Quest Science Center is located in Livermore, CA. The organization was established in 2018. 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 12/2022, Quest Science Center employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Quest 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 12/2022, Quest Science Center generated $564.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $376.4k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
TO INSPIRE & NURTURE EVERYDAY EXPLORATION FOR LIFELONG ENGAGEMENT WITH SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCIENCE IN THE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRAMMING - QUEST ENHANCED THE QUEST PLAZA AT STOCKMAN'S PARK LOCATION AND PROGRAMMED SEVEN HANDS-ON PROGRAMS FOR KIDS, TEENS, AND ADULTS FROM JUNE-OCTOBER. THESE PROGRAMS WERE WELL ATTENDED, EACH EVENT ATTRACTING 300-1000 KIDS AND ADULTS. THE PROGRAMS WERE: SCIENCE OF BUBBLES, SCIENCE OF PLANTS, SCIENCE OF ANIMALS, SCIENCE OF THE HUMAN BODY, SCIENCE OF EARTH & SPACE, SCIENCE OF ENGINEERING, AND SCIENCE OF HALLOWEEN.
COMMUNITY SCIENCE OUTREACH EVENTS - QUEST DEVELOPED AND FIELDED 20 COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS, INCLUDING: 5 SCHOOL SCIENCE PROGRAMS SERVING 950 STUDENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS, INCLUDING TITLE 1 SCHOOLS; 4 EVENTS AT LOCAL LIBRARIES; CAL STATE EAST BAY SCIENCE IN THE PARK; TRACY CONNECTS EVENT; LLESA SUMMER CAMP; TABLES AT VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS INCLUDING FARMERS MARKETS, ART WALK, LIVERMORE PRIDE, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND ROTARY.
TRI-VALLEY INNOVATION FAIR - QUEST PLANNED AND LED THE ANNUAL TRI-VALLEY INNOVATION FAIR WHICH IS HELD AT THE ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS. THIS POPULAR EVENT HAD 2,400 ATTENDEES IN 2022, PRIMARILY YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO SEE HANDS-ON EXHIBITS AND DEMONSTRATIONS THAT SHOWCASED INNOVATIVE REGIONAL SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Monya Lane Director, CEO | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $0 |
Vaughn Draggoo Director, Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Rick Stulen Director | Trustee | 25 | $0 |
Nan Ho Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Jose Hernandez Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael Mosby Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $563,098 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $35,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $563,098 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $300 |
Investment income | $1,055 |
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 | $564,453 |
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. | $144,217 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,422 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,300 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,449 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,999 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $68,630 |
Advertising and promotion | $36,058 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $4,783 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,685 |
Travel | $2,152 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $750 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,498 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $376,447 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $273,138 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $21,000 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $80,591 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $374,729 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,325 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,325 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $237,619 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $133,785 |
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 | $374,729 |