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EIN 48-1000295

Exploration Place

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
114
City
Wichita
State
Kansas
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
Description
To inspire a deeper interest in science and technology through creative and fun experiences for all. Inspiring a deeper interest in science through creative and fun experiences for people of all ages.
Total revenues
$6,518,102
2023
Total expenses
$6,795,075
2023
Total assets
$34,105,934
2023
Num. employees
114
2023

Program areas at Exploration Place

Providing "hands-on" learning environment for people of all ages. The museum is open 7 days per week. Total facility attendance was approximately 363,047.

Who funds Exploration Place

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Dane G Hansen FoundationProvide One Week Legomania Stem Summer Camp To All 26 Counties$120,240
Child Care Aware of KansasSustainability Grant$79,400
Dwayne and Dottie Shannon Family FoundationGeneral$25,000
...and 20 more grants received totalling $365,012

Personnel at Exploration Place

NameTitleCompensation
Erin Manning, MBAVice President of Marketing
Laura RoddyVice President for Advancement
Adam JoinedExecutive Vice President
Adam SmithPresident$152,601
Ashlie BrocklemanDirector of Visitor Services
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Exploration Place

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,027,209
Program services$1,446,595
Investment income and dividends$494,109
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$83,275
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-368,814
Net income from fundraising events$-28,505
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$283,617
Miscellaneous revenues$580,616
Total revenues$6,518,102

Form 990s for Exploration Place

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-01-15990View PDF
2022-062023-01-27990View PDF
2021-062022-01-10990View PDF
2020-062021-04-01990View PDF
2019-062020-02-06990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $7,400 from United Way of the Plains
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from The Fidelity Bank Foundation
October 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $79,400 from Child Care Aware of Kansas
June 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
300 N Mclean Blvd
Wichita, KS 67203
Metro area
Wichita, KS
County
Sedgwick County, KS
Website URL
exploration.org/ 
Phone
(316) 660-0600
Facebook page
ExplorationPlace 
Twitter profile
@discoveratep 
IRS details
EIN
48-1000295
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
NAICS code, primary
6116: Other Schools and Instruction
Parent/child status
Independent
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