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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 2,152,091 | 2,160,930 | 1,820,306 | 4,628,314 | 12,328,054 | 23,089,695 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 2,152,091 | 2,160,930 | 1,820,306 | 4,628,314 | 12,328,054 | 23,089,695 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | 2,849,500 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 20,240,195 | |||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 2,152,091 | 2,160,930 | 1,820,306 | 4,628,314 | 12,328,054 | 23,089,695 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 266 | -1,290 | -6,561 | 4,446 | -3,139 | |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 23,086,556 | |||||
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2021 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2021 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021: | ||||
| a From 2016....... | ||||
| b From 2017....... | ||||
| c From 2018....... | ||||
| d From 2019....... | ||||
| e From 2020....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2016 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2021, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2021. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2022. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2021..... | ||||
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| FORM 990 | MISSION: THE DA VINCI DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, INC. (DA VINCI SCIENCE CENTER OR CENTER) IS A PENNSYLVANIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO BRING SCIENCE TO LIFE AND LIVES TO SCIENCE. SERVICE AREA: THE DA VINCI SCIENCE CENTER IS LOCATED IN PENNSYLVANIA'S LEHIGH VALLEY, APPROXIMATELY 65 MILES NORTH OF PHILADELPHIA, PA., AND 90 MILES WEST OF NEW YORK, N.Y. ITS PRIMARY SERVICE AREA IS EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND WESTERN NEW JERSEY-HOME TO 3.8 MILLION PEOPLE. NEED: THE LEHIGH VALLEY HAS A THRIVING STEM ECONOMY IN NEED OF A SKILLED WORKFORCE. ACCORDING TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, BY 2025, APPROXIMATELY 63% OF PA JOBS WILL REQUIRE SOME FORM OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION OR TRAINING, AND STEM JOBS WILL ACCOUNT FOR 91%. A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF NEW JOBS WILL REQUIRE A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF MATH AND SCIENCE. IN A POST COVID-19 ENVIRONMENT, THIS NEED IS GROWING MORE ACUTE AS EMPLOYERS ACROSS ALL INDUSTRIES STRUGGLE TO FIND RELIABLE, QUALIFIED WORKERS. SCHOOLS NEED SUPPORT PREPARING STUDENTS FOR FUTURE HIGH SKILL, HIGH WAGE JOBS. WHEN TESTED BEFORE THE PANDEMIC, 78% OF GRADE 4 STUDENTS AND 58% OF GRADE 8 STUDENTS IN PENNSYLVANIA RANKED PROFICIENT OR ABOVE IN SCIENCE AS MEASURED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA SYSTEM OF SCHOOL ASSESSMENT (PSSA) TESTS, WHILE IN THE SCIENCE CENTER'S SERVICE REGION, RESULTS FROM PSSA TEST SCORES WERE MIXED WITH PROFICIENCY SCORES AS LOW AS 18% IN URBAN SCHOOLS. TESTING RESUMED IN 2021, BUT PARTICIPATION NUMBERS WERE SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER THAN PREVIOUS YEARS SO IT HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO MAKE COMPARISONS BETWEEN PRE- AND POST-COVID 19 DATA. HOWEVER, THE CHALLENGES OF THE PANDEMIC HEIGHTENED THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP AMONG STUDENTS OF DIVERSE SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUSES, AND PRELIMINARY DATA SUGGESTS THAT THE GAP WAS WIDENED OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS. PAST TESTING HAS SHOWN SCIENCE PROFICIENCY SCORES DROPPING SIGNIFICANTLY BETWEEN 4TH AND 8TH GRADES, WITH MANY REASONS CONTRIBUTING TO WHY STUDENTS DISENGAGE WITH STEM OVER TIME. A GROWING BODY OF RESEARCH UNDERSCORES THAT SCIENCE CAPITAL, DEFINED AS AN INDIVIDUAL'S SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE COMBINED WITH HOW THEY THINK ABOUT SCIENCE, WHO THEY KNOW WITH AN