Discovery Station At Hagerstown Inc is located in Hagerstown, MD. The organization was established in 1997. 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, Discovery Station At Hagerstown Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Discovery Station At Hagerstown 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 12/2021, Discovery Station At Hagerstown Inc generated $310.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $344.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.8% 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
DISCOVERY STATION AT HAGERSTOWN, INC. IS A HANDS-ON MUSEUM THAT PROVIDES LIFE-LONG LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES EACH YEAR. WE CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT STIMULATES CURIOSITY FOR DISCOVERY, EXPLORATION, AND FURTHER INVESTIGATION THROUGH EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART, AND MATH (STEAM) PRINCIPLES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
A "HANDS ON" MUSEUM WHICH INCLUDES INTERACTIVE AND STATIC DISPLAYS AND PROGRAMS ENCOURAGING VISITOR PARTICIPATION TO LEARN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH (STEAM). PROGRAMS AND CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO INSTRUCT PARTICIPANTS IN THESE TOPICS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brittany Wedd Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $43,683 |
Kelly Smith President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Terri Gwizdala Past President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dana Jenkins Past President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jordan Wygant Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sharon Ahrens Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $9,132 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $60,779 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $188,723 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,550 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $258,634 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $47,524 |
Investment income | $490 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,342 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,884 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $310,171 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $50,441 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,088 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $41,255 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,505 |
Payroll taxes | $6,127 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,154 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,301 |
Office expenses | $7,142 |
Information technology | $1,525 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $128,824 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,464 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,167 |
Insurance | $3,029 |
All other expenses | $1,083 |
Total functional expenses | $344,837 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $115,048 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,484 |
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 | $12,589 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,427 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $30,312 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,334 |
Total assets | $189,194 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,621 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $17,808 |
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 | $1,356 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $32,785 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $106,409 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,000 |
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 | $189,194 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Discovery Station At Hagerstown Inc has recieved totaling $47,867.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $15,000 |
United Way Of Washington County Maryland Inc Hagerstown, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,969 |
Alice Virginia & David W Fletcher Foundation Hagerstown, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
Community Foundation Of Washington County Maryland Incorporated Hagerstown, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,835 |
Hamilton Family Foundation Inc Hagerstown, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $2,000 |
Richmond Lee Downey Foundation Williamsport, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
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