UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER: Form 990, tax year 2025

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Organization
UNIVERSITY CITY SCIENCE CENTER (EIN 23-1645908)
Tax period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31
Filed
2026-09-08
IRS object ID
202622519349300307
Schema version
2025v4.2
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

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Return2026-09-08T07:41:08-05:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2025-12-31TaxPeriodEndDt

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Business Name Line1Eisner Advisory Group LLCBusinessNameLine1Txt

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Address Line1130 North 18th Street Suite 3000AddressLine1Txt
CityPhiladelphiaCityNm
State AbbreviationPAStateAbbreviationCd
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Tax Period Begin2025-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

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PersonKerry BensonPersonNm
Person TitlePresident and CEOPersonTitleTxt
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Principal OfficerKerry BensonPrincipalOfficerNm

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Address Line13675 Market Street Suite 400AddressLine1Txt
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Gross Receipts$65,376,621GrossReceiptsAmt
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Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
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Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
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Activity Or MissionTo power progress that advances healthcare innovation, uplifts communities, and improves lives.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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Total Assets EOY$143,261,653TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$29,262,735TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$28,149,945TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
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Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionThe Science Center is an innovation intermediary, working at the intersection of startups, health and science, and community. Our work advances economic growth locally and healthcare innovation globally.MissionDesc
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Significant Change0SignificantChangeInd
Expense$7,997,206ExpenseAmt
Revenue$10,931,628RevenueAmt
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Schedule B RequiredYes (1)ScheduleBRequiredInd
Political Campaign Acty0PoliticalCampaignActyInd
Lobbying ActivitiesYes (1)LobbyingActivitiesInd
Subject To Proxy Tax0SubjectToProxyTaxInd
Donor Advised Fund0DonorAdvisedFundInd
Conservation Easements0ConservationEasementsInd
Collections Of Art0CollectionsOfArtInd
Credit Counseling0CreditCounselingInd
Donor Rstr Or Quasi Endowments0DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd
Report Land Building EquipmentYes (1)ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd
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Report Other AssetsYes (1)ReportOtherAssetsInd
Report Other LiabilitiesYes (1)ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd
Include FIN48 FootnoteYes (1)IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd
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Consolidated Audit Fincl StmtYes (1)ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd
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Foreign OfficeYes (1)ForeignOfficeInd
Foreign ActivitiesYes (1)ForeignActivitiesInd
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Operate Hospital0OperateHospitalInd
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Grants To IndividualsYes (1)GrantsToIndividualsInd
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Taxable Party Notification0TaxablePartyNotificationInd
Nondeductible Contributions0NondeductibleContributionsInd
Quid Pro Quo ContributionsYes (1)QuidProQuoContributionsInd
Quid Pro Quo Contri DisclYes (1)QuidProQuoContriDisclInd
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Pay Premiums Prsnl Bnft Cntrct0PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd
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Members Or StockholdersYes (1)MembersOrStockholdersInd
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Regular Monitoring EnfrcYes (1)RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd
Whistleblower PolicyYes (1)WhistleblowerPolicyInd
Document Retention PolicyYes (1)DocumentRetentionPolicyInd
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PersonLorraine LoPresti CFOPersonNm
Phone2159666000PhoneNum

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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (41 entries)

