Discovery Science Center Of Orange County is located in Santa Ana, CA. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Discovery Science Center Of Orange County employed 164 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Discovery Science Center Of Orange County 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 06/2022, Discovery Science Center Of Orange County generated $26.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $12.6m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE INSPIRE AND EDUCATE YOUNG MINDS THROUGH ENGAGING SCIENCE-BASED PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS TO CREATE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER - TO PROVIDE A WORLD CLASS, HANDS ON EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE CENTER DESIGNED TO INSPIRE A FASCINATION WITH SCIENCE AND MATH AND LAY A FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE ACHIEVEMENT IN THESE AREAS. THE SCIENCE CENTER SERVES OVER 414,000 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. DISCOVERY CUBE CONNECT - THE CUBE STUDIOS WAS CREATED TO VIRTUALIZE OUR INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE IN-CLASS AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND WATER AND WASTE AGENCIES.
EDUCATION OUTREACH - OUR GOAL IS TO COMPLEMENT ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM WITH HANDS ON INSTRUCTION IN SCIENCE AND INSPIRE CHILDREN TO PURSUE FURTHER EDUCATION IN SCIENCE. THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SERVES OVER 350,000 CHILDREN IN THE ORANGE COUNTY, RIVERSIDE, SAN BERNADINO, SAN DIEGO, VENTURA, AND LOS ANGELES AREAS.
FIELD TRIPS TO DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER - PROVIDE SCIENCE FIELD TRIPS TO OVER 68,000 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN TO COMPLEMENT THE CALIFORNIA ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CURRICULUM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joe Adams Chief Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 27 | $414,289 |
Kellee Preston Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 27 | $222,416 |
Michael Fuhr Senior Director, Corporate | 27 | $189,460 | |
Nancee Christianson Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 27 | $166,802 |
Luis Almonte Director, It Systems Archi | 17 | $127,899 | |
Tina Rolewicz Senior Director Of Educati | 27 | $102,162 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Cs Signs Llc Construction | 6/29/22 | $669,751 |
Martin & Associates Drc Rent | 6/29/22 | $219,142 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,132,164 |
Fundraising events | $1,563,186 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $7,443,010 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,180,204 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,318,564 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,547,229 |
Investment income | $196,089 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$333,167 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,799,451 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$707,732 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $355,149 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $26,194,294 |
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. | $776,334 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $191,861 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,854,533 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $117,124 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $612,088 |
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 | $5,828 |
Fees for services: Other | $308,478 |
Advertising and promotion | $399,195 |
Office expenses | $7,873 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,163,629 |
Travel | $1,938 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,197 |
Interest | $387,553 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,322,657 |
Insurance | $58,690 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $12,640,575 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,704,837 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,607,250 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $446,994 |
Accounts receivable, net | $368,990 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $2,710,610 |
Inventories for sale or use | $126,349 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $61,642 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $38,662,815 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $102,009 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $18,500 |
Total assets | $60,809,996 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,856,337 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,191,680 |
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 | $12,144,942 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $499,059 |
Total liabilities | $16,692,018 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $43,135,853 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $982,125 |
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 | $60,809,996 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Discovery Science Center Of Orange County has recieved totaling $183,598.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $45,500 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Sciences | $25,000 |
Coto Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Farmers And Merchants Bank Foundation Long Beach, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Beg. Balance | $100,000 |
Ending Balance | $100,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Oakland Museum Of California Oakland, CA | $69,568,610 | $21,712,450 |
Uss Midway Museum San Diego, CA | $89,557,357 | $9,957,373 |
Lucas Museum Of Narrative Art Los Angeles, CA | $1,047,180,873 | $200,315,657 |
Musical Instrument Museum Phoenix, AZ | $166,967,307 | $47,583,205 |
Operation Underground Railroad Inc Anaheim, CA | $68,076,312 | $47,549,013 |
Discovery Science Center Of Orange County Santa Ana, CA | $60,809,996 | $26,194,294 |
Grammy Museum Foundation Inc Los Angeles, CA | $19,726,049 | $9,757,476 |
Japanese American National Museum Los Angeles, CA | $64,155,556 | $8,326,332 |
Mingei International Inc San Diego, CA | $66,923,986 | $7,226,145 |
Heard Museum Phoenix, AZ | $36,442,009 | $14,120,125 |
Turtle Bay Exploration Park Redding, CA | $48,250,618 | $8,223,185 |
Palm Springs Art Museum Palm Springs, CA | $40,212,131 | $11,070,079 |