EIN 59-1709542

Museum of Discovery and Science

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
360
State
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2024-09-01
Description
While annually serving over 400,000 visitors, in 2018 mods completed phase ii of the Museum's expansion and renovation campaign with the opening of the 27,000 square foot outdoor Science park.
Total revenues
$11,665,335
2024
Total expenses
$12,818,814
2024
Total assets
$34,414,741
2024
Num. employees
360
2024

Program areas at Museum of Discovery and Science

Collections and exhibits-interactive hands-on exhibits in the areas of ecology, health, space and technology used to increase appreciation of Science in adults and children. 325,500 served
Theater and visitors service-imax theater offers education films providing a forum for the exchange of views on issues of Science health and technology, and intensifying the visitors experience. 112,289 served
Educational programs-school tours, summer camps, and individualized programs designed to help participants increase their understanding of Science. 169,404 served repetitive involvement is encouraged in ongoing programs, classes, and workshops with the goals of increasing community awareness and skills as related to the arts and sciences. Also, teachers are trained to use participatory methods to motivate and expedite learning experiences.

Who funds Museum of Discovery and Science

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation of BrowardGeneral Support$491,815
Emil Buehler Perpetual TrustGeneral Operating$400,000
The Frederick A Deluca FoundationPathway To Discovery: Reimagining Early Childhood Education at Mods$246,640
...and 21 more grants received totalling $2,132,357

Personnel at Museum of Discovery and Science

NameTitleCompensation
Joseph CoxPresident and Chief Executive Officer$296,606
Catherine NonnenmacherChief Financial Officer$111,248
Hilary WinigerSenior Director$114,826
Andrea FuentesSrdiraudienc$106,822

Financials for Museum of Discovery and Science

RevenuesFYE 09/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,916,799
Program services$5,173,955
Investment income and dividends$741,605
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$832,976
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$11,665,335

Form 990s for Museum of Discovery and Science

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-092025-01-23990View PDF
2023-092024-01-24990View PDF
2022-092023-01-25990View PDF
2021-092022-03-09990View PDF
2021-092022-01-28990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Liberty Science CenterJersey City, NJ$40,343,463
Arizona Science CenterPhoenix, AZ$13,830,416
Science Center of Iowa (SCI)Des Moines, IA$6,327,725
Discovery WorldMilwaukee, WI$7,505,313
San Diego Air and Space MuseumSan Diego, CA$6,256,233
Greensboro Science CenterGreensboro, NC$11,429,631
Oregon Museum of Science and IndustryPortland, OR$22,910,290
Evergreen Aviation and Space MuseumMcminnville, OR$3,279,300
North Carolina Museum of Life and ScienceDurham, NC$15,916,916
Data update history
January 11, 2025
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $400,000 from Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust
October 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Westminster Barrington Foundation
July 16, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $246,640 from The Frederick A Deluca Foundation
June 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
401 SW 2nd St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
County
Broward County, FL
Website URL
mods.org/ 
Phone
(954) 467-6637
Facebook page
museum-of-discovery-and-science 
Twitter profile
@imaxsofl 
IRS details
EIN
59-1709542
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1976
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
Central organization
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