The Discovery Center
- Assets
- $561.2k
- Revenue
- $429.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Fresno, CA
- Founding
- 07/1968
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 94-1450438
Organization Overview
The Discovery Center is located in Fresno, CA. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (A56) the organization is classified as: Natural History & Natural Science Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Discovery Center employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Discovery 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 06/2022, Discovery Center generated $429.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $257.4k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.0% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BE AN INTERCITY EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE CENTER OFFERING CHILDREN A HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCE TO STIMULATE PASSION, CURIOSITY AND WONDER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HANDS ON EXPERIENCES AT DISCOVERY CENTER AND SCHOOL SITE PRESENTATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ben Andersen Board President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dominic Ortez Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Ryan Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Telemeco Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Alexandria Hansen Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Larry Colucci Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $126,656 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $126,656 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $302,535 |
| Investment income | $2 |
| 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 | $429,193 |
| 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. | $48,043 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,434 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $89,473 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,658 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $128 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,067 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,036 |
| Office expenses | $8,312 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $26,239 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $298 |
| Interest | $3,494 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,770 |
| Insurance | $10,485 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $257,358 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $132,675 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $163,955 |
| 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 | $264,566 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $561,196 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,725 |
| 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 | $3,725 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $557,471 |
| 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 | $561,196 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that The Discovery Center has recieved totaling $11,219.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Verizon Foundation Basking Ridge, NJ PURPOSE: ONGOING STEM INITIATIVES | $10,000 |
Leon S Peters Foundation Fresno, CA PURPOSE: FUNDS FOR OPERATION AND ADMINISTRATION | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $219 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
California Academy Of Sciences San Francisco, CA | $832,230,890 | $95,197,826 |
San Diego Society Of Natural History Balboa Park San Diego, CA | $60,370,200 | $12,766,850 |
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum Tucson, AZ | $40,175,504 | $19,725,526 |
Bay Org San Francisco, CA | $6,325,609 | $9,278,217 |
Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History Santa Barbara, CA | $97,221,664 | $17,404,014 |
The High Desert Museum Bend, OR | $26,993,616 | $13,034,112 |
Curiodyssey San Mateo, CA | $14,661,519 | $5,379,792 |
Lindsay Wildlife Museum Walnut Creek, CA | $6,008,791 | $3,193,361 |
Western Center Community Foundation Hemet, CA | $24,993,368 | $3,288,370 |
Las Vegas Natural History Museum N Las Vegas, NV | $3,448,750 | $1,032,954 |
Raymond M Alf Museum Claremont, CA | $9,777,754 | $821,131 |
Santa Cruz Museum Of Natural History Santa Cruz, CA | $1,845,112 | $811,663 |