Sciencenter Discovery Museum, operating under the name Sciencenter, is located in Ithaca, NY. The organization was established in 1983. 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, Sciencenter employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sciencenter 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, Sciencenter generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
CULTIVATE A BROAD COMMUNITY OF CURIOUS, CONFIDENT, CRITICAL THINKERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EXHIBITS:DESIGN AND FABRICATE INTERACTIVE SCIENCE EXHIBITS FOR DISPLAY AT THE SCIENCENTER AND AT SCIENCE AND CHILDREN'S MUSEUMS NATIONWIDE.HIGHLIGHTS:RENOVATED OLDER EXHIBITIONS AND CREATED NEW EXHIBITIONS FOR MUSEUM.TOURED EXHIBITIONS TO VENUES IN THE UNITED STATES.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:DEVELOP AND DELIVER EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, FAMILIES AND TEACHERS AT THE SCIENCENTER AND FOR A BROAD NATIONAL AUDIENCE.HIGHLIGHTS:PRESENTED ONSITE AND OFFSITE PROGRAMS TO LOCAL AND REGIONAL STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND TEACHERS.DEVELOPED PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
MUSEUM ADMISSIONS AND MEMBERSHIP:PROVIDE A SAFE AND STIMULATING MUSEUM ENVIRONMENT FOR VISITORS AND MEMBERS.HIGHLIGHTS:SERVED OVER 40,000 VISITORS AT THE MUSEUM AND OFFSITE.PROVIDED BENEFITS TO MORE THAN 1,200 MEMBERS.
THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES SCIENCE-BASED MINI GOLF AND OTHER PROGRAMMING FOR GUESTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michelle Kortenaar Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $142,422 |
Jason Sanford Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Laurie Robinson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mickie Sanders-Jauqet Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shawn Wilczynski Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daisy Rosas Vargas Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $126,523 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,726,818 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $686,494 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,539,835 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $574,735 |
Investment income | $167,468 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $251,415 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $41,730 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,575,677 |
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. | $142,421 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $49,848 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,136,818 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $134,191 |
Payroll taxes | $101,615 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $8,550 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $40,005 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,737 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $84,866 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $58,355 |
Travel | $170 |
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 | $319,010 |
Insurance | $41,685 |
All other expenses | $30,256 |
Total functional expenses | $2,610,198 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $939,675 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $331,500 |
Accounts receivable, net | $296,847 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $19,161 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $52,533 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,636,245 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,714,579 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $10,990,540 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $180,109 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $260,122 |
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 | $440,231 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,348,465 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,201,844 |
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 | $10,990,540 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Sciencenter Discovery Museum has recieved totaling $180,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Foundation For Jewish Philanthropies Getzville, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $100,000 |
Park Foundation Inc Ithaca, NY PURPOSE: STRENGTHENING DIGITAL ACCESS TO STEM | $20,000 |
Community Foundation Of Tompkins County Inc Ithaca, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $18,000 |
J M Mcdonald Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: ENGINEER.DESIGN.BUILD. MUSEUM EXHIBITION PROGRAM | $15,000 |
David R & Patricia D Atkinson Foundation Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL | $10,000 |
Avangrid Foundation Inc Orange, CT PURPOSE: BIODIVERSITY & CLIMATE CHANGE | $10,000 |
Beg. Balance | $6,054,615 |
Earnings | $856,432 |
Net Contributions | $63,781 |
Other Expense | $221,000 |
Ending Balance | $6,753,828 |
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 |
Lancaster Science Center Lancaster, PA | $3,068,922 | $1,227,133 |
Buehler Challenger & Science Center Foundation Inc Paramus, NJ | $1,090,071 | $724,251 |
Sterling Hill Mining Museum Inc Ogdensburg, NJ | $7,322,067 | $422,071 |
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm Stroudsburg, PA | $2,239,844 | $387,900 |
Regional Science And Discovery Center Inc Corning, NY | $92,355 | $389,592 |
Blue Hill Observatory Science Center Inc Readville, MA | $283,433 | $360,632 |