ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER-ORGANIZATION FORM 990-FY2012.PDF

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OMB No. 1545-0047
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
990
Form Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung (CA!I 11
benefit trust or private foundation) II Fitt
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements. it::II •I••rr
A For the 2011 calendar year, or tax year beginning JUL 1, 2011 and ending JUN 30 , 2012
B Check if C Name of organization D Employer identification number
applicable:
't i_Jchange 'Address ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER
change Name Doing Business As 86-0390558
lreturn Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite I E Telephone number
n Termin- ated 600 E WASHINGTON (602) 716-2000
I-7Amended 'return City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 G Gross receipts $ 10,709,144.
ition PHOENIX, AZ 85004-2303 H(a) Is this a group return
pending F Name and address of principal officer:CHEVY HUMPHREY for affiliates? =Yes I X I No
SAME AS C ABOVE H(b) Are all affiliates included? ri Yes I I No
1 Tax-exempt status: LX] 501(c)(3) 1_1 501(0( )• (insert no.) l_i 4947(01) or L_I 527 If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
J Website:110. WWW . AZ SC I ENC E . ORG H(c) Group exemption number O.
K Form of organization: I X I Corporation I I Trust I I Association I I Other of formation: 1980 m State of legal domicile: AZ
Part ii Summary
I 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND
ENTERTAIN PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ABOUT SCIENCE.
Governance 2 Check this box 0. I if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets.
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line la) 3 51
& 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 50
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ..... . ..... ......... 5 249
Activities 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) 6 623
7 a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 7a 0 .
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 7b 0.
Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) 2,292,423 . 3,922,249.
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) 4,554,018. 3,914,510.
Revenue
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3,4, and 7d) 205,671 . 291,549.
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 152,105 . 393,549.
12 Total revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 7,204,217 . 8,521,857.
13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) _._ . 0 . 0 .
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .. .. . 0 . 0.
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) 3,430,444. 3,936,023.
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) 60,000. 0 .
Expenses
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) iI 643,330.
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, 11f-24e) . 4,530,042. 5,347,783.
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) .. 8,020,486. 9,283,806.
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 -816,269. -761,949.
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or Beginning of Current Year End of Year
Assets Balances' 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) . . ... .......... . ..... .. 20,550,171. 35,765,735.
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) 891,951. 1,099 1 834.
Net !Fund 22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 19,658,220. 34,665,901.
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I Part II I Signature Block
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is
true, correct, and coy.iptpte. Declaration oVipparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Sign V OTO ate
Here CHEVY HtMPHREY, PRESIDENT/CEO
TyNVIVIWITTIT7Td1Te
Print/Type preparers name PrepWay IlatUrVi
Paid PHIL MCCOLLUM Z./fit. R i/ 7' /I 00129716
Preparer Firm's name b. CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 41-0746749
Use Only Firm's address 20 E. THOMAS RD, STE . 2300
PHOENIX, AZ 85012 Phone no. 602-266-2248
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) IX I Yes 1_1 No
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1Part l {Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part III
1 Briefly describe the organization's mission:
TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ABOUT SCIENCE.
2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? I 'Yes Yes X No
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0.
3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? n Yes I X1 No
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0.
4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to
others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (cede: ) (Expoosess 7,620,323. Includ in irant. of )(nevcrives 4,136,402.)
ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER REACHED 361,781 VISITORS IN ITS MISSION TO
INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN PEOPLE OF ALL AGES ABOUT SCIENCE. WE
CONTINUED TO BE A STATE LEADER IN PROVIDING INFORMAL SCIENCE EDUCATION
EXPERIENCES THAT HAVE A LONG-TERM IMPACT ON THE FUTURE OF OUR
COMMUNITY.
4b (Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $
4c (Code: ) (Expenses S including grants of $ ) (Revenue $
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule 0.)
(Expenses including grants of $ ) (Revenue $
4e Total program service expenses 7,620,323.
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I Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes No
1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)?
