Discovery Science Center Of Orange County

Organization Overview

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 06/2023, Discovery Science Center Of Orange County employed 198 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 06/2023, Discovery Science Center Of Orange County generated $13.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.7m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

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:

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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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Joe Adams
Chief Executive Officer
$565,218
Rick Baily
Board Chairman
$0
Tom Mcdorman
Vice Chairman
$0
Dan Bolar
Officer At Large
$0
Karl Kreutziger
Officer At Large
$0
Stanton Rowe
Officer At Large
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Pebble Beach Company
Constractor For Golf Event
$258,753
Bubble Group Llc
Contractor For Bubblefest Entertainment
$144,380
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,358,325
Fundraising events$777,720
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,598,334
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,085,727
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,820,106
Total Program Service Revenue$6,745,631
Investment income $259,639
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $34,070
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $104,331
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $381,765
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $13,731,986

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