North Carolina Museum Of Life & Science

Organization Overview

North Carolina Museum Of Life & Science is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 1958. According to its NTEE Classification (A56) the organization is classified as: Natural History & Natural Science Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, North Carolina Museum Of Life & Science employed 230 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. North Carolina Museum Of Life & Science 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 06/2021, North Carolina Museum Of Life & Science generated $9.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.1m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.4% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO CREATE A PLACE OF LIFELONG LEARNING WHERE PEOPLE, FROM YOUNG CHILD TO SENIOR CITIZEN, EMBRACE SCIENCE AS A WAY OF KNOWING ABOUT THEMSELVES, THEIR COMMUNITY, AND THEIR WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE MUSEUM OF LIFE AND SCIENCE HAS SERVED THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING ENGAGING STEM LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMMING SINCE 1946. THE MUSEUM WELCOMES OVER 359,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY FROM THE GREATER TRIANGLE REGION AND BEYOND. THE MUSEUM'S 84-ACRE NATURE PARK AND OVER 300 INDOOR AND OUTDOOR EXHIBITIONS ENABLE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ENGAGE MEANINGFULLY WITH SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH, PREPARING THEM TO USE STEM LEARNING AS A WAY OF UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUES THEY WILL FACE THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE A PLACE OF LIFELONG LEARNING, WHERE INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES EMBRACE STEM AS A WAY OF KNOWING ABOUT THEMSELVES, THEIR COMMUNITY, AND THEIR WORLD.


THE MUSEUM OF LIFE AND SCIENCE HAS SERVED THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING ENGAGING STEM LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMMING SINCE 1946. THE MUSEUM WELCOMES OVER 359,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY FROM THE GREATER TRIANGLE REGION AND BEYOND. THE MUSEUM'S 84-ACRE NATURE PARK AND OVER 300 INDOOR AND OUTDOOR EXHIBITIONS ENABLE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ENGAGE MEANINGFULLY WITH SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH, PREPARING THEM TO USE STEM LEARNING AS A WAY OF UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUES THEY WILL FACE THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES. OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE A PLACE OF LIFELONG LEARNING, WHERE INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES EMBRACE STEM AS A WAY OF KNOWING ABOUT THEMSELVES, THEIR COMMUNITY, AND THEIR WORLD.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Barry Van Deman
Former Pres/
$218,072
Thomas J Hill
VP Admin/cfo
$127,875
Laurie Reinhardt-Plotnik
VP External
$122,684
Roy Griffiths
VP Exhibits/
$116,375
Mitchell Sava
VP Innovatio
$110,468
Jordan Clark
Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Mystic Scenic Studios
Construction
$297,848
Ct Wilson Construction
Construction
$510,526
R&m Inc
Mktg & Website
$197,307
Sprout Cafe
Food Concession
$185,659
Ct Wilson Construction
Construction
$510,526
Aptiis Llc
Technology
$146,684
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$12,200
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,688,099
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$675,676
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $11,118
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,375,975
Total Program Service Revenue$4,429,066
Investment income $13,298
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $183,033
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $220,615
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $9,408,470

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that North Carolina Museum Of Life & Science has recieved totaling $2,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Noel Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$2,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$116,864
Earnings$28,257
Admin Expense$940
Ending Balance$144,181

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