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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA, founded in 1966, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $7.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Net assets of $44.3M represent 75 months of operating reserves.
THE SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA ENGAGES AND INSPIRES IOWANS ALONG THEIR JOURNEY OF LIFELONG SCIENCE LEARNING.
ADMISSIONS: THE SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA HAS BEEN PART OF THE CULTURAL COMMUNITY OF IOWA SINCE OPENING IN 1966. THE CURRENT, 117,000 SQUARE FOOT SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA FACILITY OPENED IN DOWNTOWN DES...
ADMISSIONS: THE SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA HAS BEEN PART OF THE CULTURAL COMMUNITY OF IOWA SINCE OPENING IN 1966. THE CURRENT, 117,000 SQUARE FOOT SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA FACILITY OPENED IN DOWNTOWN DES MOINES IN 2005 AND HOUSES ENGAGING EXHIBIT AREAS WHERE VISITORS CAN EXPLORE, LEARN, AND DISCOVER THROUGH HANDS-ON INTERACTION WITH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOCUSED EXHIBITS. THE FACILITY ALSO INCLUDES AN ADDITIONAL EXHIBIT HALL THAT HOSTS BOTH TRAVELING EXHIBITS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. IN ADDITION, SCI HOUSES THE JOHN DEERE ADVENTURE THEATER FEATURING LIVE SCIENCE THEATER PERFORMANCES AND THE STAR THEATER PLANETARIUM WHICH FEATURES ASTRONOMY PROGRAMS AND SHOWS.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS, THE SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA'S PRESCHOOL HAS PROVIDED CHILDREN WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, EXPLORE A VARIETY OF TOPICS AND LEARN...
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS, THE SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA'S PRESCHOOL HAS PROVIDED CHILDREN WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, EXPLORE A VARIETY OF TOPICS AND LEARN POSITIVE SOCIAL INTERACTION SKILLS IN THE UNIQUE SCIENCE-BASED SETTING OF THE SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA. THE LOCATION OF THE PRESCHOOL SOLIDIFIES THE SCIENCE CENTER'S COMMITMENT TO PREPARING CHILDREN FOR THEIR FUTURE EDUCATION, WHILE ALSO OFFERING THEM OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUN AS PART OF THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE. THE SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA PRESCHOOL RECEIVED NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC) ACCREDITATION IN AUGUST OF 2008 AND CONTINUES TO MAINTAIN THAT CERTIFICAITON.
EDUCATION: THE SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA PROVIDES ENGAGING AND INSPIRING STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO SCHOOLS, GROUPS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THESE...
EDUCATION: THE SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA PROVIDES ENGAGING AND INSPIRING STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO SCHOOLS, GROUPS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THESE INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS AND DEMOSTRATIONS ARE PROVIDED DAILY TO VISITORS IN THE EXHIBIT AREAS, THEATERS, AND IN SPACES THROUGHOUT THE SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA DESIGNATED FOR LEARNING, INCLUDING THE INNOVATION LAB. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE ALSO DELIVERED THROUGH SCI SUMMER CAMPS, THE SCI OUTREACH PROGRAM, AND THROUGH ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS, EVENTS, AND CLASSES OFFERED TO PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN THROUGH ADULT AUDIENCES.
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 | |
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| Revenue | $7,058,878 | $6,966,798 | +0.0% |
| Expenses | $7,403,292 | $6,988,710 | +0.1% |
| Net Income | $-344,414 | $-21,912 | +14.7% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| DOUG FICK | CHAIRMAN | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY FENTON | CHAIR INTERNAL AFFAIRS | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SUE MATTISON | FORMER EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BICK T CARFRAE | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JULIAN CHAKY | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MAGAN LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE MCCARTY | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSSA SAUNDERS | EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR MUHAMMAD AADIL SPOCTER | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR JOANNE LASRADO | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM DOUGLAS | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT HAGAN | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA SCHABEL | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DR PETER DORHOUT | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID CREASEY | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHELDON OHRINGER | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SCHMIDT | DIRECTOR | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CURT SIMMONS | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40.00 |
Officer
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$219,142 | $9,334 | $228,476 |
| ABBY HOOD | CFO/VP OF ADMINISTRATION | 40.00 |
Officer
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$117,854 | $8,025 | $125,879 |
| DANIEL RAEDEKER | VP OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | 40.00 |
Highest
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$113,288 | $34,058 | $147,346 |
| ROBERT BURNETT | VP OF SCIENCE LEARNING | 40.00 |
Highest
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$113,951 | $27,429 | $141,380 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,058,878 | $7,403,292 | $48,517,140 | $-344,414 |
| 2024 | $6,966,798 | $6,988,710 | $48,585,601 | $-21,912 |
| 2023 | $6,327,725 | $6,305,520 | $48,312,597 | $22,205 |
| 2022 | $10,760,381 | $5,545,117 | $48,649,304 | $5,215,264 |
| 2021 | $9,104,239 | $5,559,568 | $44,485,491 | $3,544,671 |
| 2020 | $6,707,633 | $5,872,852 | $41,082,841 | $834,781 |
| 2019 | $7,150,997 | $7,203,121 | $40,077,472 | $-52,124 |
| 2018 | $6,960,663 | $7,563,562 | $40,605,384 | $-602,899 |
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