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EIN 04-2741645

Discovery Museum (TDM)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
95
City
Acton
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
1981
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A52: Childrens Museums
Description
The Discovery Museums inspire enduring curiosity and love of learning through interactive discovery, hands-on inquiry and scientific investigation. The Discovery Museums will be the leading regional resource for the advocacy of discovery learning and environmental stewardship. We will provide engaging and supportive settings for hands-on experiential learning and scientific investigation. TDM will nurture curiosity and creativity, while fostering the exchange of ideas and life-long learning. Children, adults, and educators will be inspired to be informed and contributing community members.
Also known as...
The Discovery Museums
Total revenues
$4,561,122
2023
Total expenses
$3,937,186
2023
Total assets
$12,781,455
2023
Num. employees
95
2023

Program areas at TDM

The Museum encourages children, families, and educators to explore the wonders of science, nature, humanities, and the arts by engaging visitors in positive, innovative experiences. The educational programs and hands-on exhibits make concepts tangible so children of all ages are able to connect their new understanding with real life.

Who funds Discovery Museum (TDM)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Sheth Sangreal FoundationGeneral Purpose$200,000
NBT Charitable TrustChildren's Programs$100,000
Manton FoundationFor the Neil Gordon Fund$100,000
...and 29 more grants received totalling $850,851

Financials for TDM

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,510,734
Program services$1,900,350
Investment income and dividends$52,665
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$29,535
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$60,380
Miscellaneous revenues$7,458
Total revenues$4,561,122
Data update history
July 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Charities Aid Foundation of America
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from The Sheth Sangreal Foundation
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The Sudbury Foundation
November 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 10, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
MembershipsEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
177 Main St
Acton, MA 01720
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Middlesex County, MA
Website URL
discoveryacton.org/ 
Phone
(978) 264-4200
Facebook page
discoverymuseums 
Twitter profile
@discoveryacton 
IRS details
EIN
04-2741645
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1981
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A52: Childrens Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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