Childrens Discovery Center

EIN: 990241632 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Honolulu, HI

Total Revenue
$3,473,732
Total Expenses
$2,319,866
Total Assets
$12,538,496
Net Assets
$12,457,822
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
HI
Principal Officer
Liane Usher
Phone
8085245437
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Childrens Discovery Center, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 25% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.2M, a strong 33% operating margin.

Mission

The Discovery Center is an establishment that provides children with opportunities to better understand the world around them through learning-focused exhibits workshops and programs.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,404,218
Program Service Revenue $1,245,152
Investment Income $757,726
Other Revenue $66,636
TOTAL REVENUE $3,473,732

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $786,276
Fundraising Expenses $591
Program Expenses $2,004,305
Other Expenses $1,533,590
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,319,866

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,473,732 $2,776,989 +0.3%
Expenses $2,319,866 $2,103,783 +0.1%
Net Income $1,153,866 $673,206 +0.7%
Key Indicators
✗ 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
10
Employees
42
Volunteers
145

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
$90,000
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
1
$90,000
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Liane Usher President 40.00
Officer Key Emp
$90,000 $0 $90,000
Steven Ai Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daniel Chang Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Fukunaga Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lauren Wright Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jay Kadowaki Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Randal Hiraki Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Guy Akasaki Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Kurisu Chair 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Tokin Oliver Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nathan Okubo Vice Chair 5.00
Officer 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 $3,473,732 $2,319,866 $12,538,496 $1,153,866
2024 $2,776,989 $2,103,783 $11,267,118 $673,206
2023 $2,339,081 $1,989,052 $10,550,076 $350,029
2022 $981,268 $2,124,505 $10,018,430 $-1,143,237
2021 $1,794,145 $1,730,271 $11,096,460 $63,874
2020 $1,660,498 $1,651,253 $11,104,933 $9,245
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