Space Center Houston
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Space Center Houston meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
To reveal how science and humanity power space exploration
Year, State Incorporated:
1986, TX
Space Center Houston is the world’s leading science and human space exploration and experience STEM learning center. Space Center Houston inspires people to become active contributors along the STEM Pathway. Space Center Houston leverages strategic partnerships, advances STEM education, facilitates research and innovation and continuously inspires and creates awe and wonder for guests who consistently see themselves as an integral part of exploring space.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Space Center Houston's program expenses were:
| Admissions, exhibits, and education opertaions | $26,618,432 |
| Total Program Expenses | $26,618,432 |
Chief Executive
William Harris, CEO
Chair of the Board
Mr. Michael J Bloomfield, Board Chairperson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired Aerospace Executive/Former Astronaut
Board Size
29
Paid Staff Size
300
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
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 Space Center Houston's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Admission fees | $34,591,500 |
| Merchandise (Note 8) | $5,943,175 |
| Net investment return and other income | $3,964,602 |
| Educational program fees | $3,494,605 |
| Government grants (Note 11) | $3,360,100 |
| Other contributions | $2,467,980 |
| Other visitor services | $2,246,932 |
| Food services (Note 8) | $1,964,211 |
| Parking fees | $1,784,146 |
| Membership admission fees | $1,191,882 |
| Memberships | $765,588 |
| Total Income | $61,774,721 |
Programs: 69% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 14%
| Total Income | $61,774,721 |
| Total expenses: | $38,362,001 |
| Program expenses | $26,618,432 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,421,189 |
| Administrative expenses | $5,241,645 |
| Other expenses | $5,080,735 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $23,412,720 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $73,047,721 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $96,460,441 |
| Total Liabilities | $13,611,762 |
| Total Assets | $110,072,203 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas