Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oakland, California, registered in 2026, with $6,428,707 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2023)
$6.4M
▼ 37.1% vs prior year
Science & Tech median: $288K
Expenses (FY2023)
$9.5M
Net assets
$5.9M
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation: 7 mo reserves · -48% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $2.5M (FY2013) to $6.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-48.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$8.8M
Total liabilities
$3.0M
Net assets
$5.9M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,428,707▼37.1% | $9,528,269▲14.2% | $5,882,380▼34.1% | $8,832,897▼18.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $10,228,352▲47.4% | $8,345,238▲61.5% | $8,920,023▲28.7% | $10,820,722▲24.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $6,940,839▲6.9% | $5,166,655▲42.0% | $6,932,889▲54.3% | $8,718,284▲28.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,494,123▲94.2% | $3,638,434▲86.5% | $4,494,234▲174% | $6,788,703▲314% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,344,366▲21.6% | $1,950,905▼30.8% | $1,638,545▲569% | $1,638,545▲331% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,751,224▲35.5% | $2,819,940▲2.0% | $245,084▼21.9% | $380,386▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,030,823▼17.9% | $2,765,647▼1.7% | $313,800▼70.1% | $428,315▼59.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,473,812▲4.1% | $2,813,955▲79.1% | $1,048,624▼24.5% | $1,048,624▼24.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,375,612▲22.0% | $1,571,409▼14.8% | $1,388,767▲138% | $1,388,767▲138% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,947,246▼20.5% | $1,844,994▼27.4% | $584,564▲21.2% | $584,564▲21.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,450,027 | $2,540,089▼14.0% | $482,312▼15.7% | $482,312▼15.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,953,516▲100% | $572,374▼59.0% | $572,374▼59.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,476,406▼68.4% | $1,396,976▲260% | $1,396,976▲260% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $4,668,323 | $388,544 | $388,544 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
37 grants to Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation totaling $1.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $22,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $9,346 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $40,200 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2023 | $23,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Educational programs, general support | 2023 | $13,097 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $11,708 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $7,600 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $38,525 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Educational programs, general support, the galaxy explorers impact hub | 2022 | $33,302 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2022 | $22,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $15,315 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $13,607 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $5,475 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Educational programs, galaxy explorers impact hub, general support | 2021 | $77,997 |
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Data for Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation (EIN 94-3146233) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.