LOUISVILLE, KY
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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)THE KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER INC, founded in 1980, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $6.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.
OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE CURIOSITY AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS TO EXPLORE AND EXPERIMENT WITH SCIENCE IN ALL ITS FORMS. WE EMBRACE A "DO SCIENCE" PHILOSOPHY: PLAY, TINKER, COLLABORATE, TEST, EXPERIMENT, LEARN FROM MISTAKES, AND TRY AGAIN. KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER PROVIDES A NEUTRAL SPACE TO ENGAGE IN CONVERSATIONS ABOUT SCIENCE, FOSTERING CURIOSITY AND COLLABORATION ACROSS GENERATIONS AND BACKGROUNDS.WE BELIEVE SCIENCE MATTERS. IT EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS, STRENGTHENS COMMUNITIES, AND FUELS THE WORKFORCE OF TOMORROW. STEAM SKILLS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR FACING THE CHALLENGES OF THE 21ST CENTURY, AND SCIENCE LITERACY CREATES A FOUNDATION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING AND A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE. BY MAKING SCIENCE PERSONAL, PARTICIPATORY, AND FUN, KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER ENSURES THAT CURIOSITY HAS NO LIMITS.
EXHIBITS & FLAGSHIP - THE KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER WAS NAMED THE STATE SCIENCE CENTER OF KENTUCKY BY THE KENTUCKY GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN 2002 AND ACTIVELY SERVES INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH...
EXHIBITS & FLAGSHIP - THE KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER WAS NAMED THE STATE SCIENCE CENTER OF KENTUCKY BY THE KENTUCKY GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN 2002 AND ACTIVELY SERVES INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH AND INDIANA. IN 2025, KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER IMPACTED 100% OF KENTUCKY COUNTIES AND 93% OF INDIANA COUNTIES. IT IS THE LARGEST HANDS-ON SCIENCE CENTER IN KENTUCKY WITH INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND ACTIVITY STATIONS, A LARGE-FORMAT THEATER EXPERIENCE WITH A SCREEN THAT EXTENDS FOUR STORIES HIGH, TEACHING LABORATORIES, ON- AND OFF-SITE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, PULSE OF SURGERY (OPEN HEART SURGERY) PROGRAM, AND DISTANCE LEARNING CAPABILITIES. THE KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER FEATURES INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND ENGAGING PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT FAMILIES, ADULTS, SCHOOLS, AND BUSINESSES.
ONSITE EDUCATION - KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER SERVES STUDENTS AND TEACHERS FROM ACROSS KENTUCKY AND INDIANA THROUGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, WHERE TEACHERS CAN SELECT LABS, CLASSES, MOVIES FROM THE SCIENCE...
ONSITE EDUCATION - KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER SERVES STUDENTS AND TEACHERS FROM ACROSS KENTUCKY AND INDIANA THROUGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, WHERE TEACHERS CAN SELECT LABS, CLASSES, MOVIES FROM THE SCIENCE CENTER LIBRARY, AND PRE- AND POST-VISIT ACTIVITIES THAT NOT ONLY ENHANCE THEIR STUDENTS' EXPERIENCE BUT SATISFY STATEWIDE CURRICULUM STANDARDS. DAILY OPERATIONS AND EXHIBITS AT THE FLAGSHIP LOCATION IN LOUISVILLE INCLUDE CHANGING FACILITATED WALK-UP SCIENCE EXPERIENCES, AND THEMED ACTIVITIES AND DEMONSTRATIONS. SCHOOL'S OUT SCIENCE CAMPS RUN ALL SUMMER LONG, AND ON DAYS THAT THE JEFFERSON COUNTRY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS OUT OF CLASS, PROVIDING ENRICHING OUT-OF-SCHOOL EXPERIENCES UPON WHICH PARENTS CAN RELY. IN ADDITION, FAMILY MOVIE EVENTS, THEMED SCIENCE CELEBRATION WEEKENDS, AND EVENTS SPECIFICALLY FOR ADULTS REPRESENT THE FLAGSHIP FACILITY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE POWERFUL OPPORTUNITIES BRING SCIENCE TO LIFE IN REAL, EXCITING AND NON-FORMAL WAYS.
