Explore Center Inc is located in Mobile, AL. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (A57) the organization is classified as: Science & Technology Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Explore Center Inc employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Explore Center 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 09/2021, Explore Center Inc generated $2.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.1%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATION OF YOUTH AND ADULTS IN SCIENCE AND THE ARTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION ENHANCES THE UNDERSTANDING OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND THE ARTS THROUGH THE OPERATION OF BOTH A HANDS ON MUSEUM AND A RESTORED 1855 ANTEBELLUM HOME
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
David L Trent Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Louise P Bush Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert S Frost President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Conrey Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Horton Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Suzy Hardy Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $659,035 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $890,552 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $268,950 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,549,587 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $521,330 |
Investment income | $145 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $115,783 |
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 | $32,415 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,220,263 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $553,137 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $63,422 |
Payroll taxes | $44,204 |
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 | $10,120 |
Advertising and promotion | $26,413 |
Office expenses | $3,515 |
Information technology | $69,345 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $67,931 |
Travel | $3,447 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $7,667 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $203,360 |
Insurance | $49,570 |
All other expenses | $528,279 |
Total functional expenses | $1,630,410 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $62,568 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $970,358 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $54,534 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $11,858 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,317,365 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,416,683 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $57,911 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,446,778 |
Total liabilities | $1,504,689 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,911,994 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $4,416,683 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Explore Center Inc has recieved totaling $80,625.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Infirmary Foundation Inc Mobile, AL PURPOSE: HEALTH EDUCATION | $75,000 |
Hargrove Foundation Mobile, AL PURPOSE: Provide Services | $5,625 |
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