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DIRECTOR/CEO 180723 8596 189319 GROSS MCGINLEY LLP LAW FIRM OF TRU 154518 LEGAL FEES false X 1 506425 MARKET VALUE OF STOCK X SUPPLIES 4 9293 MARKET VALUE OF SUPPLIES false true false 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 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH (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 IN 2022, 73.7% OF GRADE 4 STUDENTS AND 51.1% 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 11.1% IN URBAN MIDDLE SCHOOLS. TESTING HAS CONSISTENTLY 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: -TWO FLOORS OF EXHIBITS 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 1) SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS FOR SUMMER CAMPS, SCIENCE CLUBS, SCHOOL'S OUT SCIENCE CAMPS, AND OTHER EXPERIENCES, AND 2) FREE SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS TO THE SCIENCE CENTER AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS AT THEIR SCHOOLS. 4,500 PARTICIPANTS TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THIS PROGRAM IN FY2023. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO EXPLORE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART, AND MATHEMATICS (STEAM) SUBJECTS AND CAREERS. -DISCOUNTED ADMISSION AND MEMBERSHIPS FOR THE SCIENCE CENTER WITH DISCOUNTS OF 75% TO 85% ON DAY ADMISSION PASSES AND FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS FOR RECIPIENTS ELIGIBLE FOR SNAP, TANF, WIC, EBT, AND ACCESS PROGRAM BENEFITS. OVER 1,500 PARTICIPANTS TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THIS PROGRAM IN ITS FIRST YEAR IN EXISTENCE. 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). PARTICIPATION: THE SCIENCE CENTER'S ATTENDANCE FULLY REBOUNDED FROM PRIOR COVID-19 CONSTRAINED YEARS, SERVING OVER 117,000 VISITORS AT THE CENTER IN FY2023 PERIOD AND OVER 44,000 ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS IN SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. IMPACT: POST-PROGRAM SURVEYS DEMONSTRATE THAT STUDENTS ENJOY THEIR INTERACTIONS WITH THE SCIENCE CENTER, LEARN NEW THINGS, AND INCREASE THEIR SCIENCE CAPITAL. FOR EXAMPLE, OF STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE STEAM SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM, 100% RESPONDED THAT THEY HAD FUN; ACTIVITIES WERE INTERESTING, THEY LEARNED SOMETHING, THEY GOT TO USE MATERIALS AND EXPERIMENT WITH THINGS THEY HAD NEVER USED BEFORE, AND DA VINCI SCIENCE CENTER PROGRAMS HELPED THEM BUILD CONFIDENCE THAT THEY ARE GOOD AT SCIENCE. NEW FACILITY CAPITAL PROJECT: THE DA VINCI SCIENCE CENTER IS CONSTRUCTING A MAJOR, NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY IN DOWNTOWN ALLENTOWN, PA. THE NEW 67,292 SQUARE FOOT SCIENCE CENTER INCLUDES 30,000 SQUARE FEET OF STEAM- BASED INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, A 9,579 NET SQUARE FOOT STEAM LEARNING CENTER, A 150-SEAT DEMONSTRATION THEATER, A GRAND COURTYARD ASSEMBLY AND EXHIBIT SPACE, AND VISITOR AMENITIES INCLUDING A CAF AND RETAIL STORE. THE NEW FACILITY WILL BE MORE THAN TWICE THE SIZE OF DA VINCI'S CURRENT FACILITY, WITH MORE THAN THREE TIMES THE EXHIBIT AND PROGRAM SPACE. THE FACILITY WILL ENABLE THE SCIENCE CENTER TO OFFER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ON PAR WITH OTHER MAJOR SCIENCE CENTERS IN THE NORTHEAST UNITED STATES. CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY. THE FINAL STEEL BEAM WAS LAID IN MAY 2023. PUBLIC OPENING IS EXPECTED IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2024. THE GREATEST BENEFIT OF THE NEW FACILITY WILL BE AN INCREASE IN ACCESS TO STEAM EDUCATION FOR 55,248 RESIDENTS THAT LIVE WITHIN ONE-MILE'S WALKING DISTANCE OF THE PROJECT. FOR THESE FAMILIES, THE NEW SCIENCE CENTER WILL BE A GAMECHANGER. THE SITE FOR THE NEW FACILITY WAS CHOSEN FOR ITS LOCATION ADJACENT TO MANY OF THE CITY'S MOST IMPOVERISHED NEIGHBORHOODS. ACCORDING TO THE U.S. CENSUS, 44% OF ALLENTOWN RESIDENTS LIVE WITHIN ONE MILE OF THE CONSTRUCTION SITE AND 73% OF THESE HOUSEHOLDS QUALIFY AS LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WILL BE SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR ALLENTOWN YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO WILL BE ABLE TO WALK TO THE SCIENCE CENTER ON A REGULAR BASIS. