Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation

OAKLAND, CA EIN: 94-3146233 Website

THE CHABOT SPACE & SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION IS TO OPERATE THE CHABOT SPACE & SCIENCE CENTER, TO CARRY OUT CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, TO DEVELOP, CULTIVATE, AND ADVOCATE GREATER PUBLIC INTEREST IN SCIENCE AND TO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE STUDENTS OF ALL AGES ABOUT OUR PLANET EARTH AND THE UNIVERSE. SERVING THE HIGHLY DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF OAKLAND AND THE GREATER SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CHABOT AIMS TO MAKE SCIENCE AND SPACE ACCESSIBLE AND ENGAGING TO A MULTITUDE OF AUDIENCES THROUGH EXHIBITS, EDUCATION, AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.8M

-18.4% YoY

Revenue

$6.4M

-37.1% YoY

Net Investment Income

$101K

+70.2% YoY

Expenses

$9.5M

+14.2% YoY

About Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $101K.

Focus Areas

Science & Technology

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $1.7M (100%)

States

California

Cities

Oakland

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$8,832,897	$10,820,722	$8,718,284
Revenue	$6,428,707	$10,228,352	$6,940,839
Expenses	$9,528,269	$8,345,238	$5,166,655
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$100,836	$59,252	$9,062
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ADAM TOBIN	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40	$246,989
SHERYL GORCHOW STUART	CHAIR/SECRETARY	2	—
ROBERT SPENCER	VICE CHAIR	2	—
JOHN SPEES	TREASURER	2	—
RAJ BHATIA	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
AISHA BROWN	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
BILL BRUNER	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
JAN M CHABALA PHD	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
VANITA CHHABRA	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
MOYRA CONTRERAS	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
RON CONNORS	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
CHRISTINE COWSERT CHAPMAN	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
GLEN DAHLBACKA PHD	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
CHRIS ELLISON	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
ALEX FILIPPENKO PHD	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
DANIEL KAMMEN	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
MICHAEL LEVI PHD	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
JENNIFER LIEBELER MICHAEL	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
NEMA LINK	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
JANET MACHER SCD	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
MICHAEL MARLETTA PHD	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
GERALD MCKEEGAN	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
DR JAMES MITTELBERGER	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
ANNIE MUDGE	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
FRED PATTON	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
ERIC RUDNEY	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
MARY ELLEN TONG	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
LEONARD TRAMIEL	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
DAN VANDERZANDEN	BOARD MEMBER	2	—
GAIL BERGUNDE	CFO 11/1/23 TO 8/2/24	40	$25,612
RACHEL MEE	CFO THRU 10/23	40	$116,101
LIZ AUSTERMAN	ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF V/E	40	$187,538
BRIAN LINKE	DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS	40	$110,900
JESSICA YARRIS	DIRECTOR OF INST. ADV. THRU 08/24	40	$130,535
TRACY CORADO	DIRECTOR OF EXHIBITS & DESIGN	40	$121,835
DANIEL STANTON	EDUCATION PROGRAM DEVELOPER TO 1/26/24	40	$100,979

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Science & Technology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation?

Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $8.8M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation?

As of 2024, Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation holds $8.8M in total assets with $6.4M in annual revenue.

Where does Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation operate?

Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation has awarded grants in California.

What is Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation's EIN?

Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3146233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.