Akron Fossils and Science Center

EIN: 202545942 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

Copley, OH

Total Revenue
$288,481
Total Expenses
$276,970
Total Assets
$128,479
Net Assets
$123,635
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
OH
Principal Officer
William M Sanderson II
Phone
3306653466
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Akron Fossils and Science Center, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $288K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $277K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

Akron Fossils & Science Center exists to provide visitors of all ages with balanced, affordable, and hands-on educational oppotunities to explore the science of the world past, present, and future. One segment of our center explores creation science education.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $49,326 Revenue: $7,916

All other educational programs. This can include guest lecturers, who are leading scientists in their field. The center also hosts birthday parties for children which are science based including...

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All other educational programs. This can include guest lecturers, who are leading scientists in their field. The center also hosts birthday parties for children which are science based including Jungle Jamboree, Getting Dusty Digging for Dinos, Amazing Astronomy, and Wacky Mad Science. The center hosted 480 children at birthday parties in 2024. We also offer overnight lock-ins and adventure trips.

Program 2
Expenses: $46,512 Revenue: $80,896

We offer science classes primarily for homeschool groups in biology, physics, astronomy, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and botany. These classes meet once a week for 28 weeks for students in K-12th...

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We offer science classes primarily for homeschool groups in biology, physics, astronomy, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and botany. These classes meet once a week for 28 weeks for students in K-12th grade. Particiants can pick individual classes or enroll in multiple classes for an all day bundle. We also offer custom group classes and family classes as well. 105 students were enrolled in our science classes in 2024.

Program 3
Expenses: $36,263 Revenue: $80,564

We provide summer hands-on science camps for children in K-8th grade. These include dinosaur adventure camp, wacky science camp, space exploration camp, creature feature camp, crime scene...

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We provide summer hands-on science camps for children in K-8th grade. These include dinosaur adventure camp, wacky science camp, space exploration camp, creature feature camp, crime scene investigator camp, and STEAM (exciting electricity) camp. 265 children were enrolled in our camps in 2024.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $62,068
Program Service Revenue $220,413
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $6,000
TOTAL REVENUE $288,481

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $176,621
Fundraising Expenses $15,382
Program Expenses $167,726
Other Expenses $100,349
TOTAL EXPENSES $276,970

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $288,481 $255,747 +0.1%
Expenses $276,970 $263,264 +0.1%
Net Income $11,511 $-7,517 -2.5%
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
14
Employees
29
Volunteers
50

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
1
$0
Total Directors
15
$97,377
Key Employees
2
$66,359
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jodie L Brewer Executive Director 40.00
Director Key Emp
$40,461 $0 $40,461
Carolann Velotta Secretary 20.00
Director Key Emp
$25,898 $0 $25,898
Erin Corbett Board member 20.00
Director
$21,623 $0 $21,623
Angela Powers Board member 10.00
Director
$9,253 $0 $9,253
Alexandria Schall Board member 0.50
Director
$142 $0 $142
William M Sanderson II President 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kurt Siegfried Board member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Greg Spickard Board member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Al Gotch Vice President 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Turnbow Board member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lynn Turnbow Board member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Todd Styer Board member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Robles Board member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gary Gage Board member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bill Heidinger Board member 0.50
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 $288,481 $276,970 $128,479 $11,511
2023 $255,747 $263,264 $117,413 $-7,517
2022 $242,051 $231,622 $123,241 $10,429
2021 $207,201 $191,612 $112,702 $15,589
2019 $230,959 $196,525 $84,550 $34,434
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