Explorit Science Center is located in Davis, CA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (U20) the organization is classified as: General Science, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Explorit Science Center employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Explorit Science 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 08/2022, Explorit Science Center generated $234.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $239.1k during the year ending 08/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.1%) per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EXPLORIT PROVIDES INNOVATIVE, HANDS ON, INQUIRY-BASED SCIENCE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ON-SITE IN DAVIS CA AND THROUGH ITS TRAVELING PROGRAMS THAT ARE DELIVERED IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THROUGH OUT 14 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNTIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ON-SITE PUBLIC AND SCHOOL SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERD AT ITS FACILITY IN DAVIS CA. THE FOCAL POINT IS EXPLORIT'S HANDS ON EXHIBITIONS WHICH ARE OPEN FOR PUBLIC DROP-IN VISITS AND THE BASIS OF DISCOVERY LESSONS FOR SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS. OTHER ON-SITE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE POPULAR "CHILDREN SCIENCE CLASSES/CAMPS", SCIENCE THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTIES, "FAMILY EXPLORATIONX AND "FAMILY FESTIVALX AND WEEKEND PROGRAMS FEATURING GUEST SCIENTIST FROM THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ken Kaplan Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Langston Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Phyllis Himmel Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bob Tyzer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Ratner Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Glen Lusebrink Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $8,130 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $41,306 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $102,982 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $152,418 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $81,811 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $234,229 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $150,147 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $5,610 |
Payroll taxes | $13,906 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $950 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,574 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,308 |
Office expenses | $3,336 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,479 |
Insurance | $7,110 |
All other expenses | $3,235 |
Total functional expenses | $239,058 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $55,138 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $569,640 |
Inventories for sale or use | $174 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,220 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $647,172 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $528 |
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 | $24,693 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $25,221 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $31,425 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $590,526 |
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 | $647,172 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Explorit Science Center has recieved totaling $37.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $37 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Public Library Of Science San Francisco, CA | $24,530,446 | $38,139,699 |
Alfred E Mann Foundation For Scientific Research Santa Clarita, CA | $374,343,975 | $128,538,828 |
Oak Crest Institute Of Science Monrovia, CA | $4,897,984 | $4,671,335 |
Oregon Community Programs Eugene, OR | $4,423,506 | $4,611,357 |
Mind Research Inc Irvine, CA | $3,941,316 | $4,172,778 |
Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation Oakland, CA | $6,788,703 | $6,494,123 |
Society For The Advancement Of Material & Process Engineering Diamond Bar, CA | $8,577,702 | $1,437,457 |
Technovation Menlo Park, CA | $3,118,299 | $3,683,772 |
Foundation For Animal Care Andeducation San Diego, CA | $1,478,690 | $1,368,884 |
The Jupiter Research Foundation Los Altos, CA | $436,660 | $882,871 |
Buckminster Fuller Institute San Francisco, CA | $680,672 | $1,086,568 |
Decentralized Trails & Research All San Diego, CA | $2,135,392 | $2,240,290 |