EIN 59-1709542

Museum of Discovery and Science

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
169
State
Year formed
1976
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
Description
While annually serving over 400,000 visitors, in 2018 mods completed phase ii of the Museum's expansion and renovation campaign with the opening of the 27,000 square foot outdoor Science park.
Total revenues
$13,022,310
2022
Total expenses
$10,418,427
2022
Total assets
$31,472,081
2022
Num. employees
169
2022

Program areas at Museum of Discovery and Science

Collections and exhibits-interactive hands-on exhibits in the areas of ecology, health, space and technology used to increase appreciation of Science in adults and children. 214,408 served
Theater and visitors service-imax theater offers education films providing a forum for the exchange of views on issues of Science health and technology, and intensifying the visitors experience. 104,105 served
Educational programs-school tours, summer camps, and individualized programs designed to help participants increase their understanding of Science. 109,751 served repetitive involvement is encouraged in ongoing programs, classes, and workshops with the goals of increasing community awareness and skills as related to the arts and sciences. Also, teachers are trained to use participatory methods to motivate and expedite learning experiences.

Who funds Museum of Discovery and Science

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation of BrowardEducation/academic$357,083
Ad Henderson FoundationBroward Learning Pods Project - 27 Seats$300,000
The Frederick A Deluca FoundationPathway To Discovery: Reimagining Early Childhood Education at Mods$250,000
...and 21 more grants received totalling $1,200,431

Personnel at Museum of Discovery and Science

NameTitleCompensation
Joseph P. CoxPresident and Chief Executive Officer$283,807
Catherine NonnenmacherVice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer$104,489
Hilary WinigerDirgrants and Go$101,863
Joseph MajorosPast Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer$111,097
Johnathan RobertsonVice Chair$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Museum of Discovery and Science

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,610,062
Program services$4,284,666
Investment income and dividends$-652,182
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$15,000
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$764,764
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$13,022,310

Form 990s for Museum of Discovery and Science

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-092023-01-25990View PDF
2021-092022-03-09990View PDF
2021-092022-01-28990View PDF
2020-092021-04-06990View PDF
2019-092020-10-14990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Discovery WorldMilwaukee, WI$7,226,516
Science Center of Iowa (SCI)Des Moines, IA$9,104,239
Orlando Science CenterOrlando, FL$16,913,295
Museum of ScienceBoston, MA$53,494,363
Adventure Science Center - NashvilleNashville, TN$10,457,321
San Diego Air and Space MuseumSan Diego, CA$7,577,855
Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space MuseumDenver, CO$6,645,780
Ocean InstituteDana Point, CA$4,927,903
The Adler PlanetariumChicago, IL$24,242,958
Data update history
June 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
June 13, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
June 9, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
May 8, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $177,876 from Ad Henderson Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
401 SW 2nd St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Metro area
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
County
Broward County, FL
Website URL
mods.org/ 
Phone
(954) 467-6637
Facebook page
museum-of-discovery-and-science 
Twitter profile
@imaxsofl 
IRS details
EIN
59-1709542
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1976
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
Central organization
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