Adventure Science Center Nashville

Organization Overview

Adventure Science Center Nashville is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 1954. 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, Adventure Science Center Nashville employed 58 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Adventure Science Center Nashville 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, Adventure Science Center Nashville generated $10.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.7% per year over the past 7 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION OF THE ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER IS TO OPEN EVERY MIND TO THE WONDERS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, FOSTERING A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF OURSELVES AND THE WORLD AROUND US.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EXHIBITIONS: ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER OFFERS COMPREHENSIVE SCIENCE EXHIBITS, STEAM PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FOR GUESTS OF ALL AGES. ALL EXHIBITS ARE DESIGNED TO STIMULATE IMAGINATIONS THROUGH IMMERSIVE HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES, PRESENTED USING A VARIETY OF MEDIA TECHNOLOGY. GALLERIES INCLUDE SOUNDBOX (MUSIC AND SOUND), INFINIUM ROOM, MAKER SPACE (I2), SPACE CHASE & THE SOLAR SYSTEM, HUMAN BODY, AN EXCLUSIVE PRE-K AREA AND AN INDOOR ADVENTURE TOWER.


GENERAL OPERATIONS: DURING FY22, ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER REACHED MORE THAN 239,000 PEOPLE THOUGH VISITATIONS, IN-SCHOOL AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL STEAM PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. OPEN THURSDAY-MONDAY, ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER DELIVERED INNOVATIVE EXHIBITIONS, FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS, SCIENCE DEMONSTRATIONS, PLANETARIUM SHOWS, AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ADHERE TO STATE AND NATIONAL EDUCATION STANDARDS.


PLANETARIUM: WITH AN EVER-CHANGING LINEUP OF SHOWS, THE STATE-OF-THE-ART SUDEKUM PLANETARIUM PRESENTS EXCITING FULL DOME EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTIONS PRODUCED INTERNALLY AND LEASED FROM OUTSIDE VENDORS. OFFERINGS THIS YEAR INCLUDED: SPACE EXPLORERS: THE ISS EXPERIENCE: EPISODE 1 - ADAPT, DREAM TO FLY, THE SECRETS OF GRAVITY, DESTINATION MARS: THE NEW FRONTIER, EXPLORERS, WE ARE ASTRONOMERS, HABITAT EARTH, RUSTY ROCKET'S LAST BLAST, POLARIS: THE SPACE SUBMARINE AND THE MYSTERY OF THE POLAR NIGHT, ONE WORLD, ONE SKY: BIG BIRD'S ADVENTURE, WONDERFUL SKY, THE LITTLE STAR THAT COULD, NINE PLANETS AND COUNTING, ECLIPSE: THE SUN REVEALED, ASTRONAUT, DARK UNIVERSE, INCOMING!, BIG ASTRONOMY, A WIDE ARRAY OF LASER SHOWS FEATURED MUSIC INCLUDING: QUEEN, JUKEBOX HEROES, THE BEATLES, LASER HOLIDAYS, BEYONCE, PINK FLOYD: THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON, LASER LEGENDS, LASER FOO FIGHTERS, LED ZEPPELIN, PRINCE, THAT '70S LASER SHOWS, ROCKET MAN, LASER '90S, THE OTHER SIDE OF PINK FLOYD, FRIGHT LIGHT, GENESIS, LASER STRANGER THINGS, DAVID BOWIE. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, OVER 72,000 GENERAL PUBLIC GUESTS AND SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTENDING PLANETERIUM SHOWS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Roto Group Llc
Exhibit Design
$209,860
Milek Midea
Advertising Services
$385,271
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$13,976
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,220,711
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,332,202
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $10,850
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,566,889
Total Program Service Revenue$3,337,695
Investment income $40,214
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $4,059
Net Income from Fundraising Events $76,354
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $310,512
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $10,457,321

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Adventure Science Center Nashville has recieved totaling $15,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation

Nashville, TN

PURPOSE: GRANT FOR SUPPORT OF PROGRAM MISSION FOR EDUCATION AND YOUTH ENRICHMENT

$15,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,401,468
Earnings-$375,579
Net Contributions$231,849
Other Expense$3,989
Ending Balance$2,253,749

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