Discovery Center At Waters Edge Inc is located in Belcamp, MD. The organization was established in 2016. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Discovery Center At Waters Edge 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 06/2023, Discovery Center At Waters Edge Inc generated $956.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $270.3k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE DISCOVERY CENTER AT WATER'S EDGE (DCWE) IS A PLACE WHERE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND HERITAGE MEET. IT WILL DELIVER A FUN-FILLED, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE FOR LEARNERS OF ALL AGES SO THEY CAN PLAY WITH, LEARN, AND EXPLORE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; SHOWCASE TOMORRROW'S TECHNOLOGY NOW BEING DEVELOPED AT THE US ARMY'S ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND; AND LET VISITORS DISCOVER WHAT INNOVATIONS HAVE BEEN CREATED IN THE PAST AND HOW INNOVATORS WILL SHAPE OUR FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE DISCOVERY CENTER AT WATER'S EDGE IS STANDING UP ITS PREVIEW CENTER THAT WILL HOUSE INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS FOR LEARNERS OF ALL AGES, AND PROVIDE ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS AN ANNUAL MAGIC OF SCIENCE FAIR AND FAMILY FESTIVAL THAT FEATURES HANDS-ON GAMES AND SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS, INTERVIEWS WITH FASCINATING SCIENTISTS, STORY TIMES, PLAY TIME IN THE KIDS ZONE, AND A SCIENCE FAIR COMPETITION.
THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MAINTAINS AND UPDATES THE ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND WORKER'S MEMORIAL.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Charlie Nietubicz President  | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 | 
Rob Lieb Vice President  | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 | 
Jeff Hacala Member  | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 | 
Stacia Cook Kline Secretary  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
Warline Bryant Member  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Robert Kravetsky Member  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $1,000 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $520,000 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $425,131 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,700 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $946,131 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $1,869 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $8,675 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $956,675 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $122,461 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $25,941 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,440 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $9,632 | 
| Office expenses | $1,655 | 
| Information technology | $10,850 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $49,092 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Insurance | $2,286 | 
| All other expenses | $1,771 | 
| Total functional expenses | $270,326 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $681,979 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $734 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $765,773 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $98,197 | 
| Total assets | $1,546,683 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,759 | 
| 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 | $700,000 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $122,654 | 
| Total liabilities | $830,413 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $716,270 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| 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 | $1,546,683 |