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Discovery World LTD

Public charity990-T FY2023
DBA: % DISC
Other · MILWAUKEE, WI · EIN 39-1691578

About

Discovery World educates, motivates,mobilizes and inspires the innovators and entrepreneurs of the 21st century. We connect innovation, science, and technology with exploration, environment, and our Great Lakes freshwater resources through interactive exhibits and experimental learning programs.

In care of DISC

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
174
Volunteers
289

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$7.7M
Expenses
$9.0M
Assets
$48.2M
Liabilities
$1.3M

Financial history

$19.5M$9.8M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $7.7M · Peak FY2017: $19.5M · Avg: $9.0M
DISCOVERY WORLD LTD
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Address

500 N Harbor DR
Milwaukee, WI, 53202-560

Governance

Voting board members40
Independent members40
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsYes
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %0.0%
Permanent endowment %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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