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 12/2023, South Dakota Discovery Center employed 22 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 12/2023, South Dakota Discovery Center generated $719.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $750.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
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 THINGS
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
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Andy Bruels Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Kristi Honeywell Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Blake Severyn President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Christian Skunk Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Troy Wiebe Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Sarah Bad Warrior Vrooman Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $13,300 |
Membership dues | $25,597 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $458,942 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $115,604 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $613,443 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $97,147 |
Investment income | $217 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $13,504 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$6,750 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $719,268 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $394,061 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $19,873 |
Payroll taxes | $29,842 |
Fees for services: Management | $56,334 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,803 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,784 |
Office expenses | $1,518 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $13,660 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,145 |
Interest | $759 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,528 |
Insurance | $7,516 |
All other expenses | $12,272 |
Total functional expenses | $750,777 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $350 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $257,288 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $978 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $2,200 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $34,746 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $171,376 |
Total assets | $466,938 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,706 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $288,141 |
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 | $31,469 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $30,806 |
Total liabilities | $352,122 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $114,816 |
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 | $466,938 |
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 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Omaha Zoological Society Inc Omaha, NE | $338,019,191 | $70,820,977 |
Zoological Society Of Sioux Falls Great Plains Zoo & Museum Sioux Falls, SD | $32,183,723 | $7,505,438 |
Lincoln Childrens Zoo Lincoln, NE | $39,646,100 | $8,321,877 |
Great River Greening Saint Paul, MN | $1,665,522 | $4,248,342 |
Greater Minot Zoological Society Minot, ND | $685,694 | $3,331,479 |
Lake Superior Zoological Society Duluth, MN | $1,749,585 | $2,876,238 |
Dakota Zoological Society Inc Bismarck, ND | $7,216,654 | $2,735,440 |
Zoomontana Inc Billings, MT | $4,566,815 | $2,774,708 |
Red River Zoological Society Fargo, ND | $3,592,163 | $1,857,622 |
Chahinkapa Zoo Association Wahpeton, ND | $841,859 | $893,985 |
South Dakota Discovery Center Pierre, SD | $466,938 | $719,268 |
Chahinkapa Zoo Sustaining Fund Wahpeton, ND | $134,614 | $10,579 |
Lincoln Childrens Zoo Auxiliary Lincoln, NE | $8,244,677 | -$205,428 |
Presidents Council Of Pha Highrises Of St Paul Saint Paul, MN | $93,826 | $0 |
Niabi Zoological Society Eldridge, IA | $1,329,365 | $156,455 |