California Science Center Foundation
97% goes to programs $7 to raise $100 Thin reserves Declining revenue
California Science Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1959, with $39,339,858 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 97% of spending to programs.
700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90037 EIN 95-2210527 Since 1959
Revenue (FY2024)
$39.3M
▼ 33.6% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$130.2M
Net assets
$4.8M
Employees
346
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →C+Program efficiency40% of the rating97% to programs · $7 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For California Science Center Foundation: 97% to programs · $7 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -231% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For California Science Center Foundation: 0 mo reserves · -231% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For California Science Center Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For California Science Center Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Cscf aspires to stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning in everyone by creating fun, memorable experiences, because we value science as an indispensable tool for understanding our world, accessibility and inclusiveness, and enriching people's lives.
What they do
Operations - exhibit facilitation for guests visiting the science center.
Other program include imax educational movies & conference reservations.
Contact & location
- Address
- 700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA, 90037
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Museums
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue held steady from $38.9M (FY2013) to $39.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $210.3MNet assets $4.8M
Operating margin
-231.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$215.1M
Total liabilities
$210.3M
Net assets
$4.8M
Salaries & benefits
$14.6M
11% of expenses
Board members
69
69 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,339,858▼33.6% | $130,231,438▲13.1% | $4,795,190▼94.9% | $215,067,319▼30.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $59,238,967▼23.6% | $115,156,953▲22.9% | $94,002,445▼36.1% | $310,501,342▼14.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $77,491,468▼41.0% | $93,669,765▲141% | $147,206,473▼10.5% | $362,605,923▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $131,356,089▲439% | $38,832,788▲149% | $164,421,317▲103% | $378,781,959▲143% | 990 |
| 2020 | $24,362,807▲0.4% | $15,585,345▼20.9% | $80,852,441▲14.8% | $155,744,753▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $24,264,355▼24.7% | $19,692,551▼8.8% | $70,404,969▲10.2% | $142,540,920▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $32,211,440▲22.5% | $21,597,034▼1.0% | $63,870,270▲19.9% | $132,540,502▲19.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $26,291,767▼23.9% | $21,806,894▼13.4% | $53,252,977▲8.5% | $111,180,155▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $34,530,522▼1.7% | $25,189,988▼27.4% | $49,091,105▲24.7% | $109,386,736▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $35,110,347▼1.0% | $34,674,751▲7.2% | $39,355,490▲0.5% | $112,113,811▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $35,453,217▼8.8% | $32,355,464▲7.8% | $39,155,612▲7.5% | $113,919,071▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $38,871,763 | $30,023,421▼34.2% | $36,427,097▲34.9% | $113,052,461▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $45,630,295▲77.4% | $26,995,911▼6.3% | $107,808,918▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $25,728,037▲31.4% | $28,796,750▲37.8% | $111,692,257▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $19,583,840▼10.4% | $20,904,323▲4.6% | $105,558,772▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $21,864,245 | $19,990,815 | $106,956,082 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Alyson Goodall — $171,633 (0.13% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alyson Goodall | Srvp, Cao | 40 | $171,633 |
| Genevieve Dunaway | Srvp, Cfo | 40 | $151,295 |
| Joning Meng | Controller | 40 | $137,179 |
| Kent Jones | Vp, Retail Operations | 40 | $136,897 |
| Xuong Tsan | Web Application Architect | 40 | $133,111 |
| Christina Sion | Vp, Event Services | 40 | $129,347 |
| Thomas Chung | Director - Information Tec | 40 | $112,917 |
| Jeffrey N Rudolph | President | 18 | $47,299 |
| Paul Watanabe | Srvp, Coo | 18 | $11,275 |
| Adam Parrish | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Alan J Fohrer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Alex Rose | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Allan M Frew | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Andrew F Barth | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Andrew Sale | Trustee Sec'y/treasurer | 1 | — |
| Andrew Tavakoli | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Angelique Kaounis | Trustee (from Sept. 2024) | 1 | — |
| Arjun Kampani | Trustee (from Sept. 2024) | 1 | — |
| Arkatov Alan | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Barbara B Henderson | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP | Architect | $2,188,972 |
| Evidence Design LLC | Exhibit Designer | $861,021 |
| Tsx Operating LLC | Special Exhibit Revenue Share | $493,577 |
| Singer Lewak LLP | Audit and Tax Services | $159,941 |
| The Ritz-carlton Hotel Company LLC | Lodging | $112,040 |
Grants received · $28.1M total
83 grants to California Science Center Foundation totaling $28.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $8,610 in FY2015
1 grant totaling $8,610 in FY2015. All grants made by California Science Center Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Unified School District | Bus stipend | $8,610 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is California Science Center Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. California Science Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-2210527, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is California Science Center Foundation's EIN?
- California Science Center Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-2210527.
- How much revenue does California Science Center Foundation report?
- California Science Center Foundation reported $39,339,858 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of California Science Center Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- California Science Center Foundation spends about 97% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does California Science Center Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades California Science Center Foundation C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does California Science Center Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on California Science Center Foundation's latest Form 990 is $171,633, paid to Alyson Goodall (Srvp, Cao).
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Data for California Science Center Foundation (EIN 95-2210527) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.