PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION

EIN: 910750867 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SEATTLE, WA

Total Revenue
$19,402,126
Total Expenses
$22,794,892
Total Assets
$32,290,793
Net Assets
$21,129,403
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1962
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
WILL DAUGHERTY
Phone
2064432001
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION, founded in 1962, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $19.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $22.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER (PACSCI) IGNITES CURIOSITY IN EVERY CHILD AND FUELS A PASSION FOR DISCOVERY, EXPERIMENTATION, AND CRITICAL THINKING IN ALL OF US.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $7,933,397 Revenue: $4,951,971

EXHIBITS - PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER IS WASHINGTON'S LEADING INSTITUTION FOR HANDS-ON, INFORMAL SCIENCE LEARNING FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. IN 2025, 473,596 GUESTS IGNITED THEIR CURIOSITY WHILE VISITING...

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EXHIBITS - PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER IS WASHINGTON'S LEADING INSTITUTION FOR HANDS-ON, INFORMAL SCIENCE LEARNING FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. IN 2025, 473,596 GUESTS IGNITED THEIR CURIOSITY WHILE VISITING OUR ICONIC SEVEN-ACRE CAMPUS. PACSCI PROVIDES THE ONLY OPPORTUNITY IN WASHINGTON STATE TO EXPERIENCE A TROPICAL BUTTERFLY HOUSE AND IMAX THEATER, THE LARGEST DOMED LASER THEATER IN THE WORLD, AND ONE OF THREE PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCES IN KING COUNTY. GUESTS ENGAGE IN HANDS-ON EXHIBITS, TOUCHING LIVE MARINE ANIMALS, TRYING HANDS-ON ENGINEERING CHALLENGES, EXPLORING THE DEPTHS OF OUTER SPACE, AND MORE. 4,362 HOUSEHOLDS WHO RECEIVE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE OR HOST FOSTER OR UNHOUSED YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THE ACCESS MEMBERSHIPS PROGRAM, WHERE THEY RECEIVE DEEPLY DISCOUNTED OR FREE MEMBERSHIPS THAT PROVIDE UNLIMITED ACCESS FOR ONE YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $5,049,341 Revenue: $2,459,593

EDUCATION PROGRAMS - FOR DECADES PACSCI HAS EXPANDED ACCESS TO HIGHIMPACT, HANDS-ON STEM LEARNING IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS. IN 2025, PACSCI SERVED 150,769 CURIOUS MINDS, WITH 75% OF THOSE...

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EDUCATION PROGRAMS - FOR DECADES PACSCI HAS EXPANDED ACCESS TO HIGHIMPACT, HANDS-ON STEM LEARNING IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS. IN 2025, PACSCI SERVED 150,769 CURIOUS MINDS, WITH 75% OF THOSE SERVED FROM LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES OR SCHOOLS WHERE PROGRAMS WERE PROVIDED FOR FREE. SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS TO PACSCI'S ICONIC CAMPUS ARE A TIMEHONORED TRADITION. SCIENCE ON WHEELS TRAVELING WORKSHOPS REACH STUDENTS IN EVERY CORNER OF THE STATE. LIVE VIRTUAL STEM LEARNING WORKSHOPS DEEPEN IN-PERSON LEARNING EXPERIENCES. IN 2025, SUMMER CAMPS FOR CURIOUS MINDS HOSTED 3,837 CAMPERS, AND AWARDED 327 FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO OUR AWARD-WINNING, HANDS-ON CAMP PROGRAMS AT FIVE LOCATIONS IN KING COUNTY.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,505,096 Revenue: $2,000,951

THEATERS - PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER IS HOME TO SEATTLE'S ULTIMATE IMAX EXPERIENCE, WHICH OFFERS GUESTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE DISTANT MAGICAL WORLDS LIKE ANTARCTICA, TRAVEL BACK IN TIME TO WHEN...

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THEATERS - PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER IS HOME TO SEATTLE'S ULTIMATE IMAX EXPERIENCE, WHICH OFFERS GUESTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE DISTANT MAGICAL WORLDS LIKE ANTARCTICA, TRAVEL BACK IN TIME TO WHEN DINOSAURS ROAMED THE EARTH, JOURNEY TO THE FARTHEST REACHES OF THE UNIVERSE, AND IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN A CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER. FILMS COME TO LIFE IN BOTH 2D AND 3D IN PACSCI'S PACCAR AND BOEING IMAX THEATERS WITH GIANT SCREENS, CRYSTAL CLEAR IMAGERY, AND 12,000 WATTS OF DIGITAL SURROUND SOUND. PACSCI'S LASER DOME IS HOME TO THE MOST FULL-COLOR LASERS PERMANENTLY INSTALLED IN ANY LASER DOME IN AMERICA AND OFFERS GUESTS A WIDE VARIETY OF EXCITING MUSICAL PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCES DAY AND NIGHT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,619,265
Program Service Revenue $9,412,515
Investment Income $-442,173
Other Revenue $812,519
TOTAL REVENUE $19,402,126

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $13,846,608
Fundraising Expenses $1,978,795
Program Expenses $16,487,834
Other Expenses $8,948,284
TOTAL EXPENSES $22,794,892

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $19,402,126 $19,324,105 +0.0%
Expenses $22,794,892 $24,194,722 -0.1%
Net Income $-3,392,766 $-4,870,617 -0.3%
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
399
Volunteers
34

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
6
$919,694
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
1
$166,810
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARAH BUHAYAR BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLA DILLON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH BINDER TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEMBAA MAI CHAIR ELECT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON BRAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID BROWDY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN TRUDEAU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD WU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON BARNWELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JILL SINGH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JORDON VOSS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEVIX LIANG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEAL BLACK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERILYN ANDERSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WEI GAO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC LAUGHLIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUZI LEVINE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILL DAUGHERTY PRESIDENT & CEO 50.00
Officer
$438,737 $9,492 $448,229
FREEDA WARREN CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER THRU 11/24 50.00
Officer
$259,887 $4,084 $263,971
MADCHEN BELTRIE VP OF FINANCE & TECHNOLOGY 50.00
Officer
$198,817 $8,677 $207,494
RAPHAELA ROMERO VP OF GUEST SERVICES 50.00
Key Emp
$157,292 $9,518 $166,810
EMILY STUMHOFER GENERAL COUNSEL 50.00
Highest
$162,339 $8,671 $171,010
PAUL CHIOCCO VP OF DEVELOPMENT THRU 08/24 50.00
Highest
$143,064 $17,553 $160,617
AMY ZARLENGO DIR. CORP, FDN & GOV'T THRU 03/25 50.00
Highest
$138,172 $9,529 $147,701
MAFER FREEMAN CONTROLLER 50.00
Highest
$142,825 $9,525 $152,350
JASON GREEN DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES 50.00
Highest
$139,912 $10,842 $150,754
DIANA JOHNS FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE 50.00
$120,448 $4,654 $125,102
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 $19,402,126 $22,794,892 $32,290,793 $-3,392,766
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $17,593,745 $19,633,755 $42,749,939 $-2,040,010
2022 $14,639,761 $11,922,840 $49,782,600 $2,716,921
2021 $9,050,327 $7,820,809 $51,616,157 $1,229,518
2020 $22,268,810 $21,441,904 $39,248,278 $826,906
2019 $19,382,842 $22,834,499 $44,552,842 $-3,451,657
2018 $25,447,430 $27,885,276 $47,351,369 $-2,437,846
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