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ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860390558 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE A570 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Large ($10M-$50M) · azscience.org
revenue
$11.6M
expenses
$9.0M
net assets
$40.6M
employees
123
volunteers
83
program ratio
64%
mission · from form 990

TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND ENGAGE CURIOUS MINDS THROUGH SCIENCE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Science Center is an operational organization that provides engaging science experiences to the community. It operates a science center with exhibits and educational programs, and also hosts the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF) to promote STEM education among students.

named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF)
A science and engineering fair for students to showcase their projects and receive awards in various scientific categories.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • STEM Teacher Training & School Support 4 activities
    • Conducting Educational Outreach and Teacher Professional Development
      Conducts outreach programs and provides professional development for teachers across Arizona to advance informal science learning.
    • Conducting Teacher Professional Development and Outreach
      Conducts outreach programs and provides professional development for teachers across Arizona to advance informal science learning.
    • Conducting Teacher Professional Development and Outreach
      Conducts outreach programs and provides professional development for teachers across Arizona to advance informal science learning.
    • Providing Professional Development and Outreach for Educators
      Conducts outreach programs and provides professional development for teachers across Arizona to advance informal science learning.
  • Immersive Wildlife Visitor Experiences 4 activities
    • Hosting Adult-Oriented Science Events
      Hosts "Science With a Twist" evenings and "Art360 After-Hours Series" events, which combine hands-on experiments, music, visuals, and cocktails for adult audiences. These events include one-night-only and limited-run themed experiences in the Dorrance DOME.
    • Hosting Adult-Oriented Science Events
      Hosts "Science With a Twist" evenings and "Art360 After-Hours Series" events, which combine hands-on experiments, music, visuals, and cocktails for adult audiences. These events also include exclusive one-night-only and limited-run themed experiences in the Dorrance DOME.
    • Hosting Adult-Oriented Science Events
      Hosts "Science With a Twist" evenings and "Art360 After-Hours Series" events, which combine hands-on experiments, music, visuals, and cocktails for adults. These events also include exclusive one-night-only and limited-run themed experiences in the Dorrance DOME.
    • Hosting Adult-Oriented Science Events
      Hosts "Science With a Twist" evenings and "Art360 After-Hours Series" events, which combine hands-on experiments, music, visuals, and cocktails for adults. These events also include exclusive one-night-only and limited-run themed experiences in the Dorrance DOME.
  • Children's Educational Birthday Parties 4 activities
    • Hosting Themed Birthday Parties
      Hosts birthday parties with STEAM-themed activities, including "Curious Chemists," "Wild Inventions," "Gross Science," and "Paleo Play" themes, which include interactive exhibits, a dedicated Blue Crew Scientist, and catering options.
    • Hosting Themed Birthday Parties
      Hosts birthday parties with STEAM-themed activities, including "Curious Chemists," "Wild Inventions," "Gross Science," and "Paleo Play." Packages include interactive exhibits, a dedicated scientist, live science demonstrations, and catering options.
    • Hosting Themed Birthday Parties
      Hosts birthday parties with STEAM-themed activities, including "Curious Chemists," "Wild Inventions," "Gross Science," and "Paleo Play" packages. These packages include interactive exhibits, a dedicated Blue Crew Scientist, live science demonstrations, and catering options.
    • Hosting Themed Birthday Parties
      Hosts birthday parties with STEAM-themed activities, including "Curious Chemists," "Wild Inventions," "Gross Science," and "Paleo Play." Packages include interactive exhibits, a dedicated Blue Crew Scientist, a live science demonstration shoutout, and catering options.
  • Community Facility Rental Services 4 activities
    • Offering Event Space Rentals
      Provides event space rentals within its 140,000 square-foot facility for private meetings, cocktail parties, celebration receptions, and private exhibition viewings.
    • Providing Event Space Rentals
      Offers its 140,000 square-foot facility as event space for private meetings, cocktail parties, celebration receptions, and private exhibition viewings.
    • Providing Event Space Rentals
      Offers event space rentals within its 140,000 square-foot facility for private meetings, cocktail parties, celebration receptions, and private exhibition viewings.
    • Providing Event Space Rentals
      Offers its 140,000 square-foot facility, including exhibition spaces, for private meetings, cocktail parties, celebration receptions, and private exhibition viewings.
  • Science Fair Sponsorship & Judging 3 activities
    • Hosting the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair
      Hosts the annual Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF), recognizing student participants in various science categories.
    • Hosting the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair
      Hosts the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF), recognizing student participants in various science categories.
    • Hosting the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF)
      Hosts the annual Arizona Science and Engineering Fair (AzSEF), recognizing student participants in various science categories.
  • Interactive Children's Museum Exhibits 2 activities
    • Operating a Science Museum with Interactive Exhibits
      Operates a 140,000 square-foot facility with over 300 hands-on, interactive exhibits across four levels, covering topics such as the human body, physics, natural forces, digital communications, and sustainability. The center also features a five-story giant-screen theater and live science demonstrations.
    • Operating a Science Museum with Interactive Exhibits
      Operates a 140,000 square-foot facility with over 300 hands-on, interactive exhibits across four levels, covering topics such as the human body, physics, natural forces, digital communications, and sustainability. The center also features a five-story giant-screen theater and live science demonstrations.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$11.58M
Contributions & grants$7.87M68%
Program service revenue$2.99M26%
Investment income$387K3%
Other revenue$326K
expenses
Total expenses$9.03M
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$4.35M
Grants paid out$44K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$42.16M
Cash$6.24M
Investments$14.20M
Liabilities$1.60M
Net assets$40.56M
Liquid reserves27.2 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +35.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 6
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DEAN BRIERE INTERIM CEO & COO 40 $285K
TAMARA L STEWART CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40 $179K
JUDITH GOLDFADER CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 40 $179K
KRISTINA CELIK SENIOR VP OF MARKETING 40 $129K
BETH C NICKEL CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER 40 $121K
CAROLINE ALTAMIRANO SENIOR VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES 40 $115K
board members · 19
  • ANDREW CHRISTENSEN — TRUSTEE
  • ANGIE HARMON — TRUSTEE
  • ANITA THEISEN — EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIR
  • BJ FREEMAN — SECRETARY
  • BRYAN SABA — TRUSTEE
  • CHERYL STADLMAN — TRUSTEE
  • CHRIS CAMPBELL — TRUSTEE
  • CHUCK CAREFOOT — TRUSTEE
  • CONNIE WILHELM — TRUSTEE
  • COURTNEY MIXON — TRUSTEE
  • CURT FEUER — TRUSTEE
  • DAVE HOWELL — TRUSTEE
  • DAVID TEDESCO — TRUSTEE
  • DERRICK HALL — TRUSTEE
  • DOUG YOUNG — TREASURER
  • GINGER SPENCER — TRUSTEE
  • HEIDI JANNENGA — TRUSTEE
  • HOWARD KATZ — TRUSTEE
  • JANE ROIG — TRUSTEE
relationships · 26

