Kids Discovery Station is located in Merced, CA. The organization was established in 2019. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kids Discovery Station 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, Kids Discovery Station generated $239.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $128.3k during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
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MERCED KIDS DISCOVERY STATION IS A CHILDREN'S MUSEUM THAT PROVIDES A UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT IN MERCED COUNTY WHERE CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS CAN ENGAGE IN A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES THAT STIMULATE AND NURTURE THEIR INTELECTUAL, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT. KIDS DISCOVERY STATION OFFERS A COMBINATION OF INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMULIES DESIGNED TO SPUR THEIR CURIOSITY AND IMAGINATION, TO PROMOTE THE LOVE OF LEARNING AND TO EXPLORE OUR WORLD AND ITS DIVERSITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TO PROVIDE A UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS CAN ENGAGE IN A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES THAT STIMULATE AND NURTURE THEIR INTELLECTUAL, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL AND PHYISCAL DEVELOPMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Eric Geiling Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Mayya Tokman President/ceo | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Lee Lor Chairperson | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Richard Marchini Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Eduardo Villarama MD Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Lauren Marks-Royer 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 | $211,626 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $211,626 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $28,022 |
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 | $239,648 |
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 | $41,880 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,018 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,391 |
Office expenses | $5,028 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $21,003 |
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 | $12,432 |
Insurance | $3,507 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $128,283 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $218,203 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,744 |
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 | $115,127 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $331 |
Total assets | $336,405 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $829 |
Total liabilities | $829 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $335,576 |
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 | $336,405 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Kids Discovery Station has recieved totaling $7,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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United Way Of Merced County Inc Merced, CA PURPOSE: COVID-19 Stabilization Grant | $7,500 |
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 |