If "Yes," complete Schedule A 1
2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? 2
3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for
public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I 3 X
4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect
during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II 4 X
5 Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or
similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III ... 5 X
6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to
provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I 6 X
7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II 7 X
8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part III • . 8 X
9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide
credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV .. 9 X
10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent
endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V 10 X
11 If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X
as applicable.
a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete Schedule D,
Part VI lla X
b Did the organization report an amount for investments - other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total
assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII llb X
c Did the organization report an amount for investments - program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total
assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII 11c X
d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in
Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX lid X
e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X ........ lle X
f Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses
the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X .. llf X
12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII ....... 12a X
b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional X
13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E 13 X
14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? 14a X
b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business,
investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000
or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts land IV . 14b X
15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization
or entity located outside the United States? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV 15 X
16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals
located outside the United States? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV 16 X
17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX,
column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I 17 X
18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines
lc and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II 18 X
19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule G, Part III 19 X
20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H 20a X
b If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of Its audited financial statements to this return? 20b
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I Part IV I Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes No
21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the
United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts land II 21 X
22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX,
column (A), line 2? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and III 22 X
23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's current
and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete
Schedule J 23 X
24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the
last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes," answer lines 24b through 24d and complete
Schedule K. If "No", go to line 25 24a X
b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24b
c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease
any tax-exempt bonds? 24c
d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? ..... 24d
25a Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a
disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I 25a X
b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and
that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part I 25b X
26 Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified
person outstanding as of the end of the organization's tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II 26 X
27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial
contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member
of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III 27 X
28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV
instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV 28a X
b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV 28b X
c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer,
director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV 28c X
29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M 29
30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation
contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M ........ 30 X
31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations?
If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I 31 X
32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets?/f "Yes," complete
Schedule N, Part II 32 X
33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations
sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I 33 X
34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity?
If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Parts II, Ill, /1/, and V, line 1 34 X
35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? 35a X
b Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of
section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 35b X
36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?
If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 36 X
37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization
and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI 37 X
38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11 and 19?
Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0 38 X
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Part V Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part V 11
Yes No
la Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable la 44
b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line la. Enter -0- if not applicable lb 1.
c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming
(gambling) winnings to prize winners? lc X
2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements,
filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return 2a 249
b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax retu ns? 2b
Note. If the sum of lines la and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? 3a X
b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule 0 ..... . . 3b
4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a
financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? 4a X
b If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? 5a X
b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b X
c If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? 5c
6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit
any contributions that were not tax deductible? 6a X
b If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts
were not tax deductible? ....... 6b
7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? 7a X
b If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? 7b X
c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required
to file Form 8282? 7c X
d If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ... [
e Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? 7e X
f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? 7f
g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?
h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? 7h
8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting
organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year? 8
9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 49661 9a
b Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 9b
10 Section 501(0(7) organizations. Enter:
a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 10a
b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities 1111
11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a Gross income from members or shareholders 1 la
b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against
amounts due or received from them.)
12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041 9 12a
b If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year 12b
13 Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? 13a
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0.
b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the
organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans 13b
c Enter the amount of reserves on hand
14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? 14a X
b If 'Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No, provide an explanation in Schedule 0 14b
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'Part VI Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and fora "No" response
to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See instructions.
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part VI ..... .........
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes I No
la Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year la 51
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing
body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule 0.
b Enter the number of voting members included in line la, above, who are independent lb 50
2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other
officer, director, trustee, or key employee?
3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision
of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? 3
4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? 4
5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? 5
6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 X
7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or
more members of the governing body? . ..... .
b Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or
persons other than the governing body? 7b
8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a The governing body? 8a X
b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b X
9 Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the
organization's mailing address? If "Yes, provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
I Yes I No
10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ........... ....... . . ......... ....... 10a 1 I X
b If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates,
and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? . . ..... 10b
11 a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? lla
b Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990.
12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13 12a X
b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? 12b I X
c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe
in Schedule 0 how this was done 12c X
13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 13 X
14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14 X
15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent
persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official 15a I X
b Other officers or key employees of the organization 15b I X
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions).
16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a
taxable entity during the year? 16a
b If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation
in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization's
exempt status with respect to such arrangements? 16b
Section C. Disclosure
17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed IAZ
18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501(c)(3)s only) available
for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
I I Own website I X I Another's website X Upon request
19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial
statements available to the public during the tax year.
