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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: July 2025 Expires: July 2026

Science Central

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11
(260) 424-2400
1950 N Clinton St
Fort Wayne, IN, 46805-4049
https://www.sciencecentral.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 11

Science Central meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"Science Central is a regional resource that provides inspiring and fun hands on science education for all people of all ages."

Year, State Incorporated:
1981, IN

Science-themed school field trips; general public programs; teacher workshops; scout programs; home school programs; adult events; outreach to schools and community centers; interactive video conferencing; permanent hands-on exhibits; temporary touring exhibitions.

For the year ended March 31, 2024, Science Central's program expenses were:

Science Center $1,497,160
Total Program Expenses $1,497,160

Chief Executive
Larry Kay, Interim Director

Chair of the Board
Andrea Geyer

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
University of Saint Francis

Board Size
20

Paid Staff Size
21

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 34.51%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Science Central's IRS Form 990 for the year ended March 31, 2024.

Source of Funds
Contributions and Grants $728,727
Program Service Revenue $635,553
Other Revenue $121,190
Investment Income $43,227
Total Income $1,528,697

Programs: 67% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 22%

Total Income $1,528,697
Total expenses: $2,230,196
  Program expenses $1,497,160
  Fundraising expenses $251,454
  Administrative expenses $481,582
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-701,499
Beginning Net Assets $7,330,617
Other Changes In Net Assets $100,993
Ending Net Assets $6,730,111
Total Liabilities $190,732
Total Assets $6,920,843

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Report completed by:
BBB Serving Northern Indiana