Lancaster Science Center, operating under the name Lancaster Science Factory, is located in Lancaster, PA. The organization was established in 2005. 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 12/2021, Lancaster Science Factory employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lancaster Science Factory 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 12/2021, Lancaster Science Factory generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $998.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.5% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INSPIRE CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY, AND CONFIDENCE BY FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR HANDS-ON STEM EXPLORATION. WE ACTIVELY SEEK TO MAKE OUR FACILITY AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SCIENCE CENTER. THE SCIENCE CENTER OFFERS HANDS-ON EXHIBITS RELATING TO PHYSICAL SCIENCES, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, EVENTS AND CAMPS ALL AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. ADMISSIONS - 27,768
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Emily Landis Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $111,336 |
Robert Reed Development | Officer | 40 | $66,616 |
Dana Ferber Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Geoffrey Mccarthy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Richard Young President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Ronald Medlock Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $202,563 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $687,213 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $104,849 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $889,776 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $280,920 |
Investment income | $2,362 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $13 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $30,349 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $18,730 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,227,133 |
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. | $177,952 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,195 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $219,003 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $31,820 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $20,961 |
Advertising and promotion | $42,192 |
Office expenses | $8,824 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $220,734 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,369 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $189,339 |
Insurance | $14,692 |
All other expenses | $2,561 |
Total functional expenses | $998,762 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $78,762 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $976,663 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $207,788 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,095 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $8,614 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $17,055 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,602,336 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $51,424 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $121,185 |
Total assets | $3,068,922 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,968 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $24,010 |
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 | $15,610 |
Total liabilities | $51,588 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,933,188 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,084,146 |
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 | $3,068,922 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lancaster Science Center has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Pryor E Arlene R Neuber Charitable Tr Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: 6TH GRADE SCIENCE TRIPS | $20,000 |
Beg. Balance | $50,449 |
Earnings | $975 |
Ending Balance | $51,424 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
National Inventors Hall Of Fame Inc North Canton, OH | $44,107,247 | $39,073,824 |
Liberty Science Center Inc Jersey City, NJ | $127,014,347 | $27,177,240 |
New York Hall Of Science Corona, NY | $55,888,000 | $24,146,143 |
Maryland Science Center Baltimore, MD | $34,486,010 | $6,432,096 |
Toledo Science Center Toledo, OH | $5,601,246 | $4,169,037 |
Museums At Mitchel Garden City, NY | $4,107,366 | $4,719,016 |
Sciencenter Discovery Museum Ithaca, NY | $10,990,540 | $3,575,677 |
Discovery Center Of Science And Technology Syracuse, NY | $7,086,838 | $2,939,624 |
Antique Boat Museum Clayton, NY | $21,965,515 | $5,416,390 |
Ohio Academy Of Science Dublin, OH | $1,206,586 | $1,431,773 |
Lake Erie Junior Nature & Science Center Bay Village, OH | $6,453,356 | $1,686,404 |
Lancaster Science Center Lancaster, PA | $3,068,922 | $1,227,133 |