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Museum of Science & Technology

EIN 22-3158446 • 501(c)3 • Syracuse, NY

Profile

The museum of science & technology foundation exists to foster, support and advance the discovery center of science & technology.

500 South Franklin StreetSyracuse, NY 13202

www.most.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

99th percentile

2.92x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.49x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

12th percentile

-25%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$142,406

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.3% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-42%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

32nd percentile

-2.7%

Faster revenue growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets99th percentile

Assets

Down

$255,475

Down $183,515 (-42%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$746,486

Up $185,600 (+33%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

-$491,011

Down $369,115 (-303%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,532,101

Down $42,144 (-2.7%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$1,917,168

Down $195,979 (-9.3%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$385,067

Up $153,835 (+29%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth5th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2010: $569,032Liabilities 2010: $26,967Net Assets 2010: $542,0652010Assets 2011: $491,270Liabilities 2011: $26,224Net Assets 2011: $465,0462011Assets 2012: $294,816Liabilities 2012: $23,708Net Assets 2012: $271,1082012Assets 2013: $378,745Liabilities 2013: $24,695Net Assets 2013: $354,0502013Assets 2014: $448,128Liabilities 2014: $25,556Net Assets 2014: $422,5722014Assets 2015: $227,857Liabilities 2015: $18,553Net Assets 2015: $209,3042015Assets 2016: $222,740Liabilities 2016: $17,728Net Assets 2016: $205,0122016Assets 2017: $228,580Liabilities 2017: $28,385Net Assets 2017: $200,1952017Assets 2018: $117,503Liabilities 2018: $65,928Net Assets 2018: $51,5752018Assets 2019: $149,361Liabilities 2019: $126,305Net Assets 2019: $23,0562019Assets 2020: $133,777Liabilities 2020: $121,704Net Assets 2020: $12,0732020Assets 2021: $1,215,156Liabilities 2021: $371,929Net Assets 2021: $843,2272021Assets 2022: $735,519Liabilities 2022: $334,547Net Assets 2022: $400,9722022Assets 2023: $438,990Liabilities 2023: $560,886Net Assets 2023: -$121,8962023Assets 2024: $255,475Liabilities 2024: $746,486Net Assets 2024: -$491,0112024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$255,475
Liabilities$746,486
Net Assets-$491,011
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth32nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $1,014,2862010Expenses 2011: $1,316,5792011Expenses 2012: $990,6632012Revenue 2013: $1,024,287Expenses 2013: $941,345Net Income 2013: $82,9422013Revenue 2014: $930,956Expenses 2014: $862,434Net Income 2014: $68,5222014Revenue 2015: $650,346Expenses 2015: $863,699Net Income 2015: -$213,3532015Revenue 2016: $1,189,884Expenses 2016: $1,194,176Net Income 2016: -$4,2922016Revenue 2017: $1,781,620Expenses 2017: $1,786,437Net Income 2017: -$4,8172017Revenue 2018: $1,222,639Expenses 2018: $1,371,259Net Income 2018: -$148,6202018Revenue 2019: $1,423,832Expenses 2019: $1,459,462Net Income 2019: -$35,6302019Revenue 2020: $1,008,335Expenses 2020: $1,029,741Net Income 2020: -$21,4062020Revenue 2021: $2,621,492Expenses 2021: $1,802,714Net Income 2021: $818,7782021Revenue 2022: $1,454,871Expenses 2022: $1,874,664Net Income 2022: -$419,7932022Revenue 2023: $1,574,245Expenses 2023: $2,113,147Net Income 2023: -$538,9022023Revenue 2024: $1,532,101Expenses 2024: $1,917,168Net Income 2024: -$385,0672024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,532,101
Expenses$1,917,168
Net Income-$385,067
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$255,475
Liabilities
$746,486
Net assets
-$491,011
Revenue
$1,532,101
Expenses
$1,917,168
Net income
-$385,067
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.75$0.49$1.53$1.92$0.39
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.56$0.12$1.57$2.11$0.54
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.74$0.33$0.40$1.45$1.87$0.42
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.22$0.37$0.84$2.62$1.80$0.82
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.12$0.01$1.01$1.03$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.13$0.02$1.42$1.46$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.07$0.05$1.22$1.37$0.15
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.03$0.20$1.78$1.79$0.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.02$0.21$1.19$1.19$0.00
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.02$0.21$0.65$0.86$0.21
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.03$0.42$0.93$0.86$0.07
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.02$0.35$1.02$0.94$0.08
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.29$0.02$0.27$0.99
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.49$0.03$0.47$1.32
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.57$0.03$0.54$1.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 12, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,676,361
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The museum of science & technology foundation exists to foster, support and advance the discovery center of science & technology.

