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← REUBEN H FLEET SCIENCE CENTER

Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by REUBEN H FLEET SCIENCE CENTER.

Totals

Total revenue
$8,493,993
Total expenses
$9,715,555
Contributions and grants received
$2,351,852
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$4,683,725
Investment income
$154,797
Other revenue
$1,303,619
Total assets, end of year
$15,715,092
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,201,127
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$11,513,965
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$7,119,913
Management and general expenses
$1,826,065
Fundraising expenses
$769,577
Program service expenses (Part III)
$7,119,913

Program services were 73.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $246,503

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $486,626

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,618,723

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $68,010

  • 2a · Program service revenue: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

    total $618,147 · related or exempt $618,147

  • 2b · Program service revenue: EDUCATIONAL SIMS & VR

    total $146,728 · related or exempt $146,728

  • 2c · Program service revenue: FLEET ADMISSIONS

    total $3,345,711 · related or exempt $3,345,711

  • 2d · Program service revenue: Membership Dues & Assessments

    total $573,139 · related or exempt $573,139

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $154,797 · excluded $154,797

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $80,355

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $246,503

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $90,885

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$10,530 · excluded -$10,530

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $1,971,724

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $713,338

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $1,258,386 · related or exempt $179,308 · excluded $1,079,078

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER REVENUE

    total $55,763 · related or exempt $55,763

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $55,763

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $0

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $0

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $435,658 · management and general $435,658

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $5,359,889 · program services $4,083,689 · management and general $749,397 · fundraising $526,803

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $0

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $0

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $0

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $236,636 · program services $77,252 · management and general $116,620 · fundraising $42,764

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $342,111 · program services $323,909 · fundraising $18,202

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $462,869 · program services $231,347 · management and general $199,530 · fundraising $31,992

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $0

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $0

  • 17 · Travel

    total $36,055 · program services $26,795 · management and general $8,793 · fundraising $467

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $149,903 · program services $114,022 · management and general $24,269 · fundraising $11,612

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $750,975 · program services $717,233 · management and general $33,742

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $165,223 · program services $120,613 · management and general $29,740 · fundraising $14,870

  • 24a · Other expenses: BUILDING EQUIP & MAINTENANCE

    total $686,730 · program services $565,187 · management and general $80,474 · fundraising $41,069

  • 24b · Other expenses: MISCELLANEOUS

    total $343,422 · program services $260,137 · management and general $53,274 · fundraising $30,011

  • 24c · Other expenses: FILM LEASE

    total $212,337 · program services $212,337

  • 24d · Other expenses: CONTRACT SERVICES

    total $165,434 · program services $88,045 · management and general $72,294 · fundraising $5,095

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $368,313 · program services $299,347 · management and general $22,274 · fundraising $46,692

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $3,065,329 · end of year $1,038,323

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $141,999 · end of year $1,805,332

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $99,732 · end of year $55,052

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $1,210,284 · end of year $542,978

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $81,459 · end of year $109,576

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $242,010 · end of year $294,415

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $15,974,596

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $9,618,160

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $6,762,150 · end of year $6,356,436

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $2,817,642 · end of year $3,399,586

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $1,233,596 · end of year $1,371,407

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $97,542 · end of year $76,665

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $656,304 · end of year $665,322

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $492,108 · end of year $986,646

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $95,459 · end of year $116,570

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $3,380,212 · end of year $3,097,911

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $5,820

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $8,845,199 · end of year $7,530,351

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $3,589,249 · end of year $3,983,614

Mission and programs · 2022

Mission

The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is dedicated to realizing a San Diego where everyone is connected to the power of science.

