Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

Organization Overview

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is located in Gulfport, MS. The organization was established in 1993. 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 12/2021, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lynn Meadows 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 12/2021, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

LYNN MEADOWS DISCOVERY CENTER INSPIRES CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND EXPLORATION

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

THE LYNN MEADOWS DISCOVERY CENTER IS A CHILDREN'S MUSEUM THATENCOURAGES VISITORS TO TOUCH, TALK, LEARN AND HAVE FUN. THE CENTER HASNUMEROUS EXHIBITS FOR CHILDREN TO EXPLORE. THE MUSEUM HAS 15,000SQUARE FEET OF INDOOR EXHIBIT SPACE, 6 ACRES OF OUTDOOR PLAY SPACEINCLUDING A TREE HOUSE VILLAGE AND MEETING ROOMS FOR CAMPS AND YOUTHTHEATRE REHEARSALS.


WINGS PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM OFFERS INSTRUCTION AND PRODUCTIONS IN THEPERFORMING ARTS. ON THE WINGS OF MUSIC, DANCE AND THEATRE, CHILDRENEXPLORE NEW WORLDS AND ENJOY A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR OWN WORLD.


A VARIETY OF ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS ARE OFFERED DURING THE SUMMER.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Cindy Defrances
Executive Director
$87,137
Lea Bellon
Past Chair
$0
Ann Barrett Ladner
Board Chair
$0
Jacqueline Bordeaux
Director
$0
Trey Hough
Treasurer
$0
Lawanda Jones
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $386,447
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$249,335
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$635,782
Total Program Service Revenue$746,815
Investment income $7,693
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $1,297
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $14,061
Net Income from Fundraising Events $19,545
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $72,827
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,597,189

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Lynn Meadows Discovery Center has recieved totaling $129,032.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mississippi Power Foundation Inc

Gulfport, MS

PURPOSE: DONATION FOR THE SAFETY CITY PROGRAM AND SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITES FOR PRE-K TO SCHOOL AGE CHLLDREN

$105,000
Association Of Science-Technology Centers Incorporated

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: COMMUNITIES FOR IMMUNITY VACCINE CONFIDENCE PROGRAM GRANT AWARD

$7,945
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc

Gulfport, MS

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$7,425
Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: SMARTIES (SCIENCE, MATH AND READING THROUGH INTEGRATED EXPLORATION OF STRATEGIES

$5,000
Engelstad Fam Foundation

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$2,500
Leo Seal Family Foundation

Bay St Louis, MS

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S MUSEUM AND EDUCATION OUTREACH

$1,000
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