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Opportunities in Science Inc

EIN 41-1625917 • 501(c)3 • Bemidji, MN

Profile

To provide intellectual stimulation and enjoyment for children, adults, and educational organizations in northern minnesota using hands-on science and technology exhibits and programs.

413 Beltrami Ave NWBemidji, MN 56601

www.hscbemidji.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.33x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

33rd percentile

-3.4%

Higher net margin than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

48th percentile

2.5%

Faster asset growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

10th percentile

-32%

Faster revenue growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Up

$814,011

Up $19,531 (+2.5%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$150,276

Down $1,355 (-0.9%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$663,735

Up $20,886 (+3.2%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin33rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$461,028

Down $219,697 (-32%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$476,799

Down $5,877 (-1.2%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$15,771

Down $213,820 (-108%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth48th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $645,189Liabilities 2011: $121,830Net Assets 2011: $523,3592011Assets 2012: $602,782Liabilities 2012: $21,739Net Assets 2012: $581,0432012Assets 2013: $539,199Liabilities 2013: $17,452Net Assets 2013: $521,7472013Assets 2014: $530,667Liabilities 2014: $22,033Net Assets 2014: $508,6342014Assets 2015: $566,470Liabilities 2015: $11,834Net Assets 2015: $554,6362015Assets 2016: $571,123Liabilities 2016: $11,791Net Assets 2016: $559,3322016Assets 2017: $642,305Liabilities 2017: $9,133Net Assets 2017: $633,1722017Assets 2018: $759,166Liabilities 2018: $56,218Net Assets 2018: $702,9482018Assets 2019: $752,047Liabilities 2019: $56,469Net Assets 2019: $695,5782019Assets 2020: $511,574Liabilities 2020: $152,120Net Assets 2020: $359,4542020Assets 2021: $579,523Liabilities 2021: $155,117Net Assets 2021: $424,4062021Assets 2022: $560,887Liabilities 2022: $153,328Net Assets 2022: $407,5592022Assets 2023: $794,480Liabilities 2023: $151,631Net Assets 2023: $642,8492023Assets 2024: $814,011Liabilities 2024: $150,276Net Assets 2024: $663,7352024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$814,011
Liabilities$150,276
Net Assets$663,735
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth10th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $319,532Expenses 2011: $230,572Net Income 2011: $88,9602011Revenue 2012: $330,223Expenses 2012: $276,357Net Income 2012: $53,8662012Revenue 2013: $251,887Expenses 2013: $310,997Net Income 2013: -$59,1102013Revenue 2014: $249,653Expenses 2014: $262,766Net Income 2014: -$13,1132014Revenue 2015: $337,253Expenses 2015: $291,251Net Income 2015: $46,0022015Revenue 2016: $309,558Expenses 2016: $304,862Net Income 2016: $4,6962016Revenue 2017: $386,128Expenses 2017: $312,345Net Income 2017: $73,7832017Revenue 2018: $366,919Expenses 2018: $318,715Net Income 2018: $48,2042018Revenue 2019: $340,752Expenses 2019: $358,162Net Income 2019: -$17,4102019Revenue 2020: $322,238Expenses 2020: $317,946Net Income 2020: $4,2922020Revenue 2021: $372,760Expenses 2021: $329,906Net Income 2021: $42,8542021Revenue 2022: $411,661Expenses 2022: $373,711Net Income 2022: $37,9502022Revenue 2023: $680,725Expenses 2023: $482,676Net Income 2023: $198,0492023Revenue 2024: $461,028Expenses 2024: $476,799Net Income 2024: -$15,7712024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$461,028
Expenses$476,799
Net Income-$15,771
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$814,011
Liabilities
$150,276
Net assets
$663,735
Revenue
$461,028
Expenses
$476,799
Net income
-$15,771
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.14$1.50$6.64$4.61$4.77$0.16
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.94$1.52$6.43$6.81$4.83$1.98
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.61$1.53$4.08$4.12$3.74$0.38
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.80$1.55$4.24$3.73$3.30$0.43
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.12$1.52$3.59$3.22$3.18$0.04
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$7.52$0.56$6.96$3.41$3.58$0.17
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$7.59$0.56$7.03$3.67$3.19$0.48
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.42$0.09$6.33$3.86$3.12$0.74
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.71$0.12$5.59$3.10$3.05$0.05
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.66$0.12$5.55$3.37$2.91$0.46
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.31$0.22$5.09$2.50$2.63$0.13
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.39$0.17$5.22$2.52$3.11$0.59
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.03$0.22$5.81$3.30$2.76$0.54
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.45$1.22$5.23$3.20$2.31$0.89
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$486,714
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide intellectual stimulation and enjoyment for children, adults, and educational organizations in northern minnesota using hands-on science and technology exhibits and programs.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$199,830$422,474▲ $222,644
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$286,849$330,271▲ $43,422
Inventories for Sale or Use$21,914$25,673▲ $3,759
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$231,374$18,678▼ $212,696
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$54,513$16,915▼ $37,598
Total Assets$794,480$814,011▲ $19,531
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$150,000$150,000→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$1,528--
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$103$276▲ $173
Total Liabilities$151,631$150,276▼ $1,355
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$481,477$663,735▲ $182,258
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$161,372--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$642,849$663,735▲ $20,886
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$794,480$814,011▲ $19,531

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$238,589$240,475$479,064
Buildings$183,885$215,021$398,906
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Lee FurusethExecutive DiFT$52,141$52,141

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
JENNA O'DELLChair
James EkstromPast Chair
Chloe KepriosDirector
Don CarlsonDirector
Gregory DrobaDirector
JENNY O'NEILLDirector
Jesse VarpnessDirector
Joe FurusethSecretary
Mike JonesTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$249,671
Program Service Revenue
$161,773
Investment Income
$8,395
Other Revenue
$41,189
All Other Contributions
$138,433
Change in Net Assets
$-15,771
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$340,779
Other Expenses$136,020
Total Fundraising Expense$354
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$258,023$3,999-$262,022
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$30,290$21,851-$52,141
Depreciation Depletion$24,428--$24,428
Payroll Taxes$21,898$1,977-$23,875
Occupancy$18,630$3,058-$21,688
Fees for Services Accounting$11,013$775-$11,788
Fees for Services Other$8,948--$8,948
Insurance$8,697--$8,697
Office Expenses$8,322-$185$8,507
Interest$7,692--$7,692
All Other Expenses$4,242-$169$4,411
Other Expenses$3,322$150-$3,472
Advertising$2,797--$2,797
Other Employee Benefits$2,741--$2,741
Conferences and Meetings$59--$59
Total Functional Expenses$443,719$32,726$354$476,799
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$24,456
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Fundraiser$24,456$24,456-$24,456
Total Events$24,456$24,456-$24,456
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
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
No
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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“990 and schedules are reviewed by the finance committee and then submitted to the full board of directors for approval.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Governance committee distributes, collects, and reviews conflict of interest statements for each board member annually.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Documents and reports are made available upon request in either paper or pdf format.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Opportunities in Science Inc
EIN
41-1625917
Phone
2184444472
Address
413 BELTRAMI AVE NW, BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Doing Business As
Headwaters Science Center

Signing Officer

Name
Lee Furuseth
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2184444472
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lee Furuseth
Formed
1994
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
25
Volunteers
65

Preparer

Firm
Kba Peterson Associates Inc
Address
2901 BEMIDJI AVENUE NORTH, BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Preparer
Trudy D Peterson CPA
Phone
2184442727
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