20 State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: Po-
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I Part VII I Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated
Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part VII ri
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
l a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year.
• List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation.
Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.
• List all of the organization's current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
• List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received reportable
compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.
• List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of
reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.
• List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization,
more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.
List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest compensated employees;
and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Name and Title Average (do not cIZT:ritiooren than one Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per box unless pe son is both an compensation compensation amount of
week officer and a drector/trustee) from from related other
(describe tor the organizations compensation
hours for direc organization (W-2/1099-MISC) from the
related r o ensated (W-2/1099-MISC) organization
organizations trustee ,_.r,,, comp and related
l mployee
in Schedule dividua r e est loyee organizations
0) In 1Office :Key h Hig emp Former
( 1 ) CHRISTA BURKHALTER
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 • 0. 0 •
(2) JASON COOCHWYTEWA
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0 • 0 •
(3) KAY CORBIN
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0 • 0.
( 4 ) MIKE DEBELL
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
(5) BJ FREEMAN
TRUSTEE 1.00 X X 0. 0. 0.
(6) DERRICK HALL
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
( 7 ) ANGIE HARMON
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
(8) CHEVY HUMPHREY
PRESIDENT/CEO 40.00 X X 300,000. 0. 9,360.
( 9 ) STEVE HUNTON
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
(10) HOWARD KATZ
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
(11) DENNIS KNIGHT
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
( 12 ) DAVID KOOPERSMITH
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
(13) MURRAY MANASTER
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0 •
(14) MARY MARTUSCELLI
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
(15) DENNIS MILLER
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
(16) ROBERT MILLER
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
(17) ROBERT MIONIS
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
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Part VIII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (coo)inuecfi
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Name and title Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated
(do not check more than one
hours per box unless person 's both an compensation compensation amount of
week officer and a director/trustee) from from related other
(describe r the organizations compensation
irecto
hours for d d organization (W-2/1099-MISC) from the
related r o te ensa (W-2/1099-MISC) organization
trustee
organizations trustee l comp and related
in Schedule dividual tiona employee loyee organizations
0) Institu Key hest Hig emp Former
In
( 18 ) PAUL MORRELL
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
(19) MIKE MUELLER
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
(20) RICK NAIMARK
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
( 21 ) DIONNE NAJAF I
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
( 22 ) MARK PENDLETON
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
( 23 ) MIKE ROCK
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
( 24 ) JANE ROIG
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
( 25 ) BRYAN SABA
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
( 26 ) ANITA THE I SEN
TRUSTEE 1.00 X O. O. O.
lb Sub-total 0* 300,000. 0. 9,360.
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A 464,625. 0. 24,665.
d Total (add lines lb and 1c) Ill• 764,625. 0. 34,025.
2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable
compensation from the organization ill. 5
Yes No
3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on
line la? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual 3 X
4 For any individual listed on line la, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization
and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual 4 X
5 Did any person listed on line la receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services
rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person 5 X
Section B. Independent Contractors
1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from
the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year.
(A) (B) (C)
Name and business address Description of services Compensation
BOSS DISPLAY
2001 CAMARO AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43207 EXHIBIT CONSTRUCTION 268,835.
GRANDE PROJECTS PTY LTD, 309 HAMPTON ST.
STE 1, HAMPTON, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA 2188 EXHIBIT LICENSING 248,979.
AEG EXHIBITIONS, LLC, 5750 WILSHIRE BLVD,
STE 501, LOS ANGELES, CA 90036 EXHIBIT LICENSING 204,566.
CRAMER-KRASSELT, 1850 N CENTRAL AVE, 18TH
FLOOR, PHOENIX, AZ 85004 ADVERTISING 191,373.
JAN-PRO, 2222 W DUNLAP AVE, STE 100,
PHOENIX, AZ 85021 JANITORIAL 173,030.
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than
$100,000 of compensation from the organization Ow 8
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Part VII I Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Name and title Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours (check all that apply) compensation compensation amount of
per I from from related other
week loyee the organizations compensation
director emp organization (W-2/1099-MISC) from the
ted (W-2/1099-MISC) organization
or and related
trustee stcompensa organizations
dividual employee r
Officer he rme
In Key Hig Fo
( 2 7 ) JOHN WEST
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 • 0 • O.
