Omaha Discovery Tr

Organization Overview

Omaha Discovery Tr, operating under the name Kiewit Luminarium, is located in Omaha, NE. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Kiewit Luminarium employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kiewit Luminarium 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, Kiewit Luminarium generated $35.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (25.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (25.1%) per year over the past 2 years. 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ESTABLISH A SCIENCE CENTER IN DOWNTOWN OMAHA WITH AN EMPHASIS ON ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

AS DISCLOSED ABOVE, THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO CREATE THE KIEWIT LUMINARIUM, A STATE OF THE ART SCIENCE CENTER IN DOWNTOWN OMAHA, NEBRASKA. THE LUMINARIUM IS PRIVATELY FUNDED, WITH THE MAJORITY OF THE FUNDS EXPENDED ON DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE FACILITY WHICH IS REFLECTED ON THE BALANCE SHEET AS CONSTRUCTION IN PROCESS. IN ADDITION TO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, THE ORGANIZATION INCURS CERTAIN EXPENSES IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THIS PROJECT INCLUDING OPERATIONAL CONSULTING FEES TO THE EXPLORATORIUM MUSEUM IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT FEES TO HERITAGE SERVICES, A 501C3 ORGANIZATION WHICH PROVIDES FUNDRAISING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO OTHER NONPROFIT ENTITIES. IN ADDITION, CERTAIN EXECUTIVE SEARCH FEES WERE INCURRED RELATING TO THE SEARCH FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION AND CERTAIN START-UP OPERATING EXPENSES WERE INCURRED INCLUDING SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR KEY PERSONNEL.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Silva Raker
Chief Executive Officer
$206,349
Rachel Jacobson
President
$0
Trent Demulling
Chair
$0
Dan Waters
Secretary
$0
Jennifer Callahan
Treasurer
$0
Lance Perez
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$35,515,948
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$35,515,948
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $2,468
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$3,635
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $35,514,781

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Omaha Discovery Tr has recieved totaling $21,967,735.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Walter Scott Family Foundation

Omaha, NE

PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

$8,000,000
Peter Kiewit Foundation

Omaha, NE

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE KIEWIT DISCOVERY CENTER. (LUMINARIUM)

$5,000,000
Sherwood Foundation

Omaha, NE

PURPOSE: LUMINARIUM PROJECT

$4,000,000
Walter Scott Family Foundation

Omaha, NE

PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

$2,000,000
Henry A Davis Foundation

Omaha, NE

PURPOSE: KIEWIT LUMINARIUM CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

$1,000,000
Holland Foundation

Omaha, NE

PURPOSE: OPERATING

$707,235
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