Liabilities / Assets
40th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 40% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 35-2294669 • 501(c)3 • Beaumont, TX
Profile
Ignite the growth of children, families and communities through interactive learning.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
40th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 40% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
35th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 35% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
65th percentile
Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
53rd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 53% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 5.4% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
74th percentile
Faster asset growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
63rd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$1,018,844
Up $136,303 (+15%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$27,362
Down $24,974 (-48%) from 2023
Net Assets
Up$991,482
Up $161,277 (+19%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$1,255,749
Up $171,486 (+16%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$1,094,472
Up $311,832 (+40%) from 2023
Net Income
Down$161,277
Down $140,346 (-47%) from 2023
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
Ignite the growth of children, families and communities through interactive learning.
We believe in learning through playing. The exhibits are carefully selected to promote S.T.E.A.M focused learning(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math). We strive to promote a fun and interactive environment where children thrive and become excited about learning.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $575,534 | $589,118 | ▲ $13,584 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $85,777 | $219,259 | ▲ $133,482 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $211,544 | $184,292 | ▼ $27,252 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $0 | $15,910 | ▲ $15,910 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $9,069 | $7,851 | ▼ $1,218 |
| Accounts Receivable | $617 | $2,414 | ▲ $1,797 |
| Total Assets | $882,541 | $1,018,844 | ▲ $136,303 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $21,667 | $15,825 | ▼ $5,842 |
| Other Liabilities | $25,652 | $7,575 | ▼ $18,077 |
| Deferred Revenue | $5,017 | $3,962 | ▼ $1,055 |
| Total Liabilities | $52,336 | $27,362 | ▼ $24,974 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $568,408 | $520,844 | ▼ $47,564 |
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $261,797 | $470,638 | ▲ $208,841 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $830,205 | $991,482 | ▲ $161,277 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $882,541 | $1,018,844 | ▲ $136,303 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Land Buildings | $173,064 | $232,170 | $405,234 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $7,409 | $13,616 | $21,025 |
| Equipment | $3,819 | $15,300 | $19,119 |
| Buildings | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Land | $0 | - | $0 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Yarbrough | Executive Director | FT | $68,000 | $68,000 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Seth Wells | President |
| Lynn Hill | Vice President |
| Anna Pappa | Director |
| D'Ann Douglas | Director |
| Fatima Javed | Director |
| John Morrell | Director |
| Liza Waddell | Director |
| Lori Higgins | Director |
| Sarah Matheny | Director |
| Zach Stiles | Director |
| Jodi Green | Secretary |
| Josh Davis | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $396,631 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $366,019 |
| Other Expenses | $331,822 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $129,510 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $366,019 | - | - | $366,019 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $246,102 | $3,339 | $16,121 | $265,562 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $40,150 | $7,841 | $20,009 | $68,000 |
| Fees for Services Other | $28,877 | $4,805 | $26,825 | $60,507 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $51,799 | $53 | $189 | $52,041 |
| Advertising | $46,260 | $0 | $5,423 | $51,683 |
| Payroll Taxes | $29,788 | $1,166 | $3,747 | $34,701 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $25,395 | $634 | $2,339 | $28,368 |
| Office Expenses | $11,544 | $235 | $12,976 | $24,755 |
| Occupancy | $20,826 | $345 | $1,236 | $22,407 |
| All Other Expenses | $4,895 | $2,061 | $8,837 | $15,793 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $0 | $13,390 | $0 | $13,390 |
| Insurance | $7,524 | $1,282 | $686 | $9,492 |
| Information Technology | $7,230 | $155 | $555 | $7,940 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $5,116 | $1,340 | $828 | $7,284 |
| Other Expenses | $4,370 | $0 | $0 | $4,370 |
| Travel | $636 | $0 | $0 | $636 |
| Interest | $0 | $116 | $0 | $116 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $917,596 | $47,366 | $129,510 | $1,094,472 |
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar State College Port Arthur | Port Arthur, TX | Government | Education | $100,000 |
| Nederland Independent School District | Nederland, TX | Government | Education | $60,391 |
| Port Neches Groves Independent School District | Port Neches, TX | Government | Education | $40,945 |
| Beaumont Independent School District | Beaumont, TX | Government | Education | $20,872 |
| Orangefield Independent School District | Orange, TX | Government | Education | $12,719 |
| Bridge City Independent School District | Bridge City, TX | Government | Education | $9,001 |
| Lumberton Independent School District | Lumberton, TX | Government | Education | $8,200 |
| Buna Independent School District | Buna, TX | Government | Education | $5,452 |
| Kountze Independent School District | Kountze, TX | Government | Education | $5,304 |
| Port Arthur Independent School District | Port Arthur, TX | Government | Education | $2,720 |
| Restore Tugboat Island | Port Neches, TX | 501(c)(3) | Restoration Project | - |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $385,271 |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $263,146 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing Tournament | $731,150 | $332,578 | $145,456 | $187,122 |
| Casino Night | $47,725 | $7,579 | $11,626 | $-4,047 |
| Total Events | $903,294 | $385,271 | $263,146 | $122,125 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Refundable advances | $7,575 |
“There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing board.”
“Form 990 was reviewed by the executive director and an officer prior to filing.”
“Compensation for the executive director is reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee.”
“There are no other compensated officers or key employees.”
“Governining documents and financial statements are available upon request. Such requests are submitted to the Executive Committee for approval.”
“Other Programs: Other events and programs that allow children and 483613. 366019. 67478.”
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