EIN 63-0762151

Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
33
City
State
Year formed
1978
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
Description
Thought-provoking larger-than-life IMAX films, and fun, hands-on educational programming, the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center aspires to increase science literacy among the people of south Alabama and the Gulf Coast region.
Also known as...
The Explore Center
Total revenues
$2,745,449
2022
Total expenses
$1,888,575
2022
Total assets
$4,700,934
2022
Num. employees
33
2022

Program areas at Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center

The organization enhances The understanding of children and adults of The natural environment The physical sciences and The arts through The operation of both a hands on museum and a restored 1855 antebellum home

Who funds Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
As Mitchell FoundationHistoric Restoration$81,514
Infirmary FoundationHealth Education$75,000
J L Bedsole Foundation Regions Bank Co-TrusteeOperating Support$60,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center

NameTitleCompensation
Don ComeauxExecutive Director
Josh HollandDirector of Marketing and Design
David TrentVice President$0
Kevin ConreyTreasurer$0
Louise P. BushSecretary$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,739,309
Program services$775,794
Investment income and dividends$238
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$153,257
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$77,104
Miscellaneous revenues$-253
Total revenues$2,745,449

Form 990s for Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-092023-08-15990View PDF
2021-092022-08-16990View PDF
2020-092021-08-16990View PDF
2019-092020-10-09990View PDF
2018-092019-10-18990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space MuseumDenver, CO$6,645,780
Discovery Center of IdahoBoise, ID$1,991,554
Discovery WorldMilwaukee, WI$5,434,169
Science Center of Iowa (SCI)Des Moines, IA$9,104,239
Antique Boat MuseumClayton, NY$5,416,390
Texas Museum of Science & TechnologyCedar Park, TX$722,557
Discovery Museum and PlanetariumBridgeport, CT$2,968,103
Minnesota Discovery CenterChisholm, MN$2,992,585
Data update history
September 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $81,514 from As Mitchell Foundation
June 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 15, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsPartially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1968
Mobile, AL 36633
Metro area
Mobile, AL
County
Mobile County, AL
Website URL
exploreum.com/ 
Phone
(251) 208-6893
Facebook page
Exploreum 
Twitter profile
@theexploreum 
IRS details
EIN
63-0762151
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1978
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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