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT THE NEW SCIENCE CENTER WILL SERVE 4 TO 5 TIMES AS MANY INDIVIDUALS FROM LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS THAN THE CURRENT FACILITY SERVES TODAY. ALLENTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT PARTNERSHIP: IN JUNE 2023, THE SCIENCE CENTER ENTERED INTO A UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ALLENTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT IN WHICH THE NEW SCIENCE CENTER WILL BECOME A SECOND CAMPUS FOR CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS. CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN HANDS-ON STEAM LEARNING EXPERIENCES ON THE EXHIBIT FLOOR AND IN THE DA VINCI CLASSROOMS EVERY DAY OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS WILL BE 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 2022 - 2023 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 2022-2023 FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES IN EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND WESTERN NEW JERSEY. SCIENCE CENTER EXPERIENCES WERE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH (STEAM) THROUGH HANDS ON, ENGAGING, AND INSPIRATIONAL ACTIVITIES. ON-SITE: -TOTAL IN-BUILDING ATTENDANCE AND PROGRAM PARTICIPATION EXCEEDED 117,000 IN 2022-2023. O 71,900 VISITORS EXPERIENCED COORDINATED PRESENTATIONS OF TRAVELING EXHIBITS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SPARK STUDENTS' INTEREST IN DISCOVERY AND SCIENCE LEARNING. IN ADDITION TO THE "PLAYING WITH LIGHT" EXHIBIT OFFERED IN THE SUMMER OF 2022, THE SCIENCE CENTER HOSTED BODY WORLDS RX DURING THE WINTER AND SPRING OF 2023. THIS EXHIBIT EDUCATES VISITORS ABOUT ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND HEALTH THROUGH THE OBSERVATION OF REAL HUMAN BODIES PERMANENTLY PRESERVED THROUGH PLASTINATION. O 35,500 YOUTH, INCLUDING 32,600 SCHOOL STUDENTS, ENJOYED THE SCIENCE CENTER VIA GROUP VISITS AND SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS. O PROGRAM PARTICIPATION IN SCIENCE CAMPS, SCIENCE CLUBS AND OTHER CENTER PROGRAMS TOTALED 9,700. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE LONGER, MULTI-DAY, IN-DEPTH EXPERIENCES WHICH GREATLY ENHANCE THEIR EDUCATIONAL IMPACT. OFF-SITE: -SCIENCE OUTREACH ASSEMBLIES, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND PUBLIC OUTREACH ASSEMBLIES ENROLLED 44,300 PARTICIPANTS. -AN IN-PERSON WOMEN IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FORUM ATTENDED BY MORE THAN 250 WOMEN AND GIRLS CONNECTED STUDENTS WITH PRACTICING FEMALE STEM PROFESSIONALS. -STEM SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS ENROLLED 69 AT RISK YOUTH DURING THE SUMMER OF 2022 IN A 6 WEEK, 5 DAYS PER WEEK SUMMER CLASSES DESIGNED TO COMBAT THE SUMMER LEARNING SLIDE. OTHER: -TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OFFERED ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE PROVIDED 1,100 INTERACTIONS ENGAGING TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONCENTRATED ON EDUCATING PARTICIPANTS ON NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE TEACHING AND LEARNING PRACTICES INCORPORATED IN THE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY, AND SUSTAINABILITY (STEELS) STANDARDS ADOPTED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IN JANUARY 2022. FULL PARTICIPATION ENTITLED THESE PROFESSIONALS UP TO 96 ACT 48 HOURS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D THE DA VINCI DISCOVERY CENTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, INC. PROVIDES HANDS-ON, INQUIRY-BASED SCIENCE EDUCATION THROUGH INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND FAMILIES. (ALSO SEE SCHEDULE O) 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 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 2022 - 2023 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 PROGRAMS, SCIENCE DEMONSTRATIONS, HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS, PUBLIC PROGRAMS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES ON AND OFF-SITE THAT MEET ITS OBJECTIVES. -2B - MEMBERSHIP DUES - LOW MEMBERSHIP FEES ENCOURAGE FAMILIES TO VISIT FREQUENTLY DURING THE YEAR TO EXPERIENCE CHANGING EXHIBITS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS. OTHER REVENUE -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 STEAM 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 - OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS: 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 FACULTY 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. MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE -11A - MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE IS GENERATED FROM OTHER SOURCES SUCH AS SCIENCE-THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTIES, FACILITY RENTALS AND VENDING MACHINE SALES. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 COST OF GOODS SOLD 69,520 SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 81,470 COST OF GOODS SOLD -69,520 SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES -81,470 DA VINCI CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY 3145 HAMILTON BLVD BYPASS ALLENTOWN PA 18103 MUSEUM PA NA DA VINCI SCIENCE CITY LLC 3145 HAMILTON BLVD BYPASS ALLENTOWN PA 18103 MUSEUM PA 6676501 6955126 NA