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Connecticut Science Center reported $12.7 million in revenue and $12.5 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $64.15 went to program services, $28.11 to management and general costs and $7.74 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 58.9% of the total. Government grants made up 13.6%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $406,177 (PRESIDENT AND CEO). 5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 19% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $13MFor context, the median across 876 covered arts, culture & humanities charities: $79.98 programs, $13.89 management, $6.13 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $13MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 64.1% | 78.5% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 28.1% | 13.6% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 7.7% | 6.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.13 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 58.9% | 57.5% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 13.6% | 1.7% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 26.1% | 20.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $406,177 | $385,706 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 3.24% | 2.03% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 5 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 110.5 | 36.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 40 of 41 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expensePublic audiences servedthe Connecticut Science Center maintained its progressive recovery from the pandemic in 2025, rebuilding attendance and reach while increasing service, earned and donated revenues on pace with a multi-year recovery plan. The Science Center continued to enhance its offerings by presenting the science behind pixar travelling exhibit in the spring/summer and the forest of illusions exhibit in the fall with enthusiastic response. In 2025, 210,000 people visited the Science Center and another 33,000 were served across the state through outreach programs. The Science Center…
School partnerships and professional development for teachersthe Science Center's deep engagements with multiple schools supported increased standardized test results among their 5th grade students. More than 340 teachers participated in the Science Center's professional coaching and learning sessions that are aligned with the next generation science standards (ngss)and supportive to meet educators' needs
Highest reported compensation
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT AND CEO Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $367,302 | $0 | $38,875 | $406,177 |
| VP DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $147,603 | $0 | $31,668 | $179,271 |
| VP ADMINISTRATION Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $156,988 | $0 | $16,598 | $173,586 |
| VP VISITOR EXPERIENCE & PR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $157,279 | $0 | $15,538 | $172,817 |
| VP MARKETING & DIGITAL EXP Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $112,722 | $0 | $26,702 | $139,424 |
5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Connecticut Science Center (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $598K (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b41 · 40 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5106
- Volunteers Part I, line 646
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| BRIDGEWATER STUDIO INC Design of external playscape | $579,200 |
| OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY Elevator modernization and maintenance | $553,750 |
| COMPASSMSP It support | $332,334 |
| BURGOS CLEANING SERVICE LLC Custodial services | $328,264 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 6 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
20 private foundations reported grants to Connecticut Science Center totaling $905K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Connecticut Science Center's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, Connecticut Science Center reported that 64.1% of its $12.5 million in expenses went to program services, 28.1% to management and general and 7.7% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Connecticut Science Center pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Connecticut Science Center reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $406,177, for the role of PRESIDENT AND CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Connecticut Science Center get its money?
Of $12.7 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 58.9% came from contributions and grants (including 13.6% from government grants) and 26.1% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Connecticut Science Center a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 06-1538101 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025, object 202601329349302020 · read the filing · XML
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202511339349303256 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202431319349300113 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202321289349302762 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202241309349301844 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202121319349301312 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202021359349301102 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 06-1538101: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.