Explorit Science Center
Explorit Science Center
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About this organization
Mission
To ignite and foster curiosity about science through discovery and inquiry
About
On-site public and school science education programs offered at its facility in Davis, CA. The focal point is Explorit's hands-on exhibitions which are open for public drop-in visits and the basis of discovery lessons for school field trips. Other on-site programs include the popular 'childrens science classes/camps', science themed birthday parties, 'family explorations' and 'family festival' and weekend programs featuring guest scientists from the community. On-site exhibits and programs served approximately 13,906 children and adults in the fiscal year.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “Explorit provides innovative, hands on, inquiry-based science activities for children and families on-site in davis, ca and through its traveling programs that are delivered in elementary schools throughout 14 northern california counties.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “To ignite and foster curiosity about science through discovery and inquiry”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is CA.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2019 is 3141 5TH STREET, DAVIS, CA, 95618.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2019 has a total of 3 employees.
- 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 $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $23,140.
- The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1983.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization pays $185,627 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $35,288 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.