Civic Intelligence

Sciencenter Discovery Museum

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 22-2470652

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Sep 21, 2018

601 First StreetIthaca, NY 14850

(607) 272-0600

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE A • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE A • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

74th percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE A • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

71st percentile

$173,660

Higher top officer pay than 71% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.3% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • NTEE A • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

81st percentile

12%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE A • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

31st percentile

-7.1%

Faster revenue growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE A • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Assets

Up

$8,934,457

Up $965,386 (+12%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$8,313,609

Up $871,171 (+12%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$620,848

Up $94,215 (+18%) from 2016

Revenue

Down

$3,290,829

Down $251,241 (-7.1%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$2,818,571

Up $26,955 (+1.0%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$472,258

Down $278,196 (-37%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2011: $5,939,776Liabilities 2011: $421,752Net Assets 2011: $5,518,0242011Assets 2012: $6,102,594Liabilities 2012: $372,913Net Assets 2012: $5,729,6812012Assets 2013: $6,246,234Liabilities 2013: $393,614Net Assets 2013: $5,852,6202013Assets 2014: $7,544,934Liabilities 2014: $380,384Net Assets 2014: $7,164,5502014Assets 2015: $7,564,549Liabilities 2015: $602,491Net Assets 2015: $6,962,0582015Assets 2016: $7,969,071Liabilities 2016: $526,633Net Assets 2016: $7,442,4382016Assets 2017: $8,934,457Liabilities 2017: $620,848Net Assets 2017: $8,313,6092017Assets 2018: $8,538,316Liabilities 2018: $677,332Net Assets 2018: $7,860,9842018Assets 2019: $9,231,460Liabilities 2019: $648,907Net Assets 2019: $8,582,5532019Assets 2020: $9,819,846Liabilities 2020: $675,197Net Assets 2020: $9,144,6492020Assets 2021: $10,990,540Liabilities 2021: $440,231Net Assets 2021: $10,550,3092021Assets 2022: $9,638,009Liabilities 2022: $545,083Net Assets 2022: $9,092,9262022Assets 2023: $10,473,410Liabilities 2023: $744,109Net Assets 2023: $9,729,3012023Assets 2024: $12,338,742Liabilities 2024: $856,843Net Assets 2024: $11,481,8992024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$8,934,457
Liabilities$620,848
Net Assets$8,313,609

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2011: $2,771,7392011Expenses 2012: $2,720,2282012Revenue 2013: $2,325,311Expenses 2013: $2,648,412Net Income 2013: -$323,1012013Revenue 2014: $3,734,087Expenses 2014: $2,594,829Net Income 2014: $1,139,2582014Revenue 2015: $2,682,453Expenses 2015: $2,786,096Net Income 2015: -$103,6432015Revenue 2016: $3,542,070Expenses 2016: $2,791,616Net Income 2016: $750,4542016Revenue 2017: $3,290,829Expenses 2017: $2,818,571Net Income 2017: $472,2582017Revenue 2018: $3,226,379Expenses 2018: $3,196,683Net Income 2018: $29,6962018Revenue 2019: $2,937,033Expenses 2019: $2,937,524Net Income 2019: -$4912019Revenue 2020: $2,432,970Expenses 2020: $2,323,921Net Income 2020: $109,0492020Revenue 2021: $3,575,677Expenses 2021: $2,610,198Net Income 2021: $965,4792021Revenue 2022: $2,857,201Expenses 2022: $2,987,794Net Income 2022: -$130,5932022Revenue 2023: $3,484,361Expenses 2023: $3,441,902Net Income 2023: $42,4592023Revenue 2024: $4,729,746Expenses 2024: $3,369,128Net Income 2024: $1,360,6182024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$3,290,829
Expenses$2,818,571
Net Income$472,258
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Sep 21, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$3,484,296
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To inspire excitement for science through interactive exhibits and programs that engage, educate, and empower.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$3,517,926$4,569,967▲ $1,052,041
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,549,565$2,419,714▼ $129,851
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,154,458$1,142,629▼ $11,829
Pledges and Grants Receivable$648,789$686,068▲ $37,279
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$55,935$80,226▲ $24,291
Inventories for Sale or Use$30,670$29,367▼ $1,303
Accounts Receivable$11,728$6,486▼ $5,242
Total Assets$7,969,071$8,934,457▲ $965,386
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$405,547$483,998▲ $78,451
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$121,086$136,850▲ $15,764
Total Liabilities$526,633$620,848▲ $94,215
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$4,071,632$4,412,317▲ $340,685
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$2,378,648$3,054,386▲ $675,738
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$992,158$846,906▼ $145,252
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$7,442,438$8,313,609▲ $871,171
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$7,969,071$8,934,457▲ $965,386