who they work with

  • Antoine Predock Partner — Award-winning architect who designed the 1997 building.
  • Arizona Diamondbacks Partner — Derrick M. Hall, President & CEO of Arizona Diamondbacks, serves on the board, indicating an organizational partnership
  • Arizona State University Partner — Board member Kenro Kusumi is Dean and Professor at Arizona State University, indicating an institutional connection
  • Arizona Technology Council Partner — Steven G. Zylstra, President & CEO of Arizona Technology Council, serves on the board, indicating an institutional relationship
  • Boeing Defense, Space & Security Partner — Courtney Mixon, Senior Director of Supply Chain at Boeing Defense, Space & Security, serves on the board, indicating a corporate partnership
  • Burns & McDonnell Partner — Patrick Edwards, Senior Vice President & Regional Manager at Burns & McDonnell, serves on the board, indicating a corporate partnership
  • Citadel Partner — Award sponsor for the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair.
  • City of Phoenix Government — Ginger Spencer, Assistant City Manager of the City of Phoenix, and John Trujillo, retired from the City of Phoenix, serve on the board, indicating a government affiliation
  • City of Phoenix Government — Kate Gallego, Mayor of the City of Phoenix, is an honorary board member, indicating a government affiliation
  • Freeport-McMoRan Partner — Ondrea Barber from Freeport-McMoRan serves on the board in the area of Native American Affairs, indicating a corporate partnership
  • Hyatt Regency Partner — Original location for the science center in its parking-garage level.
  • Intel Partner — Steve Megli (retired from Intel) and Matt Ward (Vice President at Intel) serve on the board, indicating an ongoing corporate partnership
  • Kristina Celik Partner — Media contact for Arizona Science Center
  • Lemelson Foundation Partner — Provider of the Lemelson Early Inventor Prize at the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair.
  • Office of Naval Research Partner — Award sponsor for the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair.
  • Outlier Partner — Andrew R. Christensen (General Counsel) and David Tedesco (Founder and CEO) of Outlier serve on the board, indicating a corporate partnership
  • Pinnacle West Capital Corporation/APS Partner — Stacy Derstine, Vice President of External Affairs at Pinnacle West Capital Corporation/APS, serves on the board, indicating a corporate partnership
  • Ryan Companies Partner — Chuck Carefoot, President of Southwest Region at Ryan Companies, serves on the board, indicating a corporate partnership
  • Salt River Project Partner — Chris Campbell, Senior Director of Grid Modernization Services at Salt River Project, serves on the board, indicating a corporate partnership
  • State of Arizona Government — Katie Hobbs, Governor of the State of Arizona, is an honorary board member, indicating a government affiliation
  • Stevie and Karl Eller Funder — Provided essential seed funding.
  • The Junior League of Phoenix Partner — Championed the effort to create the science center.
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Partner — Sponsor of the Junior Innovators Challenge at the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair.
  • U.S. Bank Partner — Mary K. Martuscelli, Western Region President at U.S. Bank, serves on the board, indicating a corporate partnership
  • Wells Fargo Advisors Partner — Peter Crellin Smith, Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, serves on the board, indicating a corporate partnership
  • Wells Fargo Bank Arizona Partner — Dave A. Howell, Jr., Director of Government Relations at Wells Fargo Bank Arizona, serves on the board, indicating a corporate partnership