Program areas at Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
Science Center - with three floors of imaginative, engaging exhibits, the Science Center is an irresistible invitation to explore the sciences, perform experiments, and discover more about the world around you. From kidsplace - a kid-sized cityscape just for children ages 5 and under - to forces of nature - a mind-blowing examination of how weather and geology affect planet earth - there is something for curious minds of all ages. Live Science theater performances, programs and fascinating exhibits about physical, biological and life sciences all combine to make a visit to the Science Center an extraordinary educational experience cleverly disguised as a whole lot of fun.
Digital cinema - you haven't seen a movie until you've seen a digital cinema movie. Central pa's biggest screen turns any movie into a total immersion experience. the screen itself is 65 feet high and 80 feet wide. That's a full six stories tall. the powerful 6-channel, 16,000 watt surround sound system makes every film sound as big as it looks. From under the sea to outer space, educational films to hollywood blockbusters, 2d to state-of-the-art 3d, digital cinema makes every movie experience a moment to remember.
Performing Arts theatre - experience the intimacy and impact of live entertainment at central pa's finest performance venue. Outstanding acoustics, beautiful decor, and over 600 comfortable seats - each with an unobstructed view never more than 65 feet from the stage - make Whitaker Center the perfect space for live music, theater, dance and more. Whitaker Center hosts everything from nationally touring acts to local resident companies, jazz to classical to folk, opera to ballet to musical comedy. From month to month and year to year, you never know who will be gracing our broadway-style stage. But you can be sure they will create an unforgettable evening.
Pnc innovation zone and other supporting programs
Who funds Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Theodore Black | President and Chief Executive Officer | $240,980 | 2022-09-30 |
| Meghan Clark | Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Finance | $134,355 | 2022-09-30 |
| Michele Holloway | Vice President , Development / Director of Development | | 2020-11-16 |
| Jessica Rice | Director, Education | | 2020-11-16 |
| Marsha Everton | Board Chair | $0 | 2023-08-15 |
| ...and 9 more key personnel |
Financials for Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
| Revenues | FYE 09/2022 | FYE 09/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,844,336 | $2,087,687 | -11.7% |
| Program services | $848,950 | $411,614 | 106.2% |
| Investment income and dividends | $370,631 | $235,118 | 57.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $308,234 | $279,157 | 10.4% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $1,417,060 | $494,138 | 186.8% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $459 | $-22,826 | 102% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $30,810 | $12,508 | 146.3% |
| Total revenues | $4,820,480 | $3,497,396 | 37.8% |
Organizations like Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| John R and Eleanor R Mitchell Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Mount Vernon, IL | $2,147,670 |
| Lyric Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Baltimore, MD | $9,096,246 |
| Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center | 501(c)(3) | Paducah, KY | $5,458,266 |
| The Sheldon Arts Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Saint Louis, MO | $4,113,290 |
| Yerba Buena Center for the Arts | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $15,625,492 |
| Strathmore Hall Foundation | 501(c)(3) | North Bethesda, MD | $15,811,076 |
| Community Center for the Arts | 501(c)(3) | Jackson, WY | $4,469,879 |
| The Long Center | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $14,520,534 |
| Hoyt Center for the Arts | 501(c)(3) | New Castle, PA | $2,580,209 |
| Capitol Civic Centre | 501(c)(3) | Manitowoc, WI | $1,652,089 |
Data update history
September 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsPerforming arts organizationsPerforming arts centersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 222 Market St
- Harrisburg, PA 17101
- Metro area
- Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
- County
- Dauphin County, PA
- Website URL
- whitakercenter.org/Â
- Phone
- (717) 214-2787
- Facebook page
- WhitakerCenterHbgÂ
- Twitter profile
- @whitakercenterÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 25-1724566
- Fiscal year end
- September
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1993
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A61: Performing Arts Centers
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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