( 2 8 ) PETER WOOG
TRUSTEE 1.00 X O. 0 • 0 •
( 2 9 ) DOUG YOUNG
TRUSTEE 1.00 X X 0. 0. 0 •
( 3 0 ) STEVEN ZYL STRA
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
( 3 1 ) ROBERT ANDERSON
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. O. 0.
( 3 2 ) JEFFREY BELL
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. O. 0.
( 3 3 ) WI L CARDON
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0 • 0 •
( 3 4 ) ANDREW CHRI STENS EN
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. O. 0.
( 3 5 ) JON COHEN
TRUSTEE 1.00 X O. 0. O.
( 3 6 ) MARK DOERFLE IN
TRUSTEE 1.00 X O. 0. O.
( 3 7 ) MARK EDWARDS
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 • 0. 0 •
( 3 8 ) HAZEL HARE
TRUSTEE 1.00 X O. 0 • 0 •
( 3 9 ) LYNNE HERNDON
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 • O. 0 •
( 4 0 ) DAVE HOWELL
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 • O. 0.
( 4 1 ) JOHN KERKORIAN
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. O. O.
( 4 2 ) BARBARA LOCKWOOD
TRUSTEE 1.00 X O. 0. O.
( 4 3 ) STEVE MEGL I
TRUSTEE 1.00 X O. 0. O.
( 4 4 ) ALFREDO MOL INA
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0 • 0. 0.
( 4 5 ) ROGER MORRIS
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0 • 0 •
( 4 6 ) TUCKER QUAYLE
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
Total to Part VII, Section A, line lc
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Part VIII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A) (S) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Name and title Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours (check all that apply) compensation compensation amount of
per _ from from related other
week loyee the organizations compensation
director emp organization (W-2/1099-MISC) from the
(W-2/1099-MISC) organization
or tee and related
trustee trus compensated
organizations
dividual stitutional employee
Officer Key Highest Former
In In
(47) PETER SLATE
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0•
(48) ROBERT SUSSMAN
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0• 0•
(49) JULIE VOGEL
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0•
(50) MELANI WALTON
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
(51) CONNIE WILHELM
TRUSTEE 1.00 X 0. 0. 0•
(52) DWIGHT R. MIDDENDORF
VP FINANCE 40.00 X 120,000. 0. 5,860.
(53) DIANA FELDMAN
CFO 40.00 X 0. 0. 0•
(54) PATRICK L. WEEKS
VP OPERATIONS 40.00 X 126,250. 0. 5,985.
(55) KRISTIN A. PRISCELLA
VP EXTERNAL AFFAIRS 40.00 X 115,000. 0. 7,160.
(56) LAURA W. MARTIN
SENIOR DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC INITIATIV 40.00 X 103,375. 0. 5,660.
Total to Part VII, Section A, line 1c 464,625. 24,665.
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Part VIII J Statement of Revenue
(A) (B) (C) (D)
Revenue
Total revenue Related or Unrelated excluded from
exempt function business tax under
revenue revenue sections 512,
513, or 514
1 a Federated campaigns la
Grants' Amounts b Membership dues m 714,371.
c Fundraising events lc 501,862.
Gifts, lar d Related organizations .. ..... id
i Sim e Government grants (contributions) le 75,697.
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
ntributions, Other similar amounts not included above if 2630319.
g Noncash contributions included in lines la-1f: $ 330,506.
Co and h Total. Add lines 1 a.1 f • 3922249.
I Business Code
2a ADMISSIONS 900099 2854693. 2854693.
Service b EDUCATION 900099 911,303. 911,303.
c HISTORY OBJECTS 900099 148,514. 148,514.
!Revenue
d
Program e
f All other program service revenue
g Total. Add lines 2a.2f • 3914510.
3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and
other similar amounts) 00- 241,171. 241,171.
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds II
5 Royalties ....
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6 a Gross rents 221892.
b Less: rental expenses ., 0 .
c Rental income or (loss) 221892.
d Net rental income or (loss) I 221,892. 221,892.