TitleTitleTxtAverage Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRtIndividual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorIndOfficerOfficerIndReportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmtReportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmtOther CompensationOtherCompensationAmtAverage Hours Per Week Rltd OrgAverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRtKey EmployeeKeyEmployeeIndHighest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeInd
Tiffany Wilson
President; CEO (thru June 2026)40.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$546,853$0$65,642
Michael A DiPiano
Chair1.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
Christian Eusemann PhD
Vice Chair1.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
Kisha Hortman Hawthorne PhD
Vice Chair1.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
Adam Glasofer
Board Member0.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
Aileen Alexander
Board Member0.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
Aleister Saunders
Board Member0.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
Carol Lee Mitchell
Board Member (eff 7/25)0.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
Chellie Cameron
Board Member0.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
Donald Generals ED
Board Member0.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
Ed Chiosso
Board Member (eff 7/25)0.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
Ernest J Dianastasis
Board Member0.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
Ivy Silver
Board Member0.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
Joseph Cacchione
Board Member (eff 7/25)0.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
Josh Gladden PhD
Board Member0.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
Kerry Benson
Board Member0.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
Kevin Mahoney
Board Member0.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
Liv Carter
Board Member0.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
Michael Nutter
Board Member0.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
Michele Masucci PhD
Board Member1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Tom Gordon
Board Member0.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
Tony Lowman
Board Member (eff 7/25)0.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
William Mezzanotte
Board Member0.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
Craig R Carnaroli
Board Member (thru 6/25)1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Dawn A Bonnell PhD
Board Member (thru 6/25)0.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
Pat Harker
Board Member (thru 6/25)0.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
Jane H Hollingsworth
Board Member (thru 6/25)1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Kathleen M Shay
Board Member (thru 6/25)1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
Richard Vague
Board Member (thru 6/25)0.30Yes (X)$0$0$0
Lorraine LoPresti
CFO; VP, Finance & Administration33.00Yes (X)$301,879$66,267$50,8557.00
Timnyt Abraha
VP, Real Estate5.00$48,244$337,710$63,49935.00Yes (X)
Kevin Baumlin
Chief Medical Affairs Officer40.00$299,778$0$32,973Yes (X)
Tracy Brala
VP, Ecosystem Development40.00$392,140$0$73,743Yes (X)
Heath Nacquin
VP, Govt and Capital Engagement40.00$400,755$0$73,641Yes (X)
Wendy Nickel
Chief Program Officer40.00$261,824$0$39,551Yes (X)
Kristy Traylor
VP, People & Operations30.00$180,949$60,317$48,21610.00Yes (X)
Jennifer Rajchel
Sr Director, Digital Transformation0.00$207,748$0$46,135Yes (X)
Richard Southerland
Sr Director, Real Estate0.00$0$185,660$31,92940.00Yes (X)
Clayton Moravec III
Sr Director, Accounting26.00$117,798$63,431$42,37514.00Yes (X)
Kristen Fitch
Sr Director, Marketing40.00$179,991$0$29,096Yes (X)
Katherine Nash
Sr Director External Affairs0.00$182,922$0$58,638Yes (X)
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Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org$713,385TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt
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Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K22IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
Former Ofcr Employees Listed0FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd
Total Comp Greater Than150 KYes (1)TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd
Compensation From Other Srcs0CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd

Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensationGrp (5 entries)

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Cushman & Wakefield Property Management
1650 Market St 48th FloorphiladelphiaPA19103Property Management$383,649
Professional Buildings Services Inc
3936 Miller RoadNewtown SquarePA19073Janitorial Services$354,641
Capital Stack Investors
2 Newton StreetBelchertownMA01007Consultants$296,381
SLG-REG LLC
2112 Spring StreetPhiladelphiaPA19103Consultants$290,000
Cozen O'Connor
1650 Market St 28th FloorPhiladelphiaPA19103legal$259,223
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Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K9CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt
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Equity in Joint Ventur531390$1,860,047$1,860,047
Business & Community N541900$145,000$145,000
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Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Securities$46,217,000SecuritiesAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$42,135,689SecuritiesAmt

Gain Or Loss GainOrLossGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Securities$4,081,311SecuritiesAmt

Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Revenue Column$4,081,311TotalRevenueColumnAmt
Exclusion$4,081,311ExclusionAmt
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Total Revenue Column-$14,397TotalRevenueColumnAmt
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part IXYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd

Grants To Domestic Individuals GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp

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Total$294,016TotalAmt
Program Services$294,016ProgramServicesAmt

Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp

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Program Services$1,050,783ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,741,434ManagementAndGeneralAmt
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Program Services$934,730ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,955,536ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$358,820FundraisingAmt

