Curiodyssey

“Finance committee will review and approve the form 990. A copy is then distributed to the board before filing.”

“The finance committee reviews each signed conflict of interest policy statement yearly with regards to any possible conflict. Compliance is achieved throughout the year.”

“The executive committee reviews non-profit salary and benefits comparable in the bay area and sets the executive director's compensation. The executive director reviews salary compensation surveys in bay area non-profits and establishes the pay scale for directors.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and the annual audited financial statements are available for public inspection upon request. Form 990 is also available at guidestar.org and on the website for the california registry of charitable trusts.”

“As a science and wildlife center, curiodyssey helps children acquire the tools to deeply understand the changing world.”

“The campaign for curidoyssey: building the minds of tomorrow today in 2012, curiodyssey launched a comprehensive campaign for an exciting major renovation and to support new and ongoing programs. We raised $23,000,000 during the first five years of the campaign and established a strong financial position. In july 2017, curiodyssey's board of directors voted to separate the comprehensive campaign into two separate campaigns: annual and capital campaign. The new allocation insures the capital campaign will fund the renovation, temporary relocation during construction, and campaign-related costs. The annual campaign will support yearly program, administration, and operation expenses. This change in fund allocation maintained our original capital campaign goal and allowed us to adjust the capital campaign timing for funds raised. Nationally, during 2017, many local nonprofits struggled financially - and we experienced similar difficulties, in fiscal year 2017. The curidoyssey board and executive leadership responded to this fundraising challenge. We adjusted the make-up of the board, redoubled our development efforts, and expanded the development team. These changes will result in increased revenue for the two campaigns. The capital campaign is crucial to the long-term sustainability of the organization. It is serving the organization as intended by raising awareness, expanding our donor base and number of donations.”

“As a science and wildlife center, curiodyssey helps children acquire the tools to deeply understand the changing world. We do this by offering real-world experiences with inquiry and investigation through interactive science exhibits, encounters with native california animals, and public and group educational programming.”

“Changing exhibits/public programs: science exhibitions - we develop our exhibits in-house: our team creates innovative exhibits that you won't see anywhere else. Everything is designed to reinforce in children their own, natural inquisitiveness and build their powers of investigation and understanding. Camp - camp curiodyssey engages campers in an immersive journey exploring natural phenomena through science and the outdoors. The camp program fosters creativity, imagination and appreciation for nature. Each camp provides personal, interactive experiences for preschool through 8th grade youth.”

“Wildlife habitats: curiodyssey houses nearly 100 animals - from golden eagles to river otters - which put children up close with nature. All of our animals are non-releasable, meaning they have been injured or imprinted and would not survive if returned to their natural habitats. All of our animals reinforce the organization's mission to help children acquire the tools to deeply understand the changing world by taking center stage in our wildlife habitats, school-based programs and public programs. Curiodyssey is accredited by the association of zoos and aquariums (aza). Fewer than 10% of zoos and aquariums nationwide are accredited by aza.”

“Community outreach/guest services: our community outreach is realized through advertising, promotions, and public relations. This marketing plays a vital role in informing not only the general public, but also teachers, parents, and children about our educational programs and exhibits. Curiodyssey's rental spaces provide a natural setting for a variety of events, including birthday parties, weddings, company retreats, and other celebrations. For evening events, guests have access to our beautiful gardens and our main building, which houses a variety of fascinating interactive exhibits. With prior arrangement with our wildlife department, guests may include an up close encounter with one of our many animal ambassadors.”

“The audit committee selects the auditor and reviews audited financial statements.”