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EIN 57-0801415

Coastal Discovery Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
23
City
Hilton Head Island
State
South Carolina
Year formed
1985
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
Description
To communicate to its members and to the general public the significance of the cultural and environmental heritage of the lowcountry; to provide educational programming to residents of and visitors to hilton head, sc.
Total revenues
$2,444,065
2024
Total expenses
$1,792,181
2024
Total assets
$9,093,997
2024
Num. employees
23
2024

Program areas at Coastal Discovery Museum

To communicate to its members and to the general public the significance of the cultural and environmental heritage of the lowcountry; to provide educational programming to residents of and visitors to hilton head island, south carolina.

Who funds Coastal Discovery Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Heritage Classic FoundationGeneral Fund$65,050
Community Foundation of the LowcountrySupport of Coastal Discovery Museum - Breedlove Foundation$45,000
The Bargain BoxTo Fund the Organization's Charitable Activities$30,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Coastal Discovery Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Rex GarniewiczPresident and Chief Executive Officer$226,314
Jennifer StupicaDirector of Finance and Administration
Carole WaltersDirector of Marketing and Communications
Elizabeth GreenbergDirector of Exhibitions
Dawn BrutDirector of Education
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Coastal Discovery Museum

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,666,604
Program services$366,263
Investment income and dividends$108,561
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$45,826
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$115,037
Miscellaneous revenues$141,774
Total revenues$2,444,065

Form 990s for Coastal Discovery Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-11-13990View PDF
2023-062023-11-16990View PDF
2022-062022-11-15990View PDF
2021-062021-11-12990View PDF
2020-062021-02-26990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation
October 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from The Bargain Box
July 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $45,000 from Community Foundation of the Lowcountry
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $65,050 from Heritage Classic Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
70 Honey Horn Dr
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Metro area
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton, SC
County
Beaufort County, SC
Website URL
coastaldiscovery.org/ 
Phone
(843) 689-6767
Facebook page
Coastal-Discovery-Museum 
IRS details
EIN
57-0801415
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1985
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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