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WE INSPIRE AND EDUCATE YOUNG MINDS THROUGH ENGAGING SCIENCE-BASED PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS TO CREATE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$18.3M
Program Spending
82%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$8M
Total Expenses
▼$15.4M
Total Assets
$64.3M
Total Liabilities
▼$16.1M
Net Assets
$48.2M
Officer Compensation
→$879.8K
Other Salaries
$6.4M
Investment Income
$566.6K
Fundraising
▼$1.3M
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$4.4M
Awards Found
9
Department of Housing and Urban Development
$2M
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING, AND MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS
Department of Housing and Urban Development
$2M
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE, COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING, AND MISCELLANEOUS GRANTS
Department of Commerce
$99.9K
INSTALLATION OF SCIENCE ON A SPHERE AT DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY (PRIORITY 1)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
$99.8K
"NASA EXPLORES THE UNIVERSE" EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AT , A HANDS-ON INFORMAL SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CENTER IN , WILL DEVELOP "NAS
National Science Foundation
$86K
IMPROVING EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE LITERACY THROUGH FUNDAMENTAL EXHIBITS
Institute of Museum and Library Services
$28K
DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY IN SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, WILL REHIRE AND TRAIN ESSENTIAL STAFF TO SUPPORT AN OCEAN-BASED FIELD TRIP DESIGNED TO BRING STUDENTS TO THE COAST WHO COULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE THIS EXPERIENCE. THE PROJECT WILL OFFER 36 FREE FIELD TRIPS FOR TITLE I SCHOOLS AND DIRECTLY BENEFIT K-12 STUDENT POPULATIONS THAT HAVE ALL BEEN DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED BY LEARNING LOSS DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, INCLUDING LOW-INCOME ETHNIC OR RACIAL MINORITY POPULATIONS, IMMIGRANTS, AND STUDENTS WITH MENTAL OR PHYSICAL CHALLENGES AND DISABILITIES. STUDENTS WILL EXPERIENCE HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES THAT WILL TEACH THEM TO MAKE REAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO ONGOING CITIZEN SCIENCE PROJECTS.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
$25K
"NASA EXPLORES THE UNIVERSE" VISITOR KIOSK UPGRADE "NASA EXPLORES THE UNIVERSE" IS AN INTERACTIVE AND FUN WAY FOR 420,000 ANNUAL VISITORS OF A
Institute of Museum and Library Services
$5,000
NATIONAL AWARD FOR MUSEUM SERVICE
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
2
Clean Audits
2
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $4M | No | 2026-03-28 |
| 2022 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $4.9M | No | 2023-03-20 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$4M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$4.9M
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 | $18.3M | $8M | $15.4M | $64.3M | $48.2M |
| 2022 | $26.2M | $12.3M | $12.6M | $60.8M | $44.1M |
| 2021 | $12.8M | $12.1M | $7.7M | $56.8M | $30.6M |
| 2020 | $7.6M | $3.1M | $24.6M |
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 |
|---|
| Joe Adams | Chief Executive Officer | 27 | $469.8K | $231.4K | $22K | $723.3K |
| Nancee Christianson | Chief Financial Officer | 27 | $190.2K | $93.7K | $18.5K | $302.3K |
| Stanton Rowe | Officer At Large | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Karl Kreutziger | Officer At Large | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Bolar | Officer At Large | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Mcdorman | Vice Chairman | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Baily | Board Chairman | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Joe Adams
Chief Executive Officer
$723.3K
Hrs/Wk
27
Compensation
$469.8K
Related Orgs
$231.4K
Other
$22K
Nancee Christianson
Chief Financial Officer
$302.3K
Hrs/Wk
27
Compensation
$190.2K
Related Orgs
$93.7K
Other
$18.5K
Stanton Rowe
Officer At Large
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Karl Kreutziger
Officer At Large
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dan Bolar
Officer At Large
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tom Mcdorman
Vice Chairman
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rick Baily
Board Chairman
$0
Hrs/Wk
4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacy White | Chief Of Staff | 27 | $146.6K | $72.2K | $8,123 | $227K |
| Michael Fuhr | Senior Director, Corporate Retail | 40 | $194.9K | $0 | $21.4K | $216.4K |
| Tina Rolewicz | Vice President Of Educatio | 27 | $128.1K | $63.1K | $20K | $211.2K |
| Rosie Lee | Vice President Of Operations | 40 | $170.1K | $0 | $12.7K | $182.8K |
| Gonzales Roxanne | Vice President, Exhibits And Program Developm | 27 | $117K | $57.6K | $4,113 | $178.7K |
Lacy White
Chief Of Staff
$227K
Hrs/Wk
27
Compensation
$146.6K
Related Orgs
$72.2K
Other
$8,123
Michael Fuhr
Senior Director, Corporate Retail
$216.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$194.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$21.4K
Tina Rolewicz
Vice President Of Educatio
$211.2K
Hrs/Wk
27
Compensation
$128.1K
Related Orgs
$63.1K
Other
$20K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Brand | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carey Dunlop | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carl Jordan | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Taylor | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Del Stagg Phd | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Bennett | Member | 0.5 |
Adam Brand
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Carey Dunlop
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Carl Jordan
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
David Taylor
| $53.4M |
| $25.5M |
| 2019 | $16.4M | $7.7M | $14.6M | $63.3M | $42.3M |
| 2018 | $12M | $4.9M | $16.1M | $66M | $42.1M |
| 2017 | $13.6M | $6.5M | $17M | $71M | $45.9M |
| 2016 | $12.8M | $5M | $15.8M | $59.6M | $38.1M |
| 2015 | $13.1M | $5.5M | $13.4M | $64.5M | $41.1M |
| 2014 | $12M | $6.1M | $11.3M | $49.4M | $41.3M |
| 2013 | $21.9M | $16M | $12.9M | $45.9M | $40.5M |
| 2012 | $14M | $5.6M | $13.8M | $36.6M | $31.5M |
| 2011 | $15.2M | $9.2M | $9.9M | $36M | $31.3M |
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| Launes Ana M |
| Vice President, Strategic Partnerships |
| 27 |
| $97K |
| $47.8K |
| $11.5K |
| $156.3K |
Rosie Lee
Vice President Of Operations
$182.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$170.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$12.7K
Gonzales Roxanne
Vice President, Exhibits And Program Developm
$178.7K
Hrs/Wk
27
Compensation
$117K
Related Orgs
$57.6K
Other
$4,113
Launes Ana M
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
$156.3K
Hrs/Wk
27
Compensation
$97K
Related Orgs
$47.8K
Other
$11.5K
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Emily Horowitz | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Henry Pyle | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Janet Burns | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Janet Ray | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay-Paul Spenuzza Esquire | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Whitton | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Dierking | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lupe Gonzalez | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Skaist | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Oli Thordarson | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Zofrea | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Valerie Amezcua | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vincent Sarmiento | Member | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Del Stagg Phd
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Don Bennett
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Emily Horowitz
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Henry Pyle
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Janet Burns
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Janet Ray
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jay-Paul Spenuzza Esquire
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jeff Whitton
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jim Dierking
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lupe Gonzalez
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mark Skaist
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Oli Thordarson
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Peter Zofrea
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Valerie Amezcua
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Vincent Sarmiento
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
0.5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0