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

“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.”

“Inspire love for science and curiosity about the world to create a brighter future.”

“The campaign for curidoyssey: building the minds of tomorrow today the campaign for curiodyssey continues to be a vehicle for growth for the organization. Early investors in the campaign saw curiodyssey's potential to increase its impact and lay the foundation for future expansion. With investments in reimagined exhibits, programs and animal exhibits, curiodyssey demonstrated a proof of concept which resulted in increased attendance, membership and contributed support. For the fiscal year, the annual operations were allocated a portion of the campaign funds raised as planned with board approval of the fiscal year 2020 budget. During fiscal year 2020, curiodyssey strengthened the strategic initiatives and campaign plans regarding the role of curiodyssey in the education ecosystem for the county. Curiodyssey is more than just a place to visit. Rather, the organization can serve as a critical lynchpin to strengthen science education for young children in the heart of silicon valley and nationally. This message has resonated strongly with corporate, civic and nonprofit leaders. The board launched a new campaign vision in the spring to create a campus plan facility and made the strategic decision not to pursue the permit ready set of renovation plans on the current building, recognizing just under $3 million in previous costs as an expense in fy20. The support and direction of a talented team of board members, executive leadership and staff has been essential in the ongoing success of and reboot of the campaign. This new phase focuses on raising funds for re-creating our facility and the expenses associated with the campaign for a new campus design, an inclusive playground, incorporating wildlife facilities and a new otter pond.”

“Curiodyssey, a science playground and zoo, inspires a love for science and curiosity about the world to create a brighter future. We do this by letting kids loose to observe what is, ask "what if and let the natural world answer their questions. We give kids the real power of science.”

“Changing exhibits/public programs: this year, in response to the covid-19 pandemic curiodyssey launched four new outdoor exhibits: rubbings, illusions, autumn nights and illuminodyssey outdoors! Our team continues to innovative to reinforce in children their natural inquisitiveness and build their powers of investigation and understanding. By moving our exhibit experience outdoors, curiodyssey was able to serve our community safely during this pandemic. Our education programs deepen our students understanding of the natural world despite the restrictions from the pandemic. In response to covid-19, we launched virtual science classes to serve children in their homes during shelter-in-place and pivoted to outdoor- only programs to continue our important work in science education. Camp curiodyssey continues to be our flagship program. It engages campers in an immersive journey exploring natural phenomena through science and in the natural world. The camp program fosters creativity, imagination and appreciation for nature. Each camp provides personal, interactive experiences for preschool through eighth grade youth. In response to the covid-19 pandemic curiodyssey the on-site camps were replaced with virtual camps.”

“Wildlife habitats: curiodyssey houses nearly 100 animals - from golden eagles to river otters - giving children the opportunity to experience and understand the natural world. All of our animals are non-releasable, meaning they have been injured or imprinted and would not survive if returned to their natural habitats. Our animals reinforce the organization's mission by taking center stage in our wildlife habitats, school-based programs and public programs. The association of zoos and aquariums (aza) accredits curiodyssey. The aza accredits fewer than 10% of zoos and aquariums nationwide.”

“Community outreach/guest services: we reached out in the community weekly through ongoing education programs in local low-income schools and our wildlife on wheels program (october - march). We offered free admission and free or discounted field trips to the underserved. Our museums for all program, a discounted membership for struggling families continues to grow.we are continuously developing our website as a resource for science information for students, parents and teachers. This year we piloted a popular new resource for at-home- science experiments, one of the highest trafficked areas of our site. Marketing plays a vital role in informing teachers, parents, and children about our educational programs and exhibits and encouraging a scientific mindset. 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. In response to the covid-19 pandemic curiodyssey rescheduled many of the rental events.”

“Professional fees: program service expenses 3,481. Management and general expenses 54. Fundraising expenses 816. Total expenses 4,351. Recruitment: program service expenses 1,953. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,953. Contract services: program service expenses 220,650. Management and general expenses 5,399. Fundraising expenses 199,129. Total expenses 425,178. Outside services: program service expenses 1,767. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,767. Business planning: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 39,020. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 39,020.”

“Loss on abandonment of original building project -2,933,810.”