Palouse Discovery Science Center Inc is located in Pullman, WA. The organization was established in 2000. 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 12/2022, Palouse Discovery Science Center Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Palouse Discovery Science Center 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 12/2022, Palouse Discovery Science Center Inc generated $248.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $274.4k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE SCIENCE EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS, AND SCIENCE-RELATED ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE SCIENCE EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS, SCIENCE-RELATED ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN A GIFT SHOP AND OTHER SCIENCE-RELATED ACTIVITIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Meri E Joswiak Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $64,083 |
Becky Highfill President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Olusola Adesope Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Katie Bridges Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Taylor Shewchuck Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Heather Havey Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $27,652 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $169,547 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $197,199 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $49,238 |
| Investment income | $1,752 |
| 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 | $87 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $248,276 |
| 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. | $64,083 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $44,858 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $68,012 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,829 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,234 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $29 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,145 |
| Office expenses | $961 |
| Information technology | $538 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $31,035 |
| Travel | $512 |
| 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 | $15,411 |
| Insurance | $9,995 |
| All other expenses | $4,925 |
| Total functional expenses | $274,376 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $213,517 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $250 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,550 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $523,296 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $11,393 |
| Total assets | $750,006 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $13,014 |
| Total liabilities | $13,014 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $736,992 |
| 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 | $750,006 |