7 a Gross amount from sales of (i) Securities (ii) Other
assets other than inventory 1,965,374.
b Less: cost or other basis
and sales expenses 1,914,996.
c Gain or (loss) ,. . 50,378.
d Net gain or (loss) ... .. ... ..... .... 50,378. 50,378.
8 a Gross income from fundraising events (not
including $ 501,862. of
Revenue
contributions reported on line 1c). See
Part IV, line 18 ........... a 177961.
Other b Less: direct expenses ._. .. . ..... b 194030.
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events – 16,069. – 16,069.
9 a Gross income from gaming activities. See
Part IV, line 19 a 107175.
b Less: direct expenses b 46,277.
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities _. ii• 60,898. 60,898.
10 a Gross sales of inventory, less returns
and allowances . a 105712.
b Less: cost of goods sold . b 31,984.
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory 73,728. 73,728.
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11 a MISCELLANEOUS 900099 48,577. 48,577.
b COMMISSIONS 900099 4,523. 4,523.
C
d All other revenue .... ... ..... ..
e Total. Add lines 11a-11d il• 53,100.
12 Total revenue. See instructions. IIIP• 8521857. 4136402. 0. 463,206.
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Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to
complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule 0 contains a rescionse to any question in this Part IX
(A) (B) (C) (D)
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, Total expenses Program service Management and Fundraising
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. expenses general expenses expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and
organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in
the United States. See Part IV, line 22 ,,
3 Grants and other assistance to governments,
organizations, and individuals outside the
United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4 Benefits paid to or for members
5 Compensation of current officers, directors,
trustees, and key employees .. . . 470,776. 186,626. 97,634. 186,516.
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified
persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and
persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) . .
7 Other salaries and wages 2,978,241. 2,237,984. 570,525. 169,732.
6 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include
section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) 22,133. 12,263. 8,184. 1,686.
9 Other employee benefits 180,932. 147,294. 22,845. 10,793.
10 Payroll taxes 283,941. 214,971. 44,042. 24,928.
11 Fees for services (non-employees):
a Management 292,326. 160,146. 34,230. 97,950.
b Legal 53,743. 26,460. 26,877. 406.
c Accounting 40,900. 40,900.
d Lobbying
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f Investment management fees
g Other 25,749. 10,172. 15,486. 91.
12 Advertising and promotion 518,833. 502,534. 1,673. 14,626.
13 Office expenses 224,479. 183,264. 18,710. 22,505.
14 Information technology . 128,662. 127,942. 720.
15 Royalties 328,107. 328,107.
16 Occupancy 959,377. 940,129. 5,293. 13,955.
17 Travel 121,772. 59,101. 47,821. 14,850.
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses
for any federal, state, or local public officials
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 48,503. 16,151. 27,059. 5,293.
20 Interest 5,718. 4,191. 1,467. 60.
21 Payments to affiliates
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 1,628,673. 1,613,371. 14,631. 671.
23 Insurance 61,775. 60,467. 1,308 .
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered
above. (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line
24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A)
amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0.)
a PROGRAM RELATED 769,198. 730,739. 7,692. 30,767.
b EMPLOYEE RELATED - RECR 83,233. 44,504. 29,359. 9,370.
c BAD DEBT 34,403. 2,917. 31,486.
d IN-KIND 18,518. 11,111. 7,407.
e All other expenses 3,814. 2,796. 780. 238.
25 Total functional expentes. Add lines 1 through 24e 9,283,806. 7,620,323. 1,020,153. 643,330.
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization
reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined
educational campaign and fundraising solicitation.
Check here 1111. it lollowing SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-120)
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I Part X I Baiance Sheet
(A) (B)
Beginning of year End of year
1 1 Cash - non-interest-bearing 1,099,027. 1 565,462.
2 Savings and temporary cash investments 2,951,764. 2 1,363,770.
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 2,386,398. 17,009,838.
4 Accounts receivable, net 141,237. 4 275,929.
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part ll
of Schedule L 5
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section
4958(9(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing
employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary
employees beneficiary organizations (see instructions) 6
7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7
Assets 8 Inventories for sale or use . .. , ... 13,027. 8 9,324.
