NonprofitsThe Discovery Science Place Inc

Arts & Culture

The Discovery Science Place Inc

TYLER, TX

Total revenue

$871K

Total expenses

$384K

Net assets

$2.2M

Grants received

$768K

32 grants

EIN

752392134

Tax year

2024

Mission

Learning environment through exhibits which ignite curiosity through fun, hands-on exploration.

Programs

2 programs

Discovery science place hosted full steam ahead, a family-friendly festival celebrating creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning. The 2024 event focused on the total solar eclipse and featured exhibits, demonstrations, and activities highlighting astronomy, engineering, and other stem fields. Although attendance remained below pre-pandemic levels, with fewer than 200 participants, the event continued to provide a meaningful opportunity for local makers, educators, and families to explore science and technology together.

Expenses: $12K

Discovery science place hosted more than 8,000 students from across east texas for hands-on field trip experiences aligned with state science standards. These visits encourage curiosity, reinforce classroom learning, and provide opportunities for students to explore stem concepts through interactive exhibits. Under the museum's joint operating agreement with the university of texas at tyler, all field trip revenue is processed through the university.

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$804K
Program service revenue
Investment income$97K
Other revenue
Total revenue$871K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$74K
Fundraising$58K
Other expenses$310K
Total expenses$384K
Total assets$2.3M
Net assets$2.2M

People

20 listed

NameRoleCompensation

TAMI URIAS

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Board

$60K

40 hrs/wk

PATRICIA GLASS

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

CODY GRACE

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

SAM VAUGHN

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DENISE LUTTRELL

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

ALLIE LAHOURCADE

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

JAMMESHIA BURGESS

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

JULIE HERO

PROGRAMS & EXHIBIT CHAIR

Board

1 hrs/wk

CHASE DOUGHTEN

CHAIR

Board

1 hrs/wk

LISA WILLIAMS

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

NATHAN HOLT

FINANCE CHAIR

Board

1 hrs/wk

BRETT NOTEWARE

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

VALERIE OBESSO

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

ASHLYN HUDSON

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DR LAURA JACKSON

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

SONNY KREZDORN

DEVELOPMENT CHAIR

Board

1 hrs/wk

KRISTEN BRICE

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

CAROL WHITESIDE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

40 hrs/wk

JOSHUA JOHNSON

PAST CHAIR

Board

1 hrs/wk

BRADLEY LINDSEY

EDUCATION DIRECTOR

Board

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 32 of 32

FromAmountPurposeYear
$20K
DELEK US CORPORATE SUPPORT AS PETROLEUM SPONSOR FOR ENERGY EXHIBIT
2024
$10K
EDUCATION/YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
2024
$5K
CHARITABLE
2023
$3K
PUBLIC SERVICE
2023
$250
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$8K
AUGMENTED REALITY SANDBOX
2022
$3K
PUBLIC SERVICE
2022
$500
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ANNUAL FUNDRASING CAMPAIGN FOR EDUCATION OF THE SCIENCES
2022
$3K
PUBLIC SERVICE
2021
$144K
GENERAL SUPPORT ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
2020
$10K
CHARITABLE
2020
$5K
LOW-COST, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN
2020
$5K
2020 TYLER MAKER FAIRE
2020
$3K
PUBLIC SERVICE
2020
$2K
STAFF CONFERENCES
2020
$500
PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ANNUAL FUNDRASING CAMPAIGN FOR EDUCATION OF THE SCIENCES
2020
$82K
GENERAL SUPPORT ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
2019
$8K
STAFF CONFERENCES
2018
$2K
EDUCATION
2018
$1K
CHARITABLE
2018

Funded by

$768K from 16 funders · 32 grants · 2018–2024

East Texas Communities Foundation

$612K · 5 grants · 2019–2024

The Louis And Peaches Owen

$60K · 6 grants · 2018–2023

The Community Foundation Of Middle

$20K · 1 grant · 2024

Mcmann Family Foundation

$15K · 2 grants · 2020–2023

A S Genecov Foundation

$11K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Byers Family Foundation

$10K · 1 grant · 2024

T B Butler Foundation

$10K · 2 grants · 2018–2020

The Junior League Of Tyler Inc

$8K · 1 grant · 2022

Details

EIN752392134
NTEE codeA520
Subsection03
Ruling date1991-10
Formed1991
Employees3
Volunteers79
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