Pension Plan Contributions PensionPlanContributionsGrp

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Total$177,861TotalAmt
Program Services$74,644ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$103,217ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp

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Total$546,962TotalAmt
Program Services$140,632ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$296,897ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$109,433FundraisingAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

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Program Services$120,478ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$230,111ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$47,705FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Management FeesForServicesManagementGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$103,346TotalAmt
Program Services$103,346ProgramServicesAmt

Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$246,334TotalAmt
Program Services$7,158ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$239,176ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp

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Program Services$8,796ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$175,145ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$150,000TotalAmt
Fundraising$150,000FundraisingAmt

Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,290,967TotalAmt
Program Services$1,415,315ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$875,652ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Advertising AdvertisingGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$231,893TotalAmt
Program Services$25,500ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$206,393ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$982,222TotalAmt
Program Services$375,936ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$606,286ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Occupancy OccupancyGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$5,716,933TotalAmt
Program Services$4,911,995ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$804,938ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Travel TravelGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Program Services$161,990ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$60,538ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Interest InterestGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$1,228,514TotalAmt
Program Services$1,203,562ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$24,952ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$2,328,514TotalAmt
Program Services$1,513,287ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$815,227ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$144,145TotalAmt
Program Services$67,419ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$76,726ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (3 entries)

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Miscellaneous$23,751$6,017$17,734
Other Taxes$4,469$110$4,359

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Management And General$9,234,982ManagementAndGeneralAmt
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Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp

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BOY$3,744,891BOYAmt
EOY$5,089,724EOYAmt

Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$1,086,753BOYAmt
EOY$1,303,466EOYAmt

Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$184,502BOYAmt
EOY$337,674EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$16,262,363BOYAmt
EOY$14,290,384EOYAmt

Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$83,753,059BOYAmt
EOY$94,042,179EOYAmt

Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$17,222,499BOYAmt
EOY$13,213,064EOYAmt

Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$2,350,676BOYAmt
EOY$2,302,183EOYAmt

Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$11,607,928BOYAmt
EOY$12,682,979EOYAmt

Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$136,212,671BOYAmt
EOY$143,261,653EOYAmt

Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$3,427,543BOYAmt
EOY$2,827,308EOYAmt

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$496,923BOYAmt
EOY$1,359,580EOYAmt

Mortg Notes Pybl Scrd Invst Prop MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$17,656,812BOYAmt
EOY$17,089,770EOYAmt

Unsecured Notes Loans Payable UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$486,025BOYAmt
EOY$797,306EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$7,195,432BOYAmt
EOY$6,075,981EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$29,262,735BOYAmt
EOY$28,149,945EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$106,709,936BOYAmt
EOY$114,691,708EOYAmt

Donor Restriction Net Assets DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$240,000BOYAmt
EOY$420,000EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$106,949,936BOYAmt
EOY$115,111,708EOYAmt

Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$136,212,671BOYAmt
EOY$143,261,653EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Info In Schedule O Part XIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss$596,902ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Net Unrlzd Gains Losses Invst$7,809,171NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets-$244,301OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Info In Schedule O Part XIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Consolidated Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredYes (1)FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd
Federal Grant Audit PerformedYes (1)FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Publicly Supported Org509a2Yes (X)PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind

Gifts Grants Contris Rcvd509 GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$2,314,296CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$3,386,078CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$4,461,000CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$4,312,864CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$5,575,619CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$20,049,857TotalAmt

Gross Receipts Admissions GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$12,985,889CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$37,081,410CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$11,405,913CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$11,621,356CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$11,076,628CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$84,171,196TotalAmt

Total509 Total509Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$15,300,185CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$40,467,488CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$15,866,913CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$15,934,220CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$16,652,247CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$104,221,053TotalAmt

Amounts Rcvd Dsqlfy Person AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total$0TotalAmt

Substantial Contributors Amt SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$6,777,843CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$3,341,954CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$3,851,504CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$4,035,704CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$3,435,363CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$21,442,368TotalAmt

