Nonprofit · EIN 33-0828380
DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY
Tax-exempt · SANTA ANA, CA 92705
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $21,458,282 | $17,084,030 | $4,374,252 | $68,134,941 | $14,890,033 | $53,244,908 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $18,328,307 | $15,386,920 | $2,941,387 | $64,327,378 | $16,127,250 | $48,200,128 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $13,731,986 | $13,697,872 | $34,114 | $63,409,239 | $18,878,957 | $44,530,282 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $11,899,988
- of which government grants
- $5,047,911
- Membership dues
- $2,019,745
- Program service revenue
- $8,073,656
- Investment income
- $513,285
- Net rental income
- $1,000
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$322,666
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $570,029
- Other revenue
- $971,353
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $923,526
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,788,065
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $8,788,445
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $34,661
- Occupancy
- $1,620,413
- Travel
- $7,935
- Depreciation
- $3,538,242
- Program services (functional)
- $14,012,436
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,125,111
- Fundraising (functional)
- $946,483
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $64,327,378
- Total assets, end of year
- $68,134,941
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $14,890,033
- Net assets, end of year
- $53,244,908
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $48,233,774
- Publicly traded securities
- $13,751,847
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $50,246,629
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,998,279
- Gross receipts
- $22,935,321
- Employees
- 284
- Volunteers
- 709
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOE ADAMS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 27 | $493,913 | $243,271 | $24,154 |
| NANCEE CHRISTIANSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 27 | $199,946 | $98,482 | $20,660 |
| LACY WHITE | CHIEF OF STAFF Key employee | 27 | $170,468 | $83,962 | $8,148 |
| TINA ROLEWICZ | VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATIO Highest-paid employee | 27 | $138,344 | $68,140 | $20,825 |
| MICHAEL FUHR | SR. DIRECTOR, CORPORATE RELATI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $187,070 | $0 | $22,947 |
| ROSIE LEE | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $192,136 | $0 | $12,747 |
| CHERIE RAYA WHYTE | VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 27 | $125,106 | $61,620 | $14,606 |
| GONZALES ROXANNE | VICE PRESIDENT, EXHIBITS A Highest-paid employee | 27 | $128,942 | $63,509 | $4,752 |
| EMILY HOROWITZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $19,958 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK BAILY | BOARD CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MCDORMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN BOLAR | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARL KREUTZIGER | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STANTON ROWE | OFFICER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM BRAND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
17 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAREY DUNLOP | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DAVID TAYLOR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DEL STAGG PHD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| HENRY PYLE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JANET BURNS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JANET RAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JAY-PAUL SPENUZZA ESQUIRE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JEFF WHITTON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARK SKAIST | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| OLI THORDARSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| PETER ZOFREA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| VINCENT SARMIENTO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JAMES ROMERO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BARTON WARNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JAMES DIERKING | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| NIKKI BENNETT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| VALERIE AMEZCUA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOE ADAMS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 27 | $469,813 | $231,400 | $22,049 |
| NANCEE CHRISTIANSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 27 | $190,153 | $93,658 | $18,509 |
| LACY WHITE | CHIEF OF STAFF Key employee | 27 | $146,638 | $72,225 | $8,123 |
| MICHAEL FUHR | SENIOR DIRECTOR, CORPORATE RETAIL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $194,921 | $0 | $21,446 |
| TINA ROLEWICZ | VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATIO Highest-paid employee | 27 | $128,091 | $63,090 | $20,018 |
| ROSIE LEE | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $170,123 | $0 | $12,711 |
| GONZALES ROXANNE | VICE PRESIDENT, EXHIBITS AND PROGRAM DEVELOPM Highest-paid employee | 27 | $116,952 | $57,603 | $4,113 |
| LAUNES ANA M | VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 27 | $97,025 | $47,788 | $11,504 |
| RICK BAILY | BOARD CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MCDORMAN | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN BOLAR | OFFICER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARL KREUTZIGER | OFFICER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STANTON ROWE | OFFICER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM BRAND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAREY DUNLOP | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL JORDAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID TAYLOR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEL STAGG PHD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DON BENNETT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY HOROWITZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY PYLE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET BURNS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET RAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY-PAUL SPENUZZA ESQUIRE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF WHITTON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM DIERKING | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUPE GONZALEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK SKAIST | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| OLI THORDARSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER ZOFREA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCENT SARMIENTO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE AMEZCUA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 33 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOE ADAMS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 27 | $565,218 | $278,391 | $15,718 |
