In Situ Explorers
- Assets
- $157.7k
- Revenue
- $255.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Morrisville, NC
- Founding
- 06/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 47-5006681
Organization Overview
In Situ Explorers is located in Morrisville, NC. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, In Situ Explorers employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. In Situ Explorers 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, In Situ Explorers generated $255.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 52.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $179.0k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
TO MAKE ACCESS TO SCIENCE EDUCATION IN NORTH CAROLINA EQUITABLE, IMPARTIAL, AND WIDELY AVAILABLE, WHILE INVOKING PASSION AND ENCOURAGING A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF HOW SCIENCE AND NATURE IMPACT OUR LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MANAGEMENT OF THE NC SCIENCE TRAIL-WE PARTNER WITH 102 SCIENCE EDUCATION ENTITIES ACROSS THE STATE TO BRING AWARENESS TO SCIED OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC. OUR PARTNERS INCLUDE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MUSEUMS, SCIENCE CENTERS, PLANETARIUMS, WILDLIFE CENTERS, AQUARIUMS, ZOOS, BOTANICAL GARDENS, ALL OF THE NC STATE PARKS. WE EXPANDED OUR SERVICES IN 2023 TO OFFER EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO CLASSROOM TEACHERS. WE EXPANDED FROM 63 TO 89 SCIENCE EDUCATION PARTNERS STATEWIDE. SO MANY SCIENCE VENUES PROVIDE GREAT SCIENCE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS AND RESIDENTS TO NC, BUT IT IS DIFFICULT TO FIND ALL OF THE INFORMATION IN ONE PLACE. OUR GOAL IS TO PARTNER WITH THESE ORGANIZATIONS, BRING AWARENESS TO THEIR PROGRAMS, AND REACH OUT TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH BOTH IN-PERSON AND DIGITAL MEANS, PROVIDING ENTERTAINING, INTRIGUING, AND EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION THAT ENCOURAGES SCIENCE ENGAGEMENT ACROSS THE STATE. AFTER THE LAUNCH OF THE WEBSITE IN APRIL 2023 WE ENGAGED WITH OVER 12,000 PEOPLE THROUGH OUR ONLINE CONTENT, AND WE DID SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS WITH OVER 1700 KIDS AT 23 STATEWIDE SCIENCE EDUCATION EVENTS. WE HAD 9 VOLUNTEERS IN 2023 SERVING OVER 150 VOLUNTEER HOURS.
NC WELCOME CENTER ENGAGEMENT: WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH ALL OFFICIAL NC WELCOME CENTERS TO ATTRACT TRAVELERS COMING INTO THE STATE BY CAR WHO MAY BE INTERESTED IN SCIENCE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND ACTIVITIES. NEARLY HALF OF OUR PARTNERS ARE STATE PARKS AND NORTH CAROLINA IS KNOWN FOR IS NATURAL BEAUTY AND NATURAL HISTORY. WE ALSO HAVE A TREMENDOUS NUMBER OF SCIENCE EDUCATION VENUES THAT FAMILIES LOVE TO VISIT WHILE TRAVELING. AS SUCH, WE HAVE BEGUN PUTTING DISPLAYS WITH IMAGES AND INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SCIED PARTNERS IN THE NC WELCOME CENTERS. LONG-TERM THIS PARTNERSHIP WILL FOSTER SCIED EVENTS AT WELCOME CENTERS WITH PARTNERS, ALLOWING US TO SPREAD
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
April C Smith PHD President | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $43,500 |
Kristen Nightingale Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Gilleland PHD Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gitanjali Tenja PHD Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $500 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $10,000 |
| Government grants | $245,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $255,500 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $255,500 |
| 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. | $43,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,625 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $49,038 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,675 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $17,500 |
| Advertising and promotion | $25,679 |
| Office expenses | $14,719 |
| Information technology | $5,479 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,183 |
| Travel | $1,863 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,385 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $179,021 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $157,748 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $157,748 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $60,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $60,000 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,745 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $93,003 |
| 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 | $157,748 |