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EIN 48-1000295

Exploration Place

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
154
City
Wichita
State
Kansas
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
Description
To inspire a deeper interest in science and technology through creative and fun experiences for all. Inspiring a deeper interest in science through creative and fun experiences for people of all ages.
Total revenues
$24,170,416
2024
Total expenses
$7,573,156
2024
Total assets
$53,409,765
2024
Num. employees
154
2024

Program areas at Exploration Place

Providing "hands-on" learning environment for people of all ages. The museum is open 7 days per week. Total facility attendance was approximately 409,975.

Who funds Exploration Place

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Dane G Hansen FoundationFunds for the Legomania Stem Summer Camps$100,000
Charities Aid Foundation of AmericaCharitable Donation$100,000
Child Care Aware of KansasSustainability Grant$79,400
...and 20 more grants received totalling $425,197

Financials for Exploration Place

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$19,297,486
Program services$1,481,606
Investment income and dividends$780,596
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$98,499
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,362,260
Net income from fundraising events$-35,037
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$336,876
Miscellaneous revenues$848,130
Total revenues$24,170,416
Data update history
May 28, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Khicha Family Charitable Trust
April 27, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
April 22, 2025
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Dane G Hansen Foundation
April 21, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 5 new vendors, including , , , , and
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $7,400 from United Way of the Plains
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
300 N Mclean Blvd
Wichita, KS 67203
Metro area
Wichita, KS
County
Sedgwick County, KS
Website URL
exploration.org/ 
Phone
(316) 660-0600
Facebook page
ExplorationPlace 
Twitter profile
@discoveratep 
IRS details
EIN
48-1000295
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
NAICS code, primary
6116: Other Schools and Instruction
Parent/child status
Independent
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