Arts, Culture, Humanities : Museums

Exploration Place

Inspiring a deeper interest in science

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (52.50)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 75.0%    
Administrative Expenses 21.2%    
Fundraising Expenses 3.7%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.05    
Efficiency Rating    
      (35.00)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 40.2%    
Program Expenses Growth -3.5%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 2.05    
Capacity Rating    
      (17.50)

Income Statement     (FYE 06/2008)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $3,945,007
Other Revenue $408,263
Total Revenue $4,353,270
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $3,496,367
Administrative Expenses $989,840
Fundraising Expenses $174,556
Total Functional Expenses $4,660,763
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-307,493
   
Net Assets $22,653,663

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Contact Information

Exploration Place
300 North McLean Boulevard
Wichita, KS 67203
tel: (877) 904-1444
fax: (316) 263-4545
EIN: 48-1000295

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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% --

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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.

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