| KELLEE PRESTON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 27 | $187,101 | $92,154 | $15,248 |
| NANCEE CHRISTIANSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 27 | $177,836 | $87,591 | $15,715 |
| MICHAEL FUHR | SENIOR DIRECTOR, CORPORATE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $203,761 | $0 | $17,925 |
| TINA ROLEWICZ | VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 27 | $118,168 | $58,202 | $15,127 |
| STAMOS ALAINA | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $173,113 | $0 | $9,051 |
| LACY WHITE | DIRECTOR, SPECIAL EVENTS Highest-paid employee | 27 | $105,206 | $51,818 | $5,961 |
| WARADY ERIN | VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 27 | $103,381 | $50,919 | $5,658 |
| RICK BAILY | BOARD CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM MCDORMAN | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN BOLAR | OFFICER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARL KREUTZIGER | OFFICER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STANTON ROWE | OFFICER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM BRAND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALI CAYIR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAREY DUNLOP | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARL JORDAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID TAYLOR | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DEL STAGG PHD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DON BENNETT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY HOROWITZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HENRY PYLE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET BURNS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET RAY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY-PAUL SPENUZZA ESQUIRE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF WHITTON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM DIERKING | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LUPE GONZALEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK SKAIST | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| OLI THORDARSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER ZOFREA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THE HONORABLE VINCENT SARMIENTO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VALERIE AMEZCUA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2500 N MAIN ST, SANTA ANA, CA 92705-6600
- In care of
- % MICHAEL MCGEE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NANCEE CHRISTIANSON, 2500 N MAIN STREET, SANTA ANA, CA 92705
- Signed the 990
- NANCEE CHRISTIANSON, CFO
- Phone
- (714) 913-5009
- Website
- WWW.DISCOVERYCUBE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DAVIS FARR LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0828380 or by the name DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
WE INSPIRE AND EDUCATE YOUNG MINDS THROUGH ENGAGING SCIENCE-BASED PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS TO CREATE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
Program accomplishments
- DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER - TO PROVIDE A WORLD CLASS, HANDS ON EDUCATIONAL SCIENCE CENTER DESIGNED TO INSPIRE A FASCINATION WITH SCIENCE AND MATH AND LAY A FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE ACHIEVEMENT IN THESE AREAS.Expenses $11,849,178 · revenue $6,033,580
- EDUCATION OUTREACH - OUR GOAL IS TO COMPLEMENT ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM WITH HANDS ON INSTRUCTION IN SCIENCE AND INSPIRE CHILDREN TO PURSUE FURTHER EDUCATION IN SCIENCE. THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SERVES OVER 350,000 CHILDREN IN THE ORANGE COUNTY, RIVERSIDE, SAN BERNADINO, SAN DIEGO, VENTURA, AND LOS ANGELES AREAS.Expenses $2,163,258 · revenue $1,253,619
- FIELD TRIPS TO DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER - PROVIDE SCIENCE FIELD TRIPS TO OVER 68,000 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN TO COMPLEMENT THE CALIFORNIA ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CURRICULUM.revenue $786,457
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
- 33-0828380
- 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
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $68,134,941
- Income (IRS master file)
- $22,935,321
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $21,458,282 | $17,084,030 | $68,134,941 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $18,328,307 | $15,386,920 | $64,327,378 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $13,731,986 | $13,697,872 | $63,409,239 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $26,194,294 | $12,640,575 | $60,809,996 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 33-0828380).
Questions about DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY
- What is the EIN of DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY is 33-0828380.
- Is DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY 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 DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY 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 DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY 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 DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NANCEE CHRISTIANSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 32 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $493,913 (JOE ADAMS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF ORANGE COUNTY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $21,458,282, expenses of $17,084,030 and total assets of $68,134,941 at year end.
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