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KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER IS A LEADER IN HANDS-ON, INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING, ENGAGING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN EXPLORING SCIENCE THROUGH INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES. WITH THREE FLOORS OF DYNAMIC EXHIBITS, IMMERSIVE FILMS ON A 4-STORY SCREEN, AND DAILY PROGRAMMING, THE SCIENCE CENTER SERVES AS A HUB FOR CURIOSITY AND DISCOVERY. WE PROVIDE TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR CAREGIVERS AND EDUCATORS, INSPIRE CRITICAL THINKING IN LEARNERS OF ALL AGES, AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE HOW SCIENCE CONNECTS TO EVERYDAY LIFE. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS, OUTREACH PROGRAMS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS, WE EXTEND OUR MISSION BEYOND THE MUSEUM WALLS, EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES ACROSS KENTUCKY AND BEYOND TO EMBRACE SCIENCE AS A PATHWAY TO UNDERSTANDING AND INNOVATION.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$5.9M
Program Spending
78%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$1.6M
Total Expenses
▼$6.8M
Total Assets
$7.4M
Total Liabilities
▼$1.3M
Net Assets
$6.1M
Officer Compensation
→$340.1K
Other Salaries
$3.1M
Investment Income
$130.1K
Fundraising
▼$22.8K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$344K
Awards Found
3
National Endowment for the Humanities
$200K
UNIQUELY HUMAN [UNIQUELY HUMAN IS THE KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER'S RESPONSE TO THE PRESSURES AND PRIORITIES OF OUR TIME AND OFFERS US A MEANS TO JOIN IN THE RECKONING OF A LEGACY OF INEQUITIES THAT HAS PERSISTED FOR TOO LONG. UNIQUELY HUMAN WILL OPEN A DIALOGUE, INVITE DISCOVERY AND OFFER GROWTH FOR FAMILIES AND TEENS THROUGH AN APPROACH THAT WILL RELY HEAVILY ON COMMUNITY-BASED OUTREACH, VIRTUAL PARTNER PROGRAMMING, AND A SMALL SCALE PERMANENT GALLERY EXPERIENCE. FUNDS ARE BEING REQUESTED TO SUPPORT AN EXHIBITION DESIGN FIRM TO HELP TAKE THIS UNIQUELY HUMAN CONCEPT FROM ITS EXISTING FRAMEWORK THROUGH FINAL DESIGN, WITH INCLUDED PLANNING AND FABRICATION SUPPORT FOR A SUB-SET PROTOTYPE AND TO COLLABORATE WITH STAFF ON DEVELOPING AN ARRAY OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS.] [PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF THE KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER'S 'UNIQUELY HUMAN' MUSEUM EXHIBITION, WHICH EXAMINES IDENTITY, THOUGHT, FEELING, AND ACTION.  ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED: STAFF WILL DEVELOP CONTENT, DESIGN, AND PROGRAMMATIC ELEMENTS OF THE FORTHCOMING 'UNIQUELY HUMAN' EXHIBITION.   EXPECTED OUTCOMES: AN EXHIBITION, 'UNIQUELY HUMAN,' AT THE KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER  INTENDED BENEFICIARIES: VISITORS TO THE KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER.   SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES:'THE RECIPIENT DOES NOT INTEND TO SUBAWARD FUNDS.]
Department of Energy
$144K
CONTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION WING
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
1
Clean Audits
1
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.2M | No | 2022-09-27 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.2M
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $5.9M | $1.6M | $6.8M | $7.4M | $6.1M |
| 2022 | $8.1M | $5.1M | $5.6M | $8M | $6.8M |
| 2021 | $5.3M | $3.3M | $4.4M | $6.9M | $4.6M |
| 2020 | $4.1M | $1.6M | $4.9M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Michael Norman | President & CEO | 40 | $192.6K | $0 | $21.2K | $213.8K |
| Rebecca Baird | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $105.6K | $0 | $13.9K | $119.5K |
| David Tandy | Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Ouseph | Immediate Past Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Giavonne Rondo | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sam Ellington | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Whitehead | General Counsel/secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Michael Norman
President & CEO
$213.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$192.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$21.2K
Rebecca Baird
Chief Financial Officer
$119.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$105.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$13.9K
David Tandy
Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Ouseph
Immediate Past Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Giavonne Rondo
Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sam Ellington
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Melissa Whitehead
General Counsel/secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellisa Blankenship | Chief Mission Officer | 40 | $103.6K | $0 | $18.9K | $122.6K |
| Meredith Loeb | Chief Philanthropy Officer | 40 | $112K | $0 | $7,092 | $119.1K |
| Eryn Walker | Chief People And Culture Officer | 40 | $104.8K | $0 | $7,366 | $112.2K |
Mellisa Blankenship
Chief Mission Officer
$122.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$103.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$18.9K
Meredith Loeb
Chief Philanthropy Officer
$119.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$112K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$7,092
Eryn Walker
Chief People And Culture Officer
$112.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$104.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$7,366
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Butler | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrea Wilson | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Renda | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Becky Johnson | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Seifrit | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carmen Moreno-Rivera | Non-compensated Board |
Aaron Butler
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Andrea Wilson
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Andrew Renda
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $5.2M |
| $3.8M |
| 2019 | $5.2M | $1.7M | $5.5M | $5.3M | $4.6M |
| 2018 | $5.1M | $1.7M | $5.5M | $5.7M | $4.8M |
| 2017 | $4.6M | $2M | $5.1M | $6.1M | $5.2M |
| 2016 | $4.8M | $2.2M | $5M | $6.9M | $5.7M |
| 2015 | $4.9M | $2.7M | $4.7M | $7.2M | $5.8M |
| 2014 | $3.9M | $2.4M | $4.5M | $6.6M | $5.6M |
| 2013 | $4.9M | $2.4M | $5.2M | $7M | $6.2M |
| 2012 | $4.5M | $2.4M | $4.9M | $7.2M | $6.5M |
| 2011 | $4.1M | $2M | $5.9M | $7.5M | $6.9M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Chris Teeley | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christien Russell | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine Rieser | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Derek Bland | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Derrick Miller | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gracie Becht | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Harmony Little | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Heidi Konynenbelt | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Henry Eng | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jimmy Higdon | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jody Clasey | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Riley | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Hamilton | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristin Cook | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle Miller | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Stone | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynette Breedlove | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Shaffer | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Norman Seawright | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Demarco Jr | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ron Vonderhaar | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Saxton | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandra Baker | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Horton | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sibusiso Ngubeni | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Gray Jr | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Veena Reddy | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| William Billy Taylor | Non-compensated Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Becky Johnson
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Bill Seifrit
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Carmen Moreno-Rivera
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Chris Teeley
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Christien Russell
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Christine Rieser
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Derek Bland
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Derrick Miller
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gracie Becht
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Harmony Little
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Heidi Konynenbelt
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Henry Eng
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jimmy Higdon
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jody Clasey
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Riley
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Keith Hamilton
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kristin Cook
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kyle Miller
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Linda Stone
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lynette Breedlove
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Shaffer
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Norman Seawright
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Paul Demarco Jr
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ron Vonderhaar
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ryan Saxton
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sandra Baker
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sean Horton
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sibusiso Ngubeni
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Thomas Gray Jr
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Veena Reddy
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
William Billy Taylor
Non-compensated Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0