The Science Center in Carbondale, Illinois (IL)
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| The Science Center | |
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 371298492 |
| Name of Organization | The Science Center |
| In Care of Name | Payne Gaertner & Associates Llc |
| Address | 1237 East Main Street Space 1048, Carbondale, IL 62901-3148 |
| Activities | Museum, zoo, planetarium, etc. |
| Subsection | Charitable Organization |
| Ruling Date | 08/1993 |
| Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
| Foundation | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public |
| Organization | Corporation |
| Exempt Organization Status | Unconditional Exemption |
| Tax Period | 04/2014 |
| Assets | $25,000 to $99,999 |
| Income | $100,000 to $499,999 |
| Filing Requirement | 990 - Not required to file (all other) |
| Asset Amount | $68,205 |
| Amount of Income | $136,929 |
| Form 990 Revenue Amount | $135,497 |
| National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) | Arts, Culture and Humanities: Science and Technology Museums |
Non-representatives - add comments:
Amount of income in 2014: $136,929 (it was $172,338 in 2013)
| This organization: | $136,929 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $1,499,601 |
Assets in 2014: $68,205 (it was $75,963 in 2013)
| The Science Center: | $68,205 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $4,455,477 |
Expenses in 2014: $142,060
| The Science Center: | $142,060 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | $1,517,190 |
Income to expenses ratio in 2014: 1.0
| The Science Center: | 1.0 |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 1.1 |
Grants share in income in 2014: 45.5%
| This organization: | 45.5% |
| Other organizations performing similar types of work: | 56.1% |
Revenue for 2014
Support schedule
| Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances | |||
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | $105,389 | $159,641 | $135,497 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received | $37,947 | $71,798 | $61,712 |
| Program service revenue including government fees and contracts | $18,020 | $31,223 | $57,481 |
| Membership dues and assessments | $14,814 | $18,011 | $15,402 |
| Investment income | $241 | $134 | $57 |
| Gain/Loss from sale of assets other than inventory | $0 | $553 | $0 |
| Net income/loss from gaming and fundraising events | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross profit/loss from sales of inventory | $34,367 | $37,922 | $845 |
| Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances | $48,689 | $45,119 | $2,277 |
| Less: cost of goods sold | $14,322 | $7,197 | $1,432 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $123,416 | $134,806 | $142,060 |
| Total net assets | $47,997 | $72,832 | $66,269 |
| Excess/Deficit for the year | $-18,027 | $24,835 | $-6,563 |
| Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year | $66,024 | $47,997 | $72,832 |
| Other changes in net assets or fund balances | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances at end of year | $72,832 | $66,269 | |
| Balance Sheets | |||
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $50,039 | $75,963 | $68,205 |
| Total liabilities | $2,042 | $3,131 | $1,936 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $47,997 | $72,832 | $66,269 |
| Other Information | |||
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? | No | No | |
| Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? | No | No | |
| Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities | No | No | No |
| Has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? | No | No | |
| Amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect | $0 | $0 | |
| Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? | No | No | |
| Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? | No | No | |
| Total amount involved | $0 | $0 | |
| Initiation fees and capital contributions | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gross receipts for public use of club facilities | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? | No | No | |
| At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? | No | No | |
| Reason for Public Charity Status (for 2014) | |
| The organization is not a private foundation because it is: | An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
| Number of organizations supported | 0 |
| Sum of amounts of support | $0 |
| Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (for 2010 - 2014) | |
| 2010 - 2014 Total | |
|---|---|
| Public Support | $337,024 |
| Subtotal Support | $337,024 |
| Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received | $337,024 |
| Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf | $0 |
| The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | $0 |
| The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) that exceeds 2% of the total support | $0 |
| Total Support | $339,140 |
| Public Support | $337,024 |
| Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources | $2,116 |
| Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on | $0 |
| Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets | $0 |
| Gross receipts from related activities, etc. | $0 |
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| Organizations performing similar types of work | |||||
| Id | Name | Address | State | Established | Total Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Museum Of Science And Industry, The Northern Trust Company | 57th St Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60637 | IL | 1938-04 | $51,266,084 |
| 2 | Chicago Academy Of Sciences | 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614-2874 | IL | 1933-10 | $6,616,132 |
| 3 | Wood Library-Museum Of Anesthesiology | 1061 American Ln, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4973 | IL | 1989-08 | $2,466,473 |
| 4 | South Florida Science Center & Aquarium Inc | Aquarium Inc 4801 Dreher Trail Nor, West Palm Beach, FL 33405 | FL | 1959-04 | $6,179,120 |
| 5 | Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum | 7711 E Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230-6929 | CO | 1989-04 | $3,335,958 |
| 6 | Strategic Air And Space Museum | 28210 W Park Hwy, Ashland, NE 68003-3525 | NE | 1980-09 | $2,714,885 |
| 7 | Tulsa Air And Space Museum Inc | 3624 N 74th East Ave, Tulsa, OK 74115-3622 | OK | 1995-08 | $1,987,483 |
| 8 | Sterling Hill Mining Museum Inc | 30 Plant St, Ogdensburg, NJ 07439-1126 | NJ | 1992-05 | $1,337,568 |
| 9 | Seacoast Science Center Inc | 570 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870-2104 | NH | 2002-01 | $1,231,910 |
| 10 | Wonderlab-Museum Of Science Health & Technology Inc | PO BOX 996, Bloomington, IN 47402-0996 | IN | 1995-09 | $1,084,279 |
| 11 | Science Museum Of Western Virginia | 1 Market Square, Roanoke, VA 24011-1429 | VA | 1970-05 | $899,660 |
| 12 | Science Station | 4444 First Ave Ne - Lindale Mall, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 | IA | 1986-02 | $679,367 |
| 13 | Science Factory Inc | PO BOX 1518, Eugene, OR 97440-1518 | OR | 1977-10 | $518,489 |
| 14 | Science Museums Of Wilson Inc | PO BOX 2127, Wilson, NC 27894-2127 | NC | 1989-09 | $450,878 |
| 15 | Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm | 347 Quiet Valley Rd, Stroudsburg, PA 18360-6857 | PA | 1983-05 | $446,783 |
| 16 | Texas Energy Museum Foundation | PO BOX 61540, New Orleans, LA 70161-1540 | LA | 1987-11 | $389,798 |
| 17 | The Emerald Coast Science Center Inc, James Lafollette | 31 Memorial Pkwy Sw, Ft Walton Bch, FL 32548-6534 | FL | 1992-05 | $382,119 |
| 18 | Ventura County Discovery Center | 600 Hampshire Rd Ste 140, Westlake Vlg, CA 91361-2588 | CA | 1994-12 | $195,735 |
| 19 | Sierra Silver Mine Tour Incorporated | PO BOX 712, Wallace, ID 83873-0712 | ID | 1985-05 | $163,879 |
| 20 | The Science Center | 1237 East Main Street Space 1048, Carbondale, IL 62901-3148 | IL | 1993-08 | $136,929 |
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