South Dakota Discovery Center
The sd discovery center empowers all peoples of the great plains through hands-on experiences that inspire scientific things
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Discover the South Dakota Discovery Center in Pierre—hands-on science exhibits, family fun, school field trips, and traveling STEM education programs.
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Mission
The sd discovery center empowers all peoples of the great plains through hands-on experiences that inspire scientific things
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· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
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GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, South Dakota Discovery Center has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 40,448 animal welfare 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. Compare with peers
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. Compare with peers
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySouth Dakota Discovery Center is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Pierre, SD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its EIN is 363599183. 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 $851K in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
South Dakota Discovery Center 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
South Dakota Discovery Center is located in Pierre, SD, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.
Based on official tax filings, South Dakota Discovery Center has $851K in annual revenue. It allocates 41% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
South Dakota Discovery Center is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $851K in annual revenue. The organization has 56 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for South Dakota Discovery Center. 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, South Dakota Discovery Center 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 41% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.
Discover the South Dakota Discovery Center in Pierre—hands-on science exhibits, family fun, school field trips, and traveling STEM education programs. South Dakota Discovery Center is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 41% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $851K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to South Dakota Discovery Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. South Dakota Discovery Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363599183, 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
6 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.
SOUTH DAKOTA DISCOVERY CENTER 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
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (22)
Source: Public filings
22 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Sentiment
Neutral10 Best Lakeside Towns in South Dakota - WorldAtlas
Summer programming blends entertainment and education at Discovery Center - Pierre Capital Journal
South Dakota Discovery Center holding grand opening for Observation Hive today - DRGNews
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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 - 56 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · 56 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 · 1988
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about South Dakota Discovery Center
- What is South Dakota Discovery Center?
- South Dakota Discovery Center is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Pierre, United States. Discover the South Dakota Discovery Center in Pierre—hands-on science exhibits, family fun, school field trips, and traveling STEM education programs.
- When was South Dakota Discovery Center founded?
- South Dakota Discovery Center was founded in 1988.
- Who leads South Dakota Discovery Center?
- Clarissa Drefs serves as President.
- Where is South Dakota Discovery Center located?
- Headquartered in Pierre, SD, United States.
- What is South Dakota Discovery Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 41% of expenses go to program services.
- Is South Dakota Discovery Center trustworthy?
- South Dakota Discovery Center 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 South Dakota Discovery Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 363599183.
- What is South Dakota Discovery Center's website?
- http://sd-discovery.org