Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
- Assets
- $5.6m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 39
- Location
- Gulfport, MS
- Founding
- 12/1993
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 64-0829058
Organization Overview
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is located in Gulfport, MS. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (A52) the organization is classified as: Children's Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lynn Meadows Discovery Center 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 12/2021, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LYNN MEADOWS DISCOVERY CENTER INSPIRES CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND EXPLORATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE LYNN MEADOWS DISCOVERY CENTER IS A CHILDREN'S MUSEUM THATENCOURAGES VISITORS TO TOUCH, TALK, LEARN AND HAVE FUN. THE CENTER HASNUMEROUS EXHIBITS FOR CHILDREN TO EXPLORE. THE MUSEUM HAS 15,000SQUARE FEET OF INDOOR EXHIBIT SPACE, 6 ACRES OF OUTDOOR PLAY SPACEINCLUDING A TREE HOUSE VILLAGE AND MEETING ROOMS FOR CAMPS AND YOUTHTHEATRE REHEARSALS.
WINGS PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM OFFERS INSTRUCTION AND PRODUCTIONS IN THEPERFORMING ARTS. ON THE WINGS OF MUSIC, DANCE AND THEATRE, CHILDRENEXPLORE NEW WORLDS AND ENJOY A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR OWN WORLD.
A VARIETY OF ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS ARE OFFERED DURING THE SUMMER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cindy Defrances Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $87,137 |
Lea Bellon Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ann Barrett Ladner Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Trey Hough Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Holly Ford Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lauren Santa Cruz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $386,447 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $249,335 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $635,782 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $746,815 |
| Investment income | $7,693 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,297 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $14,061 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $19,545 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $72,827 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,597,189 |
| 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. | $87,137 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,347 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $361,978 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $39,681 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,539 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,514 |
| Office expenses | $48,855 |
| Information technology | $10,344 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,415 |
| 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 | $241,778 |
| Insurance | $102,793 |
| All other expenses | $71,442 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,244,871 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $652,438 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $47,891 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $82,262 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $19,711 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $20,371 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $28,572 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,369,829 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $405,450 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,626,524 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,928 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $61,740 |
| 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 | $192,188 |
| Other liabilities | $73,338 |
| Total liabilities | $377,194 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,210,614 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $38,716 |
| 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 | $5,626,524 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Lynn Meadows Discovery Center has recieved totaling $129,032.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mississippi Power Foundation Inc Gulfport, MS PURPOSE: DONATION FOR THE SAFETY CITY PROGRAM AND SUPPORTING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITES FOR PRE-K TO SCHOOL AGE CHLLDREN | $105,000 |
Association Of Science-Technology Centers Incorporated Washington, DC PURPOSE: COMMUNITIES FOR IMMUNITY VACCINE CONFIDENCE PROGRAM GRANT AWARD | $7,945 |
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc Gulfport, MS PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,425 |
Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: SMARTIES (SCIENCE, MATH AND READING THROUGH INTEGRATED EXPLORATION OF STRATEGIES | $5,000 |
Engelstad Fam Foundation Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Leo Seal Family Foundation Bay St Louis, MS PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S MUSEUM AND EDUCATION OUTREACH | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Mcwane Science Center Birmingham, AL | $14,725,036 | $4,969,032 |
Mississippi Childrens Museum Jackson, MS | $39,596,434 | $5,991,730 |
Howard County Childrens Center Inc Nashville, AR | $6,009,144 | $5,154,134 |
Childrens Museum Of Memphis Memphis, TN | $13,720,336 | $2,454,911 |
Creative Discovery Museum Chattanooga, TN | $21,187,184 | $5,712,908 |
Louisiana Childrens Museum New Orleans, LA | $51,750,591 | $13,869,102 |
Muse Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $1,015,860 | $1,450,790 |
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center Gulfport, MS | $5,626,524 | $1,597,189 |
Childrens Museum Corporation Of Rutherford County Murfreesboro, TN | $5,763,596 | $2,253,346 |
Bayou Country Childrens Museum Thibodaux, LA | $3,094,009 | $1,071,915 |
Hands On Discovery Center Gray, TN | $1,835,368 | $805,376 |
Chom Incorporated Of Tuscaloosa County Tuscaloosa, AL | $1,498,320 | $473,680 |