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EIN 36-3599183

South Dakota Discovery Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
22
City
Pierre
State
South Dakota
Year formed
1988
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
Description
South Dakota Discovery Center encourages the study of science and fosters public understanding, hands-on physical science experience and enjoyment of scientific phenomena through exhibits open to the public. In 2019, approximately 14,102 people visited the center.
Total revenues
$719,268
2023
Total expenses
$750,777
2023
Total assets
$466,938
2023
Num. employees
22
2023

Program areas at South Dakota Discovery Center

The organization fosters public understanding, hands-on physical science experience and enjoyment of scientific phenomena through exhibits open to the public

Who funds South Dakota Discovery Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF)Community Welfare and Betterment$112,122
Association of Science-Technology Centers IncorporatedUniverse of Learning Minifund, If/then Gender Equity Grant Award$17,610
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$12

Personnel at South Dakota Discovery Center

NameTitleCompensation
Christian SkunkExecutive Director$0
Anne LewisOperations and Special Projects Director
Jennifer McIntyreMarketing and Development Director
Kendra Baucom , Exhibit HallManager
Rhea WaldmanPast Executive Director$59,514
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for South Dakota Discovery Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$613,443
Program services$97,147
Investment income and dividends$217
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$13,504
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-6,750
Miscellaneous revenues$1,707
Total revenues$719,268

Form 990s for South Dakota Discovery Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-08990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122020-08-14990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Emerald Coast Science CenterFort Walton Beach, FL$655,616
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Savannah Science MuseumSavannah, GA$346,538
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Gateway To Science CenterBismarck, ND$1,892,667
Data update history
December 2, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
November 27, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $112,122 from South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF)
December 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesAnimals
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
805 W Sioux Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
County
Hughes County, SD
Website URL
sd-discovery.org/ 
Phone
(605) 224-8295
Facebook page
SouthDakotaDiscoveryCenter 
IRS details
EIN
36-3599183
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1988
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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