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EIN 68-0321106

Museum of Science and Curiosity

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
108
City
Sacramento
State
California
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
Description
Museum of Science and Curiosity engages and inspires people of all ages to explore the wonders, possibilities, and responsibilities of science through dynamic exhibits that feature interactive, hands-on activities and search-and-find guides based on state Science standards.
Also known as...
Powerhouse Science Center; Sacramento Museum of History Science and Technology; Discovery Museum
Total revenues
$7,754,308
2023
Total expenses
$6,570,963
2023
Total assets
$64,561,140
2023
Num. employees
108
2023

Program areas at Museum of Science and Curiosity

Operation of the Science Center, which brings the excitement of scientific discovery to students, families and all members of the community. Each exhibit features interactive, hands-on activities and search-and-find guides based on state Science standards. This includes educational programs for local school children, as well summer camps and other registered programs.

Who funds Museum of Science and Curiosity

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Junior League of SacramentoCommunity Enrichment$10,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$5,350
Teichert FoundationSupport Public Charity Programs$5,050
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Museum of Science and Curiosity

NameTitleCompensation
Michele WongPresident$36,000
Bonnie PattersonDirector Finance and Operations / Director of Finance and Operations$84,040
Shahnaz VandeventerDirector of Marketing and Development$106,938
Shahnaz van DeventerDirector Marketing and Development / Director of Marketing and Development
Christi SkibbinsDirector Special Projects
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for Museum of Science and Curiosity

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,479,016
Program services$2,930,601
Investment income and dividends$19,138
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$86,567
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$226,283
Miscellaneous revenues$12,703
Total revenues$7,754,308

Form 990s for Museum of Science and Curiosity

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062023-10-13990View PDF
2021-062022-05-16990View PDF
2020-062021-06-14990View PDF
2019-062021-02-09990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee FDTN
November 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 28, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The Herbert K Yee and Inez F Yee FDTN
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
400 Jibboom St
Sacramento, CA 95811
Metro area
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
County
Sacramento County, CA
Website URL
visitmosac.org/ 
Phone
(916) 808-9342
IRS details
EIN
68-0321106
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1993
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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