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 98,912. g 239,258.
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other
basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 14,605,229.
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 6,924,597. 8,390,953. mc 7,680,632.
11 Investments - publicly traded securities 5,243,339. II 8,067,044.
12 Investments - other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ,, 12 294,644.
13 Investments - program-related. See Part IV, line 11 13
14 Intangible assets . 14
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 225,514. m 259,834.
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 throuah 15 (must equal line 34) 20,550,171. m 35,765 1 735.
I 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 379,577. 17 489,630.
18 Grants payable 18
19 Deferred revenue 423,504. 19 516,782.
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 20
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 21
ities
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees,
Liabil highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons. Complete Part II
of Schedule L 22
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 5,346. 23 0 •
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 24
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third
parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of
Schedule D , ...... .. . 83,524. 25 93,422.
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 891,951. 26 1,099,834.
I Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here 111. IX1 and complete
lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
Balances 27 Unrestricted net assets 12,279,149. 27 12,464,838.
28 Temporarily restricted net assets 3,662,786. 28 18,232,420.
29 Permanently restricted net assets 3,716,285. 29 3,968,643.
Fund
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here 0- Lj and
or complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .,. ., . , , 30
Assets 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund 31
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32
Net 33 Total net assets or fund balances 19,658,220 33 34,665 1 901.
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 20,550,171. 34 35,765,735.
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Part XII Reconciliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part XI 1X1
1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 8,521,857.
2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 9,283,806.
3 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 -761,949.
4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) 19,658,220.
5 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) 5 15,769,630.
6 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3,4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) 6 34,665,901.
111II Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part XII
Yes No
1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash xl Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in Schedule 0.
2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2a X
b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2b X
c If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit,
review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? 2c X
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0,
d If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a
separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
X Separate basis 1 .1 Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis
3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit
Act and OMB Circular A-133? X
b If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit
or audits, explain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. 3b
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SCHEDULEA OMB No 1545-0047
Public Charity Status and Public Support
(Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
Department of the Treasury 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust. Open to Public
Internal Revenue Service 110. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. I See separate instructions. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER 86 - 0390558
Part I J Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1 A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).
2 I=1 A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)
3 I=1 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).
4 I=1 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name,
city, and state:
5 I=1 An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6 I= A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
7 XX: An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in
section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
8 A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
9 An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from
activities related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment
income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975.
See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part Ill.)
10 An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).
11 II An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or
more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box that
describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e through 11h.
a Type I Type II Type III - Functionally integrated d L1 Type III - Other
• 11 By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than
foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III
supporting organization, check this box r I
• Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii) and (iii) below, Yes No
the governing body of the supported organization? 11g(i)
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? 11g(ii)
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? 119(iii)
• Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
0) Name of supported (ii) [IN Oil) Type of (iv) Is the organization (v) Did you notify the (0011,e (vii) Amount of
organization organization n col. (i) listed in your organization in col. organization (i) organized in In col. the support
(described on lines 1-9 governing document? (i) of your support? U.S.?
above or IRC section
(see instructions)) Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total
LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice see the Instructions for Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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I Part ll I Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization
fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)11. (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and
membership fees received. (Do not
include any "unusual grants.") 8,562,242. 3,784,438. 4,047,641, 2,292,423. 3,922,249, 22,608,993.
2 Tax revenues levied for the organ-
ization's benefit and either paid to
or expended on its behalf
3 The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit to
the organization without charge 163,500. 163,500. 828,535. 857,875. 857,875. 2 871 285,
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 ..._ 8,725,742, 3,947,938. 4,876,176, 3 • 150,298. 4,780,124, 25,480,278,
5 The portion of total contributions
by each person (other than a
governmental unit or publicly
supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the
amount shown on line 11,
column (f) .... .... _ ..... 2,516,477.
