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EIN 63-0762151

Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
51
City
Mobile
State
Alabama
Year formed
1978
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
Description
Thought-provoking larger-than-life IMAX films, and fun, hands-on educational programming, the Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center aspires to increase science literacy among the people of south Alabama and the Gulf Coast region.
Also known as...
The Explore Center
Total revenues
$2,869,324
2023
20192020202120222023$1m$2m$3m
Total expenses
$2,060,133
2023
20192020202120222023$1.3m$2.1m
Total assets
$4,792,880
2023
20192020202120222023$3m$4m$5m
Num. employees
51
2023
20192020202120222023040

Program areas at Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center

The organization enhances The understanding of children and adults of The natural environment The physical sciences and The arts through The operation of both a hands on museum and a restored 1855 antebellum home

Who funds Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
As Mitchell FoundationHistoric Restoration$105,000
Crampton Trust #1255000731 Regions Bank TrusteeUpgrade Crampton Gallery Hands-On Hall and Operating Expenses$100,000
J L Bedsole Foundation Regions Bank Co-TrusteeEducational Programming$75,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center

NameTitleCompensation
Don ComeauxExecutive Director
Natasha StowersDirector of Operations and Administration
Josh HollandDirector of Marketing and Design
Savannah HollandDirector of Education
Kevin ConreyTreasurer$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,315,258
Program services$1,194,428
Investment income and dividends$1,250
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$210,043
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$111,455
Miscellaneous revenues$36,890
Total revenues$2,869,324

Form 990s for Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-15990View PDF
2022-092023-08-15990View PDF
2021-092022-08-16990View PDF
2020-092021-08-16990View PDF
2019-092020-10-09990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Crampton Trust #1255000731 Regions Bank Trustee
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $105,000 from As Mitchell Foundation
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from J L Bedsole Foundation Regions Bank Co-Trustee
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsPartially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1968
Mobile, AL 36633
Metro area
Mobile, AL
County
Mobile County, AL
Website URL
exploreum.com/ 
Phone
(251) 208-6893
Facebook page
Exploreum 
Twitter profile
@theexploreum 
IRS details
EIN
63-0762151
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1978
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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