Great Explorations Inc is located in St Petersburg, FL. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (A52) the organization is classified as: Children's Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Great Explorations Inc employed 81 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great Explorations 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 06/2022, Great Explorations Inc generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.7% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO STIMULATE LEARNING THROUGH CREATIVITY, PLAY AND EXPLORATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MUSEUM PROGRAMS THAT HELP CHILDREN TO LEARN BY ENCOURAGING CREATIVITY, PLAY AND EXPLORATION. THESE INCLUDE EXHIBITS AND ACTIVITIES WITH BOTH SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL FOCUS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jason Palmer Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Melissa Pinkerton Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Natalie Gebicke Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
John-Erik Johansson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Lauren Carlan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Jack Austin Trustee | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $82,520 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,514,456 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,596,976 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,459,639 |
Investment income | -$220 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,664 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $12,227 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$2,737 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,067,549 |
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. | $229,276 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $57,319 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,175,940 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $502 |
Other employee benefits | $139,811 |
Payroll taxes | $106,589 |
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 | $5,410 |
Advertising and promotion | $78,753 |
Office expenses | $90,484 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $117,143 |
Travel | $11,485 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $13,231 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $164,991 |
Insurance | $51,611 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,447,350 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,099,954 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $518,773 |
Accounts receivable, net | $567,956 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $45,738 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $23,659 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $986,133 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $8,958 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $9,360 |
Total assets | $3,260,531 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $202,193 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $120,067 |
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 | $507,227 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $829,487 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,318,934 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,112,110 |
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 | $3,260,531 |