Sciencenter Discovery Museum
- Assets
- $10.5m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 42
- Location
- Ithaca, NY
- Founding
- 11/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 22-2470652
Organization Overview
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 12/2023, Sciencenter employed 42 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 12/2023, Sciencenter generated $3.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.4% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CULTIVATE AN ENGAGED COMMUNITY OF CURIOUS, COLLABORATIVE, CRITICAL THINKERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EXHIBITS:THE SCIENCENTER DISCOVERY MUSEUM IS A HANDS-ON MUSEUM, OFFERING OVER 250 INTERACTIVE SCIENCE EXHIBITS THAT INVITE FAMILIES TO EXPLORE TOPICS LIKE ENGINEERING, PHYSICS, LIVE ANIMALS, AND PHENOMENA LIKE WEATHER. EXHIBITS ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE SCIENCENTER'S 36,000 SQUARE-FOOT MUSEUM, ITS 20,000 SQUARE-FOOT OUTDOOR SPACE AND A SCIENCE-THEMED MINI-GOLF COURSE. THE SCIENCENTER ALSO DESIGNS, FABRICATES, AND MANAGES RENTALS OF SCIENCE-THEMED INTERACTIVE EXHIBITIONS TO CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS IN NORTH AMERICA.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:THE SCIENCENTER OFFERS ROBUST EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES, CAMPS FOR CHILDREN, FIELD TRIPS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT CENTRAL NY AND NORTHERN PA, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS IN THE REGION. THE SCIENCENTER ALSO DEVELOPS COLLABORATIVE INFORMAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR A NATIONAL AUDIENCE.
MUSEUM ADMISSIONS AND MEMBERSHIP:THE SCIENCENTER WELCOMES OVER 100,000 VISITORS TO EXPLORE EXHIBITS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT THE MUSEUM IN AN ACCESSIBLE WAY. MORE THAN 2,900 FAMILIES HAVE AN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP TO THE SCIENCENTER. THE SCIENCENTER WELCOMES 23,000 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ACCESS PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE FREE OR DEEPLY DISCOUNTED ADMISSION FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES OR MEMBERS OF MARGINALIZED GROUPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Daisy Rosas Vargas Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Bauer Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Opperman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jessica Schaber Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
George Gull Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mickie Sanders-Jauquet Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,189,293 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $544,812 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $50,373 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,734,105 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,377,347 |
| Investment income | $180,787 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $120,820 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $71,302 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,484,361 |
| 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. | $275,156 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $183,560 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,273,289 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $202,754 |
| Payroll taxes | $120,318 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,303 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $39,034 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $435,690 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $101,168 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $16,927 |
| 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 | $301,335 |
| Insurance | $41,034 |
| All other expenses | $40,798 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,441,902 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,483,598 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $227,706 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $165,295 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $25,242 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $73,076 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,200,139 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,264,528 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $33,826 |
| Total assets | $10,473,410 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $215,458 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $528,651 |
| 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 | $744,109 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,100,653 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,628,648 |
| 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 | $10,473,410 |