6 Public su pport. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 22,963,801.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (1) Total
7 Amounts from line 4 .... 8,725,742. 3,947,938. 4,876,176. 3,150,298. 4780,124, 25,480,278,
8 Gross income from interest,
dividends, payments received on
securities loans, rents, royalties
and income from similar sources 523,917. 354,428. 310,693. 352,236. 241,171. 1,782,445,
9 Net income from unrelated business
activities, whether or not the
business is regularly carried on
10 Other income. Do not include gain
or loss from the sale of capital
assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..... 37,324. 45,561. 14,014. 7,027. 443,948. 547,874.
11•• Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 27,810,597.
II Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) 12 19,727,430.
13 First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3)
o5ganizaticn, check this box and stop here ...
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14 Public support percentage for 2011 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) 14 82.57 %
15 Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 15 66.77 %
16a 33 1/3% support test - 2011. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box and
stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization lx 1
b 33 1/3% support test -2010. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 331/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization I I
17a 10% -facts-and-circumstances test - 2011. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more,
and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part IV how the organization
meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization LI
b 10% -facts-and-circumstances test - 2010. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or
more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part IV how the
organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .1E1
18 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see instructions ... jI I I
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Part III I Support Schedule for Organizations Describecf in Section 508(a)(2j
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) II.- (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (1) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and
membership fees received. (Do not
include any "unusual grants.")
2 Gross receipts from admissions,
merchandise sold or services per-
formed, or facilities furnished in
any activity that is related to the
organization's tax-exempt purpose
3 Gross receipts from activities that
are not an unrelated trade or bus-
iness under section 513
4 Tax revenues levied for the organ-
ization's benefit and either paid to
or expended on its behalf
5 The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit to
the organization without charge
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and
3 received from disqualified persons
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received
from other than disqualified persons that
exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the
amount on line 13 for the year
C Add lines 7a and 7b
8 Public support ri,billlei liar 7c irom line G 1
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)111.- (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6
10a Gross income from interest,
dividends, payments received on
securities loans, rents, royalties
and income from similar sources
b Unrelated business taxable income
(less section 511 taxes) from businesses
acquired after June 30, 1975
c Add lines 10a and 10b
11 Net income from unrelated business
activities not included in line 10b,
whether or not the business is
regularly carried on
12 Other income. Do not include gain
or loss from the sale of capital
assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12 )
14 First five years. If the Form 990 is fo the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15 Public support percentage for 2011 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 15
16 Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part Ill,. line 15 16
Section O. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17 Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 17
18 Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 18
19a 33 1/3% support tests - 2011. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not
more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization 0
b 33 1/3% support tests - 2010. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3%, and
line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . El
20 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .. 11
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I Part IV I Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b;
and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION FOR OTHER INCOME:
MISCELLANEOUS
COMMISSIONS
FUNDRAI SING
GAMING RAFFLE
INVENTORY SALES
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Schedule B Schedule of Contributors OMB No. 1545-0047
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF) Attach to Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF. 2011
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Name of the organization Employer identification number
ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER 86-0390558
Organization type (check one):
Filers of: Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ I x I 501(c)( 3 ) (enter number) organization
El 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation
527 political organization
Form 990-PF 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
I I 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation
I 1 501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or property) from any one
contributor. Complete Parts I and II.
Special Rules
lxl For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33 1/3% support test of the regulations under sections
509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2%
of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line lh, or (ii) Form 990-EL, line 1, Complete Parts I and II.
= For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during the year,
total contributions of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or
the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and Ill.
I.=1 For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EL that received from any one contributor, during the year,
contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did not total to more than $1,000.
If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively
religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more during the year. $
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EL, or 990-PF),
but it must answer No on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to
certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EL, or 990-PF).
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Name of organization Employer identification number
ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER 86-0390558
Part I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
1 Person I X I
Payroll El
$ 279,750. Noncash n
(Complete Part ll if there
is a noncash contribution.)
(a) (b) (c) (d)
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
Person I X .
Payroll [ ,I
150,000. Noncash I-1
(Complete Part II if there
is a noncash contribution.)
(a) (b) (c) (d)
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
3 Person X
Payroll I
$ 101,000. Noncash I I
(Complete Part II if there
is a noncash contribution.)
(a) (b) (c) (d)
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
4 Person I X
Payroll n1
$ 131,750. Noncash X i
(Complete Part II if there
is a noncash contribution.)
