Pacific Science Center Foundation

“The 990 is reviewed internally by the cfo. Then it is presented to the board finance committee who reviews it with the accounting firm, the president and cfo. Lastly, the board finance committee presents the 990 to the full board indicating their recommendations as to its completeness and accuracy. All board members receive a copy of the return before it is filed.”

“All board members and officers are required to complete the questionnaire annually. Management reviews the policies and considers the source and impact of any conflicts. If a conflict is found, that board member refrains from discussing or voting on that particular matter.”

“In 2014, the ceo resigned; during the time thereafter, an interim ceo was retained while the board conducted a search for a permanent replacement. As of january 2016, will daugherty was identified and hired by the board as the permanent ceo. For all officers of the organization, compensation is determined by review of data from local 990s, salary surveys, input from human resource professionals and board member review.”

“The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Financial statements are also available on the pacific science center's website which is available to the public.”

“Ellen lettvin is a fellow through the department of education. Her compensation was fully funded by a grant from the noyce foundation and the mott foundation.”

“At pacific science center we rely on volunteers and interns to help fulfill our mission to inspire lifelong science learning while providing vital assistance in all areas of pacific science center operations. Whether you're interested in hands-on interaction with exhibits and guests or something behind the scenes, we have opportunities for you. We are especially grateful to the more than 900 volunteers who contributed nearly 30,000 hours of dedicated service last year in support of our mission.”

“Exhibitry contracts: program service expenses 423,613. Management and general expenses 5. Fundraising expenses 16,703. Total expenses 440,321. Special events: program service expenses 14,821. Management and general expenses 456. Fundraising expenses 124,883. Total expenses 140,160. Grant related contract services: program service expenses 1,376,444. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,376,444. Youth and family programs: program service expenses 187,131. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 187,131. Facility: program service expenses 208,091. Management and general expenses 113,212. Fundraising expenses 60,464. Total expenses 381,767. Other: program service expenses 92,783. Management and general expenses 48,600. Fundraising expenses 32,882. Total expenses 174,265.”