Opportunities In Science Inc
- Assets
- $560.9k
- Revenue
- $411.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Bemidji, MN
- Founding
- 03/1989
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 41-1625917
Organization Overview
Opportunities In Science Inc, operating under the name Headwaters Science Center, is located in Bemidji, MN. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (U99) the organization is classified as: Science & Technology N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Headwaters Science Center employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Headwaters Science 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 12/2022, Headwaters Science Center generated $411.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $373.7k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.1% per year over the past 4 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE INTELLECTUAL STIMULATION AND ENJOYMENT FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA USING HANDS-ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCIENCE CENTER: THE EXHIBIT FLOOR IS OPEN 325 DAYS PER YEAR FOR A TOTAL OF 2323 OPERATING HOURS. THE EXHIBIT FLOOR IS 7,500 SQUARE FEET AND CONTAINS OVER 40 EXHIBITS. THE SCIENCE CENTER SERVES 17 COUNTIES IN NORTHERN MINNESOTA.
SCIENCE EDUCATION: AREA STUDENTS ARE SERVED THROUGH ONSITE VISITS TO HEADWATERS SCIENCE CENTER AND PARTICIPATE IN OUTREACH DEMONSTRATIONS AND ACTIVITIES.
SCIENCE CENTER STORE PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A SCIENCE-RELATED ITEM. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND AVAILABLE TO VISITORS. THERE ARE ITEMS IN ALL PRICE RANGES FROM SMALL ITEMS TO SCIENCE KITS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lee Furuseth Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $46,346 |
Don Carlson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
James Ekstrom Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joe Furuseth Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mike Jones Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jack Judkins Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $6,250 |
| Membership dues | $52,133 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $80,340 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $48,598 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $187,321 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $159,505 |
| Investment income | $5,265 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $76 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $8,780 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $14,714 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $411,661 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $46,346 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,720 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $200,740 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,326 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,686 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,546 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,312 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,231 |
| Office expenses | $5,955 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,630 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $641 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,970 |
| Insurance | $11,221 |
| All other expenses | $2,772 |
| Total functional expenses | $373,711 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $30,128 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $84,704 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $24,576 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $177,343 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $244,136 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $560,887 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $134 |
| 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 | $150,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $3,194 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $153,328 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $407,559 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $560,887 |