EIN 71-0391707

Museum of Discovery

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
75
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
To ignite and fuel a passion for science, technology, arts and math through dynamic interactive experiences. To ignite a passion for science, technology, arts and math through dynamic interactive experiences.
Also known as...
Arkansas Museum of Science and History
Total revenues
$4,977,495
2022
Total expenses
$3,299,875
2022
Total assets
$15,862,797
2022
Num. employees
75
2022

Program areas at Museum of Discovery

See schedule othe Museum of Discovery served over 147,000 individuals in its facility with hands-on exhibits and on site programming in 2022. The Museum provided unique in-house educational programs for students from 45 of the 75 Arkansas counties, and from 3 different states.
See schedule othe Arkansas Discovery network is a program of the Museum of Discovery. The network is a consortium of libraries and schools, which are located in multiple sites across the state of Arkansas and are dedicated to serving children and their families, especially in rural areas with high quality educational exhibits, programming and professional development. By participating in the network, the partner locations are strengthened to better serve their communities through professional development and collaboration with peers.
See schedule oin 2022, the Museum served approximately 37,000 students in the state with education programs.

Who funds Museum of Discovery

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Arconic FoundationGirls in Stem 2023$40,000
Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable andUnrestricted General$25,000
The Bank of America Charitable FoundationProgram/operating Support$10,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Museum of Discovery

NameTitleCompensation
Kelley BassChief Executive Officer$158,232
Nan SelzBoard Member$0
Jon DorChief Financial Officer$100,640
Kendall ThorntonChief Marketing Officer
Catherine BaysChief Development Officer
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for Museum of Discovery

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,130,715
Program services$1,284,359
Investment income and dividends$70,581
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$410,360
Net income from fundraising events$-28,966
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$82,074
Miscellaneous revenues$28,372
Total revenues$4,977,495

Form 990s for Museum of Discovery

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-22990View PDF
2021-122022-11-09990View PDF
2020-122021-10-05990View PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
2018-122020-02-07990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
February 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Arconic Foundation
October 8, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
October 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
500 President Clinton Ave 150
Little Rock, AR 72201
Metro area
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
Website URL
museumofdiscovery.org/ 
Phone
(501) 396-7050
Facebook page
MuseumofDiscovery 
Twitter profile
@arkmod 
IRS details
EIN
71-0391707
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1976
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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