Roberson Museum And Science Center is located in Binghamton, NY. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Roberson Museum And Science Center employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Roberson Museum And 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MUSEUM IS A REGIONAL MUSEUM OF ART, SCIENCE, AND LOCAL HISTORY SERVING THE UPPER SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY REGION OF NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR THE MISSION STATEMENT. ROBERSON MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER IS ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS (AAM), IS A MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTERS (ASTC) AND IS HOME TO A DIGITAL PLANETARIUM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ROBERSON OPERATES A MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER TO PROMOTE ARTS, HISTORY AND SCIENCES (BOTH NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL) THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, PARTNERSHIP COLLABORATIONS AND SCHOOL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMMING. ROBERSON'S FACILITIES INCLUDE GALLERIES, STUDIOS, A THEATER, LABS AND A DIGITAL PLANETARIUM. ITS COLLECTIONS ARE EXTENSIVE AS WELL AS DIVERSE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Judy Ghosin Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Spencer Smith Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Stacey Duncan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Pamela Mischen Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
David Dixon Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Patrick Doyle Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $45,259 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $35,652 |
| Government grants | $303,347 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $734,727 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,118,985 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $363,893 |
| Investment income | $42,939 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $39,255 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $34,640 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $16,786 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $33,246 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,649,744 |
| 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. | $55,880 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,617 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $498,901 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $45,182 |
| Payroll taxes | $45,135 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $42,432 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,467 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,323 |
| Office expenses | $22,987 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $161,783 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $262,421 |
| Insurance | $73,380 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,258,736 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,447 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $997,612 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $193,744 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $17,055 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $13,310 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $27,856 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,065,763 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $426,290 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $281,591 |
| Total assets | $4,050,668 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $95,245 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $65,275 |
| 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 | $3,978 |
| Total liabilities | $164,498 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,112,250 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $773,920 |
| 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 | $4,050,668 |