South Florida Science Center & Aquarium Inc

Organization Overview

South Florida Science Center & Aquarium Inc is located in West Palm Beach, FL. The organization was established in 1959. 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 09/2021, South Florida Science Center & Aquarium Inc employed 71 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. South Florida Science Center & Aquarium 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 09/2021, South Florida Science Center & Aquarium Inc generated $6.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.3% 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 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO EXCITE CURIOSITY AND FURTHER THE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

THE CENTER WELCOMED MORE THAN 200,000 VISITORS LAST YEAR. ATTENDANCE BEGAN TO RECOVER AS COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS WERE LIFTED. THE SCIENCE CENTER OFFERS PERMANENT AND TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS, SALT AND FRESH WATER AQUARIUMS, A PLANETARIUM, A PERFORMANCE THEATER, A WORLD CLASS HUMAN BRAIN EXHIBIT AND AN OUTDOOR SCIENCE-THEMED TRAIL.


THE CENTER REACHED OVER 100,000 PRE K-12 STUDENTS THROUGH ITS OUTREACH EDUCATION AND VIRTUAL SCIENCE-BASED PROGRAMMING AND SUCCESSFULLY HELD SUMMER SCIENCE CAMPS, PROVIDING CHILD CARE SERVICES FOR FRONTLINE WORKERS AND OTHER PARENTS UNABLE TO WORK FROM HOME. THE CENTER HELD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR OVER 100 TEACHERS IN THE FALL, OFFERING A VARIETY OF SCIENCE AND CLASSROOM TEACHING CONCEPTS TO ASSIST IN IMPROVING STUDENTS' ACADEMIC SUCCESS. ALMOST 45% OF THE STUDENTS PARTICIPATING COME FROM UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH GRANT PROGRAMMING INITIATIVES. THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SERVES THE ELEVENTH LARGEST SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE NATION UNDER A DISTRICT-WIDE AGREEMENT. THROUGH ITS AWARD WINNING STEM NIGHT PROGRAMS, THE CENTER HOSTED PROGRAMS FOR MORE THAN 25,000 STUDENTS.


PROVIDED GUEST SERVICES, A MUSEUM STORE AND MEMBERSHIPS TO ENHANCE THE VISITOR'S EXPERIENCE. HOSTED MONTHLY SCIENCE-THEMED COMMUNITY EVENTS INCLUDING ADULT LECTURES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Katherine Arrizza
President/ceo
$118,877
Matthew B Lorentzen
Chairman
$0
Dave Nicholson
Vice Chairman
$0
Harvey Oyer III
Secretary
$0
Eric Stonestrom
Treasurer
$0
Alex Coleman
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$379,192
Fundraising events$297,212
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,065,612
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,825,793
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,567,809
Total Program Service Revenue$1,514,211
Investment income $4,119
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $8,740
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$58,796
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $112,280
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,179,164

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 21 grants that South Florida Science Center & Aquarium Inc has recieved totaling $5,865,244.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$5,005,000
Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust

West Palm Beach, FL

PURPOSE: THE CORAL REEF RESTORATION EXHIBITION

$250,000
Volo Foundation

West Palm Beach, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$150,500
The Batchelor Foundation Inc

Miami Beach, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS

$115,000
Palm Healthcare Foundation Inc

West Palm Beach, FL

PURPOSE: Cox Science Center Operational Support

$52,599
Marmot Foundation

Mclean, VA

PURPOSE: GENERAL/EDUCATIONAL

$50,000
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