Program areas at Discovery Science Center of Orange County
Discovery Science Center - to provide a world class, hands on educational Science Center designed to inspire a fascination with Science and math and lay a foundation for future achievement in these areas. The Science Center serves over 414,000 children and families. Discovery cube connect - the cube studios was created to virtualize our interactive educational programs and provide in-class and after school programming through partnerships with school districts and water and waste agencies.
Field trips to Discovery Science Center - provide Science field trips to over 68,000 elementary school children to complement the California elementary education curriculum.
Education outreach - our goal is to complement elementary curriculum with hands on instruction in Science and inspire children to pursue further education in Science. The education department serves over 350,000 children in the Orange County, riverside, san bernadino, san diego, ventura, and los angeles areas.
Who funds Discovery Science Center of Orange County
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Discovery Science Center of Orange County
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Joe Adams | Board Member | $414,289 | 2023-04-16 |
| Kellee Preston | Chief Operating Officer | $222,416 | 2022-06-30 |
| Nancee Christianson | Chief Financial Officer | $166,802 | 2023-03-21 |
| Brie Griset Smith | Chief Development Officer / Vice President Development | $153,921 | 2021-06-30 |
| Amie Sugarman | Vice President of Education , Strategy and Partnerships | | 2020-10-05 |
| ...and 16 more key personnel |
Financials for Discovery Science Center of Orange County
| Revenues | FYE 06/2022 | FYE 06/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $12,318,564 | $12,063,791 | 2.1% |
| Program services | $4,547,229 | $1,092,535 | 316.2% |
| Investment income and dividends | $196,089 | $74,754 | 162.3% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $-333,167 | $-413,409 | 19.4% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $9,799,451 | $0 | 999% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-707,732 | $-86,383 | -719.3% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $355,149 | $26,051 | 1263.3% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $18,711 | $28,448 | -34.2% |
| Total revenues | $26,194,294 | $12,785,787 | 104.9% |
Organizations like Discovery Science Center of Orange County
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Science Center of Iowa (SCI) | 501(c)(3) | Des Moines, IA | $9,104,239 |
| Oregon Museum of Science and Industry | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $22,605,398 |
| Greensboro Science Center | 501(c)(3) | Greensboro, NC | $12,705,147 |
| Museum of Flight | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $40,753,721 |
| Museum of Science | 501(c)(3) | Boston, MA | $53,494,363 |
| Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $6,645,780 |
| Discovery World | 501(c)(3) | Milwaukee, WI | $7,226,516 |
| The Exploratorium | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $79,571,391 |
| Discovery Place | 501(c)(3) | Charlotte, NC | $15,212,974 |
| San Diego Air and Space Museum | 501(c)(3) | San Diego, CA | $7,577,855 |
Data update history
June 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 12, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 10, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 9, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 2500 N Main St
- Santa Ana, CA 92706
- Metro area
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- County
- Orange County, CA
- Website URL
- discoverycube.org/Â
- Phone
- (714) 913-5009
IRS details
- EIN
- 33-0828380
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1998
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A57: Science and Technology Museums
- NAICS code, primary
- 813410: Civic and Social Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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