Nonprofit · EIN 91-0750867
PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98109
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $19,402,126 | $22,794,892 | -$3,392,766 | $32,290,793 | $11,161,390 | $21,129,403 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $19,324,105 | $24,194,722 | -$4,870,617 | $37,848,848 | $13,218,901 | $24,629,947 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $17,593,745 | $19,633,755 | -$2,040,010 | $42,749,939 | $13,872,747 | $28,877,192 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,619,265
- of which government grants
- $3,829,925
- Membership dues
- $1,153,044
- Program service revenue
- $9,412,515
- Investment income
- -$442,173
- Net rental income
- $495,918
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$645,818
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$88,091
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $385,298
- Other revenue
- $812,519
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,046,645
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,373,364
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,846,608
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $39,146
- Accounting fees
- $100,757
- Occupancy
- $1,339,759
- Travel
- $178,979
- Depreciation
- $2,098,203
- Program services (functional)
- $16,487,834
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,328,263
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,978,795
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $37,848,848
- Total assets, end of year
- $32,290,793
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,161,390
- Net assets, end of year
- $21,129,403
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,901,431
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,939,307
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,649,010
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $7,480,393
- Gross receipts
- $26,479,685
- Employees
- 399
- Volunteers
- 34
- Year formed
- 1962
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILL DAUGHERTY | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 50 | $438,737 | $9,492 |
| FREEDA WARREN | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER THRU 11/24 Officer | 50 | $259,887 | $4,084 |
| MADCHEN BELTRIE | VP OF FINANCE & TECHNOLOGY Officer | 50 | $198,817 | $8,677 |
| EMILY STUMHOFER | GENERAL COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 50 | $162,339 | $8,671 |
| RAPHAELA ROMERO | VP OF GUEST SERVICES Key employee | 50 | $157,292 | $9,518 |
| PAUL CHIOCCO | VP OF DEVELOPMENT THRU 08/24 Highest-paid employee | 50 | $143,064 | $17,553 |
| MAFER FREEMAN | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $142,825 | $9,525 |
| JASON GREEN | DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 50 | $139,912 | $10,842 |
| AMY ZARLENGO | DIR. CORP, FDN & GOV'T THRU 03/25 Highest-paid employee | 50 | $138,172 | $9,529 |
| DIANA JOHNS | FORMER KEY EMPLOYEE Former | 50 | $120,448 | $4,654 |
| SARAH BUHAYAR | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLA DILLON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH BINDER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEMBAA MAI | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON BRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
12 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID BROWDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAWN TRUDEAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EDWARD WU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON BARNWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JILL SINGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JORDON VOSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LEVIX LIANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NEAL BLACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHERILYN ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WEI GAO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC LAUGHLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUZI LEVINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILL DAUGHERTY | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 50 | $462,340 | $14,274 |
| MADCHEN BELTRIE | VP OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS Officer | 50 | $210,769 | $8,429 |
| DIANA JOHNS | VP OF EXHIBITS, EDUCATION & OUTREACH Key employee | 50 | $173,572 | $8,955 |
| PAUL CHIOCCO | VP OF DEVELOPMENT Key employee | 50 | $153,457 | $27,620 |
| LIISA O'NEIL | VP OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $149,258 | $8,181 |
| COLETTE SANGERMAN | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 50 | $134,317 | $8,827 |
| JASON GREEN | DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES Highest-paid employee | 50 | $130,480 | $10,269 |
| AMY ZARLENGO | DIR. OF CORP, FDN & GOVT RELATIONS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $128,271 | $8,926 |
| REGINA FORD | SVP OF PEOPLE & CULTURE Highest-paid employee | 50 | $136,769 | $141 |
| SARAH BUHAYAR | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEMBAA MAI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH BINDER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON BRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID BROWDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN TRUDEAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG BOWSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD WU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLA DILLON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIKA SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN OKUNO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON BARNWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL SINGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDON VOSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRSTEN PAUST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEVIX LIANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEAL BLACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERILYN ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WEI GAO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FREEDA WARREN | CHIEF ADV. OFFICER FROM 06/24 Officer | 50 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILL DAUGHERTY | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 50 | $428,312 | $8,061 |
| REGINA FORD | SVP OF PEOPLE & CULTURE Highest-paid employee | 50 | $183,750 | $533 |
| DIANA JOHNS | VP OF EXHIBITS, EDUCATION & OUTREACH Highest-paid employee | 50 | $156,651 | $8,361 |
| LIISA O'NEILL | VP OF MARKETING & SALES Highest-paid employee | 50 | $145,775 | $8,335 |
| PAUL CHIOCCO | VP OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 50 | $138,873 | $8,065 |
| MADCHEN PETRIE | VP OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $131,212 | $7,350 |
| JASON BARNWELL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH BINDER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH BUHAYAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR STEVEN BUCHSBAUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STAN MCNAUGHTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERILYN ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB SHURTLEFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WEI GAO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN TRUDEAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG BOWSER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL SINGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLA DILLON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED WU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN OKUNO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC PETTIGREW | DIRECTOR THRU 04/23 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEMBAA MAI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIKA SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JORDON VOSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 200 2ND AVENUE NORTH, SEATTLE, WA 98109-4816
- In care of
- % CONTROLLER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WILL DAUGHERTY, 200 SUE BIRD COURT NORTH, SEATTLE, WA 98109
- Signed the 990
- WILL DAUGHERTY, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (206) 443-2001
- Website
- WWW.PACIFICSCIENCECENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLARK NUBER PS
Mission
PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER (PACSCI) IGNITES CURIOSITY IN EVERY CHILD AND FUELS A PASSION FOR DISCOVERY, EXPERIMENTATION, AND CRITICAL THINKING IN ALL OF US.
