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
Personnel at LASC
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Jeanette Tesmer | Executive Director | | 2024-05-13 |
Lori Halligan | Past Executive Director / Board Member | $36,000 | 2023-06-30 |
Anna Claire Skinner | Treasurer / Secretary and Director | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
John Spires | President and Director / President / Director | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
Kevin Kitchin | President / Treasurer and Director | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
...and 6 more key personnel |
Financials for LASC
Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $411,384 | $487,425 | -15.6% |
Program services | $179,618 | $157,911 | 13.7% |
Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $800 | $-395 | 302.5% |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $7,005 | $396 | 1668.9% |
Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
Total revenues | $598,807 | $645,337 | -7.2% |
Organizations like LASC
Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
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Imaginarium Group | 501(c)(3) | Fort Myers, FL | $1,623,878 |
Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum | 501(c)(3) | Winchester, VA | $957,589 |
The Bakken | 501(c)(3) | Minneapolis, MN | $1,591,475 |
Science Central | 501(c)(3) | Fort Wayne, IN | $2,616,814 |
Catawba Science Center (CSC) | 501(c)(3) | Hickory, NC | $1,625,581 |
Hands-On Science Center | 501(c)(3) | Tullahoma, TN | $246,746 |
Petroleum Museum | 501(c)(3) | Midland, TX | $2,707,552 |
Discovery Museum and Planetarium | 501(c)(3) | Bridgeport, CT | $2,158,543 |
Discovery Center of Idaho | 501(c)(3) | Boise, ID | $1,945,986 |
Flint Hills Discovery Center Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Manhattan, KS | $484,502 |
Data update history
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 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/Â
- Phone
- (859) 252-5222
- Facebook page
- lasclexÂ
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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