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EIN 93-1309725

ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
34
City
Ashland
State
Oregon
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
Description
ScienceWorks is a fun, engaging science center where kids and adults can rediscover wonder. The innovative museum features interactive exhibits, an outdoor garden, live science shows and dynamic programs year-round.
Total revenues
$1,061,470
2023
Total expenses
$1,031,432
2023
Total assets
$1,282,327
2023
Num. employees
34
2023

Program areas at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum

To inspire wonder among children and adults, and stimulate creative exploration through interactive science and the arts. We offer a science center with Hands-On exhibits, educational programs for student and teachers, and public programs that normally benefits thousands of people each year.

Who funds ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Ford Family FoundationScienceworks After School Program$25,000
The Oregon Community FoundationEducational Entertainment$24,000
Raymond James Charitable Endowment FundGeneral Support$20,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Erin EndressFormer Executive Director$47,943
Cora SievertOperations Director
Ash FriendEducation Director
Cassie PreskenisOperations Manager
Sarah DeLongAssociate Operations Manager
...and 17 more key personnel

Financials for ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$549,379
Program services$475,520
Investment income and dividends$79
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$21,492
Miscellaneous revenues$15,000
Total revenues$1,061,470

Form 990s for ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-07990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-03990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 14 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $14,000 from Cerity Partners Foundation
July 25, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Collins Foundation
January 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Community engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1500 E Main St
Ashland, OR 97520
Metro area
Medford, OR
County
Jackson County, OR
Website URL
scienceworksmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(541) 482-6767
Facebook page
scienceworksmuseum 
Twitter profile
@science_works 
IRS details
EIN
93-1309725
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
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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