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$1,623,239$3,166,744$4,789,983
Other Land Buildings$495,486$1,583,397$2,078,883
Land$281,730-$281,730
Equipment$19,259$168,869$188,128

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2017$2,943,559$678,003▲ $150,000$150,000$3,621,562
2016$2,757,334$74,576▲ $252,649$141,000$2,943,559
2015$2,589,825$79,335▲ $215,174$127,000$2,757,334
2014$2,352,919$139,237▲ $209,669$112,000$2,589,825
2013$2,309,045$50,258▲ $168,616$100,000$2,352,919
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dean BriereExecutive DirectorFT$166,469$7,191$173,660
Charles TrautmanFormer Exec Director-left Early 2017FT$35,617-$35,617

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Greg GalvinChair
Helene SchemberPast Chair
Melinda OakesVice Chair
Aj EdwardsBoard Member
George GullBoard Member
Heather McdanielBoard Member
Jason SanfordBoard Member
Joanna DennisBoard Member
Kara PassBoard Member
Karen SmithBoard Member
Laurie RobinsonBoard Member
Mark HurwitzBoard Member
Nicole Eversley BradwellBoard Member
Richard KielyBoard Member
Seth T HilandBoard Member
Shawn WilczynskiBoard Member
Sunshine MillerBoard Member
Mark KreydtSecretary
John SaundersTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,776,332
Program Service Revenue
$1,210,801
Investment Income
$191,209
Other Revenue
$112,487
All Other Contributions
$957,901
Change in Net Assets
$472,258

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,290,829
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$497,378
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,788,207
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,290,829
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,445,496
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,373,075
Total Fundraising Expense$196,932
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$465,900$372,720$93,180$931,800
Depreciation Depletion$288,524--$288,524
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$101,043$80,834$20,209$202,086
All Other Expenses$122,742$5,709$56,566$185,017
Other Employee Benefits$62,447$49,957$12,489$124,893
Payroll Taxes$57,148$45,718$11,430$114,296
Other Expenses$76,551$19,362-$95,913
Office Expenses$24,803$24,803-$49,606
Occupancy$35,445$11,815-$47,260
Fees for Services Accounting-$34,302-$34,302
Advertising$33,501--$33,501
Insurance$19,877$7,645$3,058$30,580
Fees for Services Other-$6,472-$6,472
Fees for Services Legal-$4,880-$4,880
Total Functional Expenses$1,957,422$664,217$196,932$2,818,571

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,901,477
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,818,571
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,818,571
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$82,906
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

Finance committee members, including treasurer and executive director, review the form prior to filing. The form is also sent to the board of trustees prior to filing.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

Each new board member must sign a conflict of interest disclosure agreement. At a board meeting each year, the policy is re-described. As items arise that involve possible conflicts, the policy is reviewed and members canvassed in order to resolve any issues.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

The executive committee of the board periodically conducts surveys of salary levels at comparable institutions both locally and nationally to determine the appropriate pay scale for the director and key employees.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Financial statements are made available on request. Bylaws and other policies are usually posted on the organization's website.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sciencenter Discovery Museum
EIN
22-2470652
Phone
6072720600
Address
601 FIRST STREET, ITHACA, NY 14850
Doing Business As
Sciencenter

