EIN 56-1073440

Catawba Science Center (CSC)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
94
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
To change lives and inspire learning through science and wonder, to further the public’s understanding of science and technology through the use of educational programs, exhibits, teaching collections.
Total revenues
$2,356,729
2024
Total expenses
$2,065,474
2024
Total assets
$9,333,475
2024
Num. employees
94
2024

Program areas at CSC

Revenues and expense in conjunction with curriculum aligned, Science education developed for public, private and homeschool audiences. These hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences are aligned with the common core and essetnial standards currently being used within the north carolina school system. Expenses related to the service may include salaries, benefits and related payroll taxes, equipment, utilities and building expenses, etc. Require to deliver education programs.
Revenues and expenses in conjunction with interactive Science programs offered to the general public, the rental of Science exhibitions to other museums, miscellaneous income and expenses directed towards the general operations of catwaba Science Center.
Revenues and expenses in conjunction with on-site Science education experiences provided located within the exhibiion halls and classrooms at the hickroy site. This section refers to the on-site Science education delivered through informal, interactive exhibits and experienes to the general public.

Who funds Catawba Science Center (CSC)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
TSH Charitable FoundationGeneral and Unrestricted$25,000
Corning Incorporated FoundationStem Exhibition$25,000
George FoundationTo Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization$20,000
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at CSC

NameTitleCompensation
Tracy HallExecutive Director$89,386

Financials for CSC

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$731,884
Program services$1,066,760
Investment income and dividends$173,828
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$244,647
Net income from fundraising events$45,012
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$59,946
Miscellaneous revenues$34,652
Total revenues$2,356,729

Form 990s for CSC

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-11-26990View PDF
2023-062023-11-14990View PDF
2022-062022-10-31990View PDF
2021-062021-10-25990View PDF
2020-062021-02-19990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 30, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
January 20, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Underdown Family Foundation
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from TSH Charitable Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Corning Incorporated Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 2431
Hickory, NC 28603
Metro area
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
County
Catawba County, NC
Website URL
catawbascience.org/ 
Phone
(828) 322-8169
Facebook page
catawbascience 
Twitter profile
@cscscience 
IRS details
EIN
56-1073440
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1976
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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