Exploratorium
Exploratorium
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About this organization
Mission
Located in San Francisco, California, the Exploratorium is a public learning laboratory exploring the world through science, art, and human perception. Our mission is to create inquiry-based experiences that transform learning worldwide. Our vision is a world where people think for themselves and can confidently ask questions, question answers, and understand the world around them. We value lifelong learning and teaching, curiosity and inquiry, our community, iteration and evidence, integrity and authenticity, sustainability, and inclusion and respect.
About
PROGRAM, ADMISSIONS AND RENTALS:THE EXHIBIT AND MEDIA STUDIOS GROUP DESIGNS, DEVELOPS, BUILDS AND MAINTAINS THE MUSEUM'S EXHIBITS. MORE THAN 1000 EXHIBITS HAVE BEEN CREATED BY STAFF SCIENTISTS, ARTISTS AND EXHIBIT DEVELOPERS, WITH NEW EXHIBITS ALWAYS IN DEVELOPMENTTHE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE GROUP CREATES AND PRODUCES PUBLIC PROGRAMS, SUCH AS LECTURES, DEMONSTRATIONS, AND WEBCASTS, AND SUPPORTS THE FIELD TRIP PROGRAM. 75 LIVE WEBCASTS, VIDEOS AND OTHER MEDIA ARE PRODUCED EACH YEAR. WE WELCOME OVER 850,000 VISITORS EACH YEAR.THE ONLINE MEDIA GROUP DEVELOPS EXPERIENCES FOR WEB VISITORS, CONNECTS PHYSICAL EXHIBITS TO ONLINE USERS, AND OPERATES THE MUSEUM'S WEBSITE. WE RECEIVE 11 MILLION VISITS TO OUR WEBSITE ANNUALLY TO VIEW THE 50,000 PAGES OF ORIGINAL CONTENT.THE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND LEARNING IS OUR EDUCATIONAL DIVISION COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING:THE INSTITUTE FOR INQUIRY: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SCIENCE SPECIALISTS AND CLASSROOM TEACHERS ENGAGED IN IMPLEMENTATION OF INQUIRY-BASED SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM, INCLUDING IN CLASSROOMS WITH HIGH NUMBERS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS.THE TEACHER INSTITUTE: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHERS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON INTEGRATION OF HANDS-ON INVESTIGATIONS TO SUPPORT STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN SCIENTIFIC PRACTICES.THE TINKERING STUDIO & COMMUNITY/AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS: THE TINKERING STUDIO PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EDUCATORS IMPLEMENTING STEM-RICH TINKERING AND MAKER PROGRAMS IN INFORMAL AND FORMAL SETTINGS. MULTI-YEAR, WEEKLY PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED TO MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH THE MUSEUM-BASED TECH PROGRAM. THESE STUDENTS GRADUATE INTO SERVING AS PAID FACILITATORS FOR OUR COMMUNITY-BASED TINKERING PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTENDING PARTNER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, SUCH AS THE SF BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS.THE CENTER FOR INFORMAL LEARNING AND SCHOOLS: A RESEARCH GROUP THAT CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND ENGAGES POLICYMAKERS WITH STRATEGIES FOR EXPANDING MORE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS AND INFORMAL EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS AND ORGANIZATIONS.THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM, ADMISSIONS AND RENTALS GENERATED FEDERAL/PRIVATE GRANTS REVENUE DURING THE TAX YEAR, WHICH IS REPORTED ON PART VIII (STATEMENT OF REVENUE) OF FORM 990.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “The exploratorium is a public learning laboratory exploring the world through science, art, and human perception. our mission is to create inquiry-based experiences that transform learning worldwide.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “The exploratorium is a public learning laboratory exploring the world through science, art, and human perception.our mission is to create inquiry-based experiences that transform learning worldwide.our vision is a world where people think for themselves and can confidently ask questions, question answers, and understand the world around them.we value lifelong learning and teaching, curiosity and inquiry, our community, iteration and evidence, integrity and authenticity, sustainability, and inclusion and respect.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as CA.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 17 PIER STE 100, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 941111455.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 853 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $42,833,943.
- The organization has 38 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1968.
- The organization pays $32,155,055 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $3,279,620 in fundraising expenses.