Science Olympiad Inc
Science Olympiad Inc is a public charity based in Villa Park, Illinois. Formed in 1984, it reports a mission of science education for all youth and describes programs serving schools, teachers, and students, alongside tournaments, educational resources, and student scholarships.
Science Olympiad Inc at a glance
In short: Science Olympiad Inc gave $184K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $184,000
- +116.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,143
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $10,346,809
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Science Olympiad Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: Two Trans Am Plaza Drive Ste 310, Villa Park, IL 60181
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Science Olympiad Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stanford University ($25K). Together the top 10 received $149K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($23,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California received 38% of grant dollars, Texas 14%, Massachusetts 12%, Oklahoma 12%, and Georgia 6%. These figures describe the distribution of that year’s grant dollars among recipient states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Science Olympiad Inc gives
- Giving grew 513% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $184K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| UCLA Los Angeles, CA | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Texas A&M University College Station, TX | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK | Scholarship | $15,400 |
| MIT Cambridge, MA | Scholarship | $13,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $23,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Scholarship | $11,000 |
| Vanderbilt Nashville, TN | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Boston University Boston, MA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Caltech Pasadena, CA | Scholarship | $7,500 |
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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 | $10,346,809 | $2,695,556 | $2,283,576 | $184,000 | 14 | $377,698 |
| 2024 | $9,481,572 | $2,460,032 | $2,249,653 | $85,000 | 6 | $289,220 |
| 2023 | $8,082,734 | $2,107,058 | $1,949,247 | $85,000 | 7 | $161,713 |
| 2022 | $7,416,864 | $1,456,157 | $1,485,201 | $30,000 | 3 | $148,873 |
| 2021 | $8,631,999 | $1,449,715 | $1,272,289 | $40,000 | 4 | $342,178 |
| 2020 | $7,738,211 | $1,506,741 | $1,135,815 | $50,000 | 5 | $219,999 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “science education for all youth.” Its filing describes distributing educational manuals and resources, providing program services to schools, and covering tournament expenses, including scholarships to students.
Its 2025 grants were reported as scholarships to universities and other higher education recipients. The University of Central Oklahoma, one recipient, describes its mission as fostering relationships among alumni and friends, advocating for the university, supporting students, and creating “Bronchos for Life.” The University of Michigan’s stated mission, as provided, is to represent and advocate for its member physicians.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Science Olympiad Inc reported 14 grants totaling $184,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $11,000. The largest listed awards included $25,000 each to Stanford University, UCLA, and Texas A&M University; $15,400 to the University of Central Oklahoma; and $13,000 to MIT. The stated purpose for these grants was scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jennifer Kopach as executive director/CEO and John Loehr as a key employee. Listed board members and roles are Deborah L. Mendenhall, VP/business and board member; Peter Hung, executive board/board secretary; Renae Cubbin, executive board/board treasurer; Steve Betza, executive board/vice chair; Jon Pedersen, executive board/chair; Soha Shah, executive board; and Alex Chao, executive board.
Science Olympiad Inc is led by Jon Pedersen, Executive Boardboard Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jon Pedersen
Executive Boardboard Chair
Executive Board → Executive Boardboard Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Kopach
Executive Directorceo
On filings since 2020
42 hrs/week
$143K (2020) → $164K (2025)
John Loehr
Key Employee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$117K (2020) → $139K (2025)
Peter Hung
Executive Boardboard Secretary
Executive Board → Executive Boardboard Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renae Cubbin
Executive Boardboard Treasurer
Executive Board → Executive Boardboard Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Betza
Executive Boardboard Vice Chair
Executive Boardboard Chair → Executive Boardboard Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Soha Shah
Executive Board
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Chao
Executive Board
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah L. Mendenhall
Vice President Businessboard Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sharon M. Putz (2020–2024) — Executive Boardsenior Advisor
- Former: Angela Davis (2020–2022) — Executive Boardboard Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $164K, to Jennifer Kopach (Executive Directorceo). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Science Olympiad Inc
How much does Science Olympiad Inc give each year?
Science Olympiad Inc gave $184K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $85K across 6 grants.
What is Science Olympiad Inc's typical grant size?
Science Olympiad Inc's median grant in 2025 was $11,000, and its average grant was $13,143, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Science Olympiad Inc give grants?
Science Olympiad Inc's top state is California, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (14%) and Massachusetts (13%).
Does Science Olympiad Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Science Olympiad Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (14 grants).
Who are Science Olympiad Inc's largest grantees?
Science Olympiad Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Stanford University ($25,000), UCLA ($25,000) and Texas A&M University ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($23,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Science Olympiad Inc?
Science Olympiad Inc reported $10.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What does Science Olympiad Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “science education for all youth.” Its filing describes distributing educational manuals and resources, providing program services to schools, and covering tournament expenses, including scholarships to students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Science Olympiad Inc?
Science Olympiad Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Science Olympiad Inc's EIN?
Science Olympiad Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2559611. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Science Olympiad Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/science-olympiad-inc-morg_ddb428ac2e1840bdaa671995b4c9f3e5
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