Aspen Science Center is located in Aspen, CO. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Aspen Science Center employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aspen 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 12/2021, Aspen Science Center generated $120.1k 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 (4.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $145.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.8%) 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE THE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE THROUGH LIFELONG DISCOVERY, EXPLORATION AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OFFERING CHILDREN AND ADULTS ENGAGING AND INFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES WITH SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
David Heil Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
William Turner Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
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 | $88,875 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $88,875 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $30,634 |
Investment income | $14 |
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 | $543 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $120,066 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $76,655 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $10,787 |
Payroll taxes | $7,796 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,004 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,687 |
Office expenses | $3,530 |
Information technology | $1,670 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,615 |
Travel | $2,544 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,293 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,015 |
All other expenses | $9,761 |
Total functional expenses | $145,357 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $467 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $130,672 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,240 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $345 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,262 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $137,986 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,191 |
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 | $1,191 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $136,795 |
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 | $137,986 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Aspen Science Center has recieved totaling $30,021.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Fullerton Educational Fund Aspen, CO PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT SCIENCE EDUCATION | $25,000 |
Coydog Foundation Charleston, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $21 |
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