Gateway To Science Center Inc
- Assets
- $10.8m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Bismarck, ND
- Founding
- 07/1996
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 45-0443517
Organization Overview
Gateway To Science Center Inc is located in Bismarck, ND. The organization was established in 1996. 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 06/2021, Gateway To Science Center Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gateway To Science Center 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 06/2021, Gateway To Science Center Inc generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (20.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $506.7k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (23.6%) per year over the past 6 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
TO INSPIRE THE DISCOVERY OF SCIENCE THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & OUTREACH ACTIVITIES:GATEWAY TO SCIENCE OFFERS FUN, COOL AND AWESOME SCIENCE PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES (PRE-K THROUGH ADULT). THE PROGRAMS CONSIST OF ACTIVITIES LIKE CAMPS, CLUBS, AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) WITH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES.
MAINTAIN GALLERY OF INTERACTIVE SCIENCE EXHIBITS:GATEWAY TO SCIENCE PROVIDES HANDS-ON SCIENCE LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR ALL AGES, PRESCHOOL TO ADULT. IGNITE YOUR IMAGINATION AS YOU EXPLORE OUR UNIQUE HANDS-ON GALLERY CONTAINING MORE THAN 90 INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS. WITH SUBJECTS RANGING FROM PHYSICS TO NATURE TO MATHEMATICS AND BEYOND, LEARNING IS MADE FUN FOR ALL AGES IN AN INFORMAL ENVIRONMENT WHERE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IS THE BEST TEACHER.GATEWAY TO SCIENCE EXHIBITS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN THE CURIOUS MINDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elisabeth Demke Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $67,142 |
Tom Hutchens President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Leingang Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karol Riedman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Amanda Wangler Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Eslinger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $19,308 |
| Fundraising events | $12,950 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $142,525 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,153,880 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $17,086 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,328,663 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $79,638 |
| Investment income | $4,328 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $33,275 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,445,904 |
| 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. | $67,142 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $49,153 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $260,561 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,818 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,156 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $37,075 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,851 |
| Office expenses | $31,755 |
| Information technology | $2,682 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,519 |
| Travel | $3,725 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $849 |
| Interest | $293 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $26,645 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $506,708 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $409 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,290,191 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $907,037 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,000 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $26 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,594 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,315,645 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $263,151 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,028,544 |
| Total assets | $10,818,597 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $292,530 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $475,227 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $19,955 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $49,832 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $837,544 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,518,015 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,463,038 |
| 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 | $10,818,597 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Gateway To Science Center Inc has recieved totaling $871,723.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tom & Frances Leach Foundation Inc Bismarck, ND PURPOSE: WORK MENTORSHIP PROGRAM - CENTER PROVIDES HANDS-ON SCIENCE EDUCATION PRESENTED TO PUBLIC BY HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO SHARE INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS. STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM RECEIVE PART-TIME WORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN BASIC WORK SKILLS FROM TRAINED STAFF MEMBERS. | $300,000 |
Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc Findlay, OH PURPOSE: NEW SCIENCE CENTER | $250,000 |
Tom & Frances Leach Foundation Inc Bismarck, ND PURPOSE: 5 YEAR PLEDGE TO CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW FACILITY. $100,000 BALANCE AT 12/31/21. | $100,000 |
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,100 |
The Blackbaud Giving Fund Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,100 |
Oneok Foundation Inc Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: NEW SCIENCE CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $50,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $21,553 |
| Earnings | $4 |
| Ending Balance | $21,557 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Bakken Minneapolis, MN | $18,952,079 | $3,559,715 |
Gateway To Science Center Inc Bismarck, ND | $10,818,597 | $1,445,904 |
American Computer Museum Ltd Bozeman, MT | $564,088 | $351,927 |
Charles E Gagnon Museum And Sculpture Garden Inc Rochester, MN | $380,752 | $88,320 |
AirSpace Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | $1 | $1,815 |