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EIN 75-2184555

Science Spectrum and Omni Theater

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
12
City
Lubbock
State
Texas
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
Description
The Science Spectrum is a nonprofit Museum and Theater dedicated to the pursuit of exploration and science education.
Also known as...
Science Spectrum
Total revenues
$3,233,376
2023
Total expenses
$2,828,806
2023
Total assets
$20,078,715
2023
Num. employees
12
2023

Program areas at Science Spectrum and Omni Theater

Science Spectrum is a science and technology museum, a hands-on exhibit center, as well as a state of the art Omnimax theater in one location. This organization benefits the general public within a 200 mile radius of Lubbock, Texas.

Who funds Science Spectrum and Omni Theater

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Science Spectrum Talkington EndowmentSupport$300,000
Diekemper Family FoundationGeneral$250,000
Welborn-Payne Endowment TrustTo Fund the Activities of the Museum.$98,563
...and 2 more grants received

Financials for Science Spectrum and Omni Theater

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,146,231
Program services$1,101,523
Investment income and dividends$165,512
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$476,480
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$178,276
Net income from gaming activities$9,399
Net income from sales of inventory$155,955
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,233,376
Data update history
February 12, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 22, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment
January 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $254,000 from Science Spectrum Talkington Endowment
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2579 S LP 289 Suite 250
Lubbock, TX 79423
Metro area
Lubbock, TX
County
Lubbock County, TX
Website URL
sciencespectrum.org/ 
Phone
(806) 745-2525
Twitter profile
@sciencespectrum 
IRS details
EIN
75-2184555
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
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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