Explora Science Center & Children'S Museum of Albuquerque Inc

“The tax return is prepared by the audit firm and then reviewed in detail by the accounting manager and by the executive director. Once this step is completed, the 990 is then presented to the finance committee for their approval. After the finance committee approval, the 990 is provided to the entire board before it is filed.”

“Each year the independent executive committee of the board reviews the executive director's performance and uses comparability data in determining and approving the compensation package of the executive director for the subsequent year. Contemporaneous minutes are kept of the deliberation and decision.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Museum and learning center: explora provides an innovative learning center that promotes interactive learning about the world & universe for children of all ages. Over 299,000 people visited the museum during the fiscal year; over 20,000 free family memberships were distributed; 36 family science nights were offered with 18,000 students & family members attending; & over 1,000 campers attend explora's seasonal camps each year. Explora has received national recognition & awards for its excellance and focus on science, technology, engineering & math. Explora offered over 2,700 educational programs in science, technology, and art to more than 75,000 students. Explora also offered new mexico teachers professional development on inquiry science teaching.”

“Other fundraising expense: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 20,167. Total expenses 20,167. Membership: program service expenses 13,888. Management and general expenses 780. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 14,668. In-kind property exp: program service expenses 1,102. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,102. Misc expense: program service expenses -9. Management and general expenses 43. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 34. Rental exp reported on pg 9: program service expenses -13,719. Management and general expenses -74,822. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses -88,541. Cogs reported on pg 9: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses -138,027. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses -138,027.”

“The oversight process and the selection process did no change during the tax year.”