Science Center Of Iowa

Organization Overview

Science Center Of Iowa is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (A57) the organization is classified as: Science & Technology Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Science Center Of Iowa employed 116 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Science Center Of Iowa 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 09/2020, Science Center Of Iowa generated $6.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.9m during the year ending 09/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.6%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO INSPIRE SCIENTIFIC EXPLORATION THROUGH INTERACTIVE EDUCATION, EXHIBTS, AND PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EXHIBITS: THE SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA HAS BEEN PART OF THE CULTURAL COMMUNITY OF IOWA SINCE OPENING IN 1966. THE CURRENT, 110,000 SQUARE FOOT SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA FACILITY OPENED IN DOWNTOWN DES MOINES IN 2005 AND HOUSES OVER 30,000 SQUARE FEET OF ENGAGING EXHIBIT AREAS WHERE VISITORS CAN EXPLORE, LEARN, AND DISCOVER THROUGH HANDS-ON INTERACTION WITH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOCUSED EXHIBITS. THE FACILITY ALSO INCLUDES AN ADDITIONAL EXHIBIT HALL THAT HOSTS BOTH TRAVELING EXHIBITS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. IN ADDITION, SCI HOUSES THE JOHN DEERE ADVENTURE THEATER FEATURING LIVE SCIENCE THEATER PERFORMANCES AND THE STAR THEATER PLANETARIUM WHICH FEATURES ASTRONOMY PROGRAMS AND SHOWS.


PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS, THE SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA'S PRESCHOOL HAS PROVIDED CHILDREN WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, EXPLORE A VARIETY OF TOPICS AND LEARN POSITIVE SOCIAL INTERACTION SKILLS IN THE UNIQUE SCIENCE-BASED SETTING OF THE SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA. THE LOCATION OF THE PRESCHOOL SOLIDIFIES THE SCIENCE CENTER'S COMMITMENT TO PREPARING CHILDREN FOR THEIR FUTURE EDUCATION, WHILE ALSO OFFERING THEM OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUN AS PART OF THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE. THE SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA PRESCHOOL RECEIVED NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC) ACCREDITATION IN AUGUST OF 2008 AND CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN THAT CERTIFICAITON.


EDUCATION: THE SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA PROVIDES ENGAGING AND INSPIRING STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO SCHOOLS, GROUPS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THESE INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS AND DEMOSTRATIONS ARE PROVIDED DAILY TO VISITORS IN THE EXHIBIT AREAS, THEATERS, AND IN CLASSROOMS LOCATED IN THE IOWA LEARNING CENTER WING OF THE SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE ALSO DELIVERED THROUGH SCI SUMMER CAMPS, THE SCI OUTREACH PROGRAM, AND THROUGH ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS, EVENTS, AND CLASSES OFFERED TO PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN THROUGH ADULT AUDIENCES. FURTHER, SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA DELIVERS SCIENCE FOCUSED EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGH THE SCI PRESCHOOL WHICH OPENED IN 1971.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE A RETAIL SHOP, GUEST SERVICES, FACILITY RENTAL, OPERATIONS, IMAX, BUILDING AND GROUNDS, AND THE PARKING GARAGE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,475,468
Investment income $78,371
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$37,091
Net Income from Fundraising Events $16,484
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$17,824
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,707,633

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Science Center Of Iowa has recieved totaling $4,220.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Tuw Robert L & Ruth E Wiese

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$3,445
Brenton Foundation

Des Moines, IA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$500
Raccoon Valley Bank Charitable Foundation

Perry, IA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$250
Bryant Foundation Inc

Cedar Rapids, IA

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL

$25
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,991,582
Earnings$540,832
Admin Expense$22,866
Other Expense$122,422
Ending Balance$3,387,126

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