Discovery Center At Waters Edge Inc is located in Belcamp, MD. The organization was established in 2016. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Discovery Center At Waters Edge 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 06/2023, Discovery Center At Waters Edge Inc generated $956.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $270.3k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE DISCOVERY CENTER AT WATER'S EDGE (DCWE) IS A PLACE WHERE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND HERITAGE MEET. IT WILL DELIVER A FUN-FILLED, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE FOR LEARNERS OF ALL AGES SO THEY CAN PLAY WITH, LEARN, AND EXPLORE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; SHOWCASE TOMORRROW'S TECHNOLOGY NOW BEING DEVELOPED AT THE US ARMY'S ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND; AND LET VISITORS DISCOVER WHAT INNOVATIONS HAVE BEEN CREATED IN THE PAST AND HOW INNOVATORS WILL SHAPE OUR FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE DISCOVERY CENTER AT WATER'S EDGE IS STANDING UP ITS PREVIEW CENTER THAT WILL HOUSE INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS FOR LEARNERS OF ALL AGES, AND PROVIDE ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS AN ANNUAL MAGIC OF SCIENCE FAIR AND FAMILY FESTIVAL THAT FEATURES HANDS-ON GAMES AND SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS, INTERVIEWS WITH FASCINATING SCIENTISTS, STORY TIMES, PLAY TIME IN THE KIDS ZONE, AND A SCIENCE FAIR COMPETITION.
THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MAINTAINS AND UPDATES THE ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND WORKER'S MEMORIAL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Charlie Nietubicz President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Rob Lieb Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jeff Hacala Member | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Stacia Cook Kline Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Warline Bryant Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Kravetsky Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,000 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $520,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $425,131 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,700 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $946,131 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,869 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $8,675 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $956,675 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $122,461 |
Fees for services: Legal | $25,941 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,440 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,632 |
Office expenses | $1,655 |
Information technology | $10,850 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $49,092 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $2,286 |
All other expenses | $1,771 |
Total functional expenses | $270,326 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $681,979 |
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 | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $734 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $765,773 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $98,197 |
Total assets | $1,546,683 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,759 |
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 | $700,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $122,654 |
Total liabilities | $830,413 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $716,270 |
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 | $1,546,683 |