EIN 41-1625917

Headwaters Science Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
20
City
Bemidji
Year formed
1994
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Headwaters Science Center provides intellectual stimulation and enjoyment for children, adults, and educational organizations in northern Minnesota through hands-on science and technology exhibits and programs. The exhibit floor, which contains over 40 exhibits, is open 325 days a year for a total of 2323 operating hours. Additionally, the Science Center store offers science-related items in all price ranges, from small items to science kits. Serving 17 counties in northern Minnesota, Headwaters Science Center is located in Bemidji.
Also known as...
Opportunities in Science
Total revenues
$680,725
2023
Total expenses
$482,676
2023
Total assets
$794,480
2023
Num. employees
20
2023

Program areas at Headwaters Science Center

Science Center: the exhibit floor is open 325 days per year for a total of 2323 operating hours. The exhibit floor is 7,500 square feet and contains over 40 exhibits. The Science Center serves 17 counties in northern Minnesota.
Science Center store provides an opportunity to purchase a science-related item. Open to the public and available to visitors. There are items in all price ranges from small items to Science kits.
Science education: area students are served through onsite visits to Headwaters Science Center and participate in outreach demonstrations and activities.

Who funds Headwaters Science Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
George W Neilson FoundationAda Rest/food Prep Lab$120,000
United Way of Bemidji AreaEducation$6,000
Team FoundationProgram Support$1,000

Personnel at Headwaters Science Center

NameTitleCompensation
Lee FurusethExecutive Director$46,346
Roger GartonBoard Member$0
Joe FurusethSecretary$0
Steven SherlingPresident$0

Financials for Headwaters Science Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$461,587
Program services$170,069
Investment income and dividends$7,518
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$22,844
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$18,707
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$680,725

Form 990s for Headwaters Science Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122022-03-04990View PDF
2019-122021-03-30990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $120,000 from George W Neilson Foundation
December 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $6,000 from United Way of Bemidji Area
September 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
413 Beltrami Ave NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
County
Beltrami County, MN
Website URL
hscbemidji.org/ 
Phone
(218) 444-4472
IRS details
EIN
41-1625917
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1994
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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