INTEREST OR CAREER IN SCIENCE, AND WHAT SORT OF EVERYDAY ENGAGEMENT THEY HAVE WITH SCIENCE, IS KEY TO WHY STUDENTS STAY ENGAGED WITH AND SUCCEED IN STEM. IN ORDER TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE SCIENCE CAPITAL NEEDED TO PARTICIPATE AND SUCCEED IN STEM POST HIGH SCHOOL, WE MUST HELP STUDENTS UNDERSTAND WHAT SCIENCE IS AND HOW IT WORKS, BE ABLE TO RECOGNIZE ITS VALUE IN EVERYDAY LIFE, KNOW THE TRANSFERRABLE NATURE OF SCIENTIFIC WAYS OF THINKING TO OTHER CAREER PATHWAYS, ENGAGE THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES IN SCIENCE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL, INCREASE POSITIVE FAMILY ATTITUDES ABOUT SCIENCE, AND ALLOW THEM TO KNOW PEOPLE IN SCIENCE ROLES. MANY GROUPS TRADITIONALLY EXCLUDED FROM AVENUES OF STEM LEARNING SUCH AS WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND THOSE LIVING IN LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, WILL CONTINUE TO REMAIN UNDERREPRESENTED IN STEM PROFESSIONS AND WILL NOT SEE THESE CAREERS AS BEING "FOR THEM" UNLESS WE CAN ADDRESS ALL THESE FACTORS. RESPONSE TO NEED: DA VINCI SCIENCE CENTER PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS ACQUIRE SCIENCE CAPITAL AND DEVELOP SKILLS TO MEET REGIONAL NEEDS FOR A SCIENTIFICALLY AND MATHEMATICALLY LITERATE WORKFORCE. THROUGH ENGAGING PROGRAMS AND EXPERIENCES IN CLASSROOMS AND OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL, THE SCIENCE CENTER STIMULATES INTEREST AND APPRECIATION FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN YOUNG PEOPLE, AND THE ADULTS WHO INFLUENCE THEM. THE SCIENCE CENTER PROVIDES INQUIRY-BASED SCIENCE LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES, CONNECTS PEOPLE WITH THE WONDERS OF SCIENCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR LIVES, INTEGRATES STEM WITH THE ARTS (STEAM) TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR INNOVATION TO FLOURISH, AND HIGHLIGHTS 21ST-CENTURY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CAREERS. THE SCIENCE CENTER ENCOURAGES ACTIVE LEARNING, CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY, AND IMAGINATION - TRAITS INSPIRED BY LEONARDO DA VINCI AND THE TRANSFORMATIVE FIGURES WHO HAVE SUCCEEDED HIM INTO THE MODERN AGE. PROGRAMS & SERVICES: TO STRENGTHEN INTEREST AND ACHIEVEMENT IN SCIENCE, THE DA VINCI SCIENCE CENTER'S CURRENT FACILITY ON THE CAMPUS OF CEDAR CREST COLLEGE OFFERS THE FOLLOWING: -STORIES OF EXHIBIT FLOORS OFFERING DYNAMIC, INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING THROUGH HANDS-ON DISPLAYS, MODELS AND PROGRAMS; -INQUIRY-BASED SCIENCE OUTREACH PROGRAMS DELIVERED IN SCHOOLS AND AT COMMUNITY SITES; WITH A PRIORITY ON SERVING UNDERREPRESENTED YOUTH IN DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; -PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE TEACHERS IN INQUIRY, ENGINEERING DESIGN, STEAM LITERACY, AND THE INTEGRATION OF ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY; -WORKFORCE INITIATIVES THAT LINK STUDENTS WITH PRACTICING STEAM PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING THE WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (WISE) INITIATIVE WHICH CONNECTS PRACTICING FEMALE STEAM PROFESSIONALS WITH ONE ANOTHER AND ASPIRING FUTURE SCIENTISTS TO HELP BUILD AND SUSTAIN A FEMALE STEAM WORKFORCE; -NEED- AND INTEREST-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS FUNDED BY THE CENTER'S LINNY FOWLER STEAM SCHOLARSHIP FUND. THIS PHILANTHROPIC FUND PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS FOR TRAVELING SCIENCE PROGRAMS, SCIENCE CLUBS, SCHOOL'S OUT SCIENCE CAMPS, AND OTHER EXPERIENCES. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDE STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP TO STUDENTS FOR CLASSROOM PROGRAMS EXPLORING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART, AND MATHEMATICS (STEAM) SUBJECTS AND CAREERS. THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE ALLENTOWN ART MUSEUM, ALLENTOWN LIBRARY, THE BAUM SCHOOL OF ART, COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS, PROMISE NEIGHBORHOODS, THE GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN PA, AND THE UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY, THE SCIENCE CENTER IS ABLE TO OFFER EXPERIENCES INTEGRATING STEM WITH THE ARTS, AND TO EXPAND THE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE FOR YOUTH FROM LOWER SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS WHERE THE NEED IS THE GREATEST. IN SEPTEMBER 2022, THE SCIENCE CENTER ANNOUNCED THE ISAACMAN NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE INSTITUTE. THIS EFFORT, DESIGNED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND NATIONAL EXPERTS, PROVIDES LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEACHERS, STUDENTS, PARENTS, FAMILIES, ADMINISTRATORS, AND SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS TO PREPARE FOR NEXT-GENERATION SCIENCE TEACHING AND LEARNING. THE INSTITUTE IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE ADOPTION OF NEW SCIENCE, ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY, TECHNOLOGY, AND ENGINEERING STANDARDS IN PENNSYLVANIA. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CARBON-LEHIGH INTERMEDIATE UNIT TO HELP ART TEACHERS INTEGRATE DESIGN THINKING AND THE USE OF DIGITAL DESIGN, CODING, AND FABRICATION TOOLS INTO THEIR CURRICULUM. HONORS AND AWARDS: THE DA VINCI SCIENCE CENTER HAS ACHIEVED NATIONAL AND REGIONAL RECOGNITION, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: -THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2019 LEHIGH SECTION'S PARTNERS FOR PROGRESS AND PROSPERITY AWARD IN RECOGNITION OF THE DA VINCI SCIENCE CENTER'S SUCCESSFUL AND EXEMPLARY PARTNERSHIPS. -COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN'S 2016 INEZ AND EDWARD DONLEY AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY IN RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE THAT IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE SIGNIFICANTLY FOR CHILDREN. -THE UNITED WAY OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY'S 2014 INNOVATOR'S AWARD FOR COLLABORATING WITH SCHOOLS IN THE COMMUNITY TO INSPIRE STUDENTS TO EXPLORE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS (STEM). COVID-19: THE SCIENCE CENTER HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN REBOUNDING FROM THE CHALLENGES OF COVID-19 DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022. ATTENDANCE NUMBERS ARE NEARING PRE-COVID LEVELS, FIELD TRIP RESERVATIONS AND SUMMER CAMPS ARE BEGINNING TO SELL OUT AGAIN, AND FAMILIES ARE REGULARLY ENJOYING THE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE AT OUR FACILITY. THIS PAST YEAR, THE SCIENCE CENTER HOSTED SEVERAL TRAVELING EXHIBITS THAT WERE POPULAR AMONG OUR VISITORS. THE 2021 SUMMER EXHIBIT WAS EXPEDITION DINOSAUR: RISE OF THE MAMMALS WHICH FEATURED ANIMATRONIC DINOSAURS AND INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS. IN SUMMER 2022, VISITORS ENJOYED PLAYING WITH LIGHT WHICH FEATURED EXHIBITS THAT EXPLORE THE PHYSICS BEHIND LIGHT AND COLOR. THERE WERE ALSO MANY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES DURING OUT-OF-SCHOOL HOURS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS INCLUDING SCIENCE CAMPS AND CLUBS. THIS YEAR THE SCIENCE CENTER ALSO RESTORED THE DA VINCI POND, A PERMANENT EXHIBIT FEATURING LIVE FISH AND A PAINTED WATER TURTLE. THE EXHIBIT WAS RETIRED WHEN THE CENTER CLOSED IN 2020 DUE TO COVID. OUTREACH PROGRAMS HAVE ALSO REBOUNDED WITH MOST PROGRAMS CONDUCTED IN PERSON RATHER THAN THE VIRTUAL FORMAT PREFERRED DURING THE PANDEMIC. THE SCIENCE CENTER CONTINUED ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH ALLENTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FOCUS ON PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN FOURTH-GRADE CLASSROOMS AND HELP PREPARE EDUCATORS FOR PENNSYLVANIA'S NEW SCIENCE STANDARDS. THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH THE JAMES LAWSON FREEDOM SCHOOL, NEW SITES WERE ADDED TO THE STEAM SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM IN ADDITION TO THOSE IN THE ALLENTOWN, BETHLEHEM AREA, AND EASTON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS. ALSO, EARLY LEARNERS AND TEACHERS IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY CHILDREN'S CENTERS BENEFITED FROM HANDS-ON STEAM EDUCATION IN PRE-K PROGRAMS. PART |
| FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 | VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE VARIOUS SERVICES FOR THE ORGANIZATION. THE MAJORITY OF THE VOLUNTEERS ASSIST WITH PROGRAMS AND GROUP TOURS. |
| FORM 990, PART III | FORM 990, PART III, STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING 2021 - 2022 IN PURSUIT OF ITS MISSION OF BRINGING SCIENCE TO LIFE AND LIVES TO SCIENCE, THE DA VINCI DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, INC. PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DURING 2021-2022 FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES IN EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND WESTERN NEW JERSEY. SCIENCE CENTER EXPERIENCES WERE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY THROUGH HANDS ON, ENGAGING, AND INSPIRATIONAL ACTIVITIES. ON-SITE: -TOTAL IN-BUILDING ATTENDANCE AND PROGRAM PARTICIPATION EXCEEDED 70,500 IN 2021-2022. -54,200 VISITORS EXPERIENCED COORDINATED PRESENTATIONS OF TRAVELING EXHIBITS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SPARK STUDENTS' INTEREST IN DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE LEARNING. -9,500 YOUTH, INCLUDING 6,800 SCHOOL STUDENTS ENJOYED THE SCIENCE CENTER VIA GROUP VISITS AND SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS. -PROGRAM PARTICIPATION IN SCIENCE CAMPS, SCIENCE CLUBS AND OTHER CENTER PROGRAMS TOTALED 6,800. THESE PROGRAMS OFFER LONGER, MULTI-DAY, IN-DEPTH EXPERIENCES WHICH GREATLY ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL IMPACT TO THE PARTICIPANTS. OFF-SITE: -SCIENCE OUTREACH ASSEMBLIES, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC OUTREACH ASSEMBLIES ENROLLED 37,000 PARTICIPANTS. -A VIRTUAL WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FORUM ATTENDED BY MORE THAN 200 WOMEN AND GIRLS CONNECTED STUDENTS WITH LEADING FEMALE STEM PROFESSIONALS. -SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS ENROLLED 64 AT RISK YOUTH IN 6-WEEK LONG SUMMER CLASSES DESIGNED TO COMBAT THE SUMMER LEARNING SLIDE. OTHER: -TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OFFERED ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE PROVIDED 363 INTERACTIONS ENGAGING TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS. FULL PARTICIPATION ENTITLED THESE PROFESSIONALS UP TO 96 ACT 48 HOURS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | A COPY OF FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/CFO BEFORE IT WAS FILED. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THEIR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO SIGNS AND CERTIFIES THAT THE FORM 990 IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD TO (1) ANNUALLY REVIEW THE POLICY; (2) DISCLOSE POSSIBLE PERSONAL, FAMILY, OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST; AND (3) ACKNOWLEDGE BY HIS/HER SIGNATURE THAT HE/SHE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LETTER AND SPIRIT OF THIS POLICY. BOARD MEMBERS OR OFFICERS WHO HAVE DECLARED OR BEEN FOUND TO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL REFRAIN FROM PARTICIPATING IN CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS, UNLESS FOR SPECIAL REASONS THE BOARD OR ADMINISTRATION REQUESTS INFORMATION OR INTERPRETATION. PERSONS WITH CONFLICTS SHALL NOT VOTE, PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSION, OR BE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF VOTE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE AND COMPETITIVE EXECUTIVE TOTAL COMPENSATION OPPORTUNITY CONSISTENT WITH MARKET-BASED COMPENSATION PRACTICES FOR