Eureka Mcconnell Science Museum

Organization Overview

Eureka Mcconnell Science Museum is located in Grand Unction, CO. The organization was established in 2005. 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, Eureka Mcconnell Science Museum employed 83 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Eureka Mcconnell Science Museum 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, Eureka Mcconnell Science Museum generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO INSPIRE A PASSION AND RESPECT FOR MATH AND SCIENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EDUCATION: THE EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM'S "EDUCATION" PROGRAMS ARE THE MEANS BY WHICH WE PROVIDE OUR DIRECT STEM EDUCATION TO ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE INQUIRY- BASED, HANDS-ON EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCES (AFTER-SCHOOL, NO-SCHOOL DAY AND VACATION CAMPS AND PROGRAMS IN LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS OR AT THE MUSEUM), FOR K-8TH GRADE STUDENTS; ELEMENTARY SCIENCE SUPPORT IN CLASSROOMS; AND A STEM SCHOOL PROGRAM WITH NEW EMERSON AND CHATFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THAT PROVIDES WEEKLY SCIENCE LESSONS AND TEACHER SUPPORT. ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS ARE BASED ON THE COLORADO STATE SCIENCE STANDARDS AND ARE ALIGNED WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT CURRICULUM GUIDES.


EXHIBITS: THE EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS THAT ENGAGE STUDENTS OF ALL AGESIN ASKING QUESTIONS AND EXPERIENCING SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES IN A "HANDS-ON" MANNER. THE EXHIBITS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FIVE DAYS A WEEK, AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS AND SPECIALS GROUPS BY APPOINTMENT. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 100 EXHIBITS ON THE FLOOR AT ANY ONE TIME. EXHIBITS ARE CHANGED AND UPDATED OFTEN.


CMU FACILITY: THE NEW EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM IS NOW IN THE COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING BUILDING, A 60,000 SQUARE FOOT STRUCTURE ON THE WEST SIDE OF CAMPUS ON 7TH STREET. THE EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM HAS 13,000 SQUARE FEET ON THE FIRST FLOOR THAT IS DEDICATED TO THE MUSEUMS'S HANDS-ON EXHIBITS AND TWO CLASSROOMS, AS WELL AS A WORKSHOP, STORAGE, MEETING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SPACE. THIS NEW SPACE WILL ENSURE WESTERN COLORADO STUDENTS ARE EXPOSED TO STEM AND INQUIRY-BASED EDUCATION THAT HELPS DEVELOP TECHNICAL AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS.


THE REMAINDER OF OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CONSIST OF "EVENTS- AND "COMMUNITY OUTREACH". OUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS INCLUDE A MONTHLY "FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT", DURING WHICH FAMILIES FROM THROUGHOUT THE REGION ARE INVITED TO EXPLORE THE MUSEUM AND TO PARTICIPATE IN HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES THAT ARE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO FIT THE THEME FOR THE EVENING, AND A WEEKLY SATURDAY SCIENCE HOUR. THESE PROGRAMS ARE INTENDED TO ENGAGE PARENTS, CHILDREN, AND GRANDPARENTS IN VARIOUS FACETS OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY. COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITY FAIRS AND EVENTS AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT LOCAL AND REGIONAL SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES. MANY OF THESE OUTREACH PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jennifer Moore
Executive Di
$82,672
John Hopkins
President
$0
John Williams
Vice-Preside
$0
Maggie Childers
Secretary
$0
Allan Conrad
Member
$0
Steve Schultz
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$38,144
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$736,635
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$774,779
Total Program Service Revenue$665,463
Investment income $286,556
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 $13,795
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,740,593

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Eureka Mcconnell Science Museum has recieved totaling $154,651.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc

Grand Junction, CO

PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL

$62,722
The Specialized Foundation

Morgan Hill, CA

PURPOSE: TO IMPROVE LIVES OF KIDS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES

$26,456
Gates Family Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: CONSTRUCTION

$25,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$11,000
Xcel Energy Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: EDUCATION GRANT

$10,000
Delta Dental Plan Of Colorado Foundation Inc

Centennial, CO

PURPOSE: Oral Health and Science Community Outreach

$8,000
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