Program areas at Space Center Houston
Manned Space Flight Education Foundation operates Space Center Houston, a visitors' Center devoted to increasing public knowledge of Manned Space Flight by providing artifacts, exhibits, tours of nasa, and live demonstrations. Visitors approximate 1,000,000 annually. In addition, the Foundation benefits from volunteer efforts, which have totaled 13,500 hours and have been valued at $400,000. The mission of Space Center Houston, the gateway to johnson Space Center and the astronauts, is to be a world-class attraction dedicated to inspiring, entertaining and educating every generation about Space exploration, the mission of nasa's johnson Space Center, related areas of science and technology, and the benefits of Space exploration to humankind.
Who funds Space Center Houston
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Space Center Houston
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| William Harris | Chief Executive Officer and President | $593,940 | 2023-12-31 |
| Mary Shafer | Chief Operating Officer | $304,584 | 2023-12-31 |
| Keesha Bullock | Chief Communications | $235,540 | 2023-12-31 |
| Barrett Shaver | Chief Development Officer | $225,357 | 2023-12-31 |
| Janet Brown | Secretary and Treasurer | $294,248 | 2024-08-13 |
| ...and 18 more key personnel |
Financials for Space Center Houston
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $7,767,336 | $5,981,977 | 29.8% |
| Program services | $44,849,864 | $34,377,046 | 30.5% |
| Investment income and dividends | $880,070 | $98,062 | 797.5% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $76,352 | $10,128 | 653.9% |
| Royalty revenue | $5,943,175 | $5,084,855 | 16.9% |
| Net rental income | $121,875 | $87,175 | 39.8% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $2,163,542 | $691,854 | 212.7% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $61,802,214 | $46,331,097 | 33.4% |
Organizations like Space Center Houston
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| American Museum of Natural History | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $228,656,406 |
| Museum of Science | 501(c)(3) | Boston, MA | $72,506,770 |
| Science Museum of Minnesota | 501(c)(3) | Saint Paul, MN | $35,064,602 |
| Discovery Place | 501(c)(3) | Charlotte, NC | $19,576,538 |
| The Exploratorium | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $61,024,177 |
| Oregon Museum of Science and Industry | 501(c)(3) | Portland, OR | $21,812,736 |
| North Carolina Museum of Life and Science | 501(c)(3) | Durham, NC | $15,916,916 |
| Museum of Science and Industry / The Northern Trust Company (MSI) | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $64,412,383 |
| Fort Worth Museum of Science and History (FWMSH) | 501(c)(3) | Fort Worth, TX | $25,329,362 |
| Cox Science Center and Aquarium | 501(c)(3) | West Palm Beach, FL | $23,053,756 |
Data update history
September 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
July 26, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementEconomic development
Characteristics
Operates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1601 Nasa Pkwy
- Houston, TX 77058
- Metro area
- Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
- County
- Harris County, TX
- Website URL
- spacecenter.org/Â
- Phone
- (281) 244-2100
- Facebook page
- SpaceCenterHoustonÂ
- Twitter profile
- @spacecenterhouÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 76-0217152
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1986
- 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
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current - In Process
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0264443
- FTB Entity ID
- None yet
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2024-10-16
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