Connecticut Science Center Inc
- Assets
- $120.0m
- Revenue
- $10.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 115
- Location
- Hartford, CT
- Founding
- 10/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 06-1538101
Organization Overview
Connecticut Science Center Inc is located in Hartford, CT. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (A57) the organization is classified as: Science & Technology Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Connecticut Science Center Inc employed 115 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Connecticut Science Center Inc 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, Connecticut Science Center Inc generated $10.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.6m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.9%) 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 INSPIRE LIFE-LONG LEARNING THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A STATE-WIDE SCIENCE CENTER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC AUDIENCES SERVED: THE CONNECTICUT SCIENCE CENTER CONTINUED TO FOLLOW COVID RELATED ON-SITE PROTOCOLS, INCLUDING LIMITING THE NUMBER OF VISITORS PERMITTED IN THE BUILDING. WITH THE HELP OF A STATE SPONSORED FREE SUMMER INITIATIVE, THE SCIENCE CENTER SERVED 212,000 VISITORS ON SITE, 30% LESS CUSTOMERS THAN 2019 WITH THE SLOWER RETURN OF FIELD TRIPS, OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND OTHER ON-SITE EVENTS, THE SCIENCE CENTER CONTINUED TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE VIRTUAL PROGRAMS THAT WERE DELIVERED TO OVER 13,743 INDIVIDUALS, PROGRAMMING INCLUDED 4 VIRTUAL STEM CAREER SHOWCASES AND 10 NEW CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS, A STEM CAREER PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS:1,015 TEACHERS PARTICIPATED IN THE SCIENCE CENTER'S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH BOTH THE CT STATE SCIENCE FRAMEWORK STANDARDS AND THE NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS (NGSS). WHETHER TEACHERS ARE PROVIDING IN-PERSON, DISTANCE LEARNING OR A HYBRID, THE SCIENCE CENTER'S PROGRAMS ARE FLEXIBLE AND SUPPORTIVE TO MEET EDUCATOR'S NEED. 75% OF OUR SERVICES WERE VIRTUAL IN 2021. WE SUPPORTED 14 DISTRICTS WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, 6 OF THEM WERE ALLIANCE DISTRICTS.THE SCIENCE CENTER EXTENDED 2,026 DISCOUNTED ADMISSION TICKETS IN 2021 TO TEACHERS SO THEY CAN CONSIDER HOW TO INCORPORATE THE SCIENCE CENTER INTO THEIR CURRICULA.THE SCIENCE CENTER MAKES AVAILABLE THROUGH ITS WEBSITE FREE EDUCATOR RESOURCES AND A FACEBOOK HUB FOR TEACHERS TO SHARE AND CONNECT WITH OTHER EDUCATORS IN THE COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Matt Fleury President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $298,339 |
Lisa Mottola VP Administration | Officer | 40 | $148,681 |
Patricia Faulds VP Visitor Experience & Pr | 40 | $127,733 | |
Paterno April Development Director | 40 | $103,772 | |
William Malugen Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lizabeth Zlatkus Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Smg Custodial Services | 12/30/21 | $375,818 |
It Direct It Support | 12/30/21 | $204,005 |
Robbins Tesar Inc Genome In Me Exhibit Fabricator | 12/30/21 | $141,758 |
Experience Design Genome In Me Exhibit Designer | 12/30/21 | $103,455 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $578,962 |
| Fundraising events | $254,130 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,440,923 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,382,584 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,656,599 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,970,929 |
| Investment income | $275,022 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $369,910 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $47,731 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $146,913 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,532,806 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $491,225 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $151,551 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,421,920 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,450 |
| Other employee benefits | $392,681 |
| Payroll taxes | $299,647 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $24,442 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,205 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $18,250 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $61,577 |
| Fees for services: Other | $134,097 |
| Advertising and promotion | $322,111 |
| Office expenses | $577,251 |
| Information technology | $143,666 |
| Royalties | $31,702 |
| Occupancy | $1,171,003 |
| Travel | $6,368 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $32,176 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,366,149 |
| Insurance | $190,462 |
| All other expenses | $391,802 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,551,150 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $931,996 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,227,075 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $234,840 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $108,924 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $526,452 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $101,953,307 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,971,098 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $119,953,692 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $556,146 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,634,833 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,190,979 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $114,948,684 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,814,029 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $119,953,692 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 30 grants that Connecticut Science Center Inc has recieved totaling $1,161,290.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $423,279 |
Travelers Foundation St Paul, MN PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE CONNECTICUT SCIENCE CENTERS MISSION FULFILLMENT ACTIVITIES | $225,000 |
Lego Community Fund Us Inc Enfield, CT PURPOSE: STEM IN A BOX | $98,120 |
Scripps Family Fund For Education And The Arts Ft Mitchell, KY PURPOSE: EDUCATION PROGRAMMING AND MATERIALS FOR VIRTUAL AND IN MUSEUM DEPLOYMENT | $80,000 |
Ensign-Bickford Foundation Inc Denver, CO PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | $50,000 |
Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $36,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $12,711,935 |
| Earnings | $1,654,710 |
| Admin Expense | $61,577 |
| Net Contributions | $1,357,420 |
| Other Expense | $691,390 |
| Ending Balance | $14,971,098 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
New York Hall Of Science Corona, NY | $55,888,000 | $24,146,143 |
Connecticut Science Center Inc Hartford, CT | $119,953,692 | $10,532,806 |
Museums At Mitchel Garden City, NY | $4,107,366 | $4,719,016 |
Sciencenter Discovery Museum Ithaca, NY | $10,990,540 | $3,575,677 |
Discovery Center Of Science And Technology Syracuse, NY | $7,086,838 | $2,939,624 |
Antique Boat Museum Clayton, NY | $21,965,515 | $5,416,390 |
Regional Science And Discovery Center Inc Corning, NY | $92,355 | $389,592 |
Blue Hill Observatory Science Center Inc Readville, MA | $283,433 | $360,632 |
National Lighthouse Museum Staten Island, NY | $162,800 | $243,558 |
Wings World Quest Inc New York, NY | $193,125 | $246,145 |
Empire State Aerosciences Museum Glenville, NY | $914,145 | $472,773 |
Connecticut Antique Machinery Association Inc New Milford, CT | $1,560,935 | $271,832 |