Liabilities / Assets
56th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 56% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 56-0770432 • 501(c)3 • Gastonia, NC
Profile
Inspire wonder and appreciation for science and the natural world through programs, exhibits, and research.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
56th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 56% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
64th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
22nd percentile
Higher net margin than 22% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
59th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 59% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 8.6% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
34th percentile
Faster asset growth than 34% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
6th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$6,816,919
Down $22,718 (-0.3%) from 2024
Liabilities
Up$418,714
Up $138,591 (+49%) from 2024
Net Assets
Down$6,398,205
Down $161,309 (-2.5%) from 2024
Revenue
Down$1,715,398
Down $3,142,046 (-65%) from 2024
Expenses
Up$1,964,363
Up $16,614 (+0.9%) from 2024
Net Income
Down-$248,965
Down $3,158,660 (-109%) from 2024
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
Inspire wonder and appreciation for science and the natural world through programs, exhibits, and research.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $2,085,690 | $2,897,905 | ▲ $812,215 |
| Investments Other Securities | $1,505,062 | $1,648,555 | ▲ $143,493 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $1,831,256 | $1,394,299 | ▼ $436,957 |
| Accounts Receivable | $1,404,461 | $861,492 | ▼ $542,969 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $13,168 | $14,668 | ▲ $1,500 |
| Total Assets | $6,839,637 | $6,816,919 | ▼ $22,718 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $206,859 | $333,532 | ▲ $126,673 |
| Deferred Revenue | $73,264 | $85,182 | ▲ $11,918 |
| Total Liabilities | $280,123 | $418,714 | ▲ $138,591 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $3,607,196 | $3,293,645 | ▼ $313,551 |
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $2,952,318 | $3,104,560 | ▲ $152,242 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $6,559,514 | $6,398,205 | ▼ $161,309 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $6,839,637 | $6,816,919 | ▼ $22,718 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Securities | $1,648,555 | - | - |
| Name | Title | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Tippitt | Executive Di | $147,973 | $147,973 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Jami Farris | Chairman |
| Coleman Efird | Vice Chairma |
| Amanda Jarman | Director |
| Brian Adams | Director |
| Chris Kolbash | Director |
| Chuck Niemeyer | Director |
| Craig Watson | Director |
| Dara Hartman | Director |
| David Kirlin | Director |
| Dr Kemery Gilbert | Director |
| Erin Russell | Director |
| Jim Gallagher | Director |
| Leeann Harris | Director |
| Parag Phadke | Director |
| Patsy Davis | Director |
| Rose Planer | Director |
| Sarah Sumner | Director |
| Trey Helms | Director |
| Wade Apple | Director |
| Len Rowe | Immediate Pa |
| Janie Stiles | Secretary |
| John Forgan | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $1,019,643 |
| Other Expenses | $944,720 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $783,941 | $235,702 | - | $1,019,643 |
| All Other Expenses | - | $26,796 | - | $26,796 |
| Other Expenses | $3,569 | $21,166 | - | $24,735 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $8,395 | $15,148 | - | $23,543 |
| Travel | $2,696 | $11,792 | - | $14,488 |
| Insurance | - | $10,821 | - | $10,821 |
| Advertising | $7,880 | - | - | $7,880 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $1,583,302 | $381,061 | $0 | $1,964,363 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,964,363 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $1,964,363 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $1,964,363 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
“The form 990 is reviewed by the finance chairman and board chairman, then submitted to the executive board, and then each member of the remaining board is presented with a copy of the document for their review and records.”
“The policy is reviewed annually. Members are made aware of the policy and any issues with purchasing are either avoided or brought to the attention of the executive board.”
“The ceo and cfo do not receive compensation from the board of trustees. The highest compensated employee is the development director. All salaries are measured against industry standards and trends.”
“The human resources committee is involved in the interview, review, and hiring process, which includes a salary review.”
“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, and tax return available to the public upon request. Requests may be in person, by usps, or via e-mail.”
“The museum has determined that it does not have any material unrecognized tax benefits or obligations as of june 30, 2025. The museum has tax years ended june 30, 2024, june 30, 2023, and december 31, 2022 subject to examination by the internal revenue service.”
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| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE MUSEUM HAS DETERMINED THAT IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY MATERIAL UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR OBLIGATIONS AS OF JUNE 30, 2025. THE MUSEUM HAS TAX YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2024, JUNE 30, 2023, AND DECEMBER 31, 2022 SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X |
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