Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cordova, Alaska, registered in 1994, with $6,787,184 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 705, Cordova, AK, 99574 EIN 92-0129853 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2023)
$6.8M
▼ 31.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$6.2M
Net assets
$27.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating53 mo reserves · +9% margin
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 Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute: 53 mo reserves · +9% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $5.6M (FY2013) to $6.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.2MNet assets $27.3M
Operating margin
9.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$28.5M
Total liabilities
$1.2M
Net assets
$27.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,787,184▼31.5% | $6,173,992▼5.5% | $27,262,258▲2.9% | $28,461,596▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $9,909,544▼30.7% | $6,535,093▲59.6% | $26,490,489▲14.8% | $28,006,238▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $14,304,796▲4.0% | $4,094,539▼4.2% | $23,070,812▲76.1% | $25,438,179▲60.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $13,752,269▲164% | $4,274,011▼3.1% | $13,099,893▲267% | $15,824,980▲214% | 990 |
| 2019 | $5,215,853▲23.7% | $4,411,894▲3.3% | $3,573,186▲31.3% | $5,032,306▲37.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,216,886▲1.6% | $4,271,575▼0.3% | $2,721,474▲1.2% | $3,650,873▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,150,320▼10.3% | $4,284,009▼11.2% | $2,689,513▼4.5% | $3,183,285▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,627,192▼9.5% | $4,823,603▼4.1% | $2,816,297▼6.5% | $3,611,703▼12.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $5,115,275▼21.6% | $5,028,622▼24.5% | $3,012,586▲3.1% | $4,136,562▼16.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $6,527,876▲17.4% | $6,658,591▲21.8% | $2,922,304▼4.3% | $4,970,737▲25.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $5,561,111 | $5,466,058▲6.0% | $3,053,817▲3.3% | $3,959,901▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $5,156,929▲30.1% | $2,955,333▲1.3% | $3,848,471▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,962,625▲22.5% | $2,916,656▲20.6% | $3,801,019▲31.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $3,234,345▲10.6% | $2,418,371▼3.2% | $2,888,623▼5.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $2,924,586 | $2,497,311 | $3,054,887 | 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.
Grants received · $1.4M total
32 grants to Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute totaling $1.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Science | 2024 | $37,500 |
| Alaska Community Foundation | Operational support | 2024 | $25,871 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Education programs (prek-12, summer prog & community engagement) | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $8,200 |
| Alaska Community Foundation | Operational support | 2023 | $15,200 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Education programs. prek-12, summer prog & community engagement | 2023 | $15,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Science | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $6,650 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $650,000 |
| Alaska Community Foundation | Operational support | 2022 | $98,122 |
| Denver Foundation | Marine science & oceanography | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Climateworks Foundation | Project support | 2022 | $48,657 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To support the pwssc education programs, including prek-12, summer programs and community engagement | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $11,500 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 92-0129853, based in Cordova, Alaska. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute's EIN?
- Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 92-0129853.
- How much revenue does Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute report?
- Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute reported $6,787,184 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute have?
- CharityIndex grades Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute (EIN 92-0129853) 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.