Arts, Culture, Humanities : Museums
Exploration Place
Inspiring a deeper interest in science
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (52.50) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 75.0% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 21.2% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 3.7% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.05 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (35.00) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 40.2% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | -3.5% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 2.05 | ||
| Capacity Rating | |
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| (17.50) |
Income Statement (FYE 06/2008)
Contact Information
Exploration Place
300 North McLean Boulevard
Wichita, KS 67203
tel: (877) 904-1444
fax: (316) 263-4545
EIN: 48-1000295
Leadership (FYE 06/2008)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | Compensation from Affiliates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberto C. Meloni | Executive Director (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | Not compensated | -- | $123,484 |
| Other Salaries of Note | ||||
| Dion Brown | Chief Operating Officer (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $61,132 | 1.31% | -- |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
The mission of Exploration Place is to inspire a deeper interest in science through creative and fun experience. Exploration Place is dedicated to providing informal, enjoyable learning experiences with extraordinary resources for exploration for people of all ages. Our permanent exhibits include Exploring Flight and Design, Exploring Our Only Home, Kids Explore, and Tots' Spot. Since opening in April 2000, we have had approximately 1.8 million visitors.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Exploration Place - KS | 52.50 | |
| Chicago Children's Museum - IL | 52.05 | |
| Children's Museum of Richmond - VA | 52.26 | |
| Imagine Children's Museum - WA | 53.04 | |
| Children's Museum of Manhattan - NY | 60.18 |  |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Exploration Place - KS | 52.50 | |
| Children's Museum of Manhattan - NY | 60.18 | |
| Minnesota Children's Museum - MN | 38.92 |  |
| Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose - CA | 62.45 | |
| Bay Area Discovery Museum - CA | 4.99 | 0 Stars |
| Children's Museum of Houston - TX | 68.46 | |
