National Science Teaching Association
National Science Teaching Association reported $21.3 million in revenue and $22.2 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $80.19 went to program services, $19.76 to management and general costs and $0.05 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 50.9% of the total. Government grants made up 38.8%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $353,517 (CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FROM 3/25)). 21 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 27% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $22MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $21MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 80.2% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 19.8% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 50.9% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 38.8% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 42.5% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $353,517 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.59% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 21 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 9.6 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 19 of 19 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseContracts and grants: national initiatives related to science education:nsta supports numerous national initiatives related to science education. Nsta hosts and administers several competitions for teachers and students, grants, and an awards program, honoring extraordinary individuals for their accomplishments and outstanding work in the science and STEM education field. Nsta supports science educators in deepening their knowledge base and enhancing their instructional practice through research-based professional learning
Conferences and meetings: nsta hosts face-to-face conferences and virtual events each year, offering the latest in science and STEM content, teaching strategy, and research to enhance and expand educators' professional growth
Professional development & awards: the professional learning division (pld) at the National Science Teaching Association (nsta) delivers conferences, virtual events, and in-person/online professional learning, along with instructional materials development and partnerships with schools and universities. Pld supports educators nationwide in implementing three-dimensional science instruction aligned with a framework for k12 science education.through direct engagement with teachers and administrators, pld provides workshops, coaching, and access to high-quality instructional resources and…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FROM 3/25) Officer, 37.50 hrs/week | $310,540 | $0 | $42,977 | $353,517 |
| CFAO (INTERIM CEO FROM 03/25) Officer, 37.50 hrs/week | $227,502 | $0 | $44,841 | $272,343 |
| DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Key employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $166,994 | $0 | $44,832 | $211,826 |
| CLO Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $166,338 | $0 | $36,935 | $203,273 |
| CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $149,204 | $0 | $43,110 | $192,314 |
| CIO Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $144,684 | $0 | $40,106 | $184,790 |
| DIRECTOR OF COMPETITIONS Key employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $160,050 | $0 | $18,671 | $178,721 |
| SR. DIR. OF COMMUNICATIONS Highest compensated employee, 37.50 hrs/week | $129,395 | $0 | $39,260 | $168,655 |
21 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from National Science Teaching Association (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.2M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b19 · 19 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aNo
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 576
- Volunteers Part I, line 6235
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| ARS PARTNERS LLC Marketing and comms. Services | $493,137 |
| MARRIOTT HOTEL SERVICES LLC Conference and events | $410,000 |
| PA CONVENTION CENTER AUTHORITY Conference and events | $359,198 |
| JDHQ HOTELS LLC Conference and events | $222,398 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 17 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
3 private foundations reported grants to National Science Teaching Association totaling $360K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 National Science Teaching Association spent in FY2025, $80.19 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of National Science Teaching Association's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, National Science Teaching Association reported that 80.2% of its $22.2 million in expenses went to program services, 19.8% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does National Science Teaching Association pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation National Science Teaching Association reported for one person in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025 was $353,517, for the role of CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FROM 3/25) (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does National Science Teaching Association get its money?
Of $21.3 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, 50.9% came from contributions and grants (including 38.8% from government grants) and 42.5% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is National Science Teaching Association a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 52-6055229 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2025, object 202601039349300730 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2024, object 202541049349302054 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023, object 202421069349300322 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2022, object 202311079349302056 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2021, object 202221059349300107 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2020, object 202121059349301862 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 52-6055229: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.