Gateway To Science Center Inc is located in Bismarck, ND. The organization was established in 1996. 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, Gateway To Science Center Inc employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gateway To Science Center Inc 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, Gateway To Science Center Inc generated $14.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 70.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $930.8k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 14.0% per year over the past 6 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 INSPIRE THE DISCOVERY OF SCIENCE THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & OUTREACH ACTIVITIES:GATEWAY TO SCIENCE OFFERS FUN, COOL AND AWESOME SCIENCE PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES (PRE-K THROUGH ADULT). THE PROGRAMS CONSIST OF ACTIVITIES LIKE CAMPS, CLUBS, AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) WITH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES.
MAINTAIN GALLERY OF INTERACTIVE SCIENCE EXHIBITS:GATEWAY TO SCIENCE PROVIDES HANDS-ON SCIENCE LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR ALL AGES, PRESCHOOL TO ADULT. IGNITE YOUR IMAGINATION AS YOU EXPLORE OUR UNIQUE HANDS-ON GALLERY CONTAINING MORE THAN 90 INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS. WITH SUBJECTS RANGING FROM PHYSICS TO NATURE TO MATHEMATICSAND BEYOND, LEARNING IS MADE FUN FOR ALL AGES IN AN INFORMAL ENVIRONMENT WHERE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IS THE BEST TEACHER.GATEWAY TO SCIENCE EXHIBITS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN THE CURIOUS MINDS OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tom Hutchens President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Doug Zinke Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karol Riedman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Amanda Wangler Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jason Anderson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Eslinger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $30,180 |
| Fundraising events | $56,958 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $13,579,373 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $292,107 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $18,477 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,958,618 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $154,071 |
| Investment income | $14,764 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $50,747 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,206,079 |
| 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. | $76,092 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $76,092 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $401,766 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $37,662 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,246 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,702 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,744 |
| Office expenses | $6,284 |
| Information technology | $11,828 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $40,062 |
| Travel | $10,706 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,757 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,016 |
| Insurance | $2,110 |
| All other expenses | $516 |
| Total functional expenses | $930,815 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,020,278 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,631,189 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $11,481 |
| 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 | $26,681 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,321,287 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $224,213 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $24,235,129 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $99,195 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $307,280 |
| 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 | $44,762 |
| Other liabilities | $556,584 |
| Total liabilities | $1,007,821 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,494,729 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,732,579 |
| 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 | $24,235,129 |
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