113,583 | $1,125,772 | 11 | $332,110 |
| 2021 | $4,778,283 | $10,912,233 | $11,520,061 | $1,606,960 | 13 | $348,950 |
| 2020 | $5,007,350 | $10,139,012 | $10,529,438 | $2,311,038 | 12 | $98,317 |
About BSCS Science Learning
Based on IRS filings
BSCS Science Learning is a public charity, based in Colorado Springs, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $207K. Net investment income was $97K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
BSCS Science Learning is led by Daniel Edelson, President & Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 11 of 22 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Edelson
President & Executive Director
President → President & Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$234K (2020) → $248K (2024)
Stephen Traphagen
Chair
Board Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Novo
Director of Communications
Secretary → Director of Communications & Advancement, 2023
Director of Communications & Advancement → Director of Communications, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $127K (2024)
Christopher Wilson
Senior Research Scientist & Director
Director of Research & Innovations → Senior Research Scientist & Director Research, 2023
Senior Research Scientist & Director Research → Senior Research Scientist & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$133K (2022) → $142K (2024)
Jody Bintz
Vice President, Senior Science Educator & Ass
Senior Science Educator & Associate Director → Vice President, Senior Science Educator & Associate Director, 2022
Vice President, Senior Science Educator & Associate Director → Vice President, Senior Science Educator & Ass, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$125K (2020) → $161K (2024)
Janet Ash
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$55K (2022) → $154K (2024)
Lindsey Hawkins
Vice President, Senior Science Educator & Ass
Vice President, Senior Science Educator & Associate Director → Vice President, Senior Science Educator & Ass, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$129K (2022) → $151K (2024)
Molly Stuhlsatz
Vice President & Senior Research Scientist
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$130K (2022) → $148K (2024)
Nancy Hopkins-Evans
Associate Director of Program
Associate Director of Program Impact → Associate Director of Program, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$168K (2023) → $170K (2024)
Susan Gomez Zwiep
Senior Science Educator
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$126K (2023) → $129K (2024)
Audrey Mohan
Senior Research Scientist
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$125K (2024)
Zoe Buck Bracey
Senior Science Educator
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$127K (2024)
Craig Heller
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Bell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodolfo Dirzo
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Ebert
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Marie Furtak
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Rozelle
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose Felipe Martinez Fernandez
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Schweingruber
Vice Chair Elect
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Prather-Cowart
Chair Elect
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Warren
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Alexandra Fuentes (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Warren (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dennis Schatz (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Louis Gomez (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nathan Root (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Cardullo (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen Pruitt (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Donovan (2023) — Senior Research Scientist
- Former: Sherry Hsi (2023) — Principal Scientist
- Former: Chris Wilson (2020–2021) — Senior Research Scientist & Division
- Former: Hilda Borko (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mary L Kiely (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Smariga (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Susan Kowalski (2020–2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $248K, to Daniel Edelson (President/Executive Direct). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about BSCS Science Learning
How much does BSCS Science Learning give each year?
BSCS Science Learning gave $207K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 5 grants.
How large is BSCS Science Learning?
BSCS Science Learning reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.1M.
Where does BSCS Science Learning operate?
BSCS Science Learning has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oregon, Texas, Virginia.
What is BSCS Science Learning's EIN?
BSCS Science Learning's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0622557. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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