Nonprofit · EIN 61-1474845
NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · RENO, NV 89501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,149,092 | $4,503,743 | -$354,651 | $12,192,388 | $806,292 | $11,386,096 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,210,756 | $4,094,760 | -$884,004 | $12,676,005 | $965,380 | $11,710,625 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,079,074
- of which government grants
- $82,300
- Program service revenue
- $1,954,951
- Investment income
- $16,333
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $98,734
- Other revenue
- $98,734
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $239,397
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,719,347
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,266,365
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $31,277
- Occupancy
- $390,465
- Travel
- $51,632
- Depreciation
- $850,072
- Program services (functional)
- $3,168,392
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,033,879
- Fundraising (functional)
- $301,472
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,676,005
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,192,388
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $806,292
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,386,096
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $10,874,741
- Publicly traded securities
- $323,358
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,221,988
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,164,108
- Gross unrelated business income
- $3,470
- Gross receipts
- $4,353,938
- Employees
- 99
- Volunteers
- 69
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- NV
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT SINCLAIR | PRESIDENT & Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $215,424 | $23,973 |
| SARAH PORTER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA GAUTAM | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SEEMA DONAHOE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY KARPEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE AUGDAHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IAN COCHRAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PARKER STREMMEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDY WALDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT SINCLAIR | PRESIDENT & Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $194,828 | $22,236 |
| STEPHANIE AUGDAHL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IAN COCHRAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA GAUTAM | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HEATH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY KARPEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH PORTER | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PARKER STREMMEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 490 S CENTER ST, RENO, NV 89501-2105
- In care of
- % LYNNE SUNDERN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MAT SINCLAIR, 490 S CENTER ST, RENO, NV 89501
- Signed the 990
- JAY KARPEN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (775) 786-1000
- Website
- WWW.NVDM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HOULDSWORTH RUSSO & COMPANY PC
Mission
EDUCATING CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH INTERACTIVE HANDS-ON EXHIBITS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.
Program accomplishments
- THE NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM DBA THE TERRY LEE WELLS NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM, (THE DISCOVERY) IS A NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOUNDED IN 2004 TO INSPIRE CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY, AND THE JOY OF LIFELONG LEARNING. THE DISCOVERY CREATES INTEREST AND ENGAGEMENT IN SCIENCE FOR ALL, THROUGH UNIQUE, HANDS-ON PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS. THE DISCOVERY CREATES LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT RANGE FROM SIMPLE CURIOSITY TO DEEP UNDERSTANDING, EMPOWERING A COMMUNITY OF CRITICAL THINKERS. SINCE SEPTEMBER 2011, THE DISCOVERY HAS QUICKLY BECOME A VALUED EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR OUR REGION AND A CULTURAL ATTRACTION FOR TOURISTS. THE DISCOVERY HAS WELCOMED MORE THAN 1.4 MILLION VISITORS SINCE OPENING THE DOORS TO ITS VISITORS.Expenses $3,168,392 · revenue $1,954,951
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 61-1474845
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,192,388
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,353,938
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,149,092 | $4,503,743 | $12,192,388 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,210,756 | $4,094,760 | $12,676,005 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,968,903 | $3,780,324 | $13,526,623 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 61-1474845).
Questions about NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM is 61-1474845.
- Is NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MAT SINCLAIR.
- Who are the officers and directors of NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $215,424 (MAT SINCLAIR, PRESIDENT &).
- How much revenue does NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,149,092, expenses of $4,503,743 and total assets of $12,192,388 at year end.
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