Alaska Challenger Center For Space Science Technology Incorporated is located in Kenai, AK. The organization was established in 1997. 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 12/2021, Alaska Challenger Center For Space Science Technology Incorporated employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alaska Challenger Center For Space Science Technology Incorporated 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, Alaska Challenger Center For Space Science Technology Incorporated generated $534.6k 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 (8.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $597.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.2%) 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 INSPIRE STUDENTS TO LOOK BEYOND THE ORDINARY, IMAGINE THE UNATTAINABLE AND ANSWER THOSE SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE QUESTIONS THROUGH THE PURSUIT OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TO PROMOTE, ORGANIZE, OPERATE AND RAISE MONEY FOR AND MAINTAIN THE ALASKA CHALLENGER CENTER FOR SPACE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY IN KENAI, ALASKA
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marnie Olcott Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $79,468 |
Jake Arness Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Melissa Galloway Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John Torgerson President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tim Dillon Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Nick Kelly 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 | $191,385 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $118,206 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,100 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $309,591 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $134,918 |
Investment income | $237 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $64,605 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $18,316 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,607 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $534,602 |
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. | $79,469 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,788 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $178,547 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $19,497 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,265 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,466 |
Advertising and promotion | $130 |
Office expenses | $602 |
Information technology | $32,457 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $57,847 |
Travel | $2,304 |
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 | $140,810 |
Insurance | $14,259 |
All other expenses | $11,353 |
Total functional expenses | $597,512 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $110,167 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,390 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $19,375 |
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 | $2,847,502 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $117,170 |
Total assets | $3,096,604 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,548 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $42,104 |
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 | $59,652 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,036,952 |
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 | $3,096,604 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Alaska Challenger Center For Space Science Technology Incorporated has recieved totaling $76,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc Findlay, OH PURPOSE: KENAI PENNINSULA SIMULATED SPACE MISSION PROGRAM | $30,000 |
Marathon Petroleum Foundation Inc Findlay, OH PURPOSE: MISSION SIMULATOR AND EDUCATIONAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS UPGRADES | $30,000 |
Alaska Community Foundation Anchorage, AK | | $16,500 |
Beg. Balance | $109,498 |
Ending Balance | $116,085 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Pacific Science Center Foundation Seattle, WA | $49,782,600 | $14,639,761 |
Alaska Challenger Center For Space Science Technology Incorporated Kenai, AK | $3,096,604 | $534,602 |
Living Computer Museum & Labs Everett, WA | $0 | $84,765 |
Palouse Discovery Science Center Inc Pullman, WA | $767,831 | $239,240 |
Spark Museum Of Electrical Invention Bellingham, WA | $129,463 | $138,789 |
Naval Undersea Museum Foundation Naval Historical Center Keyport, WA | $62,630 | $0 |