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Nonprofit · EIN 59-1540948

SCIENCE & DISCOVERY CENTER OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC

Tax-exempt · PANAMA CITY, FL 32405

Financials

$508K$536K2022$541K$564K2023$468K$526K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SCIENCE & DISCOVERY CENTER OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$468,335$526,204-$57,869$725,432$17$725,415
June 30, 2024990$540,769$564,292-$23,523$785,260$1,976$783,284
June 30, 2023990$507,956$535,603-$27,647$811,905$5,098$806,807
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$52,667
Membership dues
$29,663
Program service revenue
$382,759
Investment income
$1,375
Net income from fundraising events
$27,480
Net income from sales of inventory
$4,054
Other revenue
$31,534

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$309,774
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$309,774
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,955
Occupancy
$35,990
Travel
$349
Depreciation
$27,081
Program services (functional)
$526,204

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$785,260
Total assets, end of year
$725,432
Total liabilities, end of year
$17
Net assets, end of year
$725,415
Land, buildings and equipment
$588,457
Net assets without donor restrictions
$725,415
Gross receipts
$474,511
Employees
35
Volunteers
100
Year formed
1969
State of legal domicile
FL

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TRENDON ELLISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TODD FUDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH GUILLOT-REGISTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GERALD LOWTHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DEBI MCDANIELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MATTHEW NIENOWPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MATTHEW POWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHELLE SMITHEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
1$0
GINA TULLO-WILLIAMSSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BETHANY WOMACKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TRENDON ELLISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TODD FUDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH GUILLOT-REGISTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GERALD LOWTHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DEBI MCDANIELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MATTHEW NIENOWPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MATTHEW POWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHELLE SMITHEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
–$0
GINA TULLO-WILLIAMSSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BETHANY WOMACKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TRENDON ELLISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TODD FUDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SARAH GUILLOT-REGISTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GERALD LOWTHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DEBI MCDANIELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MATTHEW NIENOWPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MATTHEW POWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHELLE SMITHEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
–$0
GINA TULLO-WILLIAMSSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BETHANY WOMACKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
308 AIRPORT RD, PANAMA CITY, FL 32405-4610
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MATTHEW NIENOW, 308 AIRPORT RD, PANAMA CITY, FL 32405
Signed the 990
MICHELLE SMITH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(850) 769-6128
Return prepared by
TIPTON MARLER GARNER & CHASTAIN

Mission

TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH HANDS-ON, INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE DISCOVERY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND HISTORY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE MUSEUM OFFERS EXHIBITS BASED ON INTERACTIVE OPTIONS REGARDING SCIENCE, CULTURAL STUDIES, HISTORY AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
    Expenses $26,663 · revenue $88,484
  • THE MUSEUM EDUCATES VIA ITS PROGRAMS AND CLASSES.
    Expenses $499,210 · revenue $294,275
  • THE MUSEUM DEPRECIATES ASSETS USING STRAIGHT LINE
    Expenses $331

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
59-1540948
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
1974
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$725,432
Income (IRS master file)
$474,511

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$468,335$526,204$725,432XML
990June 2024$540,769$564,292$785,260XML
990June 2023$507,956$535,603$811,905XML
990June 2022$442,943$380,113$837,775IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 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 59-1540948).

Questions about SCIENCE & DISCOVERY CENTER OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC

What is the EIN of SCIENCE & DISCOVERY CENTER OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SCIENCE & DISCOVERY CENTER OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC is 59-1540948.
Is SCIENCE & DISCOVERY CENTER OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
Are donations to SCIENCE & DISCOVERY CENTER OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SCIENCE & DISCOVERY CENTER OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC 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 SCIENCE & DISCOVERY CENTER OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC 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 SCIENCE & DISCOVERY CENTER OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC 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 SCIENCE & DISCOVERY CENTER OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MATTHEW NIENOW.
Who are the officers and directors of SCIENCE & DISCOVERY CENTER OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SCIENCE & DISCOVERY CENTER OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $468,335, expenses of $526,204 and total assets of $725,432 at year end.

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