2026-05-26T08:06:54-06:00 2025-12-31 870502712 OSBORNE ROBBINS & BUHLER PLLC 4527 SOUTH 2300 EAST SUITE 201 Salt Lake City UT 84117 990 2025-01-01 841310757 THE POWERHOUSE % JEFF SUSOR THEP 9702599234 1333 CAMINO DEL RIO DURANGO CO 81301 JEFF SUSOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9702599234 2026-05-20 true DANA HOWELL CPA P00742338 8013080220 2026-05-26 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 1684113 false X WWW.POWSCI.ORG X 1994 CO THE POWERHOUSE IS SOUTHWEST COLORADOS STEAM ENGINE EMPOWERING CURIOUS YOUNG LEARNERS THROUGH INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES, DISCOVERY AND PLAY. 9 9 46 35 73638 31145 466616 853375 728348 771494 8723 -14090 8548 -19186 1212235 1591593 0 0 549137 607438 0 98580 623613 683930 1172750 1291368 39485 300225 2908810 3199298 608217 701584 2300593 2497714 THE POWERHOUSE IS SOUTHWEST COLORADOS STEAM ENGINE EMPOWERING CURIOUS YOUNG LEARNERS THROUGH INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES, DISCOVERY AND PLAY. false false 411797 338482 GALLERY - In 2025, The Powerhouse continued to serve Southwest Colorado with engaging, hands-on, science-focused experiences while advancing plans for the future of our exhibits and spaces. Even as we look ahead, we remain deeply committed to delivering high-quality, interactive learning opportunities for the families we serve today. This year, we welcomed We Are Water, a new exhibit exploring water in the Four Corners region. On long-term loan, this exhibit will remain an offering in our space for years to come. Our calendar of programs also expanded, with continued success in our Parents Night Out events and the addition of more special event days. Notably, our Noon Years Eve celebration set a new attendance record, welcoming more than 500 visitors in a single day as we rang in the new year with a balloon drop at noon. Our early childhood programming saw strong growth, particularly in Toddler Enrichment Classes. We now offer a range of sessionsincluding gardening, art, music, dance, and yogadesigned to support development through play and exploration. In 2025, The Powerhouse reached a milestone of more than 1,000 member households, the highest in our history. We also welcomed a record 31,584 visitors through our doors, including children and families attending specialty events, field trips, birthday parties, and engaging in free exploration throughout the museum. Ensuring access remains central to our mission: through our Open Doors Initiative, approximately 7% of visitors participated through reduced-cost or free access programs, helping ensure that all families can experience The Powerhouse. 403076 359374 EDUCATION - In 2025, The Powerhouse continued to deliver engaging, hands-on science experiences to youth and families across Southwest Colorado through a combination of in-museum programming and expanded regional outreach. Building on the success of prior years, our educational offerings remained strong and consistent, with continued growth in participation and geographic reach. Our Camp Discovery program served over 650 students, providing high-quality STEAM learning opportunities both onsite and in surrounding communities. In addition to our Durango-based camps, we ran camps in Cortez, Pagosa Springs and on Fort Lewis Colleges campus, increasing access for families across the region. We also partnered with Durango Montessori to bring science education directly into the classroom, bringing our Powerhouse style of learning to students grades K-5. The San Juan Regional Science Fair, led by The Powerhouse through a partnership with San Juan BOCES, remained a cornerstone program inspiring curiosity, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry among local students. From the Science Fair, 15 students advanced to the State Science Fair, demonstrating the strength and potential of emerging scientists in Southwest Colorado. In collaboration with Durango School District 9-R, we also supported team-based STEM learning through Destination Imagination and FIRST LEGO League, helping create a more connected and comprehensive ecosystem of opportunities for young learners across the region. Together, these efforts highlight a strong network of partners committed to expanding access to high-quality STEM experiences. The Powerhouse remained committed to reducing barriers to participation through its financial aid program, ensuring that museum access, camps, and educational programming were available to families across Southwest Colorado regardless of financial circumstance. In 2025, financial assistance supported participation in Camp Discovery and other youth programs, helping ensure that cost was not a limiting factor for engagement in high-quality STEAM learning experiences. This support reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and inclusion, and to creating meaningful opportunities for all learners in our community. 123425 STRATEGIC INITIATIVES - In 2025, The Powerhouse advanced several key priorities outlined in its Strategic Plan, with a focus on exhibit planning, campus and facility improvements, and the development of an early childhood education center. These efforts reflect a coordinated approach to strengthening both current programming and long-term sustainability. A major milestone was the groundbreaking of WonderLab Early Learning, an employee-sponsored childcare program developed in partnership with local businesses. Construction began in the final quarter of 2025 with a full renovation of the Carlton Family Science Education Center and is expected to be completed in April 2026. To support program launch, The Powerhouse hired an Associate Director of Education to lead curriculum development, registration, and program planning. The Powerhouse also initiated design work for the redevelopment of the Boiler Room, focusing on financial feasibility and building strong Board and community support. This project is intended to expand functional program space within the existing footprint, improving the museums ability to serve visitors and grow its offerings. In addition, The Powerhouse completed and formally adopted its Museum Master Plan, a community-informed roadmap for future development. As part of this process, the organization established the Transformers Advisory Council, composed of local business leaders and community stakeholders, and engaged a consultant to conduct a feasibility study. Based on this work, the Council recommended moving forward with plans to enhance the facility, expand outdoor spaces, and revitalize exhibitspositioning The Powerhouse for continued growth and increased community impact. As these strategic initiatives move forward, The Powerhouse remains focused on strengthening its role as a responsive and community-centered organization. This work is grounded in a commitment to serving families and children across Southwest Colorado, while ensuring that programs, spaces, and experiences remain accessible, inclusive, and reflective of the community we serve. 65257 73638 VENUE RENTALS - The Powerhouse continued to rent our gallery and outdoor plaza for events hosted by local nonprofits, conferences, weddings, and celebrations of life. 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