EIN 56-0885727

Greensboro Science Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
287
Year formed
1972
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
Greensboro Science Center is a family-focused attraction with a museum, an aquarium, a treetop adventure park and educational programs.
Also known as...
The Natural Science Center of Greensboro
Total revenues
$12,705,147
2022
Total expenses
$9,379,531
2022
Total assets
$29,095,523
2022
Num. employees
287
2022

Program areas at Greensboro Science Center

Museum and zoo: The Center has permanent exhibits and The zoo which are offered year round. The Center had 549,774 visitors for The fiscal year 6/30/22 to attend The museum and zoo.
Aquarium: nc's only center-of-state aquarium which offers a complete immersion experience. Visitors can engage with animal keepers and educators to learn about different species of animals and fish. In addition, behind-the-scenes experiences and educational scipods focus on The Science of animal care, husbandry and water quality management. The wiseman aquarium had 549,774 visitors for fiscal year 6/30/22. The wiseman aquarium expansion opened march 2017 and includes even greater species diversity and additional immersive experiences focused on ocean conservation.
Educational programs: The Center had 603 various educational programs for The fiscal year 6/30/22. The Center offers summer and fall camps, public programs, behind The scene experiences, field trip programs, academic programs and distance learning programs throughout The year. The number of visitors for The educational programs was 5,928 for The fiscal year 6/30/22.

Grants made by Greensboro Science Center

GranteeAmount
Oceana$12,000
The Orianne Society$11,000
Save the Golden Lion Tamarin$10,000
...and 3 more grants made

Who funds Greensboro Science Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Amg Charitable Gift FoundationArts$250,000
Community Foundation of Greater GreensboroGeneral Support$114,145
The Ramsay Family FoundationProgram Support$50,000
...and 36 more grants received totalling $668,901

Personnel at Greensboro Science Center

NameTitleCompensation
Glenn DobrogoszChief Executive Officer$235,040
Beth HemphillChief Operating Officer$161,721
Adam DugginsChair$0
Omorlie HarrisSecretary$0
Tara Burgio-WheelihanVice Chair$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Greensboro Science Center

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,664,790
Program services$5,081,918
Investment income and dividends$3,914
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$927,167
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$827,838
Miscellaneous revenues$199,520
Total revenues$12,705,147

Form 990s for Greensboro Science Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-02-04990View PDF
2020-062021-04-05990View PDF
2019-062020-08-14990View PDF
2018-062019-07-26990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

Organizations like Greensboro Science Center

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Science Center of Iowa (SCI)Des Moines, IA$9,104,239
Oregon Museum of Science and IndustryPortland, OR$22,605,398
Science Museum of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN$29,030,554
Ocean InstituteDana Point, CA$4,927,903
Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space MuseumDenver, CO$6,645,780
Discovery WorldMilwaukee, WI$7,226,516
Orlando Science CenterOrlando, FL$16,913,295
Witte MuseumSan Antonio, TX$11,273,075
Da Vinci Science Center (DSC)Allentown, PA$13,640,164
The Franklin InstitutePhiladelphia, PA$32,040,912
Data update history
June 25, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 5 new vendors, including , , , , and
June 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 10, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Anderson Family Foundation
August 2, 2022
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $360,000 from The Cole Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
4301 Lawndale Dr
Greensboro, NC 27455
Metro area
Greensboro-High Point, NC
County
Guilford County, NC
Website URL
greensboroscience.org/ 
Phone
(336) 288-3769
Facebook page
GreensboroScienceCenter 
Twitter profile
@greensborosc 
IRS details
EIN
56-0885727
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1972
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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