Development of the discovery center of science & technology

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$192,438$89,869▼ $102,569
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$26,231$31,000▲ $4,769
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$33,473$23,019▼ $10,454
Total Assets$438,990$255,475▼ $183,515
Other Assets Total$186,848$111,587▼ $75,261
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$531,323$716,596▲ $185,273
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$29,563$29,890▲ $327
Total Liabilities$560,886$746,486▲ $185,600
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$282,448$637,951▲ $355,503
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-404,344$-1,128,962▼ $724,618
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-121,896$-491,011▼ $369,115
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$438,990$255,475▼ $183,515

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$111,587--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Lauren KochianMost PresidentPT$142,406$142,406

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrew FlamikChair
Sarah WeberVice Chair
Abby SavilleDirector
Amir GethersDirector
Brooke CapraraDirector
James LongDirector
James NicollDirector
Jean SharlowDirector
Landon LoeberDirector
Leah CaldwellDirector
Linda ErvinDirector
Martin HewittDirector
Michael BrunnerDirector
Michael KernanDirector
Rebecca ShiroffDirector
Shawni DavisDirector
Victoria CoitDirector
Wajiha MahmoudDirector
Kathleen Metallo-masonSecretary
Alfred BoudreauTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,346,479
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$4
Other Revenue
$185,618
All Other Contributions
$1,271,571
Change in Net Assets
$-385,067

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table$74,980Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions$74,980-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,493,000
Total Fundraising Expense$424,168
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$352,564
Other Expenses$71,604
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,493,000--$1,493,000
Other Salaries and Wages--$327,672$327,672
Payroll Taxes--$24,892$24,892
Occupancy--$7,397$7,397
Insurance--$2,803$2,803
Office Expenses--$1,642$1,642
All Other Expenses--$1,633$1,633
Other Expenses--$1,224$1,224
Total Functional Expenses$1,493,000$0$424,168$1,917,168
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Discovery Center of Science & TechnologySyracuse, NY501(c)(3)TO SUPPORT THE DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY'S MISSION.$1,493,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$280,978
Fundraising Direct Expenses$126,069
Gaming Gross Income$48,900
Gaming Direct Expenses$18,191
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Savoring Science$192,073$147,665$5,955$141,710
Tap Into the Most$120,476$89,976$2,878$87,098
Total Events$355,886$280,978$126,069$154,909
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Due to the Museum$716,596
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“The members of the foundation consist of the chair of the discovery center of science and technology board of trustees, the president of the discovery center of science and technology board of trustees and two members elected from the board of trustees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“The members elect the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“Minutes are maintained for the board of director's meetings only. Committee meetings minutes are not maintained.”

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

“The form 990 is presented to the finance committee, which reviews the form 990 before it is filed on behalf of the board of directors.”

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

“Annually, directors complete conflict of interest forms which are collected and reviewed, any reported conflicts are brought to the attention of the executive committee.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Salary for the president is approved by the executive committee.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request at the address listed on the return.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Museum of Science & Technology
EIN
22-3158446
Phone
3154259068
Address
500 SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET, SYRACUSE, NY 13202

Signing Officer

Name
Lauren Kochian
Title
President
Phone
3154259068
Signed
2025-08-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lauren Kochian
Formed
1990
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
21
Independent Board Members
20
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

Preparer

Firm
Grossman St Amour Cpas Pllc
Address
110 WEST FAYETTE STREET SUITE 900, SYRACUSE, NY 13202
Preparer
Jaimie P Galante CPA
Phone
3154241120
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part XII, Line 2C

“The finance committee has responsibility for the review of the audited financial statements and selection of the independent auditor, same as in prior years.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 5

“Compensation of officers: the foundation's employees are paid through a related organization - discovery center for science and technology. There is no payroll processed through the foundation and no w-2 forms issued by the foundation. The compensation information listed on part vii for the officers represents total compensation paid for work on the foundation and related entity. In the statement of activities and functional expenses, amounts applicable to the foundation have been allocated based on time spent by the individuals at the foundation.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization has adopted the provision of fasb asc 740, income taxes, which requires that a tax position be recognized or derecognized based on a "more likely than not" threshold. This applies to positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The organization believes the financial statements are free of any uncertain tax positions.penalties and interest, if any, are recorded in a provision for taxes.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt1ALL OF THE FOUNDATION'S ACTIVITIES FURTHER THE DISCOVERY CENTER'S EDUCATION MISSION. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED IN EXCESS OF EXPENSES WERE FORWARDED TO THE DISCOVERY CENTER TO COVER OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. ADDITIONALLY SOME OF THE EXPENSES OF THE FOUNDATION BENEFITED THE MUSEUM.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt2THE FOUNDATION IS CHARGED WITH ALL OF THE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE DISCOVERY CENTER. IF NOT FOR THE FOUNDATION THE DISCOVERY CENTER WOULD HAVE TO PURSUE FUNDRAISING TO MEET THE COSTS OF OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS.
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