Science Zone is located in Casper, WY. 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 12/2021, Science Zone employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Science Zone 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, Science Zone generated $540.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $437.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.9% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE SCIENCE, MATH AND TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCES TO CHILDREN OF ALL AGES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATE SUMMER CAMPS FOR CHILDREN. OPERATE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN. AS A MUSEUM, TO OFFER HANDS-ON HIGH INTEREST LEARNING THROUGH EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS, WHICH HELPS TURN SCIENCE FROM INTIMIDATING TO INSPIRING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Matt Kadlick Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Sheryl Barksdale Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kyle Gamroth Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jerry Mcavoy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Schneider Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicole Kramer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $6,907 |
Fundraising events | $2,550 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $91,577 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $287,488 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,791 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $388,522 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $139,130 |
Investment income | $427 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $2,325 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,883 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $389 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $540,251 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $74,610 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,307 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $133,472 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $18,416 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,793 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,136 |
Office expenses | $7,121 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $38,727 |
Travel | $3,139 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $45,783 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $43,491 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $3,821 |
Total functional expenses | $437,267 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $330,801 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $32,669 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $10,180 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $47,000 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,298,034 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $177,553 |
Total assets | $1,896,237 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $566 |
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 | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $690,869 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $7,745 |
Total liabilities | $699,180 |
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 | $1,197,057 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,896,237 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Science Zone has recieved totaling $84,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Two Fly Foundation Inc Casper, WY PURPOSE: TO INSPIRE THE MIND, DELIGHT THE SENSES AND TO IGNITE A PASSION FOR THE TECHNICAL ARTS AND SCIENCES. | $77,000 |
Wyoming Community Foundation Laramie, WY PURPOSE: Arts, Culture and Humanities | $7,500 |
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Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum Ashland, NE | $15,128,012 | $3,213,097 |
Fort Collins Museum Of Discovery Nonprofit Partner Fort Collins, CO | $7,782,958 | $1,936,888 |
Discovery Center Of Idaho Inc Boise, ID | $2,218,603 | $1,991,554 |
Eureka Mcconnell Science Museum Grand Unction, CO | $5,462,376 | $1,740,593 |
National Mining Hall Of Fame And Museum Leadville, CO | $3,392,122 | $1,616,613 |
Science Zone Casper, WY | $1,896,237 | $540,251 |
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Trailhead Childrens Museum Crested Butte, CO | $50,564 | $0 |
Utah Ethnic And Mining Museum Of Magna Magna, UT | $15,696 | $0 |