DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Syracuse, NY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
22-2287569

DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Syracuse, NY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
22-2287569

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Est.

1983

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantseeker

Mission Statement

OPERATION OF A "HANDS-ON" PARTICIPATORY SCIENCE MUSEUM, LARGE FORMAT THEATER, AND PLANETARIUM, WHICH SERVED 116,038 VISITORS IN 2024. OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE A FULL RANGE OF WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, TEACHER TRAINING, REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR, DEMONSTRATIONS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS-BOTH AT THE MUSEUM AND AT OUTREACH LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT UPSTATE NEW YORK, FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, SCHOOL GROUPS, AND CHILDREN AT RISK.
Revenues

$3.5M

Expenses

$3.9M

Net Income:
-$387.4K
Assets

$8.5M

Liabilities

$4.7M

Net Assets:
+$3.7M
Operating Budget

$3.9M

Operating Budget by Year

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Total No. of Grants

4

Median grant size
$118.6K
Largest grant received
$1.5M
L
Lauren Kochian
Board Member
R
Richard Sykes
Board Member
R
Ruth Chen
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY’s budget?
In 2024, DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY reported an annual operating budget of around $3.9 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY support?
DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY supports work in Science museums.
Where does DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY operate?
DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY is headquartered in Syracuse, NY.
Who funded DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY recently?
In 2025, DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY received grants from CNY Arts Inc, PRICE CHOPPER'S GOLUB FOUNDATION, and MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY received in 2024?
The largest grant to DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY in 2024 exceeds $1.5 million.
What is DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY’s reliance on government grants?
DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY relied on government grants for more than 15% of their total revenue in 2024.
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