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Michigan Science Center

Public charity
Other · DETROIT, MI · EIN 45-5190355

About

The mission of the michigan science center is to inspire curious minds of ALL AGES to discover, explore and appreciate science, technology, engineering and MATH in a creative, dynamic learning environment.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
105
Volunteers
25

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$8.9M
Expenses
$6.1M
Assets
$7.9M
Liabilities
$636K

Financial history

$8.9M$4.4M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $8.9M · Avg: $5.4M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$60K
Grants Given
MICHIGAN SCIENCE CENTER
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Address

5020 JOHN R ST
Detroit, MI, 48202-402

Governance

Voting board members25
Independent members25
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Public records
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