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EIN 22-2287569

The Milton J Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
43
City
Syracuse
State
New York
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A57: Science and Technology Museums
Description
The MOST is an exciting, hands-on science museum and home to the only domed IMAX theater in New York State and public planetarium in Central New York.
Also known as...
Discovery Center of Science and Technology; The Most
Total revenues
$4,091,168
2023
Total expenses
$3,898,009
2023
Total assets
$8,965,448
2023
Num. employees
43
2023

Program areas at The Milton J Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology

Operation of a hands-on participatory Science Museum, large format theater, and planetarium. Other activities: full range of workshops, lectures, teacher training, regional Science fair, demonstrations, and education programs-both at The Museum and at outreach locations throughout upstate ny.

Who funds The Milton J Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Museum of Science and Technology FoundationTo Support the Discovery Center of Science & Technology's Mission.$1,744,628
The Dorothy and Marshall M Reisman FoundationPhase 1 Classroom Upgrade$20,000
Green Family Foundation23/24 Science Learning Partnership$10,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at The Milton J Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology

NameTitleCompensation
Lauren KochianPresident$122,661
Kelly GardnerExecutive Vice President
Brian BarneySenior Director of Finance
Courtney ArmbrusterDirector of Marketing and Communications
Stephanie HerbertDirector of Marketing
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for The Milton J Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,682,487
Program services$990,574
Investment income and dividends$35,862
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$64,918
Miscellaneous revenues$317,327
Total revenues$4,091,168

Form 990s for The Milton J Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-05990View PDF
2022-122023-07-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like The Milton J Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology

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Peoria Riverfront MuseumPeoria, IL$4,943,339
Museum of Discovery and ScienceFort Lauderdale, FL$12,515,535
McWane Science CenterBirmingham, AL$7,501,450
CosmosphereHutchinson, KS$5,411,038
Orlando Science CenterOrlando, FL$17,205,547
Science Center of Iowa (SCI)Des Moines, IA$6,327,725
The Tech InteractiveSan Jose, CA$16,681,184
CuriOdysseySan Mateo, CA$5,909,724
Imaginarium GroupFort Myers, FL$1,623,878
Data update history
November 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $1,744,628 from Museum of Science and Technology Foundation
September 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
September 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
500 S Franklin St
Syracuse, NY 13202
Metro area
Syracuse, NY
County
Onondaga County, NY
Website URL
most.org/ 
Phone
(315) 425-9068
Twitter profile
@mostsyracuse 
IRS details
EIN
22-2287569
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
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
Central organization
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