Palouse Discovery Science Center Inc

EIN: 820523927 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Pullman, WA

Total Revenue
$254,983
Total Expenses
$248,235
Total Assets
$808,062
Net Assets
$801,469
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1999
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Laura Wood
Phone
5093326869
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Palouse Discovery Science Center Inc, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $255K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $801K represent 38 months of operating reserves.

Mission

To connect children of all ages to their families, communities, and the world beyond through interactive STEAM exploration.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $206,362
Program Service Revenue $48,218
Investment Income $956
Other Revenue $-553
TOTAL REVENUE $254,983

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $135,707
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $99,308
Other Expenses $112,528
TOTAL EXPENSES $248,235

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $254,983 $284,547 -0.1%
Expenses $248,235 $309,364 -0.2%
Net Income $6,748 $-24,817 -1.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
8
Volunteers
10

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
$48,593
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Meri E Joswiak Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$36,695 $0 $36,695
Ariel Griebling Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$11,898 $0 $11,898
Whitney Callahan Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tarah Sullivan Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Katie Bridges Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Schweitzer Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Oluwaseyi Akinrotimi Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Roland Chen Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jill Elbracht Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nathan Weller Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erin-Kae Rice Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sara Kinser President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessica Potwora Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Wood Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Austin Schilling Board Member 1.00
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
2025 $254,983 $248,235 $808,062 $6,748
2024 $284,547 $309,364 $800,947 $-24,817
2023 $363,681 $284,771 $824,314 $78,910
2022 $248,276 $274,376 $750,006 $-26,100
2021 $239,240 $229,481 $767,831 $9,759
2020 $224,292 $181,469 $769,124 $42,823
2019 $234,021 $176,265 $711,432 $57,756
2018 $248,934 $197,381 $664,020 $51,553
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