Eureka Mcconnell Science Museum
- Assets
- $5.5m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 83
- Location
- Grand Unction, CO
- Founding
- 08/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-1641549
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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INSPIRE A PASSION AND RESPECT FOR MATH AND SCIENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Moore Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $82,672 |
John Hopkins President | OfficerTrustee | 0.38 | $0 |
Maggie Childers Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.38 | $0 |
John Williams Vice-Preside | OfficerTrustee | 0.38 | $0 |
Allan Conrad Member | Trustee | 0.38 | $0 |
John Elmer Member | Trustee | 0.38 | $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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $20,350 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $726,317 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $29,254 |
| Payroll taxes | $64,208 |
| 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 | $26,189 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,867 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $57,448 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $147,803 |
| Travel | $1,717 |
| 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 | $44,478 |
| Insurance | $14,170 |
| All other expenses | $20,393 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,316,258 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $981,634 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $834,543 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $279,534 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,440 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $55,855 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,927,719 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $381,651 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,462,376 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $50,679 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $21,454 |
| 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 | $72,133 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,446,765 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $943,478 |
| 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 | $5,462,376 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Eureka Mcconnell Science Museum has recieved totaling $154,651.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Arizona Science Center Phoenix, AZ | $42,216,193 | $8,552,615 |
Arizona Aerospace Foundation Inc Tucson, AZ | $18,675,061 | $9,727,919 |
Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum Denver, CO | $18,125,239 | $6,645,780 |
Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation Inc Phoenix, AZ | $3,130,181 | $5,576,450 |
Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum Ashland, NE | $15,128,012 | $3,213,097 |
Fort Collins Museum Of Discovery Nonprofit Partner Fort Collins, CO | $7,782,958 | $1,936,888 |
Eureka Mcconnell Science Museum Grand Unction, CO | $5,462,376 | $1,740,593 |
Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation Manhattan, KS | $1,451,367 | $713,043 |
Tulsa Air And Space Museum Inc Tulsa, OK | $6,390,793 | $1,036,013 |
National Mining Hall Of Fame And Museum Leadville, CO | $3,392,122 | $1,616,613 |
The International Ufo Museum & Research Center At Roswell New Roswell, NM | $4,411,602 | $479,226 |
Science Zone Casper, WY | $1,896,237 | $540,251 |