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Orlando Science Center: Hands-On Science MuseumGet ready for an exciting—and sometimes loud—adventure at Orlando Science Center, where hands-on exhibits, live demos, and interactive fun like physics challenges, engineering activities, and ...
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Mission
Inspire science learning for life
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Orlando Science Center Inc has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 133,055 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1955, it predates 90% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 84% of comparable organizations. See the sources
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- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOrlando Science Center Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Orlando, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1955 and has been operating for 71 years. Its EIN is 590896343. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $17M in annual revenue. 191 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Orlando Science Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Orlando Science Center Inc is located in Orlando, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1955 and has been active for 71 years.
Based on official tax filings, Orlando Science Center Inc has $17M in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Orlando Science Center Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $17M in annual revenue. The organization has 191 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Orlando Science Center Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Orlando Science Center Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Orlando Science Center: Hands-On Science MuseumGet ready for an exciting—and sometimes loud—adventure at Orlando Science Center, where hands-on exhibits, live demos, and interactive fun like physics challenges, engineering activities, and ... Orlando Science Center Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1955.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $17M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Orlando Science Center Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Orlando Science Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 590896343, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From the latest filing
Leadership
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Sentiment
NeutralOrlando Science Center hosts ‘Memories of Water’ art exhibit with AR experiences - Yahoo
Orlando Science Center debuts first large-scale augmented reality display - WDBO
Orlando Science Center is celebrating World Play Day - The Community Paper
The Dome planetarium reopens at Orlando Science Center: What's new, shows, ticket info - FOX 35 Orlando
'The Dome' reopens at Orlando Science Center - FOX 35 Orlando
Pictures: Science Night Live at Orlando Science Center - Orlando Sentinel
Immersive theater upgrade: Orlando Science Center’s Dome reopens - WFTV
Orlando Science Center to premiere new planetarium - The Community Paper
Orlando Science Center’s revamped ‘The Dome’ theater opens in just a few days - Orlando Weekly
Science Night Live brings adults-only fun to Orlando Science Center - Spectrum News 13
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 191 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 191 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1955
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Orlando Science Center Inc
- What is Orlando Science Center Inc?
- Orlando Science Center Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Orlando, United States. Orlando Science Center: Hands-On Science MuseumGet ready for an exciting—and sometimes loud—adventure at Orlando Science Center, where hands-on exhibits, live demos, and interactive fun like physics challenges, engineering activities, and ...
- When was Orlando Science Center Inc founded?
- Orlando Science Center Inc was founded in 1955.
- Who leads Orlando Science Center Inc?
- Scott Berner serves as CFO.
- Where is Orlando Science Center Inc located?
- Headquartered in Orlando, FL, United States.
- What is Orlando Science Center Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Orlando Science Center Inc trustworthy?
- Orlando Science Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Orlando Science Center Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 590896343.
- What is Orlando Science Center Inc's website?
- http://www.osc.org