Science Zone is located in Casper, WY. 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 12/2022, Science Zone employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Science Zone 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 12/2022, Science Zone generated $664.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $536.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.3% per year over the past 8 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 PROVIDE SCIENCE, MATH AND TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCES TO CHILDREN OF ALL AGES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATE SUMMER CAMPS FOR CHILDREN. OPERATE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN. AS A MUSEUM, TO OFFER HANDS-ON HIGH INTEREST LEARNING THROUGH EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS, WHICH HELPS TURN SCIENCE FROM INTIMIDATING TO INSPIRING.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Matt Kadlick Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Sandy Leotta Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Larson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Beck Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicole Kramer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kyle Gamroth Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $11,700 |
| Fundraising events | $21,001 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $320,448 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $196,315 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $549,464 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $96,586 |
| Investment income | $976 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $2,395 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,694 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$6,835 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $664,887 |
| 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. | $109,572 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $56,634 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $171,746 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $23,961 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,225 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,942 |
| Office expenses | $10,109 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $43,240 |
| Travel | $9,156 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $31,035 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $47,741 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $3,597 |
| Total functional expenses | $536,317 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $39,811 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $328,529 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $96,007 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $20,508 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,316,087 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $192,376 |
| Total assets | $1,993,318 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $127 |
| 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 | $669,336 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | -$1,772 |
| Total liabilities | $667,691 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,325,627 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,993,318 |
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