Discovery Place Inc
Discovery Place Inc
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About this organization
Mission
We inspire curious thinkers to discover the wonders of science, technology and nature.
About
Educational programs and exhibits: Discovery Place, Inc. operates an interactive science museum, two children's museums and a nature museum for the public. Discovery Place, Inc. served over 770,000 guests during the year. Discovery Place's welcome program is an accessibility program for NC and SC families that participate in the EBT or WIC program. Welcome visitors can visit any of the Discovery Place museums as often as they like for $1 per family member. Discovery Place, Inc. served nearly 62,000 welcome visitors during the year.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “We exist to transform the way science, technology and nature are explored and learned though interactive exhibits, films, workshops and school programs. we strive to inspire dreams, raise aspirations and motivate a lifelong love of learning.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “We inspire curious thinkers to discover the wonders of science, technology and nature.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as NC.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is 301 NORTH TRYON STREET, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28202.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2019 is 270.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $6,671,983.
- The organization has 31 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1947.
- The organization pays $7,621,275 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $789,361 in fundraising expenses.