Nevada Discovery Museum
- Assets
- $13.7m
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 69
- Location
- Reno, NV
- Founding
- 12/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 61-1474845
Organization Overview
Nevada Discovery Museum, operating under the name The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, is located in Reno, NV. The organization was established in 2004. 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 12/2021, Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum employed 69 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum 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, Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum generated $2.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.7m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INSPIRING CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY AND THE JOY OF LIFE LONG LEARNING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM, DBA THE TERRY LEE WELLS NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM, (THE DISCOVERY) IS A NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOUNDED IN 2004 TO INSPIRE CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY AND THE JOY OF LIFELONG LEARNING. THE DISCOVERY CREATES INTEREST AND ENGAGEMENT IN SCIENCE FOR ALL, THROUGH UNIQUE, HANDS-ON PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS. THE DISCOVERY CREATES LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT RANGE FROM SIMPLE CURIOSITY TO DEEP UNDERSTANDING, EMPOWERING A COMMUNITY OF CRITICAL THINKERS. SINCE SEPTEMBER 2011, THE DISCOVERY HAS QUICKLY BECOME A VALUED EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR OUR REGION AND A CULTURAL ATTRACTION FOR TOURISTS. THE DISCOVERY HAS WELCOMED MORE THAN 1.4 MILLION VISITORS SINCE OPENING THE DOORS TO ITS VISITORS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mat Sinclair Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $179,950 |
Austin Sweet Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stacy Kendall Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kyle Mccann Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Porter Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Heath Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Fong Menante Consulting | 12/30/19 | $116,815 |
Three Dimensional Services Consulting & Construction | 12/30/19 | $131,805 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $109,848 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $361,740 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,193,273 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $64,444 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,664,861 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $923,444 |
| Investment income | $693 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $56,392 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$29,404 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $69,275 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,685,261 |
| 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. | $203,751 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,563 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $927,827 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $67,080 |
| Payroll taxes | $91,338 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $176,464 |
| Advertising and promotion | $45,027 |
| Office expenses | $72,522 |
| Information technology | $82,862 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $93,895 |
| Travel | $7,654 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,310 |
| Interest | $31,363 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $760,882 |
| Insurance | $38,325 |
| All other expenses | $11,652 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,694,709 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $192,285 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,268,131 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $20,663 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,128 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $30,210 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $99,205 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,929,054 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $191,372 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $13,732,048 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $268,401 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $222,871 |
| 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 | $485,138 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $331,330 |
| Other liabilities | $30,181 |
| Total liabilities | $1,337,921 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,855,411 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,538,716 |
| 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 | $13,732,048 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Nevada Discovery Museum has recieved totaling $205,221.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Viragh Family Foundation Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: SUPPORT MUSEUM THAT PROVIDES A SAFE, NURTURING AND PLAYFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. | $60,000 |
The Nell J Redfield Foundation Reno, NV PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE SHOP, NEW EXHIBITS IN DAVINCI'S CORNER AND CAPACITY BUILDING AT ART ALCOVE | $50,000 |
Community Foundation Of Western Nevada Reno, NV PURPOSE: Family Membership/General support | $29,000 |
Helen Close Charitable Foundation Reno, NV PURPOSE: UNDERSERVED FINANCIAL AID | $20,000 |
The Barbara And Gerson Bakar Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Junior League Of Reno Inc Reno, NV | | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $123,778 |
| Earnings | $17,594 |
| Net Contributions | $50,000 |
| Ending Balance | $191,372 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Uss Midway Museum San Diego, CA | $89,557,357 | $9,957,373 |
Lucas Museum Of Narrative Art Los Angeles, CA | $1,047,180,873 | $200,315,657 |
Musical Instrument Museum Phoenix, AZ | $166,967,307 | $47,583,205 |
Operation Underground Railroad Inc Anaheim, CA | $68,076,312 | $47,549,013 |
Discovery Science Center Of Orange County Santa Ana, CA | $60,809,996 | $26,194,294 |
Grammy Museum Foundation Inc Los Angeles, CA | $19,726,049 | $9,757,476 |
Japanese American National Museum Los Angeles, CA | $64,155,556 | $8,326,332 |
Mingei International Inc San Diego, CA | $66,923,986 | $7,226,145 |
Heard Museum Phoenix, AZ | $36,442,009 | $14,120,125 |
Turtle Bay Exploration Park Redding, CA | $48,250,618 | $8,223,185 |
Palm Springs Art Museum Palm Springs, CA | $40,212,131 | $11,070,079 |
Safari Game Search Foundation Winston, OR | $11,893,690 | $8,001,628 |