Arizona Science Center
- Assets
- $43.0m
- Revenue
- $13.8m
- Investments
- $354.2k
- Employees
- 193
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Founding
- 10/1982
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 86-0390558
Organization Overview
Arizona Science Center is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 1982. 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. As of 06/2023, Arizona Science Center employed 193 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arizona 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 06/2023, Arizona Science Center generated $13.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.0m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.2% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2017, Arizona Science Center has awarded 32 individual grants totaling $1,454,765. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND ENGAGE CURIOUS MINDS THROUGH SCIENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER IMPACTS MORE THAN 800,000 STUDENTS, FAMILIES, EDUCATORS AND VISITORS ACROSS THE STATE IN ITS MISSION TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE, AND ENGAGE CURIOUS MINDS THROUGH SCIENCE. ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ATTRACTIONS IN ARIZONA AND IS THE ONLY RESOURCE OF ITS KIND IN THE STATE. ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER FEATURES A FULL COMPLEMENT OF INFORMAL SCIENCE PROGRAMMING INCLUDING MORE THAN 300 HANDS-ON EXHIBITS, A GIANT SCREEN THEATER, DORRANCE PLANETARIUM, FEATURED EXHIBITIONS, LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS, CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS, ADULT LECTURES, AND SCHOOL SERVICES INCLUDING FIELD TRIPS, IN-CLASS OUTREACH PROGRAMS, TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ACCESS TO OUR COMMUNITY-BASED MAKER-SPACE, CREATE. ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER CONTINUES TO BE A STATE LEADER IN PROVIDING INFORMAL SCIENCE EDUCATION EXPERIENCES THAT HAVE LONG-TERM IMPACT ON THE FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITY. K-12 TEACHERS, SCHOOL LEADERS, AND PARENTS WERE PROVIDED ACCESS TO AN INNOVATIVE COMBINATION OF FORMAL AND INFORMAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES TO ENHANCE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT.ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER'S ANNUAL VISITATION INCLUDES 100,000 SCHOOLCHILDREN AND TEACHERS REPRESENTING MORE THAN 100 CITIES AND TOWNS THROUGHOUT ARIZONA WHO VISIT THE CENTER, INCLUDING OVER 40,000 UNDERSERVED YOUTH WHO VISIT AT NO CHARGE THROUGH THE FOCUSED FIELD TRIPS PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, MORE THAN 90,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS EXPERIENCED SCIENCE ON WHEELS OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT ARIZONA INCLUDING RURAL AREAS AND TRIBAL NATIONS.IN CREATE, A 6,500 - SQUARE FOOT COMMUNITY MAKER-SPACE, LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE SCIENCE CENTER BUILDING, INDIVIDUALS USED TRADITIONAL AND HIGH-TECH MACHINERY, TECHNOLOGY AND MATERIALS. GUESTS RECEIVED SUPERVISION AND TRAINING, ENCOURAGING INDIVIDUALS TO BE MORE EXPERIMENTAL, CREATIVE, INNOVATIVE, INDEPENDENT AND TECHNOLOGICALLY PROFICIENT. IN CREATE, MAKERS OF ALL AGES WERE ACTIVE, ENGAGED, PLAYFUL AND RESOURCEFUL WITH A NEWLY DEVELOPED SENSE OF CURIOSITY AND WONDER WITH NEW SKILLS AND AN INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATIONS FOR WHICH THEY MAY BE SUITED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rebecca Ailes-Fine Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amanda Cartwright Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Campbell Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chuck Carefoot Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Christensen Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Coochwytewa Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Merchants Building Maintenance Llc Janitorial Maintenence | 6/29/23 | $319,223 |
Anderson Advertising & Public Relations Marketing | 6/29/23 | $228,898 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $452,454 |
| Fundraising events | $468,064 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,885,125 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,135,241 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,753 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,940,884 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,325,342 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $457,886 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,000,605 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$123,442 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $229,141 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $13,830,416 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $378,160 |
| 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. | $791,865 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $645,686 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,984,398 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $101,484 |
| Other employee benefits | $285,093 |
| Payroll taxes | $434,459 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,020 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $46,888 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $30,026 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,195,859 |
| Advertising and promotion | $507,139 |
| Office expenses | $288,047 |
| Information technology | $289,010 |
| Royalties | $637,796 |
| Occupancy | $932,223 |
| Travel | $506,221 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $70,350 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $100,681 |
| Insurance | $185,540 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,994,047 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $146,658 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,186,024 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $18,902,718 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,130,104 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $123,030 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $847,496 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,340,625 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $15,612,266 |
| Investments—other securities | $354,151 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $361,382 |
| Total assets | $43,004,454 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,002,708 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $338,655 |
| 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 | $146,771 |
| Other liabilities | $228,130 |
| Total liabilities | $1,716,264 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,728,712 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $32,559,478 |
| 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 | $43,004,454 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Arizona Science Center has awarded $378,160 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: NASA-FUNDED PROJECT, MOON AND BEYOND: AN IMMERSIVE GAME FOR STEM LEARNING IN MUSEUMS AND PLANETARIUMS | $111,096 |
CHINLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PURPOSE: THE NATIVE AMERICAN CODE WRITERS PROGRAM (NACWP) IS A REPLICABLE AND SUSTAINABLE MODEL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE INSTRUCTION BASED ON WELL-DEVELOPED CURRICULA AND COMPREHENSIVE TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. COUPLED WITH HANDS-ON ROBOTICS, THE PROGRAM PRODUCES A SOLID FOUNDATION OF PROGRESSIVE COURSES THAT WILL PRODUCE STUDENTS READY TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF CAREERS IN THE 21ST CENTURY. | $71,876 |
MUSEUM OF LIFE SCIENCE PURPOSE: NASA-FUNDED PROJECT, MOON AND BEYOND: AN IMMERSIVE GAME FOR STEM LEARNING IN MUSEUMS AND PLANETARIUMS | $19,791 |
SKYLINE EDUCATION INC PURPOSE: THE NATIVE AMERICAN CODE WRITERS PROGRAM (NACWP) IS A REPLICABLE AND SUSTAINABLE MODEL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE INSTRUCTION BASED ON WELL-DEVELOPED CURRICULA AND COMPREHENSIVE TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. COUPLED WITH HANDS-ON ROBOTICS, THE PROGRAM PRODUCES A SOLID FOUNDATION OF PROGRESSIVE COURSES THAT WILL PRODUCE STUDENTS READY TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF CAREERS IN THE 21ST CENTURY. | $88,892 |
INDIAN OASIS BABOQUIVARI UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT #40 PURPOSE: THE NATIVE AMERICAN CODE WRITERS PROGRAM (NACWP) IS A REPLICABLE AND SUSTAINABLE MODEL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE INSTRUCTION BASED ON WELL-DEVELOPED CURRICULA AND COMPREHENSIVE TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. COUPLED WITH HANDS-ON ROBOTICS, THE PROGRAM PRODUCES A SOLID FOUNDATION OF PROGRESSIVE COURSES THAT WILL PRODUCE STUDENTS READY TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF CAREERS IN THE 21ST CENTURY. | $86,505 |