EIN 61-0675663

Living Arts & Science Center (LASC)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
42
Year formed
1968
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
The Living Arts & Science Center is a not-for-profit organization that provides creative and unique opportunities for exploration and education in the arts and sciences.
Also known as...
The Living Arts and Science Center
Total revenues
$598,807
2023
Total expenses
$819,271
2023
Total assets
$4,458,458
2023
Num. employees
42
2023

Program areas at LASC

Summer camps:watch creativity grow with week-long summer camps for kids pre-k to high-school. Students have The opportunity to immerse themselves in an amazing variety of classes. Virtual classes:online free opportunities and tuition opportunities. Fun and learning is still very much happening at The lasc. Students pre-school through adult can enjoy online classes and videos that spark their imagination in a fun, inspiring, accessible and safe with first-class instruction. Spring break camps:students have The opportunity to immerse themselves in an amazing variety of in person classes. Lunch period is included for students, byol (bring your own lunch). Free time provided outdoors when weather permits. Aftercare available. 2021-2022 discovery exhibit: The Science of color and light:the Science of color & light is lasc's newest discovery exhibit where curious minds can explore The Science behind The world we see. Guests will have The opportunity to experiment with hands-on activities, examine shadows and color mixing while exploring our color shadow wall, and learn about infrared imaging! Watch colors change with breaking white light into a colorful rainbow and tinker with 3d printed objects. Participants will also get The chance to manipulate light and shadows and even try your hand at color mixing! Moosnick makerspace:inspires creativity, connects community and facilitates collaboration through multi-disciplinary and ever evolving activities for families and children 6 and under. Combining principals of art and Science, The maker space provides a "zone" for self-directed learning, collaboration and intergenerational exchanges through an open concept of sharing materials and ideas and adding on to what was created before. With a variety of rotating activity bins, as well as facilitated activities, guests will enjoy building, creating, designing, experimenting, wiring, animating, and repurposing a host of interesting materials! Activities often provide deeper learning experiences related to current exhibits or programs at The lasc.

Who funds Living Arts & Science Center (LASC)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
LexartsGeneral Operating Support$85,000
Blue Grass Community Foundation (BGCF)To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization$25,110
William Stamps Farish FundPrograms and Capital Improvements$20,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at LASC

NameTitleCompensation
Jeanette TesmerExecutive Director
Lori HalliganPast Executive Director / Board Member$36,000
Anna Claire SkinnerTreasurer / Secretary and Director$0
John SpiresPresident and Director / President / Director$0
Kevin KitchinPresident / Treasurer and Director$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for LASC

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$411,384
Program services$179,618
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$800
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$7,005
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$598,807

Form 990s for LASC

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-13990View PDF
2022-062023-04-12990View PDF
2021-062022-05-04990View PDF
2020-062021-05-20990View PDF
2019-062020-11-02990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Isaac Van Meter Iv Family Fund Agy
August 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $85,000 from Lexarts
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Hilary Boone Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
362 N Martin Luther King Blvd
Lexington, KY 40508
Metro area
Lexington-Fayette, KY
County
Fayette County, KY
Website URL
lasclex.org/ 
Phone
(859) 252-5222
Facebook page
lasclex 
IRS details
EIN
61-0675663
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1968
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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