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EIN 36-3292135

Discovery Center Museum of Rockford

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
99
City
Rockford
State
Illinois
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A52: Childrens Museums
Description
Create opportunities for joyful learning and discovery through hands-on experiences in the sciences and arts. Discovery Center Museum prides itself on our values of quality, collaboration, and service to our community.
Total revenues
$3,974,736
2023
Total expenses
$1,936,303
2023
Total assets
$6,213,773
2023
Num. employees
99
2023

Program areas at Discovery Center Museum of Rockford

During 2023, the Discovery Center Museum hosted 133,379 visitors and served another 43,243 through educational programs, 15,705 through field trips to the Museum, and 33,758 through outreach programs.

Who funds Discovery Center Museum of Rockford

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lilly EndowmentCharacter Through Childrens Museums$53,841
Amended and Restated Brubaker Charitable TrustFor the "stem for Success" Program.$50,480
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL)For Purposes As Specified in A Grant Application, Fund Agreement Or Gift Instrument$39,322
...and 26 more grants received totalling $315,228

Personnel at Discovery Center Museum of Rockford

NameTitleCompensation
Lana ParisExecutive Director
Mike RathbunDirector of Facilities and Operations
Meredith MacKayDirector of Advancement
Mike CookDirector of Exhibits
Michele LarsonDirector of Engagement
...and 20 more key personnel

Financials for Discovery Center Museum of Rockford

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,841,377
Program services$1,045,362
Investment income and dividends$44,764
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$43,233
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,974,736

Form 990s for Discovery Center Museum of Rockford

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-26990View PDF
2022-122023-06-23990View PDF
2021-122022-06-14990View PDF
2020-122021-06-01990View PDF
2019-122020-11-05990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
August 29, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 28, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $53,841 from Lilly Endowment
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $39,322 from Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL)
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
711 N Main St
Rockford, IL 61103
Metro area
Rockford, IL
County
Winnebago County, IL
Website URL
discoverycentermuseum.org/ 
Phone
(815) 963-6769
Facebook page
DiscoveryCenterMuseum 
Twitter profile
@discovcenmuseum 
IRS details
EIN
36-3292135
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A52: Childrens Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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