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EIN 26-2726861

Discovery Park of America

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
205
City
Union City
State
Tennessee
Year formed
2008
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
Description
Discovery Park of America assembles, displays, preserves, and protects important and interesting artistic, cultural, historic, and scientific items, collections, works, and exhibits dedicated to and celebrating human endeavor. The institution is dedicated to creating and serving the public as a premier museum and educational institution. It is located in Union City, TN.
Total revenues
$12,348,386
2023
20192020202120222023$5m$9m$13m
Total expenses
$8,069,838
2023
20192020202120222023$5m$7m$9m
Total assets
$86,954,099
2023
20192020202120222023$86m$88m
Num. employees
205
2023
201920202021202220230200

Program areas at Discovery Park of America

To create and serve the public as a premier museum and educational institution.

Who funds Discovery Park of America

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Robert E and Jenny D Kirkland FoundationEducation$8,152,844
Newell and Bettie Graham FoundationEducational Museum$15,000
Ned R Mcwherter Charitable FoundationFor General Purposes$3,700
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Discovery Park of America

NameTitle
Scott WilliamsPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Calista DroneDirector of Museum Store
Debra CraigDirector of Finance
Clare SaumDirector of Marketing
Karl JohnsonDirector of Information Technology
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Discovery Park of America

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,433,538
Program services$2,236,574
Investment income and dividends$0
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$678,274
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$12,348,386

Form 990s for Discovery Park of America

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-09-29990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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South Street Seaport Museum (SSSM)New York, NY$6,471,516
The Heard MuseumPhoenix, AZ$10,832,510
Petersen Automotive Museum FoundationLos Angeles, CA$25,097,609
National Medal of Honor Museum FoundationArlington, TX$35,553,249
Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and MuseumCincinnati, OH$5,148,297
Oakland Museum of California (OMCA)Oakland, CA$17,944,266
Scott Family AmazeumBentonville, AR$20,429,663
Museum of DiscoveryLittle Rock, AR$3,320,596
Data update history
January 23, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 11, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Newell and Bettie Graham Foundation
October 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 17 new personnel
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,700 from Ned R Mcwherter Charitable Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
624 E Reelfoot Ave
Union City, TN 38261
County
Obion County, TN
Website URL
discoveryparkofamerica.com/ 
Phone
(731) 885-5453
Facebook page
discoveryparkofamerica 
Twitter profile
@discoveryparkuc 
IRS details
EIN
26-2726861
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2008
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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