INDIVIDUALS POSSESSING THE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION. WHILE THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON COMPARABLE SCIENCE CENTER BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR AREA TO BENCHMARK PAY, WE ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THE MARKET FOR EXECUTIVE TALENT MAY BE BROADER THAN THIS GROUP. MARKET INFORMATION FROM TWO ADDITIONAL MARKET SEGMENTS SUCH AS ASTC (ASSOCIATION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTERS) AND PANO (PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS) MAY BE USED TO SUPPLEMENT. TOGETHER WITH DATA FROM THE COMPARABLE LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, DATA FROM THESE MARKET SEGMENTS WILL BE USED TO FORM A "MARKET COMPOSITE" TO ASSESS THE COMPETITIVENESS OF COMPENSATION. THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, LED BY THE BOARD CHAIR. IT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL PERFORM A REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO'S PERFORMANCE EVERY YEAR AND A REVIEW OF COMPENSATION EVERY TWO YEARS. ANNUALLY THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE BASE SALARY, AND OBJECTIVES AND GOALS FOR THE UPCOMING COMPENSATION PERIOD. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY ALLOWING ACCESS TO THEM UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART VIII | FORM 990, PART VIII, STATEMENT OF REVENUE 2021 - 2022 PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE -2A - MUSEUM OPERATIONS - THE DA VINCI DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, INC. COLLECTS ADMISSION FEES AT VARYING LEVELS FOR PARTICIPANTS TO EXPERIENCE ITS INTERACTIVE SCIENCE EXHIBITS, TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS, SCIENCE DEMONSTRATIONS, HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS, PUBLIC PROGRAMS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES ON AND OFF-SITE THAT MEET ITS OBJECTIVES. OPERATIONS ALSO INCLUDE MEMBERSHIP DUES. LOW MEMBERSHIP FEES ENCOURAGE FAMILIES TO VISIT FREQUENTLY DURING THE YEAR TO EXPERIENCE CHANGING EXHIBITS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS. FUNDRAISING EVENTS -8A - STEAM AWARDS CELEBRATION THE DA VINCI DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY'S STEAM AWARDS CELEBRATION HONORS STUDENTS WHO SHOW A UNIQUE PASSION FOR SCIENCE, EDUCATORS WHO INSPIRE ENTHUSIASM FOR SCIENCE WITH INNOVATIVE APPROACHES, PROFESSIONALS AND COMPANIES WHO BRING SCIENCE TO LIFE EVERY DAY, AND PARTNERS WHO SUPPORT THE SCIENCE CENTER'S MISSION. ALL AWARD WINNERS HAVE STUDIED, WORKED, OR LIVED IN THE SCIENCE CENTER'S PRIMARY SERVICE AREA. THE EVENT IS UNDERWRITTEN BY CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL SPONSORS AND PROMOTES EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY AND REGION. SELECTIONS ARE MADE THROUGH A NOMINATION AND REVIEW PROCESS. FINALISTS ARE HONORED AT THE EVENT AND PRESENTED WITH CASH SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS. -8A - WISE FORUM: THE WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (WISE) FORUM ENCOURAGES FEMALE STUDENTS TO CONSIDER CAREERS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH (STEAM) FIELDS. THIS UNIQUE EVENT BRINGS TOGETHER FEMALE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, STUDENTS AND PROFESSORS FROM AREA UNIVERSITIES, AND ACCOMPLISHED WOMEN FROM STEAM FIELDS. -10A - SCIENCE MUSEUM STORE: THE DA VINCI DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, INC. OPERATES A SCIENCE MUSEUM STORE THAT SELLS EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, TOYS, AND BOOKS RELATED TO THE EXHIBITS IN PARTICULAR, AND SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH, IN GENERAL. PURCHASES FROM THE STORE ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO CONTINUE EXPLORING SCIENCE AT HOME AFTER THEY COMPLETE THEIR VISIT AND REINFORCE WHAT THEY HAVE SEEN AND LEARNED DURING THEIR VISIT. |
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