Discovery Center Museum Of Rockford Inc is located in Rockford, IL. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (A52) the organization is classified as: Children's Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Discovery Center Museum Of Rockford Inc employed 80 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Discovery Center Museum Of Rockford Inc 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, Discovery Center Museum Of Rockford Inc generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m 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
CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR JOYFUL LEARNING AND DISCOVERY THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES IN SCIENCES AND ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING 2021, THE DISCOVERY CENTER MUSEUM HOSTED 54,537 VISITORS AND SERVED ANOTHER 11,416 THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, 755 THROUGH FIELD TRIPS TO THE MUSEUM, AND 27,583 THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sarah Wolf Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $122,485 |
Mike Odling Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Brian Reck President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Laura Wilhelmi Knight 1st Vice Pre | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Andrew Macklin 2nd Vice Pre | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Scott Sanders Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $112,926 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,011,726 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $340,699 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,550 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,465,351 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $630,825 |
Investment income | $17,970 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,500 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $27,925 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,144,571 |
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. | $124,846 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $99,877 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $843,661 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $66,957 |
Payroll taxes | $72,926 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,450 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $34,960 |
Office expenses | $27,462 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,380 |
Interest | $68 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $158,058 |
Insurance | $33,759 |
All other expenses | $12,469 |
Total functional expenses | $1,575,570 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $117,057 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,786,257 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $200,193 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $20,928 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $18,130 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $642,732 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $893,323 |
Investments—other securities | $220,808 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,899,428 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $140,645 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $135,231 |
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 | $1,012 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $276,888 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,251,210 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $371,330 |
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 | $3,899,428 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Discovery Center Museum Of Rockford Inc has recieved totaling $213,547.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $68,940 |
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $68,940 |
Community Foundation Of Northern Illinois Rockford, IL PURPOSE: FOR PURPOSES AS SPECIFIED IN A GRANT APPLICATION, FUND AGREEMENT OR GIFT INSTRUMENT | $37,027 |
National Association For The Exchange Of Industrial Resources I Galesburg, IL PURPOSE: CARE OF ILL, NEEDY, OR MINOR | $18,401 |
Mill Foundation Loves Park, IL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR MUSEUM DEVELOPMENT | $8,000 |
The Bergstrom Inc Charitable Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $5,000 |
Beg. Balance | $198,816 |
Earnings | $30,883 |
Admin Expense | $1,704 |
Grants | $7,187 |
Ending Balance | $220,808 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Magic House St Louis, MO | $33,104,106 | $8,688,118 |
Chicago Childrens Museum Chicago, IL | $15,510,919 | $8,503,985 |
Madison Childrens Museum Foundation Inc Madison, WI | $2,957,823 | $4,551,726 |
Kohl Childrens Museum Of Greater Chicago Inc Glenview, IL | $19,595,160 | $2,484,089 |
Madison Childrens Museum Inc Madison, WI | $15,954,090 | $4,245,584 |
Dupage Childrens Museum Naperville, IL | $4,350,291 | $2,458,475 |
Betty Brinn Childrens Museum Milwaukee, WI | $2,981,160 | $2,729,087 |
Discovery Center Museum Of Rockford Inc Rockford, IL | $3,899,428 | $2,144,571 |
Iowa Childrens Museum Coralville, IA | $6,008,938 | $1,241,709 |
The Rabbit Hole Kc North Kansas City, MO | $10,673,262 | $1,916,945 |
The Building For Kids Inc Appleton, WI | $2,957,593 | $1,489,772 |
Childrens Museum Foundation Corp Springfield, IL | $5,283,537 | $664,344 |