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EIN 54-1023953

Science Museum of Western Virginia

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
35
City
Roanoke
State
Virginia
Year formed
1972
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
Description
Science Museum of Western Virginia provides quality scientific exhibits, science education programs, and various other programs for people of all ages. It offers exhibits and in-museum programming that provide education to the public through science exhibits. Additionally, it provides interactive science education classes to school students through its school services.
Total revenues
$693,769
2023
Total expenses
$748,189
2023
Total assets
$344,158
2023
Num. employees
35
2023

Program areas at Science Museum of Western Virginia

Exhibits and in-museum programming - provide education to public through Science exhibits.
School services - provide interactive Science education classes to school students.

Who funds Science Museum of Western Virginia

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Argosy FoundationGeneral Support$50,000
TR R and CT Gwathmey Mem Uw EgjUnrestricted General$28,000
Appalachian Stewardship FoundationEducational Display the Living River$5,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Science Museum of Western Virginia

NameTitleCompensation
Mary Roberts-BaakoExecutive Director
Thomasina MooreDirector of Operations
Shannon AllenDirector of Marketing
Shawn BaakoDirector of Development
Danielle MurrayDirector of Education
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Science Museum of Western Virginia

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$246,009
Program services$445,401
Investment income and dividends$2,359
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$693,769

Form 990s for Science Museum of Western Virginia

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-13990View PDF
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-11990View PDF
2020-062021-05-25990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Eugene Science CenterEugene, OR$1,129,726
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Evergreen Aviation and Space MuseumMcminnville, OR$3,279,300
Discovery Center of IdahoBoise, ID$1,945,986
The Place For LearningRiverhead, NY$435,592
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Data update history
November 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
October 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $28,000 from TR R and CT Gwathmey Mem Uw Egj
July 8, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 8, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Lyerly Foundation
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Carilion Clinic
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1 Market Sq
Roanoke, VA 24011
Metro area
Roanoke, VA
County
Roanoke city, VA
Website URL
smwv.org/ 
Phone
(540) 342-5710
IRS details
EIN
54-1023953
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1972
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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