ROPER MOUNTAIN SCIENCE CENTER ASSOCIATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

ROPER MOUNTAIN SCIENCE CENTER ASSOCIATION

EIN 57-0762287 · Science & Technology Museums (A57)

What they do

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION is to SUPPORT THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY of ROPER MOUNTAIN SCIENCE CENTER THROUGH FUNDRAISING to ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES and AWARENESS of THE SCIENCES for THE BENEFIT of STUDENTS, TEACHERS, FAMILIES and THE COMMUNITY.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders27 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$104.09spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$6.00of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$2.42in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

94.5%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

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Money in and money out

Revenue$517,883

Expenses$539,045

Annual shortfall $21,162 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

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Management and general$32,552 · 6.0% of expenses

Grants paid$4,035,727 · 748.7% of expenses

This source amount exceeds total expenses; compare the filing details carefully.

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Revenue$517,883

Expenses$539,045

Assets$1,304,123

Income$529,571

Contributions$489,494

Grants given$4,035,727

Average grant$576,532

Management and general$32,552

Accounting fees$14,650

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (27)

LIENE KUKAINISBOARD MEMBER

WYATTE ROSENLUNDBOARD MEMBER

TARA DEANBOARD MEMBER

STEPHEN COOPERBOARD MEMBER

STEPHANIE CURTISSECRETARY

SHAUN MALINBOARD MEMBER

SANGITA VAKHARIABOARD MEMBER

RICHARD MITCHELLBOARD MEMBER

PHYLLIS HENDERSONBOARD MEMBER

MICHAEL WEEKSBOARD MEMBER

MATT RUSSOBOARD MEMBER

MARK PARROTTTREASURER

MADISON WILSONBOARD MEMBER

LUKE BELLBOARD MEMBER

ADAM FEIGLBOARD MEMBER

KRISTEN GAMBRELLBOARD MEMBER

JULIIE WEBERBOARD MEMBER

JUANITA EDWARDSBOARD MEMBER

JONATHAN HUNGEFORDBOARD MEMBER

JON KESSLERVICE PRESIDE

JOHN MARSHALL MOSSERBOARD MEMBER

JAY CARTERBOARD MEMBER

JAMIE HOUCHBOARD MEMBER

GALEN BRADSHAWBOARD MEMBER

CHUCK SAYLORSBOARD MEMBER

CATHERINE JAMESPRESIDENT

CARRIE NORELLBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1984
Location: 402 ROPER MOUNTAIN ROAD, GREENVILLE, SC 29615
County: Greenville
In care of: MARK PARROTT
Primary officer: MARK PARROTT, TREASURER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(864) 355-8902

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: HIGHSMITH & HIGHSMITH LLC
NTEE classification: Science & Technology Museums (A57)
IRS tax category: Science & Technology Museums
Grant-giving organization: Yes