EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM

EIN: 201641549 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

GRAND JUNCTION, CO

Total Revenue
$2,896,102
Total Expenses
$2,923,903
Total Assets
$6,526,899
Net Assets
$5,932,666
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
SALLY SCHAEFER
Phone
9702541626
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Net assets of $5.9M represent 25 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO INSPIRE A PASSION AND RESPECT FOR MATH AND SCIENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,092,070

EDUCATION: THE EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM'S "EDUCATION" PROGRAMS ARE THE MEANS BY WHICH WE PROVIDE OUR DIRECT STEAM EDUCATION TO ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS...

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EDUCATION: THE EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM'S "EDUCATION" PROGRAMS ARE THE MEANS BY WHICH WE PROVIDE OUR DIRECT STEAM EDUCATION TO ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE INQUIRY-BASED, HANDS-ON EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCES (IN CLASS MATH TUTORING, AFTER-SCHOOL STEAM, CAMPS DURING SCHOOL BREAKS, AND FIELD TRIPS). EUREKA PROVIDES OVER 95 SUMMER STEAM CAMPS ON THE CMU CAMPUS AND OVERNIGHT ACROSS COLORADO. THESE PROGRAMS ARE A WEEK LONG AND REACH OVER 2,200 STUDENTS. THE EUREKA ALSO RUNS A FULL DAY UNIVERSAL PRESCHOOL LOCATED ON THE NEW EMERSON SCHOOL CAMPUS. EUREKA ALSO RUNS A HALF DAY MOBILE PRESCHOOL THAT OPERATES OUT OF A BUS AND VISITS A MOBILE HOME VILLAGE IN CLIFTON, CO. EUREKA OFFERS OVER 10 ADULT TRAVELING STEAM PROGRAMS EACH YEAR FOR PARTICIPANTS FROM 55-95YRS OLD.

Program 2
Expenses: $408,430

EXHIBITS: THE EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS THAT ENGAGE STUDENTS OF ALL AGES IN ASKING QUESTIONS AND EXPERIENCING SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES IN...

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EXHIBITS: THE EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS THAT ENGAGE STUDENTS OF ALL AGES IN ASKING QUESTIONS AND EXPERIENCING SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES IN A "HANDS-ON" MANNER. THE EXHIBITS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FIVE DAYS A WEEK, AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS AND SPECIAL GROUPS BY APPOINTMENT. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 100 EXHIBITS ON THE FLOOR AT ANY ONE TIME. EXHIBITS ARE CHANGED AND UPDATED OFTEN BY VOLUNTEERS.

Program 3
Expenses: $270,572

THE REMAINDER OF OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CONSIST OF "EVENTS- AND "COMMUNITY OUTREACH." SCHEDULED EVENTS INCLUDE "FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHTS", DURING WHICH FAMILIES FROM THROUGHOUT THE REGION ARE INVITED...

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THE REMAINDER OF OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CONSIST OF "EVENTS- AND "COMMUNITY OUTREACH." SCHEDULED EVENTS INCLUDE "FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHTS", DURING WHICH FAMILIES FROM THROUGHOUT THE REGION ARE INVITED TO EXPLORE THE MUSEUM AND TO PARTICIPATE IN HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES THAT ARE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO FIT THE THEME FOR THE EVENING. THESE PROGRAMS ARE INTENDED TO ENGAGE PARENTS, CHILDREN, AND GRANDPARENTS IN VARIOUS FACETS OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY. COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITY FAIRS AND EVENTS AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT LOCAL AND REGIONAL SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES. MANY OF THESE OUTREACH PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,709,753
Program Service Revenue $1,088,064
Investment Income $73,187
Other Revenue $25,098
TOTAL REVENUE $2,896,102

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $77,971
Salaries & Benefits $1,785,905
Fundraising Expenses $22,242
Program Expenses $2,771,072
Other Expenses $1,060,027
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,923,903

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,896,102 $2,425,188 +0.2%
Expenses $2,923,903 $2,290,795 +0.3%
Net Income $-27,801 $134,393 -1.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
116
Volunteers
45

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$95,461
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JENNIFER MOORE EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$95,461 $0 $95,461
JOHN HOPKINS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL DEBERRY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW MAYER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL SCHAEFER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MCCONNELL FOUNDER/EMER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA LOPEZ BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN HILL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSA TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOAN LEVY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANELLE MORALES BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIKO WILCOX BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW BREMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE PERRY VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY SCHAEFER PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH LANCI BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $2,896,102 $2,923,903 $6,526,899 $-27,801
2023 $2,425,188 $2,290,795 $8,579,952 $134,393
2022 $2,206,162 $1,770,331 $8,349,450 $435,831
2021 $1,740,593 $1,316,258 $5,462,376 $424,335
2020 $1,590,432 $1,126,475 $5,208,205 $463,957
2019 $2,367,285 $1,069,429 $4,676,030 $1,297,856
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