Unser Childrens Discovery Center is located in Chama, NM. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Unser Childrens Discovery Center employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Unser Childrens Discovery Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Unser Childrens Discovery Center generated $255.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $130.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CREATE A UNIQUE MULTI-FACETED CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOCUSED ON HISTORY, ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE AND MATH; TO ENLIGHTEN INDIVIDUALS TO THE ENDLESS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE AVAILABLE IN MOTORSPORTS, SPACE, AND EARTH EXPLORATION; AND TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT PLACE FOR THE COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL RACING MEMORABILIA FROM MEMBERS OF THE UNSER FAMILY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ORDINARY AND NECESSARY EXPENSES TO CARRY ON THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THEORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE A UNIQUE MULTI-FACETED CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONALENVIRONMENT FOCUSED ON HISTORY, ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE AND MATH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Al Unser President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Unser Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marion Hatch Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Lynn Barr Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jared Matts Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Rick Shumard Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $212,554 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $212,554 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $28,898 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $14,342 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $255,794 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $100 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $35,141 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,411 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $140 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,053 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,749 |
Office expenses | $8,500 |
Information technology | $882 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $49,484 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $465 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $130,221 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,128 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,520 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,042 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,113,490 |
Total assets | $1,163,180 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $739,854 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $28,675 |
Total liabilities | $768,529 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $394,651 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,163,180 |
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