Program areas at McWane Science Center
Mcwane Science Center camps, classes, and overnight camp-in adventures make learning an unforgettable adventure that you just can't experience anywhere else. Our programs support your curriculum and meet the Alabama course of study standards (acoss) and national Science education standards (nses). Mcwane Science Center makes Science exciting and inspires exploration in each of the young minds that enter our doors. At Mcwane the budding scientist can discover a dinosaur, travel into outer space, or explore the ocean floor. Various themes and activities allow children to experience something new each day.
Mcwane Science Center's imax dome theater puts you in the Center of the action by projecting breathtaking quality images onto the 5-story-tall dome screen and delivering intense surround sound through almost 3 tons of speakers and subwoofers.
Exhibits Mcwane Science Center features four floors of interactive exhibits. All exhibits celebrate Science and wonder - from an amazing collection of dinosaurs to innovative environmental showcases, imaginative early childhood playgrounds, and an awe-inspiring aquarium
Who funds McWane Science Center
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at McWane Science Center
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Amy Templeton | President and Chief Executive Officer | $193,919 | 2023-07-31 |
| Susan Tipton | Vice President Finance and Administration | $105,221 | 2022-12-31 |
| Nick Willis | Board Member | $0 | 2023-12-12 |
| Stephen Owens | Vice Chairman | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Bowen Thagard | Past Chairman / Chairman / Director | $0 | 2021-12-31 |
| ...and 3 more key personnel |
Financials for McWane Science Center
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $7,339,152 | $3,013,323 | 143.6% |
| Program services | $2,429,068 | $1,647,106 | 47.5% |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $17,968 | $-1,938 | 1027.1% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $91,401 | $0 | 999% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $506,321 | $99,650 | 408.1% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $321,813 | $210,891 | 52.6% |
| Total revenues | $10,705,723 | $4,969,032 | 115.4% |
Organizations like McWane Science Center
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Liberty Science Center | 501(c)(3) | Jersey City, NJ | $40,343,463 |
| Da Vinci Science Center (DSC) | 501(c)(3) | Allentown, PA | $10,350,448 |
| Arizona Science Center | 501(c)(3) | Phoenix, AZ | $13,830,416 |
| Greensboro Science Center | 501(c)(3) | Greensboro, NC | $11,429,631 |
| Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $30,558,446 |
| Museum of Flight | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $43,389,189 |
| Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum | 501(c)(3) | Mcminnville, OR | $3,402,341 |
| Museum of Discovery and Science | 501(c)(3) | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $12,515,535 |
| San Diego Air and Space Museum | 501(c)(3) | San Diego, CA | $6,256,233 |
| Science Center of Iowa (SCI) | 501(c)(3) | Des Moines, IA | $10,760,381 |
Data update history
December 12, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
September 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 200 19th St North
- Birmingham, AL 35234
- Metro area
- Birmingham-Hoover, AL
- County
- Jefferson County, AL
- Website URL
- mcwane.org/Â
- Phone
- (205) 714-8300
IRS details
- EIN
- 58-1933712
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1990
- 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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