South Dakota Discovery Center
- Assets
- $208.6k
- Revenue
- $629.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Pierre, SD
- Founding
- 12/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-3599183
Organization Overview
South Dakota Discovery Center is located in Pierre, SD. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (D50) the organization is classified as: Zoos & Aquariums, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, South Dakota Discovery Center employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. South Dakota Discovery Center 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, South Dakota Discovery Center generated $629.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $558.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.9%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
THE SD DISCOVERY CENTER EMPOWERS ALL PEOPLES OF THE GREAT PLAINS THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE SCIENTIFIC THINKING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION FOSTERS PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING, HANDS-ON PHYSICAL SCIENCE EXPERIENCE AND ENJOYMENT OF SCIENTIFIC PHENOMENA THROUGH EXHIBITS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rhea Waldman Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $58,459 |
Andy Bruels Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kim Brakke Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Zach Parsons Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Troy Weibe President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Jasper Diegel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $7,500 |
| Membership dues | $16,191 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $328,512 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $132,763 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $484,966 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $59,100 |
| Investment income | $16 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $367 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,669 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $27,694 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $7,315 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $629,220 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $16,703 |
| 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. | $58,459 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,075 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $194,143 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,785 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,784 |
| Payroll taxes | $25,187 |
| Fees for services: Management | $5,824 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,124 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $421 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,970 |
| Office expenses | $15,570 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,433 |
| Travel | $2,866 |
| 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 | $350 |
| Insurance | $10,766 |
| All other expenses | $869 |
| Total functional expenses | $558,760 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $126 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $191,359 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $100 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $5,092 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,981 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,940 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $208,598 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $32,165 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $39,452 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $71,617 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $136,981 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $208,598 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, South Dakota Discovery Center has awarded $43,740 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SD SCHOOL OF MINES & TECHNOLOGY PURPOSE: Educational | $37,433 |
SD STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Educational | $6,307 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that South Dakota Discovery Center has recieved totaling $58,673.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Oahe Foundation Pierre, SD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
South Dakota Community Foundation Pierre, SD PURPOSE: Community welfare and betterment | $21,500 |
National Geographic Society Washington, DC PURPOSE: Research Grant | $7,000 |
Association Of Science-Technology Centers Incorporated Washington, DC PURPOSE: IF/THEN GENDER EQUITY GRANT AWARD | $5,163 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Omaha Zoological Society Inc Omaha, NE | $334,182,960 | $85,983,221 |
Lincoln Childrens Zoo Lincoln, NE | $35,809,655 | $9,732,911 |
Zoological Society Of Sioux Falls Great Plains Zoo & Museum Sioux Falls, SD | $12,144,836 | $6,769,374 |
Great River Greening Saint Paul, MN | $810,466 | $2,451,763 |
Lake Superior Zoological Society Duluth, MN | $1,603,774 | $3,031,523 |
Dakota Zoological Society Inc Bismarck, ND | $7,166,294 | $2,685,700 |
Red River Zoological Society Fargo, ND | $3,794,697 | $2,032,030 |
Zoomontana Inc Billings, MT | $3,372,891 | $2,853,294 |
Greater Minot Zoological Society Minot, ND | $615,002 | $994,217 |
Chahinkapa Zoo Association Wahpeton, ND | $1,268,193 | $1,190,657 |
South Dakota Discovery Center Pierre, SD | $208,598 | $629,220 |
Lincoln Childrens Zoo Auxiliary Lincoln, NE | $8,573,680 | -$205,508 |