Exploration Place Inc is located in Wichita, KS. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Exploration Place Inc employed 104 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Exploration Place 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 06/2020, Exploration Place Inc generated $4.4m 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 (4.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 06/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INSPIRE A DEEPER INTEREST IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY THROUGH CREATIVE AND FUN EXPERIENCES FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDING "HANDS-ON" LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN 7 DAYS PER WEEK. TOTAL FACILITY ATTENDANCE WAS APPROXIMATELY 254,583.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Adam Smith President/ceo | Officer | 40 | $158,856 |
Kent Shank Controller | Officer | 40 | $87,167 |
Patrick Tuttle Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrick Goebel Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Davison Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Holt Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Moey Inc Exhibit Design | 6/29/22 | $263,023 |
Imagine Exhibitions Inc Traveling Exhibits | 6/29/22 | $250,000 |
Dondlinger & Sons Construction Construction | 6/29/22 | $102,240 |
Lifeboat Creative Website Design/advertising | 6/29/22 | $167,576 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,738,878 |
Investment income | $244,658 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $84,355 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $318,480 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$13,073 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $106,944 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,435,159 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $114,064 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,787,096 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,104 |
Other employee benefits | $188,302 |
Payroll taxes | $131,109 |
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 | $20,115 |
Advertising and promotion | $229,064 |
Office expenses | $324,121 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $18,687 |
Occupancy | $313,378 |
Travel | $18,251 |
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 | $1,330,038 |
Insurance | $113,776 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $5,318,309 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,228,707 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $339,570 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,019,965 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $97,573 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $90,576 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,016,216 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $729,436 |
Total assets | $29,741,149 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $486,301 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $284,402 |
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 | $446,071 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,216,774 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $28,524,375 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Exploration Place Inc has recieved totaling $17,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Dwayne And Dottie Shannon Family Foundation Wichita, KS PURPOSE: GENERAL | $15,000 |
Berry Foundation Inc Wichita, KS PURPOSE: ANNUAL GIFT | $2,500 |
Beg. Balance | $8,266,471 |
Earnings | -$1,055,687 |
Other Expense | $624,454 |
Ending Balance | $6,586,330 |
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Johnny Morris Wonders Of Wildlife Foundation Springfield, MO | $84,645,334 | $34,583,902 |
National Cowboy And Western Heritage Museum Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $111,505,092 | $15,269,819 |
Science Museum Oklahoma Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $87,882,272 | $6,278,809 |
The Arts And Recreation Foundation Of Overland Park Inc Overland Park, KS | $7,303,812 | $3,542,683 |
Gilcrease Museum Management Trust Tulsa, OK | $58,936,912 | $9,269,478 |
Exploration Place Inc Wichita, KS | $29,741,149 | $4,435,159 |
Cosmosphere Inc Hutchinson, KS | $12,276,263 | $5,989,265 |
Unlimited Opportunities Inc Boonville, MO | $6,714,259 | $4,941,880 |
Lion Global Foundation Denver, CO | $27,670,557 | $8,372,189 |
Museum Of Outdoor Arts Englewood, CO | $18,523,880 | $4,071,362 |
American Jazz Museum Kansas City, MO | $1,292,332 | $1,809,014 |
National Museum Of Transportation St Louis, MO | $8,486,487 | $2,217,382 |