Sciencenter Discovery Museum
- Assets
- $11.0m
- Revenue
- $3.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 34
- Location
- Ithaca, NY
- Founding
- 11/1983
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 22-2470652
Organization Overview
Sciencenter Discovery Museum, operating under the name Sciencenter, is located in Ithaca, NY. The organization was established in 1983. 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, Sciencenter employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sciencenter 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, Sciencenter generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
CULTIVATE A BROAD COMMUNITY OF CURIOUS, CONFIDENT, CRITICAL THINKERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EXHIBITS:DESIGN AND FABRICATE INTERACTIVE SCIENCE EXHIBITS FOR DISPLAY AT THE SCIENCENTER AND AT SCIENCE AND CHILDREN'S MUSEUMS NATIONWIDE.HIGHLIGHTS:RENOVATED OLDER EXHIBITIONS AND CREATED NEW EXHIBITIONS FOR MUSEUM.TOURED EXHIBITIONS TO VENUES IN THE UNITED STATES.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:DEVELOP AND DELIVER EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, FAMILIES AND TEACHERS AT THE SCIENCENTER AND FOR A BROAD NATIONAL AUDIENCE.HIGHLIGHTS:PRESENTED ONSITE AND OFFSITE PROGRAMS TO LOCAL AND REGIONAL STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND TEACHERS.DEVELOPED PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
MUSEUM ADMISSIONS AND MEMBERSHIP:PROVIDE A SAFE AND STIMULATING MUSEUM ENVIRONMENT FOR VISITORS AND MEMBERS.HIGHLIGHTS:SERVED OVER 40,000 VISITORS AT THE MUSEUM AND OFFSITE.PROVIDED BENEFITS TO MORE THAN 1,200 MEMBERS.
THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES SCIENCE-BASED MINI GOLF AND OTHER PROGRAMMING FOR GUESTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michelle Kortenaar Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $142,422 |
Laurie Robinson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Sanford Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mickie Sanders-Jauqet Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shawn Wilczynski Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sunshine Miller Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $126,523 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,726,818 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $686,494 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,539,835 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $574,735 |
| Investment income | $167,468 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $251,415 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $41,730 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,575,677 |
| 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. | $142,421 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $49,848 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,136,818 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $134,191 |
| Payroll taxes | $101,615 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,550 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $40,005 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,737 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $84,866 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $58,355 |
| Travel | $170 |
| 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 | $319,010 |
| Insurance | $41,685 |
| All other expenses | $30,256 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,610,198 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $939,675 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $331,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $296,847 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $19,161 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $52,533 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,636,245 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,714,579 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,990,540 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $180,109 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $260,122 |
| 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 | $440,231 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,348,465 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,201,844 |
| 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 | $10,990,540 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Sciencenter Discovery Museum has recieved totaling $180,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Foundation For Jewish Philanthropies Getzville, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $100,000 |
Park Foundation Inc Ithaca, NY PURPOSE: STRENGTHENING DIGITAL ACCESS TO STEM | $20,000 |
Community Foundation Of Tompkins County Inc Ithaca, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $18,000 |
J M Mcdonald Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: ENGINEER.DESIGN.BUILD. MUSEUM EXHIBITION PROGRAM | $15,000 |
David R & Patricia D Atkinson Foundation Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL | $10,000 |
Avangrid Foundation Inc Orange, CT PURPOSE: BIODIVERSITY & CLIMATE CHANGE | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $6,054,615 |
| Earnings | $856,432 |
| Net Contributions | $63,781 |
| Other Expense | $221,000 |
| Ending Balance | $6,753,828 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
New York Hall Of Science Corona, NY | $55,888,000 | $24,146,143 |
Connecticut Science Center Inc Hartford, CT | $119,953,692 | $10,532,806 |
Museums At Mitchel Garden City, NY | $4,107,366 | $4,719,016 |
Sciencenter Discovery Museum Ithaca, NY | $10,990,540 | $3,575,677 |
Discovery Center Of Science And Technology Syracuse, NY | $7,086,838 | $2,939,624 |
Antique Boat Museum Clayton, NY | $21,965,515 | $5,416,390 |
Lancaster Science Center Lancaster, PA | $3,068,922 | $1,227,133 |
Buehler Challenger & Science Center Foundation Inc Paramus, NJ | $1,090,071 | $724,251 |
Sterling Hill Mining Museum Inc Ogdensburg, NJ | $7,322,067 | $422,071 |
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm Stroudsburg, PA | $2,239,844 | $387,900 |
Regional Science And Discovery Center Inc Corning, NY | $92,355 | $389,592 |
Blue Hill Observatory Science Center Inc Readville, MA | $283,433 | $360,632 |