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EIN 26-0194115

Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
45
City
State College
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
Description
Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania offers interactive exhibits and hands-on programs designed to provide valuable informal science education. It sparks creativity, curiosity, and imagination by providing engaging science experiences. The museum provides a hands-on learning experience for children ages twelve and under through various exhibits.
Total revenues
$1,275,235
2023
Total expenses
$1,316,154
2023
Total assets
$1,870,184
2023
Num. employees
45
2023

Program areas at Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania

Provides a hands-on learning experience for all ages, from pre-k to retirees, through exhibits, programs, workforce development, and access to tools and equipment.

Who funds Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Central Pennsylvania Scholarship FundPennsylvania Eitc Eio Grant$173,200
The Hamer FoundationProgramming$75,000
Central Pennsylvania Scholarship FundPennsylvania Eitc Scholarships$61,500
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania

NameTitleCompensation
Sandra RankinTreasurer$0
Art LeachVice Chair / Director$0
Jeff EricksonPast Vice Treasurer / Director$0
Eva PellChair / Director$0
Renee MarksSecretary$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$974,751
Program services$290,763
Investment income and dividends$9,721
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$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,275,235

Form 990s for Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-07-12990View PDF
2022-082023-07-13990View PDF
2021-082022-07-15990View PDF
2020-082021-07-14990View PDF
2019-082020-10-15990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

Organizations like Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Texas Museum of Science & TechnologyCedar Park, TX$722,557
Imaginarium GroupFort Myers, FL$1,623,878
Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery CenterConcord, NH$1,051,057
Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space MuseumDenver, CO$5,314,037
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science CenterMobile, AL$2,869,324
Emerald Coast Science CenterFort Walton Beach, FL$655,616
Minnesota Discovery CenterChisholm, MN$2,868,636
South Dakota Discovery CenterPierre, SD$573,728
Science Museums of WilsonWilson, NC$421,556
Headwaters Science CenterBemidji, MN$411,661
Data update history
August 29, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 28, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $173,200 from Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from The Tombros Foundation
August 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1224 N Atherton St
State College, PA 16803
Metro area
State College, PA
County
Centre County, PA
Website URL
discoveryspace.org/ 
Phone
(814) 234-0200
IRS details
EIN
26-0194115
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
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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