NonprofitsCouncil For The Advancement Of Science Writing Inc

Science & Technology

Council For The Advancement Of Science Writing Inc

SEATTLE, WA

Total revenue

$757K

Total expenses

$732K

Net assets

$2.0M

Grants received

$1.5M

24 grants

EIN

131953314

Tax year

2024

Mission

To increase public understanding of science by upgrading the quality and quantity of science news

Programs

3 programs

THE NATIONAL SCIENCE-HEALTH-ENVIRONMENT REPORTING FELLOWSHIPS The program is intended to support early-career journalists who are pursuing or have a strong interest in pursuing careers reporting on science, health, or environmental issues (or all three). The fellowship is designed to enable fellows to maintain their regular employment while attending concentrated training opportunities across the country, many of which will lead to stories for their employer or clients. Fellowship leaders and mentors will provide support and guidance through seminars, calls and e-mail consultations.

Expenses: $145KGrants: $125K

CASW CONNECTOR: CASW Connector is an online library of curated resources for science journalism and communication that launched in July 2023. In addition to a searchable website of resource links, Connector keeps science writers connected and informed through a newsletter and periodic virtual Connector Chats.

Expenses: $69K

Other programs: climate change and health sharon begley award taylor/blakeslee award science journalism initiative comscicon and conference travel grants climate news task force

Expenses: $216KGrants: $86K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$594K
Program service revenue$95K
Investment income$69K
Other revenue
Total revenue$757K

Expenses

Grants paid$215K
Salaries & benefits$194K
Fundraising$9K
Other expenses$323K
Total expenses$732K
Total assets$2.1M
Net assets$2.0M

People

18 listed

NameRoleCompensation

ROSALIND REID

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (RESIGNED SEPT 2024)

Board

$108K

32 hrs/wk

MEAGHAN PARKER

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (STARTED OCT 2024)

Board

$27K

32 hrs/wk

ROBIN LLOYD

PRESIDENT

Board

2 hrs/wk

CHRISTIE ASCHWANDEN

VICE PRESIDENT

Board

2 hrs/wk

BETSY MASON

SECRETARY

Board

2 hrs/wk

ASHLEY SMART

TREASURER

Board

2 hrs/wk

RICHARD HARRIS

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

ALAN BOYLE

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

DEBORAH BLUM

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

BILL KEARNEY

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

MAGGIE KOERTH

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

CELESTE LeCOMPTE

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DEBBIE PONCHNER

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

CZERNE REID

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

CRISTINE RUSSELL

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

DAN VERGANO

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

KEN TREVETT

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

RICHARD STONE

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 24 of 24

FromAmountPurposeYear
$53K
GRADUATE SCHOOL SCIENCE WRITING FELLOWSHIPS AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND PDTA
2024
$50K
IN SUPPORT OF CLIMATE NEWS TASK FORCE CONVENINGS
2024
$12K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$50K
IN SUPPORT OF SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENT, AND HEALTH JOURNALIST FELLOWS.
2023
$50K
THE CONNECTOR: A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR SCIENCE JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATION
2023
$45K
GRADUATE SCHOOL SCIENCE WRITING FELLOWSHIPS AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$23K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2023
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$150K
TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION AND SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING FOR A PREMIER, INCLUSIVE, INTERSECTIONAL, EARLY-CAREER TRAINING OPPORTUNITY IN SCIENCE, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENT JOURNALISM.
2022
$47K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2022
$32K
GRADUATE SCHOOL SCIENCE WRITING FELLOWSHIPS, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND PDTA
2022
$29K
INTERROGATING, INTERPRETING, AND COMMUNICATING SCIENTIFIC DATA: ESSENTIAL TRAINING FOR SCIENCE JOURNALISTS
2022
$10K
SHARON BEGLEY SCIENCE REPORTING AWARD
2022
$5K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$251K
For recipient's exempt purpose
2021
$200K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2021
$141K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$141K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$76K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2021
$5K
PROJECT EXIT GRANT
2021
$100K
To support a premier, inclusive, intersectional, early-career training opportunity in science, health, and environment journalism.
2020
$25K
GRADUATE SCHOOL SCIENCE WRITING FELLOWSHIPS AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$5K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2020

Funded by

$1.5M from 14 funders · 24 grants · 2020–2024

Gordon E And Betty I Moore Foundation

$300K · 3 grants · 2020–2023

National Philanthropic Trust

$200K · 1 grant · 2021

The Brinson Foundation

$155K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$151K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Rita Allen Foundation Inc

$62K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

John D And Catherine T Macarthur

$50K · 1 grant · 2024

Details

EIN131953314
NTEE codeU20Z
Subsection03
Ruling date1961-03
Formed1959
Employees4
Volunteers50
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