Program areas at Friends of the Domes
Education, programs, and Domes projects - Friends of the Domes manages an education center that is open to the public as well as youth and family programs; adult education; school field trips; cultural events, and other activities. In addition, the organization provides funds for a variety of projects that enhance the Domes and the visitor experience.
Gift shop - the Domes gift shop enhances the experience and offers a wide selection of educational materials, gifts, books, plants, and souvenir items that are related to its exhibitions and programs. the gift shop also provides support to the local economy through sourcing artistic and educational gift items created by milwaukee area businesses and artists.
Volunteerism and membership - facilitates an exciting and engaging hands-on education space for Domes visitors through education center leaders, field trips aides, special events, and assistance with adult and family workshops for others to appreciate the horticultural facility. the organization has over 4,000 members and volunteers that contribute more than 1,000 hours annually.
Who funds Friends of the Domes
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Friends of the Domes
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Christa Beall Diefenbach | Executive Director | $84,808 | 2024-04-04 |
| Sarah Sullivan | Past Executive Director | $42,739 | 2022-06-30 |
| Beverly Smiley | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| Peter Smiley | Vice President | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| Jeremy Guth | President | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| ...and 3 more key personnel |
Financials for Friends of the Domes
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $466,585 | $289,805 | 61% |
| Program services | $48,051 | $24,634 | 95.1% |
| Investment income and dividends | $62,518 | $72,172 | -13.4% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-26,461 | $162,701 | -116.3% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-31,119 | $9,570 | -425.2% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $176,387 | $147,657 | 19.5% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $695,961 | $706,539 | -1.5% |
Organizations like Friends of the Domes
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Squam Lakes Natural Science Center | 501(c)(3) | Holderness, NH | $3,022,917 |
| Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) | 501(c)(3) | Quechee, VT | $3,099,630 |
| Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art | 501(c)(3) | Millersburg, PA | $479,593 |
| Birdsong Nature Center | 501(c)(3) | Thomasville, GA | $192,940 |
| Eastern Shore of Virginia Barrier Islands Center | 501(c)(3) | Machipongo, VA | $862,026 |
| Gordon Bulbolz Nature Preserve | 501(c)(3) | Appleton, WI | $1,347,221 |
| Crossroads at Big Creek | 501(c)(3) | Sturgeon Bay, WI | $469,912 |
| Fern Hollow Nature Center | 501(c)(3) | Sewickley, PA | $267,601 |
| Trout Lake Nature Center | 501(c)(3) | Eustis, FL | $383,138 |
| Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve | 501(c)(3) | Two Rivers, WI | $1,069,154 |
Data update history
May 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Environmental organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironmentHuman services
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 524 S Layton Blvd
- Milwaukee, WI 53215
- Metro area
- Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- County
- Milwaukee County, WI
- Website URL
- milwaukeedomes.org/Â
- Phone
- (414) 257-5608
IRS details
- EIN
- 39-1727792
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1987
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C60: Environmental Education
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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