Hands On Discovery Center

Organization Overview

Hands On Discovery Center is located in Gray, TN. The organization was established in 1986. 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 06/2023, Hands On Discovery Center employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hands On Discovery Center 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 06/2023, Hands On Discovery Center generated $780.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $729.8k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.0% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE DISCOVERY CENTER'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION FOR LEARNERS OF ALL AGES BY PROVIDING OUT-OF-SCHOOL LEARNING EXPERIENCES WHICH CANNOT REALISTICALLY BE OFFERED WITHIN THE CONSTRAINTS OF A FORMAL SCHOOL PROGRAM. THE DISCOVERY CENTER'S ROLE IN RELATIONSHIP TO AREA SCHOOLS IS TO COMPLEMENT EXISTING PROGRAMS BY OFFERING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WHICH WILL EXTEND AND ENHANCE, BUT NOT SUPPLANT THE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE. TOWARD THESE ENDS, THE DISCOVERY CENTER CONDUCTS PARTICIPATORY PROGRAMS AND SUCH OTHER ACTIVITIES AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEEMS NECESSARY TO PROMOTE THE EXPRESSED PURPOSES OF THE DISCOVERY CENTER.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

EDUCATION MUSEUM - HANDS ON EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Heather Watson
Interim CEO
$42,500
Robbie Anderson
Director
$0
Sarah Black
Treasurer
$0
Jennifer Clements
Director
$0
Doug Fabick
Director
$0
Helen Harmon
Past Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $213,580
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$18,067
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$231,647
Total Program Service Revenue$480,176
Investment income $4,092
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $12,250
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $52,695
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $780,860

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