Reuben H Fleet Science Center is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (U30) the organization is classified as: Physical & Earth Sciences, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Reuben H Fleet Science Center employed 146 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Reuben H Fleet 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 06/2022, Reuben H Fleet Science Center generated $12.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.5% 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:
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THE REUBEN H. FLEET SCIENCE CENTER IS DEDICATED TO REALIZING A SAN DIEGO WHERE EVERYONE IS CONNECTED TO THE POWER OF SCIENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE REUBEN H. FLEET SCIENCE CENTER (THE FLEET) OPERATES THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES:SCIENCE EXHIBITSTHE FLEET FEATURES MORE THAN 100 INTERACTIVE SCIENCE EXHIBITS IN MULTIPLE GALLERIES, AS WELL AS MAJOR TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS. VISITORS CAN CREATE COLORED SHADOWS, TOUCH A TORNADO, EXAMINE THE VIBRATION OF GUITAR STRINGS, AND GET THEIR HANDS ON A VARIETY OF INTRIGUING SCIENTIFIC PHENOMENA. PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS INCLUDE STUDIO X, WHERE PEOPLE CAN INVENT AND CREATE AND RETRO-ACTIVE SCIENCE, CLASSIC SCIENCE EXHIBITS THAT EXPLORE A VARIETY OF FUNDAMENTAL SCIENCE PRINCIPLES. CHILDREN RULE IN KID CITY, JUST FOR KIDS AGES FIVE AND UNDER. KID CITY CONTAINS A FACTORY WITH CONVEYOR BELTS, CRANES, AIR CHUTES, AN INTERACTIVE FIRE TRUCK, SEVERAL YOUNG EXPLORER COMPUTERS, A CHILD-SIZE GROCERY STORE AND MUCH MORE. VISITORS OF ALL AGES CAN PUT THEIR ENGINEERING SKILLS TO THE TEST IN THE DREAM! DESIGN! BUILD! EXHIBITION. IN ADDITION TO OTHER GALLERIES, ITS ELECTRIC AND SUN, EARTH, UNIVERSE THE FLEET ADDED ILLUSION IN 2020 TO ITS COLLECTION OF PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS. ON WEEKENDS, SCHEDULED PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE GENIUS IN THE HOUSE AND WEEKEND SCIENCE CLUBS PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATIONAL FUN.IMAX GIANT DOME THEATERTHE FLEET IS ALSO HOME TO THE WORLDS FIRST IMAX DOME THEATER, PRESENTING THE BIGGEST FILM AND DIGITAL PRESENTATIONS ON THE PLANET. ITS UNIQUE CONFIGURATION WRAPS THE AUDIENCE IN IMAGES AND PROVIDES THE ILLUSION OF BEING SUSPENDED IN SPACE. FILM TOPICS TAKE AUDIENCES FROM OUTER SPACE TO UNDER WATER AND EVERY PLACE IN BETWEEN. FILMS ARE GENERALLY SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES. THE EUGENE HEIKOFF AND MARILYN JACOBS HEIKOFF DOME THEATER ALSO PLAYS HOST TO THE MONTHLY SKY TONIGHT PLANETARIUM SHOW, WHICH IS LED BY AN ASTRONOMER AND PAIRED WITH OUTDOOR TELESCOPE VIEWING, COURTESY OF THE SAN DIEGO ASTRONOMY ASSOCIATION (WEATHER PERMITTING). THE FLEET ALSO PRODUCES LARGE-FORMAT FILMS AS A MEMBER OF THE GIANT DOME THEATER CONSORTIUM. EDUCATION PROGRAMSTHE FLEET OFFERS SCIENCE EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS, SENIORS, TEACHERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH LECTURES, CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND MORE. WHETHER ITS A VISIT TO THE FLEET OR A SCIENCE-TO-GO PROGRAM DELIVERED AT A SCHOOL SITE, WE OFFER PROGRAMS ACCESSIBLE BY EVERYONE. THE FLEET ALSO RUNS WEEKLY HALF-DAY AND FULL-DAY EDUCATIONAL CAMPS DURING SCHOOL BREAKS. CAMPS ARE OFFERED FOR GRADES PRE-K8 AND ARE DESIGNED TO BE FUN, EDUCATIONAL, HANDS-ON AND TO INCORPORATE THE FLEETS SCIENCE CENTER EXHIBIT GALLERIES. RECENT SUMMER CAMP THEMES HAVE INCLUDED: CHEMISTRY, THE HUMAN BODY, ROBOTICS AND SPACE. THE FLEETS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ALSO FACILITATES A NUMBER OFCOMMUNITY INITIATIVES, INCLUDING COLLABORATIVE MEETINGS WITH STEM PARTNERS ACROSS SAN DIEGO COUNTY, AS WELL AS SCIENCE-THEMED EVENTS THAT OCCUR IN A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.CRAVEOLOGYCRAVEOLOGY IS THE PERFECT LOCATION TO PICK UP THE LUNCH OR TREAT YOURE CRAVING. THE CASUAL, FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE HAS A GREAT SELECTION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING SALADS, SANDWICHES, WRAPS AND FLATBREAD PIZZAS. WE CAN SATISFY ANY GROWLING STOMACH! AND IF YOURE LOOKING TO REJUVENATE FROM YOUR BUSY DAY, ORDER A FRUIT SMOOTHIE, FRAPP ORONE OF OUR SPECIALTY COFFEES AND HAVE A SEAT AT OUR BEAUTIFUL PATIO, LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE ICONIC BALBOA PARK BEA EVENSON FOUNTAIN. ADMISSION TO THE FLEET IS NOT REQUIRED FOR A VISIT TO CRAVEOLOGY, SO STOP BY, FEED YOUR CRAVING AND ENJOY THE VIEW.NORTH STAR SCIENCE STORETHE NORTH STAR SCIENCE STORE, LOCATED INSIDE THE FLEET, IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO SHOP FOR EDUCATIONAL GIFTS, DO-ITYOURSELF KITS, TOYS AND SOUVENIRS. WE OFFER A WONDERFUL ASSORTMENT OF CURIOUS AND HARD-TO-FIND ITEMS, A GREAT SELECTION OF BOOKS, MODELS AND MORE! EXAMINE TONS OF SCIENCE-RELATED PRODUCTS TO AWAKEN THE ASTRONOMER, PHYSICIST OR CHEMIST WITHIN. SHOP, LEARN AND ENJOY!
