Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “To provide a cultural resource focusing on science and technology for a broad and general audience; to develop creative educational programs using specialized resources to encourage young people to appreciate science”.

When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “To provide a cultural resource focusing on science and technology for a broad and general audience; to develop creative educational programs using specialized resources to encourage young people to appreciate science”.

• The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of IL, as reported.
• The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2019 as 18 W BENTON STREET, AURORA, IL, 60506.
• The non-profit has a total of 37 employees, as reported on their form for 2019.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Does not have foreign activities.
• Is not a donor-advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
• Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
• Revenue less expenses is -$24,113.
• The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
• The organization has 15 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1988.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule B.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization pays $340,557 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $17,345 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has fundraising events.
• The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.