Program accomplishments
- EXHIBITS - PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER IS WASHINGTON'S LEADING INSTITUTION FOR HANDS-ON, INFORMAL SCIENCE LEARNING FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. IN 2025, 473,596 GUESTS IGNITED THEIR CURIOSITY WHILE VISITING OUR ICONIC SEVEN-ACRE CAMPUS. PACSCI PROVIDES THE ONLY OPPORTUNITY IN WASHINGTON STATE TO EXPERIENCE A TROPICAL BUTTERFLY HOUSE AND IMAX THEATER, THE LARGEST DOMED LASER THEATER IN THE WORLD, AND ONE OF THREE PLANETARIUM EXPERIENCES IN KING COUNTY. GUESTS ENGAGE IN HANDS-ON EXHIBITS, TOUCHING LIVE MARINE ANIMALS, TRYING HANDS-ON ENGINEERING CHALLENGES, EXPLORING THE DEPTHS OF OUTER SPACE, AND MORE. 4,362 HOUSEHOLDS WHO RECEIVE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE OR HOST FOSTER OR UNHOUSED YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN THE ACCESS MEMBERSHIPS PROGRAM, WHERE THEY RECEIVE DEEPLY DISCOUNTED OR FREE MEMBERSHIPS THAT PROVIDE UNLIMITED ACCESS FOR ONE YEAR.Expenses $7,933,397 · revenue $4,951,971
- EDUCATION PROGRAMS - FOR DECADES PACSCI HAS EXPANDED ACCESS TO HIGHIMPACT, HANDS-ON STEM LEARNING IN SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS. IN 2025, PACSCI SERVED 150,769 CURIOUS MINDS, WITH 75% OF THOSE SERVED FROM LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES OR SCHOOLS WHERE PROGRAMS WERE PROVIDED FOR FREE. SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS TO PACSCI'S ICONIC CAMPUS ARE A TIMEHONORED TRADITION. SCIENCE ON WHEELS TRAVELING WORKSHOPS REACH STUDENTS IN EVERY CORNER OF THE STATE. LIVE VIRTUAL STEM LEARNING WORKSHOPS DEEPEN IN-PERSON LEARNING EXPERIENCES. IN 2025, SUMMER CAMPS FOR CURIOUS MINDS HOSTED 3,837 CAMPERS, AND AWARDED 327 FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO OUR AWARD-WINNING, HANDS-ON CAMP PROGRAMS AT FIVE LOCATIONS IN KING COUNTY.Expenses $5,049,341 · revenue $2,459,593
- THEATERS - PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER IS HOME TO SEATTLE'S ULTIMATE IMAX EXPERIENCE, WHICH OFFERS GUESTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE DISTANT MAGICAL WORLDS LIKE ANTARCTICA, TRAVEL BACK IN TIME TO WHEN DINOSAURS ROAMED THE EARTH, JOURNEY TO THE FARTHEST REACHES OF THE UNIVERSE, AND IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN A CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER. FILMS COME TO LIFE IN BOTH 2D AND 3D IN PACSCI'S PACCAR AND BOEING IMAX THEATERS WITH GIANT SCREENS, CRYSTAL CLEAR IMAGERY, AND 12,000 WATTS OF DIGITAL SURROUND SOUND. PACSCI'S LASER DOME IS HOME TO THE MOST FULL-COLOR LASERS PERMANENTLY INSTALLED IN ANY LASER DOME IN AMERICA AND OFFERS GUESTS A WIDE VARIETY OF EXCITING MUSICAL PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCES DAY AND NIGHT.Expenses $3,505,096 · revenue $2,000,951
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-0750867
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1964
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A570)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $32,290,793
- Income (IRS master file)
- $26,479,685
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $19,402,126 | $22,794,892 | $32,290,793 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $19,324,105 | $24,194,722 | $37,848,848 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $17,593,745 | $19,633,755 | $42,749,939 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $14,639,761 | $11,922,840 | $49,782,600 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 91-0750867).
Questions about PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION is 91-0750867.
- Is PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
- Are donations to PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION 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 PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names WILL DAUGHERTY.
- Who are the officers and directors of PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 27 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $438,737 (WILL DAUGHERTY, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $19,402,126, expenses of $22,794,892 and total assets of $32,290,793 at year end.
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