Subst And Dsqlfy Prsns Tot SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$6,777,843CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$3,341,954CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$3,851,504CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$4,035,704CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$3,435,363CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$21,442,368TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support Total509$82,778,685PublicSupportTotal509Amt

Gross Investment Income509 GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$1,316,653CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,611,536CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$2,226,926CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$2,234,755CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$2,445,574CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$9,835,444TotalAmt

Investment Income And UBTI InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$1,316,653CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,611,536CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$2,226,926CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$2,234,755CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$2,445,574CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$9,835,444TotalAmt

Net Income From Other UBI NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$11,266CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$11,661CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$7,671CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$820CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$0CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$31,418TotalAmt

Total Support Calendar Year TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$16,628,104CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$42,090,685CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$18,101,510CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$18,169,795CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$19,097,821CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$114,087,915TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support CY5090.72560PublicSupportCY509Pct
Public Support PY5090.69060PublicSupportPY509Pct
Investment Income CY0.08620InvestmentIncomeCYPct
Investment Income PY0.07850InvestmentIncomePYPct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY509Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Volunteers0VolunteersInd
Paid Staff Or Management0PaidStaffOrManagementInd
Media Advertisements0MediaAdvertisementsInd
Mailings Members0MailingsMembersInd
Publications Or Broadcast0PublicationsOrBroadcastInd
Grants Other Organizations0GrantsOtherOrganizationsInd
Direct Contact Legislators0DirectContactLegislatorsInd
Rallies Demonstrations0RalliesDemonstrationsInd
Other ActivitiesYes (1)OtherActivitiesInd
Other Activities$150,000OtherActivitiesAmt
Total Lobbying Expenditures$150,000TotalLobbyingExpendituresAmt
Not Described Section501c30NotDescribedSection501c3Ind

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePart II-B, Line 1:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationThe University City Science Center (UCSC) utilized the services of consultants to assist in the procurement of public sector funding to support its programs and capital projects. The consultants positioned UCSC to receive funding, primarily through direct grants.ExplanationTxt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Land LandGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$5,040,230OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Book Value$5,040,230BookValueAmt

Buildings BuildingsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$11,777,489OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$7,747,727DepreciationAmt
Book Value$4,029,762BookValueAmt

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$12,228,296OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$7,095,478DepreciationAmt
Book Value$5,132,818BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$2,996,737OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$2,909,163DepreciationAmt
Book Value$87,574BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$14,290,384TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Securities OtherSecuritiesGrp (3 entries)

DescDescBook ValueBookValueAmtMethod ValuationMethodValuationCd
Invested Cash$3,750,000F
Alternative Investments$7,818,821F
Capital Reserves$1,644,243F
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Securities$13,213,064TotalBookValueSecuritiesAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp (5 entries)

DescDescBook ValueBookValueAmt
Deferred Rental Income$368,591
Deferred Leasing Fees, Net$149,959
Planning and Development$185,398
Due From Related Party$9,266,270
Right-of-Use Asset$2,712,761
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$12,682,979TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt

Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (5 entries)

DescDescAmtAmt
Security Deposits & Other Current Liabilities$402,532
Unearned Rent$345,018
Deferred Contributions$58,167
Lease Liability$4,743,924
Swap Liability$526,340
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Liability$6,075,981TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePart X, Line 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationThe Science Center is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, although its consolidated entities, the Park, PTI, and SCEC, are for-profit entities which are subject to income taxes. Total federal and state income tax expense from the consolidated entities was $280,000 and $55,000 for each of the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. U.S. GAAP requires management to evaluate tax positions taken and recognize a tax liability if the Center has taken an uncertain tax position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by a government authority. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Center and has concluded that as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. The Center would recognize future accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits and liabilities in income tax expense if such interest and penalties are incurred. There were no income tax related interest and penalties recorded for either of the years ended December 31, 2025 or 2024.ExplanationTxt

