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.
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
Expenses
People
20 listed
TAMI URIAS
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
$60K
40 hrs/wk
PATRICIA GLASS
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
CODY GRACE
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
SAM VAUGHN
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
DENISE LUTTRELL
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
ALLIE LAHOURCADE
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
JAMMESHIA BURGESS
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
JULIE HERO
PROGRAMS & EXHIBIT CHAIR
—
1 hrs/wk
CHASE DOUGHTEN
CHAIR
—
1 hrs/wk
LISA WILLIAMS
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
NATHAN HOLT
FINANCE CHAIR
—
1 hrs/wk
BRETT NOTEWARE
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
VALERIE OBESSO
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
ASHLYN HUDSON
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
DR LAURA JACKSON
DIRECTOR
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1 hrs/wk
SONNY KREZDORN
DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
—
1 hrs/wk
KRISTEN BRICE
DIRECTOR
—
1 hrs/wk
CAROL WHITESIDE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
—
40 hrs/wk
JOSHUA JOHNSON
PAST CHAIR
—
1 hrs/wk
BRADLEY LINDSEY
EDUCATION DIRECTOR
—
40 hrs/wk
Grants received
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Funded by
$768K from 16 funders · 32 grants · 2018–2024
$612K · 5 grants · 2019–2024
$60K · 6 grants · 2018–2023
$20K · 1 grant · 2024
$15K · 2 grants · 2020–2023
$11K · 4 grants · 2020–2023
$10K · 1 grant · 2024
$10K · 2 grants · 2018–2020
$8K · 1 grant · 2022