Bay Area Discovery Museum
- Assets
- $26.1m
- Revenue
- $6.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 132
- Location
- Sausalito, CA
- Founding
- 12/1984
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 68-0033227
Organization Overview
Bay Area Discovery Museum is located in Sausalito, CA. The organization was established in 1984. 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 08/2021, Bay Area Discovery Museum employed 132 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bay Area Discovery Museum 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 08/2021, Bay Area Discovery Museum generated $6.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.9m during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.3%) 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
TO TRANSFORM RESEARCH INTO EARLY LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE BAY AREA DISCOVERY MUSEUM PROVIDES RESEARCH-BACKED, NGSS AND COMMON CORE ALIGNED PROGRAMS FOR PK-4TH GRADE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS, ALSO SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY LIBRARIANS, ONSITE, ONLINE AND IN SCHOOLS, INCLUDING A MOBILE ENGINEERING LAB. IN FY21, OVER 8,000 STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS WERE ENGAGED THROUGH THIS PROGRAMMING.
THE DISCOVERY SCHOOL IS A MUSEUM-BASED PRESCHOOL THAT DEVELOPS CHILDREN'S CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS THROUGH A STEM AND ART-RICH, INNOVATIVE PRACTICE THAT RESPONDS TO STUDENTS' UNIQUE CURIOSITIES, QUESTIONS, AND INTERESTS. IN FY21, 25 STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED IN THE DISCOVERY SCHOOL.
THE BAY AREA DISCOVERY MUSEUM OFFERS SPRING AND SUMMER CAMPS AS WELL AS CLASSES, WITH RESEARCH-BACKED CURRICULUM THAT IS PROJECT-BASED AND HANDS-ON. IN FY21, OVER 5,000 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN CAMPS OR CLASSES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kelly Mckinley CEO | Officer | 40 | $193,519 |
Brandy Vause Dep Director (vp External Relations) | Officer | 40 | $161,051 |
Sojeila Maria Silva Interim CFO (through 2/2022) | Officer | 40 | $108,300 |
Jessica Farron Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Clark Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vijay Mohan Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Pacific Studio Design/installation/proj Mgmt | 8/30/21 | $1,910,631 |
Gizmo Art Production Inc Custom Fabrication/installation | 8/30/21 | $580,000 |
Cello & Maudru Construction/general Contractor | 8/30/21 | $6,779,230 |
Olson Kundig Design/landscape Architecture | 8/30/21 | $300,466 |
Whiteside Management Project Management | 8/30/21 | $168,764 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $65,957 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,049,940 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,513,564 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $219,864 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,629,461 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,964,182 |
| Investment income | $14 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $10,200 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,190 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $67,936 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $56,780 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,725,383 |
| 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. | $411,059 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $305,467 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,862,395 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $309,667 |
| Payroll taxes | $225,316 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,887 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $37,179 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $708,512 |
| Advertising and promotion | $106,834 |
| Office expenses | $452,405 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $158,179 |
| Travel | $3,946 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,699 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,200,929 |
| Insurance | $57,569 |
| All other expenses | $43,650 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,929,599 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,550,010 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $579,785 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $887,064 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $722,646 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $26,681 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $139,979 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,150,698 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,000 |
| Total assets | $26,061,863 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,049,477 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $763,479 |
| 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 | $1,299,491 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $83,461 |
| Total liabilities | $3,195,908 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,867,743 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $998,212 |
| 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 | $26,061,863 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 31 grants that Bay Area Discovery Museum has recieved totaling $1,721,697.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Koret Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: BOLD CAPITAL CAMPAIGN ($750,000) AND COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAMS ($250,000) | $500,000 |
Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation San Anselmo, CA PURPOSE: BOLD: THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE BAY AREA DISCOVERY MUSEUM - THE GROVE OUTDOOR EXHIBIT | $400,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $227,566 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE | $51,100 |
Gordon E And Betty I Moore Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE BOLD CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. | $50,000 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Bay Area Discovery Museum Sausalito, CA | $26,061,863 | $6,725,383 |
Kidspace A Participatory Museum Pasadena, CA | $15,725,981 | $6,757,271 |
San Jose Childrens Discovery Museum San Jose, CA | $25,329,021 | $4,652,223 |
Discovery Childrens Museum Las Vegas, NV | $39,373,617 | $4,934,798 |
The New Childrens Museum San Diego, CA | $21,920,545 | $4,094,754 |
Childrens Museum Of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $24,619,605 | $3,517,669 |
Over The Rainbow Butterfly Garden Inc Flagstaff, AZ | $925,650 | $2,814,063 |
Pretend City The Childrens Museum Of Orange County Irvine, CA | $6,089,544 | $5,307,442 |
Childrens Discovery Center Honolulu, HI | $10,018,430 | $981,268 |
Tucson Childrens Museum Inc Tucson, AZ | $1,837,223 | $2,864,364 |
Childrens Museum Of Sonoma County Santa Rosa, CA | $4,201,797 | $955,744 |
San Diego Childrens Discovery Museum Escondido, CA | $2,518,653 | $1,969,414 |