Orlando Science Center Inc.

“Fee-based continuing education programs: these on and off-site programs focus upon integrating informal learning strategies into interpretive delivery methods and messages. On-site, exhibit and education services and live programs focus on basic scientific principles and how those principles take form through technologies relevant to everyday life. Off-site programs complement, enhance and extend the osc experience to participants throughout central florida. Touring exhibits: these temporary exhibitions are brought in to supplement and extend content of the core exhibits. Many focus on early childhood, bringing familiar story characters and settings to life. Occasional blockbuster exhibits like mummies of the world are brought in to appeal to broad audience interests and age groups. All osc experiential venues inspire and engage visitors in science interactions that advance science, technology, engineering and math (stem) learning.”

“Line 1e - government grants (contributions): federal $ 42,750 state of florida $1,621,792 orange county $ 237,081 osceola county 18,100 city of orlando $ 448,800 total - line 1e $2,368,523”

“The 990 is emailed to the cfo, controller, and board members for comments and/or possible changes before it is signed and filed with the irs.”

“An orlando science center trustee, staff member, or volunteer should conduct all of his or her activities, including those relating to persons or businesses with whom the person is closely associated, in such a way that no conflict will arise between the other interests and the policies, operations or interests of the science center. The appearance of such conflict should also be avoided. Orlando science center trustees, staff, or volunteers should not associate the science center with any personal political activities. Osc is prohibited by law from participation in political campaigns. Trustees, staff and volunteers are prohibited from using the organization's name in connection with any political activity. When orlando science center trustees seek staff assistance for personal needs they should not expect that such help will be rendered to an extent greater than that available to a member of the general public in similar circumstances or with similar needs. Osc believes that the most priceless asset of an employee, or of the organization, is its integrity. Osc fully expects that all employees observe the highest professional ethical standards in dealings in which they represent the center. In the same fashion, osc expects that all employees, in their representation of the organization, avoid activities that create a conflict of interest with their responsibilities to the center. It is the employee's duty to follow the guidelines about conflicts of interest. If this is not clear to the employee or if there are questions about conflicts of interest, the employee is to contact the human resources department. A conflict of interest is not easy to define. It refers to actions, behaviors or decisions that are contradictory to the best interest of the osc. Conflicts of interest may include, but not limited to: 1. Performing non-osc work during regular work hours. 2. Uses of osc projects, programs, exhibit plans, material, equipment, software, hardware, supplies and/or employees for personal or non-osc reasons or projects. 3. Entering into agreements or contracts with outside suppliers, vendors, candidates for employment, etc., which result in personal financial gain, reward, special status or personal favors for the osc employee involved in the transaction. 4. Using one's position at the osc to enhance one's position, status, or financial gain at the expense of, or to the determent of the osc. If there is any influence on transactions involving purchases, contracts, or leases, employees must tell their direct supervisor or the human resources department as soon as possible. By disclosing there is the possibility of an actual or potential conflict of interest, safeguards can be set up to protect everyone involved. Employees who are requested to perform consulting, advisory or other professional services for other organizations are required to obtain written approval from the osc president / ceo, in order to avoid jeopardizing the center's proprietary material or risking the center's competitive position. All salaried employees must report outside activities to human resources. Violation of this procedure may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. Other instances of representative conflicts of interest: osc recognizes and respects each employee's right to privacy and to engage in personal activities outside the scope of his/her employment with the center. 1. Outside employment - no employee of the osc shall accept simultaneous employment with another organization when that employment would present a conflict of interest. Such conflict would be most likely if the other organization is a competitor or supplier. A conflict may also arise if the hours or conditions of the other job interfere with the employee's job performance at the osc. 2. Protecting trade secrets - osc has developed special ways to develop, produce, and market its services and products. Employees having access to these trade secre”

“The ceo's compensation is reviewed and approved by an independent compensation committee and based on appropriate comparative data and results in contemporaneous documentation of the decision.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available thru the guidestar website or upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in irc section 6104(d).”

“Beginning of year end of year deposit - mindbender mansion $ 30,000 $ 61,295 deposit - wizard of oz $ 35,000 $ 0 deposit - hall of heroes $ 0 $ 12,000 deposit - identity $ 0 $ 20,000 deposit - toytopia $ 0 $ 6,750 total - other assets $ 65,000 $ 100,045”

“Osc is currently conducting a multi-year comprehensive campaign fundraising effort. Contributions are recognized when unconditional promises to give are received, and revenues will vary year-to-year. Current year campaign revenues are $2.0 million. Prior year campaign revenues were $3.7 million.”

“During fiscal year 2016, osc added twelve full time positions across education, public programs, exhibits, and administrative departments.”