OFFSITE EDUCATION - OUR SCIENCE TRAVELS TO YOU PROGRAMS INCLUDE DISTANCE LEARNING, ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY OR SCHOOL-WIDE SCIENCE FESTIVALS, HANDS-ON CLASS SESSIONS, AFTER-SCHOOL SCIENCE CLUBS...
OFFSITE EDUCATION - OUR SCIENCE TRAVELS TO YOU PROGRAMS INCLUDE DISTANCE LEARNING, ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY OR SCHOOL-WIDE SCIENCE FESTIVALS, HANDS-ON CLASS SESSIONS, AFTER-SCHOOL SCIENCE CLUBS AND MORE. ADDITIONALLY, SCIENCE IN PLAY2GO, THE MOBILE VERSION OF KENTUCKY SCIENCE CENTER'S PROGRESSIVE NEXT-GENERATION LEARNING EXPERIENCE, EMPOWERS CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO LEARN TOGETHER THROUGH THE POWER OF PLAY, IMPROVING KINDERGARTEN READINESS. SCIENCE IN PLAY2GO TRAVELS TO KENTUCKY LIBRARIES, SERVING 3-MONTH RESIDENCIES THAT GIVE FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH THE CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE HIGH QUALITY SCIENCE LITERACY EXPERIENCES IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6,238,719 | $5,893,730 | +0.1% |
| Expenses | $6,610,544 | $6,755,325 | 0.0% |
| Net Income | $-371,825 | $-861,595 | -0.6% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| AARON BUTLER | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALI FAROOQUI | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD (FROM 07/24) | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA WILSON | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW RENDA | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY JOHNSON | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BHANU CALVERT | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD (FROM 07/24) | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL SEIFRIT | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN MORENO-RIVERA | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS TEELEY | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIEN RUSSELL | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE RIESER | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CORINNE MURPHY | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD (FROM 07/24) | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID TANDY | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRICK MILLER | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GIAVONNE RONDO | CHAIR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACIE BECHT | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI KONYNENBELT | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD (TO 03/25) | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY ENG | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN RILEY | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEITH HAMILTON | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN COOK | VICE CHAIR | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KYLE MILLER | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LILLY MCGLONE | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD (FROM 07/24) | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MASON LEICHHARDT | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD (FROM 07/24) | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA WHITEHEAD | SECRETARY / GENERAL COUNSEL | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SHAFFER | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD (TO 10/24) | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK WILLIAMS | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD (FROM 07/24) | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL DEMARCO JR | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| RON VONDERHAAR | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSS COMPTON | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD (FROM 07/24) | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SAM ELLINGTON | TREASURER | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDRA BAKER | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SKINNER | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD (FROM 07/24) | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN HORTON | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SIBUSISO NGUBENI | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS GRAY JR | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| VEENA REDDY | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BILLY TAYLOR | NON-COMPENSATED BOARD | 1.00 |
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| MICHAEL NORMAN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40.00 |
Officer
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$203,526 | $21,479 | $225,005 |
| REBECCA BAIRD | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40.00 |
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$109,743 | $14,172 | $123,915 |
| ERYN WALKER | CHIEF PEOPLE & CULTURE OFFICER | 40.00 |
Highest
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$127,837 | $13,054 | $140,891 |
| MELLISA BLANKENSHIP | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40.00 |
Highest
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$117,677 | $19,383 | $137,060 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,238,719 | $6,610,544 | $7,092,193 | $-371,825 |
| 2024 | $5,893,730 | $6,755,325 | $7,360,384 | $-861,595 |
| 2023 | $6,438,764 | $6,440,877 | $8,232,323 | $-2,113 |
| 2022 | $8,061,214 | $5,622,272 | $8,042,924 | $2,438,942 |
| 2021 | $5,255,803 | $4,442,124 | $6,927,861 | $813,679 |
| 2020 | $4,115,750 | $4,908,299 | $5,223,902 | $-792,549 |
| 2019 | $5,240,361 | $5,464,573 | $5,253,989 | $-224,212 |
| 2018 | $5,141,374 | $5,482,888 | $5,719,758 | $-341,514 |
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