Natural Science Center Of Greensboro Inc
- Assets
- $30.5m
- Revenue
- $9.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 251
- Location
- Greensboro, NC
- Founding
- 06/1972
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 56-0885727
Organization Overview
Natural Science Center Of Greensboro Inc is located in Greensboro, NC. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (A56) the organization is classified as: Natural History & Natural Science Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Natural Science Center Of Greensboro Inc employed 251 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Natural Science Center Of Greensboro 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, Natural Science Center Of Greensboro Inc generated $9.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.2m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.9% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2018, Natural Science Center Of Greensboro Inc has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $138,750. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CENTER IS COMPRISED OF A MUSEUM, OMNISPHERE, AQUARIUM, SALES SHOP, TREETOP ADVENTURE PARK, ZOO AND CAROUSEL. THE CENTER IS COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE EDUCATION BY PROVIDING THE COMMUNITY WITH A DYNAMIC, EXPERIENTIAL AND FAMILY-FOCUSED ATTRACTION DESIGNED TO INSPIRE SCIENTIFIC CURIOSITY AND ENCOURAGE PERSONAL DISCOVERY ABOUT LIFE AND THE NATURAL WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MUSEUM AND ZOO: THE CENTER HAS PERMANENT EXHIBITS AND THE ZOO WHICH ARE OFFERED YEAR ROUND. THE CENTER HAD 417,438 VISITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 6/30/21 TO ATTEND THE MUSEUM AND ZOO.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: THE CENTER HAD 266 VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 6/30/21. THE CENTER OFFERS SUMMER AND FALL CAMPS, PUBLIC PROGRAMS, BEHIND THE SCENE EXPERIENCES, FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE NUMBER OF VISITORS FOR THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WAS 4,312 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 6/30/21.
AQUARIUM: NC'S ONLY CENTER-OF-STATE AQUARIUM WHICH OFFERS A COMPLETE IMMERSION EXPERIENCE. VISITORS CAN ENGAGE WITH ANIMAL KEEPERS AND EDUCATORS TO LEARN ABOUT DIFFERENT SPECIES OF ANIMALS AND FISH. IN ADDITION, BEHIND-THE-SCENES EXPERIENCES AND EDUCATIONAL SCIPODS FOCUS ON THE SCIENCE OF ANIMAL CARE, HUSBANDRY AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT. THE WISEMAN AQUARIUM HAD 417,438 VISITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 6/30/21. THE WISEMAN AQUARIUM EXPANSION OPENED MARCH 2017 AND INCLUDES EVEN GREATER SPECIES DIVERSITY AND ADDITIONAL IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES FOCUSED ON OCEAN CONSERVATION.
MUSEUM AND ZOO: THE CENTER HAS PERMANENT EXHIBITS AND THE ZOO WHICH ARE OFFERED YEAR ROUND. THE CENTER HAD 417,438 VISITORS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 6/30/21 TO ATTEND THE MUSEUM AND ZOO.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: THE CENTER HAD 266 VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 6/30/21. THE CENTER OFFERS SUMMER AND FALL CAMPS, PUBLIC PROGRAMS, BEHIND THE SCENE EXPERIENCES, FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS, ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE NUMBER OF VISITORS FOR THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WAS 4,312 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 6/30/21.
AQUARIUM: NC'S ONLY CENTER-OF-STATE AQUARIUM WHICH OFFERS A COMPLETE IMMERSION EXPERIENCE. VISITORS CAN ENGAGE WITH ANIMAL KEEPERS AND EDUCATORS TO LEARN ABOUT DIFFERENT SPECIES OF ANIMALS AND FISH. IN ADDITION, BEHIND-THE-SCENES EXPERIENCES AND EDUCATIONAL SCIPODS FOCUS ON THE SCIENCE OF ANIMAL CARE, HUSBANDRY AND WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT. THE WISEMAN AQUARIUM HAD 417,438 VISITORS FOR FISCAL YEAR 6/30/21. THE WISEMAN AQUARIUM EXPANSION OPENED MARCH 2017 AND INCLUDES EVEN GREATER SPECIES DIVERSITY AND ADDITIONAL IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES FOCUSED ON OCEAN CONSERVATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Glenn Dobrogosz CEO | Officer | 40 | $255,000 |
Beth Hemphill COO | Officer | 40 | $145,433 |
Ben Edwards Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tara Burgio-Wheelihan Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Adam Duggins Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Wiseman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $547,399 |
| Fundraising events | $411,265 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,085,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,673,636 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $205,191 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,717,300 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,869,597 |
| Investment income | $6,920 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $450,054 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $624,251 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,492,175 |
| 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. | $416,664 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $285,271 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,399,226 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,336 |
| Other employee benefits | $283,343 |
| Payroll taxes | $226,983 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,250 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,260 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,008 |
| Advertising and promotion | $271,891 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $79,364 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $922,973 |
| Insurance | $168,592 |
| All other expenses | $278,705 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,249,556 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,605,713 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $493,080 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $114,146 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $181,780 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $228,928 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,589,276 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,054,744 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,263,947 |
| Total assets | $30,531,614 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $955,105 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $754,361 |
| 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 | $7,473,988 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $9,183,454 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $19,629,033 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,719,127 |
| 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 | $30,531,614 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Natural Science Center Of Greensboro Inc has awarded $56,500 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC | | $12,000 |
Tiger, GA | | $11,000 |
Silver Spring, MD | | $10,000 |
San Francisco, CA | | $9,000 |
Silver Spring, MD | | $7,500 |
Raleigh, NC | | $7,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 24 grants that Natural Science Center Of Greensboro Inc has recieved totaling $536,233.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amg Charitable Gift Foundation Greenwood Village, CO PURPOSE: ARTS | $250,000 |
Community Foundation Of Greater Greensboro Inc Greensboro, NC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $114,145 |
Ramsay Family Foundation Inc Jamestown, NC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc Radnor, PA PURPOSE: EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $30,000 |
Amg Charitable Gift Foundation Greenwood Village, CO PURPOSE: ARTS | $20,000 |
Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc Winston Salem, NC PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH | $15,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $352,693 |
| Earnings | $105,361 |
| Admin Expense | $6,261 |
| Net Contributions | $10,000 |
| Other Expense | $11,183 |
| Ending Balance | $450,610 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Fernbank Inc Atlanta, GA | $44,303,484 | $13,620,973 |
North Carolina Museum Of Life & Science Durham, NC | $17,242,354 | $9,408,470 |
Natural Science Center Of Greensboro Inc Greensboro, NC | $30,531,614 | $9,492,175 |
Virginia Living Museum Inc Newport News, VA | $19,241,994 | $4,544,975 |
Schiele Museum Of Natural History And Planetarium Inc Gastonia, NC | $3,037,112 | $1,163,626 |
Aurora Fossil Museum Foundation Inc Aurora, NC | $579,437 | $432,972 |
Asheville Museum Of Science Asheville, NC | $2,380,222 | $498,794 |
Sea Pines Forest Preserve Foundation Hilton Head Island, SC | $847,303 | $481,578 |
Savannah Science Museum Inc Savannah, GA | $432,559 | $257,186 |
Middle Tennessee Museum Of Natural History Rockvale, TN | $89,339 | $0 |
Black Creek Wildlife Center Hartsville, SC | $42,956 | $0 |
Organization Of Biological Field Stations Inc Charlottesville, VA | $642,735 | $61,298 |