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

Account Activities Outside US AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp (3 entries)

RegionRegionTxtOfficesOfficesCntEmployeeEmployeeCntType Of Activities ConductedTypeOfActivitiesConductedTxtSpecific Services ProvidedSpecificServicesProvidedTxtRegion Total ExpendituresRegionTotalExpendituresAmt
Middle East and North Africa - Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt,11Program ServicesProgram Operations$46,527
Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) - Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium11Program ServicesProgram Operations - IT$1,554
North America - Canada and Mexico, but not the United States11Program ServicesProgram Operations - HR$6,629
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Subtotal Offices3SubtotalOfficesCnt
Subtotal Employees3SubtotalEmployeesCnt
Continuation Total Office0ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt
Continuation Total Employee0ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt
Total Office3TotalOfficeCnt
Total Employee3TotalEmployeeCnt
Subtotal Spent$54,710SubtotalSpentAmt
Continuation Spent$0ContinuationSpentAmt
Total Spent$54,710TotalSpentAmt
Transfer To Foreign Corp0TransferToForeignCorpInd
Interest In Foreign Trust0InterestInForeignTrustInd
Foreign Corp Ownership0ForeignCorpOwnershipInd
Passive Foreign Investmest Co0PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd
Foreign Partnership0ForeignPartnershipInd
Boycott Countries0BoycottCountriesInd

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Event1NucleusEvent1Nm
Gross Receipts Event1$210,479GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Charitable Contri Event1$148,679CharitableContriEvent1Amt
Gross Revenue Event1$61,800GrossRevenueEvent1Amt
Food And Beverage Event1$25,126FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt
Entertainment Event1$14,188EntertainmentEvent1Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event1$36,883OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt
Gross Receipts Total$210,479GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Charitable Contributions Tot$148,679CharitableContributionsTotAmt
Gross Revenue Total Events$61,800GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt
Food And Beverage Total Events$25,126FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt
Entertainment Total Events$14,188EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Events$36,883OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt
Direct Expense Summary Events$76,197DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt
Net Income Summary-$14,397NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp (2 entries)

Grant TypeGrantTypeTxtRecipientRecipientCntCash GrantCashGrantAmt
Founder's Fellowship fellow stipends17$263,000
Capital Readiness Program stipends15$31,000

