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Orlando Science Centerinc
Orlando Science Centerinc reported $19.9 million in revenue and $17.8 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $86.35 went to program services, $9.96 to management and general costs and $3.69 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 48.3% of the total. Government grants made up 13.8%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $297,904 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 3 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 91% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $18MFor 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
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $20MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 86.4% | 78.5% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 10.0% | 13.6% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.09 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 36.9% | 57.5% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 13.8% | 1.7% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 48.3% | 20.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $297,904 | $385,706 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.67% | 2.03% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 23.7 | 36.6 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 41 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
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseBy inspiring science learning for all, osc creates prosperity in our community that enhances lives. In fy2025, osc had 685,000 visitors (a 4% increase over FY 24), including 184,308 who received free or reduced-price admission. Our core exhibits include kidstown - creative play nurturing cognitive development of young children; life - which tells the story of conservation through direct encounters with the animals that share our planet; kinetic zone - fundamentals of forces; dino digs - paleontology and giant prehistoric creatures; our planet, our solar system - mysteries of space and earth's…
161,000 of our visitors experienced osc through field trips and other educational programming. We inspire STEM learning through on-site demonstrations, programs, labs and school field trip activities, teacher professional development, break camps and classes, an onsite preschool, and engaging competitions. Our educational programming is engaging, hands-on, and aligned to educational standards to ensure meaningful learning experiences. Off-site programs bring classroom and assembly-style learning to students and their families at local schools, libraries, and other educational and other…
Our dr. Phillips cinedome, observatory and digital adventure theater educate visitors of all ages. The cinedome began renovation in august of 2025 and will reopen in spring 2026 as "the dome by dr. Phillips charities". The dome will offer cutting edge planetarium shows along with giant screen movies and original laser light shows. The renovation will also include an upgrade to an 8k ultra high-definition full dome laser projection system. The digital adventure theater hosts educational movies daily such as cities of the future and also science live! Program favorites that bring the guest…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · 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 & CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $286,407 | $0 | $11,497 | $297,904 |
| VP OF FINANCE & CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $146,777 | $0 | $11,275 | $158,052 |
| CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $123,523 | $0 | $11,161 | $134,684 |
3 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Orlando Science Centerinc (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $474K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · 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 · 41 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 5399
- Volunteers Part I, line 6722
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| GROSVENOR BUILDING SERVICES LLC Janitorial services | $426,043 |
| EVERON LLC Building maintenance & repairs | $267,572 |
| MCCREE GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC Construction | $259,003 |
| ENGINEERED COOLING SERVICES A/c maintenance & repairs | $252,384 |
| PRIMETECH IT SERVICES Software development | $233,173 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 11 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
16 private foundations reported grants to Orlando Science Centerinc totaling $425K 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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Every number above is copied from Orlando Science Centerinc's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for Orlando Science Centerinc, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 Orlando Science Centerinc spent in FY2025, $86.35 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Orlando Science Centerinc's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Orlando Science Centerinc reported that 86.4% of its $17.8 million in expenses went to program services, 10.0% to management and general and 3.7% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Orlando Science Centerinc pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Orlando Science Centerinc reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $297,904, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Orlando Science Centerinc get its money?
Of $19.9 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 36.9% came from contributions and grants (including 13.8% from government grants) and 48.3% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Orlando Science Centerinc a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 59-0896343 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. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202543239349300044 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202443169349304344 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202313149349303926 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202213199349301141 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202103099349302300 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202003099349302455 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 59-0896343: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.