Nevada Discovery Museum, operating under the name The Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discover, 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 12/2023, Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discover employed 106 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discover 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 12/2023, Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discover generated $3.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.1% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mat Sinclair President & | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $194,828 |
Stephanie Augdahl Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ian Cochran Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rebecca Gautam Vice Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Heath Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jay Karpen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Three Dimensional Services Consulting & Construction | 12/30/19 | $131,805 |
Fong Menante Consulting | 12/30/19 | $116,815 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $41,543 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,126,646 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,108 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,168,189 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,886,620 |
Investment income | $5,662 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $140,254 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,210,756 |
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. | $217,064 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,152 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,568,777 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $182,295 |
Payroll taxes | $142,117 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $25,900 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $255,408 |
Advertising and promotion | $136,774 |
Office expenses | $328,622 |
Information technology | $71,176 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $208,735 |
Travel | $47,645 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $24,100 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $793,430 |
Insurance | $57,438 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,094,760 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $375,011 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $664,391 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $12,362 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $40,238 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $146,998 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,146,381 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $290,624 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $12,676,005 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $197,283 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $398,164 |
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 | $364,029 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $5,904 |
Total liabilities | $965,380 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,522,016 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,188,609 |
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 | $12,676,005 |