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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF LOS ANGELES, founded in 2012, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $9.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 49% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $8.0M left a modest 15% surplus.
WE INSPIRE AND EDUCATE YOUNG MINDS THROUGH ENGAGING SCIENCE-BASED PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS TO CREATE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER - TO PROVIDE A WORLD CLASS, HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE CENTER DESIGNED TO INSPIRE A FASCINATION WITH SCIENCE AND MATH AND LAY A FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE ACHIEVEMENT IN THESE...
DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER - TO PROVIDE A WORLD CLASS, HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE CENTER DESIGNED TO INSPIRE A FASCINATION WITH SCIENCE AND MATH AND LAY A FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE ACHIEVEMENT IN THESE AREAS.
EDUCATION OUTREACH - OUR GOAL IS TO COMPLEMENT ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM WITH HANDS ON INSTRUCTION IN SCIENCE AND INSPIRE CHILDREN TO PURSUE FURTHER EDUCATION IN SCIENCE. THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SERVES...
EDUCATION OUTREACH - OUR GOAL IS TO COMPLEMENT ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM WITH HANDS ON INSTRUCTION IN SCIENCE AND INSPIRE CHILDREN TO PURSUE FURTHER EDUCATION IN SCIENCE. THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SERVES OVER 350,000 CHILDREN IN THE ORANGE COUNTY, RIVERSIDE, SAN BERNADINO, SAN DIEGO, VENTURA, AND LOS ANGELES AREAS. DISCOVERY CUBE CONNECT - THE CUBE STUDIOS WAS CREATED TO VIRTUALIZE OUR INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE IN CLASS AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND WATER AND WASTE AGENCIES.
FIELD TRIPS TO DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER - PROVIDE SCIENCE FIELD TRIPS TO ALMOST 68,000 STUDENTS IN THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LOCAL PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO COMPLEMENT THE CALIFORNIA...
FIELD TRIPS TO DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER - PROVIDE SCIENCE FIELD TRIPS TO ALMOST 68,000 STUDENTS IN THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LOCAL PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO COMPLEMENT THE CALIFORNIA ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CURRICULUM.
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 | $9,374,017 | $6,310,058 | +0.5% |
| Expenses | $8,003,354 | $7,415,226 | +0.1% |
| Net Income | $1,370,663 | $-1,105,168 | -2.2% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOE ADAMS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 13.00 |
Officer
Director
|
$243,271 | $24,154 | $761,338 |
| PEDRAM SALIMPOUR MD | CHAIR | 4.00 |
Officer
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| THE HONORABLE WENDY GREUEL | VICE CHAIR | 0.50 |
Officer
Director
|
$222,330 | $0 | $222,330 |
| TIM GASPAR | SECRETARY | 0.50 |
Officer
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CANISE ARRENDONDO | TREASURER | 1.00 |
Officer
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE SARKISSOF | MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY CHEESEMAN | MEMBER | 1.00 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER POPE | MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE COTO | MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GARCIA | MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH PATTERSON | MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY MUELLER | MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE VALDES | MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WILMARTH | MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA CORWIN | MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON YOUNG | MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN DIAMOND | MEMBER | 0.50 |
Director
|
$0 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCEE CHRISTIANSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 13.00 |
Officer
|
$98,482 | $20,660 | $319,088 |
| LACY WHITE | CHIEF OF STAFF | 13.00 |
Key Emp
|
$83,962 | $8,148 | $262,578 |
| TINA ROLEWICZ | VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATIO | 13.00 |
Highest
|
$68,140 | $20,825 | $227,309 |
| ROXANNE GONZALES | VICE PRESIDENT, EXHIBITS A | 13.00 |
Highest
|
$63,509 | $4,752 | $197,203 |
| ANA M LAUNES | VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC | 13.00 |
Highest
|
$50,164 | $19,142 | $171,154 |
| WHYTE CHERIE RAYA | VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RE | 13.00 |
Highest
|
$61,620 | $14,606 | $201,332 |
| LUIS M ALMONTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LOS ANG | 40.00 |
Highest
|
$232,575 | $9,655 | $242,230 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,374,017 | $8,003,354 | $20,517,968 | $1,370,663 |
| 2024 | $6,310,058 | $7,415,226 | $18,316,197 | $-1,105,168 |
| 2023 | $9,310,490 | $6,847,385 | $20,177,365 | $2,463,105 |
| 2022 | $7,039,819 | $5,880,104 | $18,703,953 | $1,159,715 |
| 2021 | $2,459,601 | $5,064,976 | $18,665,114 | $-2,605,375 |
| 2020 | $19,600,158 | $7,243,132 | $22,618,780 | $12,357,026 |
| 2019 | $4,850,605 | $7,594,008 | $23,446,781 | $-2,743,403 |
| 2018 | $4,815,191 | $8,433,675 | $26,378,922 | $-3,618,484 |
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