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EARTH & SPACE EXPEDITION CENTER

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860851830 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE B99 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.earthandspaceexpeditioncenter.org
revenue
$370K
expenses
$731K
net assets
$750K
employees
21
volunteers
45
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

TO INSPIRE, EXCITE AND TO EDUCATE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ABOUT THE MYSTERIES AND WONDERS OF SPACE AND THE UNIVERSE IN WHICH WE LIVE. CHALLENGER SPACE CENTER USES SIMULATED SPACE MISSIONS, SPACE-AGE TECHNOLOGY AND ARTIFACT EXHIBIT, AND HANDS-ON EXPERIMENTS TO IMMERSE CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN STEM EDUCATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Earth & Space Expedition Center is a museum and educational facility in Phoenix, Arizona, dedicated to inspiring and educating people of all ages about space exploration and Earth conservation. It offers hands-on exhibits, interactive displays, seasonal camps, and educational programs to foster STEM learning.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Dedicated Tours and Field Trips
Interactive displays and games for children and local schools to learn science concepts.
Featured Exhibits
A variety of exhibits and interactive displays showcasing discoveries in Earth science, astronomy, and space technology.
Planetarium Shows
Immersive experiences transporting visitors to the stars.
Seasonal Camps
Exciting and educational camps for students of all ages focusing on hands-on learning and discovery in Earth and space science.
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Mobile STEM Education Labs 4 activities
    • School field trips and activity-based workshops
      Provides field trip opportunities and interactive, activity-based workshops for local schools, supporting STEM education through experiential learning.
    • School field trips and activity-based workshops
      Provides field trip opportunities and interactive, activity-based workshops for local schools, supporting STEM education through experiential learning.
    • Seasonal educational camps in Earth and space science
      Offers seasonal camps for students of all ages focused on Earth and space science, providing hands-on learning experiences in STEM topics.
    • Seasonal educational camps in Earth and space science
      Offers seasonal science camps for students of all ages, providing hands-on learning experiences in Earth and space science topics.
  • Astronomical Observatories & Public Stargazing Facilities 2 activities
    • Immersive planetarium shows and museum exhibits
      Operates immersive planetarium shows and maintains educational museum exhibits focused on Earth and space science for public and student audiences.
    • Immersive planetarium shows and museum exhibits
      Operates planetarium shows and educational museum exhibits focused on Earth and space science, offering public access to immersive science learning experiences.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Funding support for underserved student access
      Uses proceeds from gift shop sales to fund field trips for Title I schools and provide camperships for underserved students, increasing equitable access to educational programs.
    • Funding support for underserved student access
      Uses proceeds from gift shop sales to fund field trips for Title I schools and provide camperships for underserved students, increasing access to educational programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$370K
Contributions & grants$330K89%
Program service revenue$31K8%
Investment income$3390%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$731K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$390K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$750K
Cash$587K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$750K
Liquid reserves9.6 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2022 · YoY revenue -67.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
BEVERLY SWAYMAN Executive Dir. 40 $66K
board members · 4
  • CYNDI TOSH — Treasurer
  • GERELD DEREN — VICE-CHAIRMAN
  • HEATHER RHEINSFELDER — Secretary
  • PETER PINGERELI — BOARD CHAIR