Discovery Center Of Science And Technology, operating under the name The Milton J Rubenstein Museum Of Science & Technology, is located in Syracuse, NY. The organization was established in 1980. 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 12/2023, Milton J Rubenstein Museum Of Science & Technology employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Milton J Rubenstein Museum Of Science & Technology 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 12/2023, Milton J Rubenstein Museum Of Science & Technology generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OPERATION OF A "HANDS-ON" PARTICIPATORY SCIENCE MUSEUM, LARGE FORMAT THEATER, AND PLANETARIUM, WHICH SERVED 116,038 VISITORS IN 2023. OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A FULL RANGE OF WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, TEACHER TRAINING, REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR, DEMONSTRATIONS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS-BOTH AT THE MUSEUM AND AT OUTREACH LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT UPSTATE NEW YORK, FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, SCHOOL GROUPS, AND CHILDREN AT RISK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATION OF A HANDS-ON PARTICIPATORY SCIENCE MUSEUM, LARGE FORMAT THEATER, AND PLANETARIUM. OTHER ACTIVITIES: FULL RANGE OF WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, TEACHER TRAINING, REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR, DEMONSTRATIONS, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS-BOTH AT THE MUSEUM AND AT OUTREACH LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT UPSTATE NY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John Spina Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tony Stewart Vice Chair #1 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karyn Gerling Vice Chair #2 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lemir Teron Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alfred Boudreau Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Schneckenburger Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Somerset Capital Group Ltd Equipment Rental | 12/30/23 | $529,538 |
Henderson-johnson Co Inc Contractor | 12/30/23 | $190,924 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $196,542 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $1,744,628 |
Government grants | $362,320 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $378,997 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $374,682 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,682,487 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $990,574 |
Investment income | $35,862 |
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 | $64,918 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,091,168 |
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. | $97,929 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,793 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,236,196 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $139,817 |
Payroll taxes | $102,538 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $35,899 |
Office expenses | $202,036 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $140,343 |
Travel | $13,682 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $468,119 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $978,905 |
Insurance | $91,795 |
All other expenses | $51,696 |
Total functional expenses | $3,898,009 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $67,873 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $18,355 |
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 | $20,408 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $31,468 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,818,996 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,008,348 |
Total assets | $8,965,448 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $652,088 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $104,571 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $1,940,365 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $491,447 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $315,000 |
Other liabilities | $1,348,413 |
Total liabilities | $4,851,884 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,113,564 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,965,448 |