Nonprofit · EIN 45-5191270
DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF LOS ANGELES
Tax-exempt · SANTA ANA, CA 92705
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,374,017 | $8,003,354 | $1,370,663 | $20,517,968 | $3,558,808 | $16,959,160 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,310,058 | $7,415,226 | -$1,105,168 | $18,316,197 | $2,727,700 | $15,588,497 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $9,310,490 | $6,847,385 | $2,463,105 | $20,177,365 | $3,483,700 | $16,693,665 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,985,321
- of which government grants
- $4,335,734
- Membership dues
- $489,960
- Program service revenue
- $2,258,633
- Investment income
- $43,220
- Net rental income
- $3,000
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$246,339
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $267,173
- Other revenue
- $86,843
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $454,870
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,311,761
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,439,075
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $14,068
- Occupancy
- $381,027
- Travel
- $2,525
- Depreciation
- $1,137,624
- Program services (functional)
- $6,320,124
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,339,009
- Fundraising (functional)
- $344,221
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $18,316,197
- Total assets, end of year
- $20,517,968
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,558,808
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,959,160
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,703,011
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $16,727,680
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $231,480
- Gross receipts
- $10,109,926
- Employees
- 104
- Volunteers
- 173
- Year formed
- 2012
- 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 | 13 | $243,271 | $493,913 | $24,154 |
| NANCEE CHRISTIANSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 13 | $98,482 | $199,946 | $20,660 |
| LACY WHITE | CHIEF OF STAFF Key employee | 13 | $83,962 | $170,468 | $8,148 |
| LUIS M ALMONTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LOS ANG Highest-paid employee | 40 | $232,575 | $0 | $9,655 |
| TINA ROLEWICZ | VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATIO Highest-paid employee | 13 | $68,140 | $138,344 | $20,825 |
| THE HONORABLE WENDY GREUEL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $222,330 | $0 | $0 |
| WHYTE CHERIE RAYA | VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RE Highest-paid employee | 13 | $61,620 | $125,106 | $14,606 |
| ROXANNE GONZALES | VICE PRESIDENT, EXHIBITS A Highest-paid employee | 13 | $63,509 | $128,942 | $4,752 |
| ANA M LAUNES | VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC Highest-paid employee | 13 | $50,164 | $101,848 | $19,142 |
| PEDRAM SALIMPOUR MD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM GASPAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CANISE ARRENDONDO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE SARKISSOF | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY CHEESEMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER POPE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE COTO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GARCIA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| SARAH PATTERSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ANTHONY MUELLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| RENEE VALDES | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| JOHN WILMARTH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KARA CORWIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BRANDON YOUNG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BRIAN DIAMOND | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOE ADAMS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 13 | $231,400 | $469,813 | $22,049 |
| NANCEE CHRISTIANSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 13 | $93,658 | $190,153 | $18,509 |
| LUIS M ALMONTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LOS ANGELES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $222,170 | $0 | $8,112 |
| LACY WHITE | CHIEF OF STAFF Key employee | 13 | $72,225 | $146,638 | $8,123 |
| TINA ROLEWICZ | VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION Highest-paid employee | 13 | $63,090 | $128,091 | $20,018 |
| ROXANNE GONZALES | VICE PRESIDENT, EXHIBITS AND PROGRAM DEVELOPM Highest-paid employee | 13 | $57,603 | $116,952 | $4,113 |
| ANA M LAUNES | VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 13 | $47,788 | $97,025 | $11,504 |
| VANESSA PATSAVAS | VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 13 | $40,510 | $82,248 | $11,564 |
| PEDRAM SALIMPOUR MD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THE HONORABLE WENDY GREUEL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM GASPAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CANISE ARRENDONDO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE SARKISSOF | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REDONNA CARPENTER-WOODS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY CHEESEMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER POPE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE COTO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GARCIA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH PATTERSON | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY MUELLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRISHA MUSE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN WILMARTH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA CORWIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON YOUNG | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOE ADAMS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 13 | $278,391 | $565,218 | $15,718 |
| KELLEE PRESTON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee | 13 | $92,154 | $187,101 | $15,248 |
| NANCEE CHRISTIANSON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 13 | $87,591 | $177,836 | $15,715 |
| LUIS ALMONTE | VICE PRESIDENT, DISCOVERY CUBE LOS ANGELES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $215,222 | $0 | $6,293 |
| TINA ROLEWICZ | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF EDUCATI Highest-paid employee | 13 | $58,202 | $118,168 | $15,127 |
| LAURA ZACHAR | VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $176,183 | $0 | $5,386 |
| LACY WHITE | DIRECTOR, SPECIAL EVENTS Highest-paid employee | 13 | $51,818 | $105,206 | $5,961 |
| WARADY ERIN | VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 13 | $50,919 | $103,381 | $5,658 |
| PEDRAM SALIMPOUR MD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| THE HONORABLE WENDY GREUEL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM GASPAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CANISE ARRENDONDO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE SARKISSOF | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| REDONNA CARPENTER-WOODS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY CHEESEMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER POPE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANIE COTO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GARCIA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA KETSOYAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY MUELLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRISHA MUSE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRYSTYN NELMS | MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA CORWIN | 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
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- 2500 N MAIN STREET, SANTA ANA CA 92705
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NANCEE CHRISTIANSON, 11800 FOOTHILL BLVD, SYLMAR, CA 91342
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- JOE ADAMS, 2500 N MAIN STREET, SANTA ANA CA 927056600
- Signed the 990
- NANCEE CHRISTIANSON, CFO
- Phone
- (714) 913-5022
- 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 45-5191270 or by the name DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF LOS ANGELES.
- 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 $5,438,328 · revenue $1,303,149
- 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. DISCOVERY CUBE CONNECT - THE CUBE STUDIOS WAS CREATED TO VIRTUALIZE OUR INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE IN CLASS AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND WATER AND WASTE AGENCIES.Expenses $881,796 · revenue $340,713
- FIELD TRIPS TO DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER - PROVIDE SCIENCE FIELD TRIPS TO ALMOST 68,000 STUDENTS IN THE LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LOCAL PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO COMPLEMENT THE CALIFORNIA ELEMENTARY EDUCATION CURRICULUM.revenue $614,771
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
- 45-5191270
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A57)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $20,517,968
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,109,926
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,374,017 | $8,003,354 | $20,517,968 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,310,058 | $7,415,226 | $18,316,197 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,310,490 | $6,847,385 | $20,177,365 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,039,819 | $5,880,104 | $18,703,953 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: JOE ADAMS | June 30, 2012 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 45-5191270).
Questions about DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF LOS ANGELES
- What is the EIN of DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF LOS ANGELES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF LOS ANGELES is 45-5191270.
- Is DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF LOS ANGELES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF LOS ANGELES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF LOS ANGELES 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 LOS ANGELES 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 LOS ANGELES 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 LOS ANGELES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NANCEE CHRISTIANSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF LOS ANGELES?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $243,271 (JOE ADAMS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER OF LOS ANGELES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,374,017, expenses of $8,003,354 and total assets of $20,517,968 at year end.
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