Whitaker Center For Science And The Arts
- Assets
- $29.4m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $779.2k
- Employees
- 59
- Location
- Harrisburg, PA
- Founding
- 03/1994
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 25-1724566
Organization Overview
Whitaker Center For Science And The Arts is located in Harrisburg, PA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A61) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Centers, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Whitaker Center For Science And The Arts employed 59 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Whitaker Center For Science And The Arts 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 09/2021, Whitaker Center For Science And The Arts generated $3.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SERVE AS THE CENTER FOR SCIENTIFIC, ARTISTIC, AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE THE REGION'S QUALITY OF LIFE AND ECONOMIC VITALITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
SCIENCE CENTER - WITH THREE FLOORS OF IMAGINATIVE, ENGAGING EXHIBITS, THE SCIENCE CENTER IS AN IRRESISTIBLE INVITATION TO EXPLORE THE SCIENCES, PERFORM EXPERIMENTS, AND DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND YOU. FROM KIDSPLACE - A KID-SIZED CITYSCAPE JUST FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 AND UNDER - TO FORCES OF NATURE - A MIND-BLOWING EXAMINATION OF HOW WEATHER AND GEOLOGY AFFECT PLANET EARTH - THERE IS SOMETHING FOR CURIOUS MINDS OF ALL AGES. LIVE SCIENCE THEATER PERFORMANCES, PROGRAMS AND FASCINATING EXHIBITS ABOUT PHYSICAL, BIOLOGICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES ALL COMBINE TO MAKE A VISIT TO THE SCIENCE CENTER AN EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE CLEVERLY DISGUISED AS A WHOLE LOT OF FUN.
PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE - EXPERIENCE THE INTIMACY AND IMPACT OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT CENTRAL PA'S FINEST PERFORMANCE VENUE. OUTSTANDING ACOUSTICS, BEAUTIFUL DECOR, AND OVER 600 COMFORTABLE SEATS - EACH WITH AN UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW NEVER MORE THAN 65 FEET FROM THE STAGE - MAKE WHITAKER CENTER THE PERFECT SPACE FOR LIVE MUSIC, THEATER, DANCE AND MORE. WHITAKER CENTER HOSTS EVERYTHING FROM NATIONALLY TOURING ACTS TO LOCAL RESIDENT COMPANIES, JAZZ TO CLASSICAL TO FOLK, OPERA TO BALLET TO MUSICAL COMEDY. FROM MONTH TO MONTH AND YEAR TO YEAR, YOU NEVER KNOW WHO WILL BE GRACING OUR BROADWAY-STYLE STAGE. BUT YOU CAN BE SURE THEY WILL CREATE AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING.
DIGITAL CINEMA - YOU HAVEN'T SEEN A MOVIE UNTIL YOU'VE SEEN A DIGITAL CINEMA MOVIE. CENTRAL PA'S BIGGEST SCREEN TURNS ANY MOVIE INTO A TOTAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCE. THE SCREEN ITSELF IS 65 FEET HIGH AND 80 FEET WIDE. THAT'S A FULL SIX STORIES TALL. THE POWERFUL 6-CHANNEL, 16,000 WATT SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM MAKES EVERY FILM SOUND AS BIG AS IT LOOKS. FROM UNDER THE SEA TO OUTER SPACE, EDUCATIONAL FILMS TO HOLLYWOOD BLOCKBUSTERS, 2D TO STATE-OF-THE-ART 3D, DIGITAL CINEMA MAKES EVERY MOVIE EXPERIENCE A MOMENT TO REMEMBER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Theodore Black President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $226,899 |
Meghan Clark COO And VP Of Finance | Officer | 50 | $127,663 |
Marsha Everton Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen Gierasch Esquire Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicole Conway Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Frederick S Withum III Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Pyramid Construction Services Inc Construction Services | 9/29/20 | $296,333 |
Sitelogiq East (Reynolds Construction Ll Construction Services | 9/29/20 | $162,108 |
Pyramid Construction Services Inc Construction Services | 9/29/20 | $296,333 |
Cleanteam Building Services Inc Cleaning Services | 9/29/20 | $121,827 |
Sitelogiq East (Reynolds Construction Ll Construction Services | 9/29/20 | $162,108 |
Cleanteam Building Services Inc Cleaning Services | 9/29/20 | $121,827 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,031,955 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,055,732 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,087,687 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $411,614 |
| Investment income | $235,118 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $279,157 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $494,138 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$22,826 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,497,396 |
| 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. | $398,886 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $79,777 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $653,415 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,446 |
| Other employee benefits | $98,751 |
| Payroll taxes | $80,141 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,010 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $43,477 |
| Fees for services: Other | $100,850 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,345 |
| Office expenses | $14,967 |
| Information technology | $21,984 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $257,045 |
| Travel | $1,269 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,212 |
| Interest | $72,658 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,043,781 |
| Insurance | $89,034 |
| All other expenses | $106,539 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,256,300 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $503,310 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $134,983 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,345 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $20,849,591 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,084,036 |
| Investments—other securities | $779,221 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $29,354,486 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $466,972 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $301,422 |
| 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 | $1,847,316 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $209,918 |
| Total liabilities | $2,825,628 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $20,819,064 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,709,794 |
| 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 | $29,354,486 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Whitaker Center For Science And The Arts has recieved totaling $75,565.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Foundation For Enhancing Communities Harrisburg, PA PURPOSE: 2022 DISTRIBUTION | $32,012 |
John Crain Kunkel Foundation Mechanicsburg, PA PURPOSE: TO REFURBISH AND ILLUMINATE THE ICONIC WHITAKER CENTER PYLON TORCHES AND USE THEM AS A BEACON FOR THE CITIZENS OF HARRISBURG. | $30,000 |
The Foundation For Enhancing Communities Harrisburg, PA PURPOSE: 2022 DISTRIBUTION | $7,594 |
The Foundation For Enhancing Communities Harrisburg, PA PURPOSE: TO BE USED FOR FREE ADMISSION FOR NEEDY STUDENTS TO THE SCIENCE EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS | $5,959 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $7,078,857 |
| Earnings | $1,156,338 |
| Admin Expense | $43,477 |
| Net Contributions | $53,505 |
| Other Expense | $381,966 |
| Ending Balance | $7,863,257 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Mann Center For The Performing Arts Philadelphia, PA | $32,818,014 | $23,395,696 |
Columbus Association For The Performing Arts Inc Columbus, OH | $47,823,383 | $16,173,985 |
Victoria Theatre Association Dayton, OH | $35,834,057 | $28,922,737 |
Mccarter Theatre Company Princeton, NJ | $28,336,036 | $11,621,825 |
Count Basie Theatre Inc Red Bank, NJ | $61,930,466 | $14,783,970 |
Rochester Broadway Theatre League Inc Rochester, NY | $14,097,725 | $11,757,109 |
Strathmore Hall Foundation Inc North Bethesda, MD | $27,256,314 | $8,322,288 |
Cincinnati Arts Association Cincinnati, OH | $56,926,622 | $8,741,930 |
Arts Center And Theater Of Schenectady Inc Schenectady, NY | $59,537,808 | $17,534,824 |
Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center Inc Saratoga Springs, NY | $31,890,328 | $10,810,263 |
Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center Inc York, PA | $13,276,794 | $10,332,110 |
Symphony Space Inc New York, NY | $23,080,716 | $5,038,783 |