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePart I, Line 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationGrant award documentation and applicable laws are reviewed to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the award. In instances where the Science Center grants sub-awards, the Science Center reserves the right to request proof of expenditure, as well as supporting documentation, to substantiate expenses from the sub-recipient. Reporting requirements are coordinated with all appropriate organizational staff, with oversight provided by an executive staff member. Upon termination of the award, all required close out materials are submitted.ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Club Dues Or FeesYes (X)ClubDuesOrFeesInd
Written Policy Ref T And E ExpnssYes (1)WrittenPolicyRefTAndEExpnssInd
Substantiation RequiredYes (1)SubstantiationRequiredInd
Independent ConsultantYes (X)IndependentConsultantInd
Written Employment ContractYes (X)WrittenEmploymentContractInd
Compensation SurveyYes (X)CompensationSurveyInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance Payment0SeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr Plan0SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp Arrngm0EquityBasedCompArrngmInd
Comp Based On Revenue Of Flng Org0CompBasedOnRevenueOfFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd On Rev Related Orgs0CompBsdOnRevRelatedOrgsInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Flng Org0CompBsdNetEarnsFlngOrgInd
Comp Bsd Net Earns Rltd Orgs0CompBsdNetEarnsRltdOrgsInd
Any Non Fixed Payments0AnyNonFixedPaymentsInd
Initial Contract Exception0InitialContractExceptionInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (13 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
Tiffany Wilson
President; CEO (thru June 2026)$403,788$0$138,971$0$4,094$0$36,652$0$28,990$0$612,495$0$0$0
Heath Nacquin
VP, Govt and Capital Engagement$299,017$0$90,418$0$11,320$0$35,509$0$38,132$0$474,396$0$0$0
Tracy Brala
VP, Ecosystem Development$299,624$0$92,000$0$516$0$36,717$0$37,026$0$465,883$0$0$0
Timnyt Abraha
VP, Real Estate$36,778$257,447$11,029$77,205$437$3,058$4,590$32,127$3,348$23,434$56,182$393,271$0$0
Lorraine LoPresti
CFO; VP, Finance & Administration$227,744$49,993$70,764$15,534$3,371$740$28,008$6,148$13,693$3,006$343,580$75,421$0$0
Kevin Baumlin
Chief Medical Affairs Officer$229,986$0$69,000$0$792$0$30,597$0$2,376$0$332,751$0$0$0
Wendy Nickel
Chief Program Officer$261,824$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$39,551$0$301,375$0$0$0
Kristy Traylor
VP, People & Operations$139,581$46,527$40,754$13,585$614$205$18,209$6,070$17,953$5,984$217,111$72,371$0$0
Jennifer Rajchel
Sr Director, Digital Transformation$178,545$0$27,715$0$1,488$0$20,494$0$25,641$0$253,883$0$0$0
Katherine Nash
Sr Director External Affairs$151,851$0$29,720$0$1,351$0$18,058$0$40,580$0$241,560$0$0$0
Clayton Moravec III
Sr Director, Accounting$100,762$54,257$15,909$8,567$1,127$607$10,406$5,603$17,138$9,228$145,342$78,262$0$0
Richard Southerland
Sr Director, Real Estate$0$159,242$0$24,411$0$2,007$0$17,234$0$14,695$0$217,589$0$0
Kristen Fitch
Sr Director, Marketing$155,069$0$23,569$0$1,353$0$16,419$0$12,677$0$209,087$0$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Part I, Line 1aThe Science Center reimburses the President/CEO of the Center for dues paid for a social club membership used for business-related activities.
Part I, Line 3See Schedule O Narrative - Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15.