Signing Officer

Name
Dean Briere
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6072739304
Signed
2018-09-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Dean Briere
Formed
1983
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
19
Independent Board Members
19
Employees
41
Volunteers
100

Preparer

Firm
Sciarabba Walker & Co Llp
Address
410 EAST UPLAND ROAD, ITHACA, NY 14850
Preparer
David M Stinson
Phone
6072725550
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Payroll service fees: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 6,472. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,472.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

Staff development: program service expenses 45,550. Management and general expenses 5,694. Fundraising expenses 5,694. Total expenses 56,938. Development: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 28,340. Total expenses 28,340. Annual campaign expenses: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 22,517. Total expenses 22,517. Membership: program service expenses 22,266. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 22,266. Exhibit materials: program service expenses 21,608. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 21,608. Dues: program service expenses 13,217. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 13,217. Communications: program service expenses 9,368. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 9,368. Facility rentals: program service expenses 3,697. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,697. Youth education: program service expenses 2,498. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,498. Miscellaneous: program service expenses 2,407. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,407. Sustainability: program service expenses 1,888. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,888. Volunteer expense: program service expenses 116. Management and general expenses 15. Fundraising expenses 15. Total expenses 146. Mini-golf: program service expenses 111. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 111. Exhibit sales: program service expenses 16. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16.

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

Restate bond value to fmv -15,824. Rounding adjustments 5.

990 Part XII. Line 2C

A subset of the finance committee assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent auditor.

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

To advance the mission of the sciencenter or to support specific objectives of the organization.

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Cost of goods sold 71,540.

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

Cost of goods sold 71,540.

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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7SECRETARY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9VICE CHAIR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt10PAST CHAIR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt11TREASURER
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt13BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt14BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt15BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt16BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt17BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt18BOARD MEMBER
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt19EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt20FORMER EXEC DIRECTOR-LEFT EARLY 2017
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IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd00
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IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd00
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IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
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IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt071420
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IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt023670
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
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IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt024803
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IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
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IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:DEVELOP AND DELIVER EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, FAMILIES AND TEACHERS AT THE SCIENCENTER AND FOR A BROAD NATIONAL AUDIENCE.HIGHLIGHTS:PRESENTED ONSITE AND OFFSITE PROGRAMS TO OVER 50,000 LOCAL AND REGIONAL STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND TEACHERS.DEVELOPED PROGRAMS FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.EXPANDED PROGRAMMING FOR A NATIONAL HEAD START PROGRAM COLLABORATIVE.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/RevenueAmt0133484
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0MUSEUM ADMISSIONS AND MEMBERSHIP:PROVIDE A SAFE AND STIMULATING MUSEUM ENVIRONMENT FOR VISITORS AND MEMBERS.HIGHLIGHTS:SERVED OVER 110,000 VISITORS AT THE MUSEUM AND OFFSITE.PROVIDED BENEFITS TO MORE THAN 2,500 MEMBERS.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/RevenueAmt0487149
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Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$12.3$0.86$11.5$4.73$3.37$1.36
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$10.5$0.74$9.73$3.48$3.44$0.04
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$9.64$0.55$9.09$2.86$2.99$0.13
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$11.0$0.44$10.6$3.58$2.61$0.97
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$9.82$0.68$9.14$2.43$2.32$0.11
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$9.23$0.65$8.58$2.94$2.94$0.00
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$8.54$0.68$7.86$3.23$3.20$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.93$0.62$8.31$3.29$2.82$0.47
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.97$0.53$7.44$3.54$2.79$0.75
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.56$0.60$6.96$2.68$2.79$0.10
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.54$0.38$7.16$3.73$2.59$1.14
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.25$0.39$5.85$2.33$2.65$0.32
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.10$0.37$5.73$2.72
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.94$0.42$5.52$2.77