Science Literacy Foundation Inc FKA Good Cause Communications
The science literacy foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 social-impact organization whose mission is to investigate, create fund scalable initiatives programs, and provide new paths to science literacy.
Science Literacy Foundation Inc FKA Good Cause Communications at a glance
- Total assets
- $6,446
- -67.1% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $33,697
- -81.4% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $54,317
- -75.7% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Science Literacy Foundation Inc FKA Good Cause Communications funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Resolve Philadelphia Inc Philadelphia, PA | Community Science Journalism Research Project | $25,000 |
| Socal Science Writers Los Angeles, CA | To Create and Execute a Climate Crisis Symposium | $24,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,446 | $33,697 | $54,317 | — | — |
| 2022 | $19,566 | $181,363 | $223,838 | — | — |
| 2021 | $62,041 | $225,000 | $186,795 | $49,200 | 2 |
About Science Literacy Foundation Inc FKA Good Cause Communications
Based on IRS filings
Science Literacy Foundation Inc FKA Good Cause Communications is a public charity, based in Bridgehampton, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $6K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Science Literacy Foundation Inc FKA Good Cause Communications is led by Brian Cohen, CEO & Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Brian Cohen
CEO & Chairman
Chairman → CEO & Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corey Powell
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $0 (2023)
Pamela Weintraub
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$22K (2021) → $0 (2023)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jillian Mock (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $33K, to Pamela Weintraub (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Science Literacy Foundation Inc FKA Good Cause Communications
How large is Science Literacy Foundation Inc FKA Good Cause Communications?
Science Literacy Foundation Inc FKA Good Cause Communications reported $6K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $34K.
Where does Science Literacy Foundation Inc FKA Good Cause Communications operate?
Science Literacy Foundation Inc FKA Good Cause Communications has awarded grants in California, Pennsylvania.
What is Science Literacy Foundation Inc FKA Good Cause Communications's EIN?
Science Literacy Foundation Inc FKA Good Cause Communications's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3353771. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 5, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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