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (12 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a, Program Service AccomplishmentsInnovation Campus In 1963 the Science Center was built on the foundation of real estate at a time when labs and research facilities were needed for cross disciplinary and cross-institutional collaborations. Our focus on providing researchers and entrepreneurs with the resources to advance the commercialization of their technologies hasn't changed over the last 60+ years. The way we serve them has evolved with the changing needs of the ecosystem and now includes a combination of physical space and programs to advance health and science innovation. Today, the Science Center owns laboratory and office space within the larger uCity Square campus developed in partnership with Wexford Science + Technology and Ventas, Inc. Additionally, the Science Center operates Quorum, a 15,000 square foot conference center and community space for Greater Philadelphia's innovation community. Quorum's two-pronged approach to convening includes a free 5,000 square foot drop-in lounge serving as an open workspace and informal meeting location and a 10,000 square foot meeting facility available to rent. In 2025, Quorum attracted nearly 11,500 participants to over 250 meetings and events. Since Quorum's inception in 2011, over 200,000 visitors have joined over 2,000 events on a wide array of business-related topics. uCity Square is a partnership that includes Wexford and Ventas and consists of 27 acres, 20 buildings, 200+ companies and over 15,000 people.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4b, Program Service AccomplishmentsFirstHand STEM Education The Science Center's FirstHand STEM education program offers free year-round, project-based learning experiences for middle and high school students in Philadelphia. Based out of a dedicated lab within uCity Square's innovation ecosystem, FirstHand's industry-informed curricula provides hands-on learning to see themselves as STEM enthusiasts and open their eyes to a breadth of STEM careers. In 2025, FirstHand supported 315 students from 49 Philadelphia middle and high schools and engaged 143 mentors from 32 life sciences and healthcare companies. Since the program launched in 2014, 3,036 middle and high school students from 125 schools across Philadelphia have been supported through multiweek programming.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4c, Program Service AccomplishmentsCommercialization: Startup Support Programs Science Center startup support programs are focused on derisking health tech and life sciences startups with an emphasis on commercialization, customer discovery, and stakeholder engagement. This support creates a more direct path from innovation to market adoption and ultimately greater impact for the economy locally and healthcare globally. In 2025, the Science Center's Capital Readiness Program supported 90 startups who raised over $102M. This includes 32M raised by alumni based on Greater Philadelphia, and $2.8M in SBIR/STTR awards received as a result of the Science Center's support. Founders Fellowship The Founders Fellowship is designed to support emerging life sciences entrepreneurs focused on solutions for aging/Alzheimer's. The Fellows are embedded at the Science Center for 12 months with the first six working alongside startup companies to learn the fundamentals of running a business. The second six months give the Fellows an opportunity to apply those lessons learned when transforming their research into reality and developing a pathway to market. Each fellow receives a $50K stipend, access to lab space, and 12-months of business building support from the Science Center's vast network of subject matter experts. In 2025, the Science Center completed the third cohort, supporting five fellows, launched the fourth cohort of five fellows, and engaged 49 mentors and subject matter experts to enrich the fellows' understanding of entrepreneurship and the aging population. Capital Readiness Program The Capital Readiness Program helps health tech founders pursuing their first round of institutional investment confidently navigate the fundraising process. Over the course of a week, a cohort of 10 startups undergo a due diligence deep dive covering financial, legal, technical, and operational considerationswhile sharpening their leadership skills. Startups receive direct feedback from active investors and healthcare stakeholders. In 2025, the Science Center successfully ran three Capital Readiness Program cohorts supporting 29 companies, convening 13 Investors-in-Residence and 27 subject matter experts. Capital Readiness Program alumni raised a total of $102M in 2025. To date, the Capital Readiness Program has supported 109 companies who have raised over $134M and attracted 35 investors to Philadelphia. Federal Funding Support The Science Center helps companies secure and manage federal funding through a full-spectrum support model, from crafting high-quality proposals and managing consortia to overseeing award administration and leveraging government relationships. This included helping early-stage companies win highly competitive SBIR/STTR awards and supporting the Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) needs of 27 Philadelphia-based companies participating in the City's SBIR/STTR Matching Grant program. In 2025, the Science Center hosted four SBIR/STTR workshops attracting 68 participants. Companies who engaged the Science Center in SBIR/STTR proposal development went on to win $2.8M in awards. The team also engaged 15 companies, resulting in three abstracts and two full proposals submitted to agencies including ARPA-H, DARPA, and NIH. U.S. Market Access Program The US Market Access Program enables companies to get a foothold in the US healthcare market. In 2025 the Science Center continued its focus on cultivating top Israeli health technology startups for commercialization in the U.S. The Science Center partnered with Startup Nation Central to support 10 vetted Israeli startups with virtual and in-person curriculum related to U.S. investment, clinical trials and pilots, and stakeholder engagement. The Science Center has supported over 50 global companies since 2022 who have gone on to raise over $80M since participating in the U.S. Market Access Program, the majority of which have active ties to the U.S. market, including clinical trials, pilots, revenue-generating contracts, U.S. investors, and/or U.S.-based advisors or team members. Trend Weeks Science Center Trend Weeks provide a structured environment for key decision-makers in the healthcare sector to establish and strengthen relationships. Each Trend week focuses on a timely topic and consists of a curated Think Tank and Salon Dinner. These gatherings bring together diverse perspectives and generate meaningful conversation and actionable solutions. Three 2025 Trend Weeks engaged more than 200 local and national healthcare stakeholders around topics including Healthcare Innovation for All: Harnessing Technology for Greater Accessibility, How AI is Revolutionizing Nursing Innovation, and Redefining Cancer Care: from Prevention to Breakthrough Treatment. Venture Cafe Philadelphia Part of the Venture Cafe Global Network, Venture Cafe Philadelphia connects a community of innovators through free, high-impact programming focused on innovation and entrepreneurship. The bi-weekly events regularly draw a diverse group of stakeholders across the Greater Philadelphia ecosystem. In 2025 Venture Cafe attracted 100 visitors and engaged over 10 speakers. Since it launched in 2019, Venture Cafe has attracted 34,000 participants to close to 300 Thursday Gatherings. Volunteers The Science Center has a vast network of volunteers enthusiastic to support our mission in a multitude of capacities. In 2025 the Science Center benefited from the time and expertise of over 200 volunteers. Our startup support programs and services engaged over 70 subject matter experts to advise startups and founders via one-on-one meetings and in small interactive lectures. Venture Cafe attendees benefited from the expertise of over 10 speakers, presenters, and subject matter experts. In 2025 the FirstHand programming was aided by over 140 mentors from 32 STEM mentor companies who assisted in hands-on experiments and helped design curricula.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6The ownership of shares of the corporation is restricted to organizations qualified for exemption from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7aAnnual Stockholder Meetings: In conjunction with each annual election of directors, the board of directors meets for the purpose of organization, election of a chairman of the Board and other officers, and the transaction of other business at the office of the corporation.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11bThe completed 990 is presented for review and discussion by the audit committee, and is subsequently made available to the entire board of directors.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12cEach board member and executive employee is required to annually sign a conflict of interest disclosure form, indicating that he/she understands the policy and will alert the Organization should a conflict occur.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15The Science Center hired Career Concepts Inc. (CCI) in spring and summer 2024 to review CEO and executive compensation and provide benchmark information on salary and incentive compensation. An array of 501(c)(3) and for-profit benchmarks were included in the study in order to compare entities and their compensation structures that represented business and service operations of a comparable nature. The findings from the study were and have been incorporated into annual review and compensation planning for the CEO and her team. The executive committee of the board of directors annually reviews management compensation and approves all changes.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19A person requesting a copy of the governing documents etc. places his / her request with the secretary of the University City Science Center. Upon receipt of the request, the requested information is made available to the interested party.
Form 990, Part IX, line 11gOther fees: Program service expenses 1,415,315. Management and general expenses 875,652. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,290,967.
Form 990, Part XI, line 9:Net unrealized gains (losses) on swap valuation -244,301.
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2cThere has been no change during the current period by the Science Center in the audit oversight or independent auditor selection process.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

