Lake Erie Junior Nature & Science Center
- Assets
- $6.5m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 32
- Location
- Bay Village, OH
- Founding
- 04/1953
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 34-0845030
Organization Overview
Lake Erie Junior Nature & Science Center is located in Bay Village, OH. The organization was established in 1953. 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 06/2022, Lake Erie Junior Nature & Science Center employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lake Erie Junior Nature & Science Center 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 06/2022, Lake Erie Junior Nature & Science Center generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
THE MISSION OF THE LAKE ERIE NATURE AND SCIENCE CENTER IS TO PROVIDE INFORMAL SCIENCE EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NATURE-BASED PRESCHOOL AND FIELD TRIPS FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN: THE CENTER PROVIDES YOUNG CHILDREN AND STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON NATURE EXPLORATION, PLANETARIUM VISITS AND ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS THAT COMPLEMENT SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT. NATURE-BASED CLASSES AND SUMMER CAMPS FOR PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN ARE LED BY EXPERIENCED TEACHERS WHO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS, MEET NEW FRIENDS, ENCOUNTER LOCAL WILDLIFE, AND DISCOVER THE WONDERS OF THE SKY. AT FIELD TRIPS AND SUMMER CAMPS, SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT NATIVE WILDLIFE, NATURAL HISTORY AND ASTRONOMY ALIGNED WITH ACADEMIC STANDARDS IN MATH, BIOLOGY, SPACE SCIENCE, AND SOCIAL STUDIES.
SPACE SCIENCE EDUCATION: SEEING CONSTELLATIONS IN THE NIGHT SKY AND LEARNING ABOUT THE UNIVERSE UNDER A FULL DOME IS AN EXPERIENCE TREASURED BY VISITORS YOUNG AND OLD. OUR FULL DOME PLANETARIUM THEATER AND DUAL PROJECTION TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES VISITORS WITH AN IMMERSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE THROUGH HIGH-RESOLUTION, 360 DEGREE IMAGES AND A REALISTIC, BREATHTAKING DISPLAY OF OVER 3,000 STARS. PLANETARIUM PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO REACH VISITORS OF ANY AGE ESPECIALLY CHILDREN 0-6, AND SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN. OUR SCHUELE PLANETARIUM IS ONE OF ONLY TWO IN THE CLEVELAND AREA THAT ARE PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE. TELESCOPE VIEWING PROGRAMS AT OUR PARK SETTING AND OUR ASTRONOMY CLUB INVOLVE A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS ABOUT SPACE SCIENCE.
ANIMAL EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS AND WILDLIFE REHABILITATION: LIVE ANIMAL EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE NATURAL WORLD WITH UP CLOSE VIEWS OF MAMMALS, RAPTORS, WATERFOWL, REPTILES, AND FISH. WILDLIFE REHABILITATION SERVICES ASSIST PEOPLE WHO BRING ILL OR INJURED WILDLIFE TO OUR FACILITY, AND PROVIDE PROPER TREATMENT FOR WILDLIFE WITH THE GOAL OF RELEASE. OUR CENTER IS THE ONLY FACILITY OF ITS KIND IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY THAT PROVIDES THE PUBLIC WITH WILDLIFE REHABILITATION SERVICES. WILDLIFE SERVICES AND LIVE ANIMAL EXHIBITS ARE MANAGED UNDER RULES AND STANDARDS OF FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL PERMITS. COLLEGE STUDENTS GAIN VALUABLE EXPERIENCE IN WILDLIFE REHABILITATION, ANIMAL CARE, AND PUBLIC ANIMAL PROGRAMS THROUGH INTERNSHIPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Catherine Timko Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $91,948 |
John Cavalier Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Trudy Pauken President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Devin A Barry Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Eric German Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Zach Stephens Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,500 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $98,487 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $933,047 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,033,034 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $435,291 |
| Investment income | $143,799 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $74,280 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,686,404 |
| 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. | $98,008 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,322 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $501,723 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $58,153 |
| Payroll taxes | $44,585 |
| Fees for services: Management | $11,500 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,931 |
| Office expenses | $36,397 |
| Information technology | $71,555 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $45,351 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,090 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $13,121 |
| All other expenses | $35,854 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,067,040 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,754,141 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $36,877 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,850 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,098,129 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,560,359 |
| Total assets | $6,453,356 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,588 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $122,926 |
| 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 | $129,514 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,464,291 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,859,551 |
| 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 | $6,453,356 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Lake Erie Junior Nature & Science Center has recieved totaling $193,707.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Dorothy J Morris Tr Rocky River, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,673 |
Kelvin And Eleanor Smith Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Trust U A Vivian H Schultze Rocky River, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL | $28,899 |
Frederick W And Janet P Dorn Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Cleveland Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $14,600 |
Nordson Corporation Foundation Westlake, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $3,734,083 |
| Earnings | -$575,137 |
| Net Contributions | $83,048 |
| Other Expense | -$133,943 |
| Ending Balance | $3,375,937 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Kentucky Science Center Inc Louisville, KY | $5,223,902 | $4,115,750 |
Toledo Science Center Toledo, OH | $5,601,246 | $4,169,037 |
Impression 5 Science Center Lansing, MI | $3,728,176 | $1,131,343 |
Wonderlab-Museum Of Science Health & Technology Inc Bloomington, IN | $4,147,404 | $968,426 |
Ohio Academy Of Science Dublin, OH | $1,206,586 | $1,431,773 |
Lake Erie Junior Nature & Science Center Bay Village, OH | $6,453,356 | $1,686,404 |
Lancaster Science Center Lancaster, PA | $3,068,922 | $1,227,133 |
Aviation Heritage Foundation Inc Dayton, OH | $1,810,938 | $880,670 |
Model-T Automotive Heritage Complex Inc Detroit, MI | $2,459,654 | $509,835 |
Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm Stroudsburg, PA | $2,239,844 | $387,900 |
Ispace Inc Evendale, OH | $1,021,347 | $594,899 |
Reading Science Center Reading, PA | $316,851 | $319,174 |