EIN 59-0896343

Orlando Science Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
340
State
Year formed
1955
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Orlando Science Center inspires science learning for life and creates prosperity in the community by igniting curiosity and innovation in its visitors. In FY2022, OSC welcomed 500,000 visitors including 122,000 who received free or reduced-price admission. The center features a cinedome, observatory, and digital adventure theater that educate visitors of all ages. The Dr. Phillips Cinedome offers giant screen films while the Digital Adventure Theater hosts daily educational movies and science demonstrations.
Total revenues
$14,104,581
2023
Total expenses
$13,489,273
2023
Total assets
$34,537,976
2023
Num. employees
340
2023

Program areas at Orlando Science Center

By inspiring Science learning for life, osc creates prosperity in our community that enhances lives. In fy2023, osc ignited that spark of innovation in 594,000 visitors (an 18% increase over fy 22), including 135,000 who received free or reduced-price admission. Our core exhibits include kidstown - creative play nurturing cognitive development of young children; natureworks - exploring our region's habitats; kinetic zone - fundamentals of forces; dino digs - paleontology and giant prehistoric creatures; our planet, our universe - mysteries of space and earth's dynamic forces; and the hive: a makerspace - making, learning and exploring with tools and mentors to help turn creative ideas into reality.
Our cinedome, observatory and digital adventure theater educate visitors of all ages. The 240-seat dr. phillips cinedome offers visitors giant screen films in the six-story domed venue. The digital adventure theater hosts educational movies daily and Science live! Program favorites such as secrets of the universe with state-of-the-art 4k digital projection and 7.1 surround sound, the digital adventure theater also presents movies in 2d and 3d, and hosts guest presentations by scientists. The observatory features central Florida's largest refractor telescope and provides public access for viewing astronomical events.
146,000 of our visitors experienced osc through field trips and other educational programming. (a 17% increase over fy 22) we inspire Science learning through on-site demonstrations, programs, lab and school field trip activities, teacher professional development, break camps and classes, and an onsite preschool. Off-site programs bring classroom and assembly-type programs to students and their parents at local schools, libraries, and other educational and cultural venues in nine counties throughout central Florida.

Grants made by Orlando Science Center

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Chelonian Research Institute CorporShare of Inspiring Innovation Gala Event Proceeds$142,122

Who funds Orlando Science Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
United Arts of Central FloridaGeneral Support/programming$528,186
A Friends Foundation TrustGeneral Operating$200,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$193,850
...and 30 more grants received totalling $1,630,217

Personnel at Orlando Science Center

NameTitleCompensation
Joann NewmanPresident and Chief Executive Officer$261,754
Scott BernerChief Financial Officer$43,077
Debra GordonVice President of Operations
Emily DuguidVice President of Education
Craig MeyerPast Former Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer$141,306
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Orlando Science Center

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,673,685
Program services$7,871,468
Investment income and dividends$170,913
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$638,373
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-13,706
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$763,848
Total revenues$14,104,581

Form 990s for Orlando Science Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-11-10990View PDF
2022-062022-11-15990View PDF
2021-062021-11-05990View PDF
2020-062021-02-22990View PDF
2019-062020-02-18990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
January 2, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from Volo Foundation
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $7,984 from Central Florida Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
777 E Princeton St
Orlando, FL 32803
Metro area
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
County
Orange County, FL
Website URL
osc.org/ 
Phone
(407) 514-2262
Twitter profile
@orlandoscience 
IRS details
EIN
59-0896343
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1955
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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