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Whaley Partners LP
3675 Market Street Suite 400PhiladelphiaPA19104208824011InvestmentPAUniversity City Science CenterRelated$133,178000.80070
Phase I Ventures LLC
3675 Market Street Suite 400PhiladelphiaPA19104474150042Technology AcceleratorPAUniversity City Science CenterRelated$1,105,1050Yes (1)0.43930$18,953
3701 Limited Partnership I
3675 Market Street Suite 400PhiladelphiaPA19104300172434InvestmentPA00N/A

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Port of Technology Inc
3675 Market Street Suite 400PhiladelphiaPA19104233054794InvestmentPAUniversity City Science CenterC1.000000
Research Park Inc
3675 Market Street Suite 400PhiladelphiaPA19104232671100Services - Real Estate MgmtPAUniversity City Science CenterC1.000000$249,853$138,435
SCEC Ventures Inc
3675 Market Street Suite 400PhiladelphiaPA19104474043064Property DevelopmentPAUniversity City Science CenterC1.000000$552,115$1,913,393
3701 Limited Partnership GP I Inc
3675 Market Street Suite 400PhiladelphiaPA19104562383457InvestmentPAUniversity City Science CenterC1.000000
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Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
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Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp (4 entries)

Transaction TypeTransactionTypeTxtInvolvedInvolvedAmt
Research Park Inc
M$184,601
Research Park Inc - Net Intercompany Change
Q-$119,407
Research Park Inc
J$29,060
Phase Ventures LLC - Net Intercompany Change
Q-$4,325

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