Eureka Mcconnell Science Museum is located in Grand Junction, CO. The organization was established in 2005. 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 12/2022, Eureka Mcconnell Science Museum employed 89 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Eureka Mcconnell Science Museum 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 12/2022, Eureka Mcconnell Science Museum generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 18.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO INSPIRE A PASSION AND RESPECT FOR MATH AND SCIENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION: THE EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM'S "EDUCATION" PROGRAMS ARE THE MEANS BY WHICH WE PROVIDE OUR DIRECT STEAM EDUCATION TO ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE INQUIRY-BASED, HANDS-ON EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCES (IN CLASS MATH TUTORING, AFTER-SCHOOL STEAM, CAMPS DURING SCHOOL BREAKS, AND FIELD TRIPS). EUREKA PROVIDES OVER 95 SUMMER STEAM CAMPS ON THE CMU CAMPUS AND OVERNIGHT ACROSS COLORADO. THESE PROGRAMS ARE A WEEK LONG AND REACH OVER 2,200 STUDENTS. THE EUREKA ALSO RUNS A FULL DAY UNIVERSAL PRESCHOOL LOCATED ON THE NEW EMERSON SCHOOL CAMPUS. EUREKA ALSO RUNS A HALF DAY MOBILE PRESCHOOL THAT OPERATES OUT OF A BUS AND VISITS A MOBILE HOME VILLAGE IN CLIFTON, CO. EUREKA OFFERS OVER 10 ADULT TRAVELING STEAM PROGRAMS EACH YEAR FOR PARTICIPANTS FROM 55-95YRS OLD.
EXHIBITS: THE EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS THAT ENGAGE STUDENTS OF ALL AGES IN ASKING QUESTIONS AND EXPERIENCING SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES IN A "HANDS-ON" MANNER. THE EXHIBITS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FIVE DAYS A WEEK, AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS AND SPECIAL GROUPS BY APPOINTMENT. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 100 EXHIBITS ON THE FLOOR AT ANY ONE TIME. EXHIBITS ARE CHANGED AND UPDATED OFTEN BY VOLUNTEERS.
THE REMAINDER OF OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CONSIST OF "EVENTS- AND "COMMUNITY OUTREACH." SCHEDULED EVENTS INCLUDE "FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHTS", DURING WHICH FAMILIES FROM THROUGHOUT THE REGION ARE INVITED TO EXPLORE THE MUSEUM AND TO PARTICIPATE IN HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES THAT ARE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO FIT THE THEME FOR THE EVENING. THESE PROGRAMS ARE INTENDED TO ENGAGE PARENTS, CHILDREN, AND GRANDPARENTS IN VARIOUS FACETS OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY. COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITY FAIRS AND EVENTS AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT LOCAL AND REGIONAL SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES. MANY OF THESE OUTREACH PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Moore Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $87,219 |
John Hopkins President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Williams Vice-Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Maggie Childers Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Mcconnell Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Allan Conrad Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $40,914 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,341,334 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,382,248 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $791,400 |
Investment income | $561 |
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 | $31,767 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,206,162 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $112,660 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $87,219 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,211 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $810,251 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $44,740 |
Payroll taxes | $75,692 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $23,606 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,049 |
Office expenses | $939 |
Information technology | $119,732 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $148,542 |
Travel | $5,602 |
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 | $64,050 |
Insurance | $18,592 |
All other expenses | $21,859 |
Total functional expenses | $1,770,331 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $891,723 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $647,552 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $57,050 |
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 | $63,876 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,233 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $595,094 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $6,082,922 |
Total assets | $8,349,450 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $98,629 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $72,883 |
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 | $2,351,864 |
Total liabilities | $2,523,376 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,045,967 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $780,107 |
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 | $8,349,450 |