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dr Steven L Snyder President & CEO | Officer | 50 | $254,567 |
Horacio Correa COO | Officer | 50 | $154,894 |
Christina Lazich VP Advancement | 40 | $146,760 | |
Kimberly Manhard 2nd Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Driver Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Peter Preuss Jr Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Synergi Partners Inc Ertc Consulting | 6/29/22 | $118,555 |
Sparrow Audio Visual Imax Audio System | 6/29/22 | $170,400 |
Imax Corporation New Projector And Mainten | 6/29/22 | $730,461 |
San Diego Mechanical Energy Cooling Tower Replacement | 6/29/22 | $413,532 |
Imagine Exhibitions Going Places Exhibit | 6/29/22 | $125,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $178,993 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,268,413 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,871,533 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,913 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,318,939 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,905,223 |
Investment income | $57,559 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$13,922 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $891,854 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $12,189,774 |
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. | $359,690 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $351,206 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,343,691 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $233,077 |
Advertising and promotion | $220,960 |
Office expenses | $361,351 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $12,062 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $159,911 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $660,265 |
Insurance | $145,041 |
All other expenses | $455,792 |
Total functional expenses | $8,359,483 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,065,329 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $141,999 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $99,732 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,210,284 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $81,459 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $242,010 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,762,150 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,817,642 |
Investments—other securities | $1,233,596 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $97,542 |
Other assets | $656,304 |
Total assets | $16,408,047 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $492,108 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $95,459 |
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 | $3,380,212 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $5,820 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,973,599 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,845,199 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,589,249 |
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 | $16,408,047 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Reuben H Fleet Science Center has recieved totaling $406,005.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Price Philanthropies Foundation La Jolla, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $114,459 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $109,727 |
Price Philanthropies Foundation La Jolla, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT/EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $70,690 |
Patrons Of The Prado San Diego, CA PURPOSE: MUSEUM SUPPORT | $28,391 |
Preuss Foundation Inc La Jolla, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR SCIENTIFIC EDUCATION | $25,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,558 |
Beg. Balance | $2,363,682 |
Earnings | -$248,692 |
Net Contributions | $232,700 |
Other Expense | $148,912 |
Ending Balance | $2,198,778 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Reuben H Fleet Science Center San Diego, CA | $16,408,047 | $12,189,774 |
Open Earth Foundation Marina Del Rey, CA | $6,524,924 | $7,641,796 |
Graduate Fellowships For Science Technology Engineering And Los Angeles, CA | $408,751 | $1,174,530 |
The Aldrin Family Foundation Inc Los Angeles, CA | $325,258 | $1,263,674 |
International Union United Automobile Aerospace & Agricultura Palmdale, CA | $688,052 | $414,008 |
Womens Earth And Climate Action Network Mill Valley, CA | $1,406,378 | $1,001,264 |
Stanford Aviation Association Stanford, CA | $1,033,858 | $465,741 |
Air Spacers Santa Monica, CA | $887,269 | $360,043 |
Transducer Research Foundation Inc San Diego, CA | $418,968 | $362,893 |
Klamath Outdoor Science School Klamath Falls, OR | $434,185 | $404,690 |
Vacavilles Imagine That Vacaville, CA | $85,447 | $0 |
Association Of Aviation Ordnancemen Las Vegas, NV | $292,565 | $172,513 |