Science Central Inc.

“The director of finance will be primarily responsible for facilitating the preparation of the irs form 990 (hereinafter "form 990") in compliance with irs regulations. He/she will work to provide information to the outside auditors for the preparation of the form 990. In advance of the filing deadline, once the form 990 has been completed, it will be submitted to the finance committee for review. After the finance committee has approved the form 990, it will be presented to the executive committee. Once the executive committee has approved it, it will be presented to the full board for review and approval prior to submission to the irs. At each level of review, the copies of the form 990 may be transmitted in either paper or electronic copy.”

“Conflicts of interest must be reported immediately; disclosure of conflicts of interest is an essential and ongoing obligation for board members in the course of their duties. If a conflict of interest is identified, it should be discussed with the president and chairman of the board to identify the proper course of remedial action. These actions may range from recusal in any business transactions involving science central or the other interested organization to withdrawing from involvement in the other organization's business or board of directors to other actions that assure the conflict of interest or even the appearance of a conflict of interest may be avoided.”

“Science central's executive committee reviews and establishes (or makes a recommendation to the full board for approval) executive compensation on an annual basis, usually in the first month of the fiscal year, based on the following factors: a. Achievement of goals and objectives as established by the executive committee, either through the establishment of such goals and objectives on an annual basis and/or successful implementation of a board approved strategic plan during the just concluded fiscal year. B. A survey of executive compensation for not-for-profit executive directors/presidents in the fort wayne, allen county and northeast indiana area, as such information is available c. Availability of funding as determined during preparation of the fiscal year's budget and approved by the executive committee or full board of directors.”

“The organization's irs form 990 for the prior three years is available at www.guidestar.org”

“Governing documents, policies and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Work with area nonprofits to reach under-served and minority youth. Finally, science central is utilizing advanced technology to provide these programs through distance learning via interactive video conferencing for schools in our region, nationally, and even internationally with recent bookings including schools in canada, australia and costa rica. Major accomplishments in 2015-16 include: in our last fiscal year, we brought hands-on science education to more than 144,789 children and adults, at our science center and through off- site outreach programs. This represented a 10% increase compared to the previous year. Opened many new permanent exhibits on topics such as molecules, electricity, magnetism, structures, geometry, and new live animals. Expanded marketing, including television advertising and billboards in south bend/warsaw and fort wayne markets, playbills in local theaters and sporting events. Awarded a second, nationally-competitive grant by the american association for the advancement of science to host week-long summer science camps for under-served elementary school students, funded by gsk pharmaceuticals. Received a national science foundation grant called "portal to the public," to link scientists at ipfw and the iu school of medicine in indianapolis with schools, youth groups, and science central visitors. We are one of only 40 centers nationwide supporting this initiative and the only one using ivc technology. New "science4u" outreach programs were started in dekalb county, indiana and van wert county, ohio. Started a new teen internship program for under-served and minority youth in partnership with the boys and girls clubs of fort wayne and the fort wayne urban league. For the third consecutive year, science central has partnered with the local hispanic radio station to host the local children's day festival. Expanded adult-audience events to include two new "science-themed" events. Fundraising activities included the annual golf classic and mixology fundraising events. Featured three touring exhibitions in 2015; expedition earth (nrg exhibits), the evolving universe (smithsonian institution), and amazing maize (purdue university). Celebrated science central's 20th anniversary in 2015. Activities included a free day for public and a special media event that concluded with the permanent lighting of science central's iconic colored smokestacks.”