Explorit Science Center is located in Davis, CA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (U20) the organization is classified as: General Science, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Explorit Science Center employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Explorit Science 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 08/2023, Explorit Science Center generated $305.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $257.1k during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.1%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EXPLORIT PROVIDES INNOVATIVE, HANDS ON, INQUIRY-BASED SCIENCE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ON-SITE IN DAVIS CA AND THROUGH ITS TRAVELING PROGRAMS THAT ARE DELIVERED IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS THROUGH OUT 14 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNTIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ON-SITE PUBLIC AND SCHOOL SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS OFFERD AT ITS FACILITY IN DAVIS CA. THE FOCAL POINT IS EXPLORIT'S HANDS ON EXHIBITIONS WHICH ARE OPEN FOR PUBLIC DROP-IN VISITS AND THE BASIS OF DISCOVERY LESSONS FOR SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS. OTHER ON-SITE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE POPULAR "CHILDREN SCIENCE CLASSES/CAMPS", SCIENCE THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTIES, "FAMILY EXPLORATIONX AND "FAMILY FESTIVALX AND WEEKEND PROGRAMS FEATURING GUEST SCIENTIST FROM THE COMMUNITY.
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| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ken Kaplan President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Langston Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bob Tyzzer Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Phyllis Himmel Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karl Mohr Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Horn Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $10,245 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $50,696 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $133,393 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $194,334 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $111,280 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $305,614 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $133,430 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,609 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,886 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,591 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,990 |
| Advertising and promotion | $709 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $6,633 |
| 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 | $3,517 |
| Insurance | $8,616 |
| All other expenses | $13,047 |
| Total functional expenses | $257,107 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $61,489 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $13,375 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $584,602 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $514 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,703 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $678,683 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,708 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $5,517 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $8,225 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $79,932 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $590,526 |
| 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 | $678,683 |