Mission
The 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.
Public Charity
University City Science Center
University City Science Center, of Philadelphia, PA, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2025 filing shows $23.2M in revenue, $22.6M in expenses, $143.3M in total assets. 31 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $1.9M, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 231645908
Philadelphia, PA
Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis
NTEE: U05
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$23.2M
Total Expenses$22.6M
Total Assets$143.3M
Grant Records31
Funding Total$1.9M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at University City Science Center
How University City Science Center divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$63
Programs
the work itself
$34
Management
running the organization
$3
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $63 for programs
$40
Innovation CampusSee Detail Schedule O Narrative Innovation Campus In 1963 the Science Center was built on the foundation of real estate at a time when labs and research…
$14
CommercializationSee Detail Schedule O Narrative Commercialization: Startup Support Programs Science Center startup support programs are focused on derisking health tech and life sciences startups with an emphasis on…
$9
FirstHand STEM EducationSee Detail Schedule O Narrative FirstHand STEM Education The Science Center's FirstHand STEM education program offers free year-round, project-based learning experiences for middle and high school…
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
SUPPORT PRGM SRVS
$100,000
Civic Life
$75,000
DONATION TO ASSIST THE NONPROFIT
$25,000
DONATION TO ASSIST THE NONPROFIT
$20,000
EDUCATION
$10,000
Showing up to 5 of 31 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Board Member
Adam Glasofer
Board Member
Aileen Alexander
Board Member
Aleister Saunders
Board Member (eff 7/25)
Carol Lee Mitchell
Board Member
Chellie Cameron
Vice Chair
Christian Eusemann Phd
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23.2M | $22.6M | $143.3M |
| 2024 | $20.8M | $23.5M | $136.2M |
| 2023 | $18.7M | $21.2M | $134.5M |
| 2022 | $32.3M | $20.0M | $129.3M |
| 2021 | $66.3M | $20.5M | $110.8M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $66.3M to $23.2M (-65%), with total assets most recently reported at $143.3M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.