Science Communication Lab Inc
The Science Communication Lab, formerly named ibiology, was incorporated on november 21, 2014, pursuant to the provisions of the general corporation law of the state of Delaware (section 102). The Science Communication Lab's mission is to convey, in the form of open-access free videos, the excitement of modern biology and the process by which scientific discoveries are made. The organization's aim is to introduce the leading scientists in biology, how they think about scientific questions and conduct their research, and make known their personalities, opinions, and perspectives. The organization is innovating professional development of graduate students and postdocs through a series of courses that address experimental planning, design, and communication. Through their existing video content and a far-reaching project seeking to reimagine an introductory biology textbook, they also endeavor to support educators who want to incorporate materials that illustrate the process and practice
Science Communication Lab Inc at a glance
In short: Science Communication Lab Inc gave $37K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,709
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,709
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $36,709
- Total assets
- $2,826,713
- -32.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Science Communication Lab Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Wisconsin ($37K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Science Communication Lab Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2021) to $42K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Madison, WI | Curriculum Expertise | $36,709 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,826,713 | $2,162,079 | $3,358,381 | $36,709 | 1 | $149,682 |
| 2024 | $4,215,342 | $2,238,513 | $4,338,525 | $34,411 | 1 | $175,977 |
| 2023 | $6,310,061 | $6,046,261 | $4,372,112 | $41,796 | 1 | $126,501 |
| 2022 | $4,692,973 | $3,775,233 | $3,574,323 | $34,852 | 1 | $5,307 |
| 2021 | $4,323,532 | $3,012,381 | $3,062,032 | $32,433 | 1 | $5,431 |
About Science Communication Lab Inc
Based on IRS filings
Science Communication Lab Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Berkeley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $37K. Net investment income was $150K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Science Communication Lab Inc is led by Douglas Koshland, Board Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 8 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Douglas Koshland
Board Chair
President → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Behrman - Senior
Director Edu
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$150K (2025)
Ron Vale
Director
Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Nguyen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyronne Hayes
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Falk
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Alberts Outgoing
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Christopherson Outgoing
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elliot Kirschner
Executive Pr
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$202K (2021) → $219K (2025)
Evan Reeves - Director
Of Operations
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$93K (2021) → $141K (2025)
Sarah Goodwin
Executive Di
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$182K (2021) → $219K (2025)
Jennifer Frazier - Senior Director
Strategic in
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$103K (2023) → $153K (2025)
Meredith Desalazar - Senior Produce
Wonder Colla
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$120K (2024) → $118K (2025)
Cindy Hue - Director Communications
Engagement
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$118K (2025)
Monica Feliu-Mojer - Director
Committee & Enga
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2025)
Bonnie Bassler
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claire Pomeroy
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Bruce Alberts (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Christopherson (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Shannon Behrman (2021–2024) — Senior Director
- Former: Michael Walter - Senior Director (2022–2024) — Explorer Gui
- Former: Cindy Hue Director Of Development (2024) — Marketin
- Former: Daniel Alfonso Colon-Ramos -Outgoin (2024) — Director
- Former: Regina Sobel - Senior Producer (2024) — Wonder Colla
- Former: Daniel Alfonso Colon-Ramos (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Alexandra Schnoes - Director Career (2023) — Prof Development
- Former: Rosa Veguilla Rosado - Director (2023) — Curriculum D
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $219K, to Elliot Kirschner (Executive PR). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Science Communication Lab Inc
How much does Science Communication Lab Inc give each year?
Science Communication Lab Inc gave $37K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $34K across 1 grant.
How large is Science Communication Lab Inc?
Science Communication Lab Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is Science Communication Lab Inc?
Science Communication Lab Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Berkeley, CA. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Science Communication Lab Inc operate?
Science Communication Lab Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Science Communication Lab Inc's EIN?
Science Communication Lab Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2404616. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 30, 2026)
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