Explora Science Center & Childrens Museum Of Albuquerque

Organization Overview

Explora Science Center & Childrens Museum Of Albuquerque is located in Albuquerque, NM. The organization was established in 1996. 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 06/2022, Explora Science Center & Childrens Museum Of Albuquerque employed 119 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Explora Science Center & Childrens Museum Of Albuquerque 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, Explora Science Center & Childrens Museum Of Albuquerque generated $6.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.8% 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 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO CREATE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

EXPLORA IS AN INNOVATIVE MUSEUM AND LEARNING CENTER THAT PROVIDES HANDS-ON ENGAGEMENT IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART, AND MATH (STEAM) FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. EXPLORA'S WORK IS ORGANIZED AROUND A CRADLE THROUGH CAREER STEAM LEARNING STRATEGIC FOCUS, WHICH WAS CO-DEVELOPED WITH THE COMMUNITY TO ENGAGE, EDUCATE, AND EMPLOY STUDENTS IN STEAM-IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES, DRIVING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND INCREASING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PROSPERITY ACROSS NEW MEXICO. WITHIN THIS STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK, EXPLORA PLAYS SEVERAL ROLES. AS A SERVICE PROVIDER, EXPLORA ENGAGED PRE-12TH STUDENTS THROUGH STEAM CLASSROOM PROGRAMS, PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO EDUCATORS, EMPLOYED LOW-INCOME HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AS INTERNS, AND FACILITATED EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FOR OVER 127,000 YOUTH AND ADULTS. ADDITIONALLY, EXPLORA PLAYS THE ROLE OF BACKBONE ORGANIZATION FOR STEM-NM, A CROSS-SECTOR LEARNING ECOSYSTEM WORKING TO EXPAND EQUITY IN AND ACCESS TO STEM EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT. EXPLORA IS THE HOME AND FISCAL SPONSOR OF THE INFORMAL LEARNING LEADERSHIP COLLABORATIVE. IN THE ROLE OF CONVENER AND COLLABORATOR, EXPLORA LED SEVERAL COLLECTIVE IMPACT PROJECTS, LIKE STEM CHARGING STATIONS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, WHICH BUILDS AWARENESS AROUND EARLY CHILDHOOD STEM LEARNING,AND MATH FACESS (FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES EMPOWERING STUDENT SUCCESS). EXPLORA WORKED ON A NUMBER OF OTHER INITIATIVES WITH PARTNERS, INCLUDING NEW MEXICO AUTISM SOCIETY, NM STATE LIBRARIES' TRIBAL LIBRARIES PROGRAM, PARTNERSHIP FOR COMMUNITY ACTION, AND MORE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Joe Hastings
Executive Director
$159,464
Kristin Leigh
Deputy Director
$109,851
Benjamin Gardner
President
$0
Alexis Kerschner Tappan
Secretary
$0
Steve Rottler
Treasurer
$0
Hilma Cynoweth
President Elect
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$53,437
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $5,169,908
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$400
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $400
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,223,745
Total Program Service Revenue$1,456,830
Investment income $11,117
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $12,657
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 $7,808
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,717,766

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Explora Science Center & Childrens Museum Of Albuquerque has awarded $168,825 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THREE SISTERS KITCHEN

Org PageRecipient Profile

Albuquerque, NM

PURPOSE: SUBAWARD FOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FOR NEW CAFE IN MUSEUM

$150,300

FRIENDS OF VALLE DE ORO NWR

Org PageRecipient Profile

Albuquerque, NM

PURPOSE: POCKET HABITAT GARDEN FOR SCHOOL

$10,000

FRACTAL FOUNDATION INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Albuquerque, NM

PURPOSE: STIPENDS FOR STEAM ECHO FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN ON-LINE P.D.

$8,525
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Explora Science Center & Childrens Museum Of Albuquerque has recieved totaling $206,874.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Us Eagle Foundation

Albuquerque, NM

PURPOSE: PROG. ASSISTANCE

$30,000
Association Of Science-Technology Centers Incorporated

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: COMMUNITIES FOR IMMUNITY VACCINE CONFIDENCE PROGRAM GRANT AWARD

$29,626
Albuquerque Community Foundation

Albuquerque, NM

PURPOSE: DONOR-ADVISED

$27,500
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE

$25,000
Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation

Espanola, NM

PURPOSE: EXPLORA REQUESTS TWO YEARS OF FUNDING AT A LEVEL OF $20,000.00 PER YEAR TO SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR 120 TEACHERS AND HANDS-ON STEAM PROGRAMS FOR 240 EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNERS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO ANNUALLY. EXPLORA REQUESTS $5,000 TO SUPPORT COVID-SAFE, HIGH-QUALITY STEAM ENGAGEMENT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO TO KEEP MINDS ACTIVE DURING THE PANDEMIC.

$25,000
Marshall L And Perrine D Mccune Charitable Foundation

Santa Fe, NM

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$25,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$67,054
Earnings-$2,268
Ending Balance$64,786

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