  • The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center (the Fleet) operates the following programs and activities:Science ExhibitsThe Fleet features more than 100 interactive science exhibits in multiple galleries, as well as major traveling exhibitions. Visitors can create colored shadows, touch a tornado, examine the vibration of guitar strings, and get their hands on a variety of intriguing scientific phenomena. Permanent exhibitions include Studio X, where people can invent and create and Flashback 2.0, classic science exhibits that explore a variety of fundamental science principles. Children rule in Kid City, just for kids ages five and under. Kid City contains a factory with conveyor belts, cranes, air chutes, an interactive fire truck, several Young Explorer computers, a child-size grocery store and much more. Visitors of all ages can put their engineering skills to the test in the Design Zone exhibition. In addition to other galleries, Its Electric and Sun, Earth, Universe the Fleet added Illusion in 2020 to its collection of permanent exhibitions. On weekends, scheduled programs such as the Genius in the House and Weekend Science Clubs provide additional opportunities for educational fun.IMAX Giant Dome TheaterThe Fleet is also home to the worlds first IMAX Dome Theater, presenting the biggest film and digital presentations on the planet. Its unique configuration wraps the audience in images and provides the illusion of being suspended in space. Film topics take audiences from outer space to under water and every place in between. Films are generally suitable for all ages. The Eugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Dome Theater also plays host to the monthly Sky Tonight planetarium show, which is led by an astronomer and paired with outdoor telescope viewing, courtesy of the San Diego Astronomy Association (weather permitting). The Fleet also produces large-format films as a member of the Giant Dome Theater Consortium. Education ProgramsThe Fleet offers science education for students, seniors, teachers and the general public through lectures, classes, workshops and more. Whether its a visit to the Fleet or a Science-to-Go program delivered at a school site, we offer programs accessible by everyone. The Fleet also runs weekly half-day and full-day educational camps during school breaks. Camps are offered for grades pre-K8 and are designed to be fun, educational, hands-on and to incorporate the Fleets Science Center Exhibit Galleries. Recent summer camp themes have included: chemistry, the human body, robotics and space. The Fleets Education department also facilitates a number ofcommunity initiatives, including collaborative meetings with STEM partners across San Diego County, as well as science-themed events that occur in a variety of community locations.CraveologyCraveology is the perfect location to pick up the lunch or treat youre craving. The casual, friendly atmosphere has a great selection of items, including salads, sandwiches, wraps and flatbread pizzas. We can satisfy any growling stomach! And if youre looking to rejuvenate from your busy day, order a fruit smoothie, frapp orone of our specialty coffees and have a seat at our beautiful patio, located in front of the iconic Balboa Park Bea Evenson Fountain. Admission to the Fleet is not required for a visit to Craveology, so stop by, feed your craving and enjoy the view.North Star Science StoreThe North Star Science Store, located inside the Fleet, is the perfect place to shop for educational gifts, do-ityourself kits, toys and souvenirs. We offer a wonderful assortment of curious and hard-to-find items, a great selection of books, models and more! Examine tons of science-related products to awaken the astronomer, physicist or chemist within. Shop, learn and enjoy!

    Expenses $7,119,913 · Revenue $4,683,725

As filed on the 2022 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Dr Steven L Snyder

    President & CEO

    Total calculated
    $265,873
    From this org
    $261,123
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $4,750
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $261,123
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $4,750
    Nontaxable benefits
    not reported
    Filer's total
    $265,873
  • Horacio Correa

    COO

    Total calculated
    $194,517
    From this org
    $158,686
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $35,831
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $158,686
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $3,444
    Nontaxable benefits
    $32,387
    Filer's total
    $194,517
  • Christina Lazich

    VP ADVANCEMENT

    Total calculated
    $161,162
    From this org
    $146,972
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,190
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $146,972
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    not reported
    Nontaxable benefits
    $14,190
    Filer's total
    $161,162
  • Kristine Mooney

    DIREC OF EDUCATION

    Total calculated
    $107,908
    From this org
    $100,969
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $6,939
    Hours/week
    40
  • Arman Oruc

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Regina Brown

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Han S Chiu MD

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Elizabeth Simmons

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Charles Bergan

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Steve Bjorg

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kim Lim

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Irwin Rodrigues

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Loreen Collins

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • John Driver

    Chairman

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Peter Preuss Jr

    Past Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Carolina Bravo-Karimi

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Elsa Valay-Paz

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Matt Grob

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jeff Miner

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Rashmi Char

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Peter Heavey

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Craig Johnson

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Paul Mola

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kimberly Manhard

    2ND VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Pamela Salgado

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kristi Jaska

    1ST Vice Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Nancy Robertson

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Sid Subramony

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Bruce Mayberry

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Cisco Sanchez

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Santosh Vetticaden MD PhD

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Cathy Swindlehurst PhD

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kelly Devine Deck

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2022
Filed
4 March 2024
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202430649349301508

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