(a) (b) (c) (d)
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
5 Person FI X
Payroll L 1
$ 141,891. Noncash /111
(Complete Part ll if there
is a noncash contribution.)
(a) (b) (c) (d)
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Total contributions Type of contribution
Person I I
Payroll n
$ Noncash n
(Complete Part ll if there
is a noncash contribution.)
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Name of organization Employer identification number
ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER 86-0390558
Part II Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
(c)
No. (b) (d)
FMV (or estimate)
from Description of noncash property given Date received
(see instructions)
Part I
NEWSPAPER AD SPACE
4
106,750. 06/30/12
(a)
(c)
No. (b) (d)
FMV (or estimate)
from Description of noncash property given Date received
(see instructions)
Part I
(a)
(c)
No. (b) (d)
FMV (or estimate)
from Description of noncash property given Date received
(see instructions)
Part I
(a)
(c)
No. (b) (d)
FMV (or estimate)
from Description of noncash property given Date received
(see instructions)
Part I
(a)
(c)
No. (b) (d)
FMV (or estimate)
from Description of noncash property given Date received
(see instructions)
Part I
(a)
(c)
No. (b) (d)
FMV (or estimate)
from Description of noncash property given Date received
(see instructions)
Part I
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Name of organization Employer identification number
ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER 1 86-0390558
Part III Exclusiveirli religious, efraniable, etc., individual conmoutions to section 50 TOM), (d), or (10) orgaruzations that total more than $1,UUU tor the
year. Uom lete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part Ill, enter
the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. perhsimoringionum0"
Use duplicate copies of Part Ill if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
Part I
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
(a) No,
from (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
Part I
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
(a) No.
from (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
Part I
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
(a) No.
from (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
Part I
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
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SCHEDULE D Supplemental Financial Statements
(Form 990) I Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, 2011
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, lie, 11f, 12a, or 12b. Open to Public
Department Internal Revenue of the Service Treasury 0. Attach to Form 990. PI See separate instructions. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER 86-0390558
Part I Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the
organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year)
3 Aggregate grants from (during year)
4 Aggregate value at end of year
5 Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds
are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? Yes I No
6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only
for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring
Impermissible private benefit? M Yes 1_1 No
I Part II I Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
I I Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Ei Preservation of an historically important land area
[I Protection of natural habitat E] Preservation of a certified historic structure
I Preservation of open space
2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last
day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the TaxYear
a Total number of conservation easements 2a
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a)
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure
listed in the National Register 2d
3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the tax
year
4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located
5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of
violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? I= Yes I I No
6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year Po-
7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year 0.- $
8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i)
and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? Yes I I No
9 In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and
include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the organization's accounting for
conservation easements.
I Part Ill I Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
la If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIV,
the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical
treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts
relating to these items:
(i) Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 $
(ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part X $
2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide
the following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 $
b Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..... • I $
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1 Part III I Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3 Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items
(check all that apply):
a lx1 Public exhibition Loan or exchange programs
lxi Scholarly research Other
lx1 Preservation for future generations
4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part XIV.
5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets
to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? I- 1 Yes 7_I r No
1 Part IV 1 Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or
reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
la Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included
on Form 990, Part X? Yes 1 1 No
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance 1 c
d Additions during the year 1d
e Distributions during the year le
f Ending balance if
2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? Yes 1 I No
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Pari 1 Endowment Funds. Complete
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (a) Four years back
l a Beginning of year balance 5,825,791. 4,125,306. 2,995,789. 2,154,378.
b Contributions 723,145, 350,000. 687,000. 1,108,010.
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -21,359. 823,342. 442,517. -266,599.
d Grants or scholarships
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs
f Administrative expenses
g End of year balance 6,527,577. 5,298,648. 4,125,306. 2,995,789.
2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a Board designated or quasi-endowment 0,- 30.35
b Permanent endowment 0.. 56.93
c Temporarily restricted endowment 01• 12.72
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the organization
by: Yes No
(i) unrelated organizations X
(ii) related organizations 3a(ii) X
b If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? 3b
4 Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI 1 Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other (b) Cost or other (c) Accumulated (d) Book value
basis (investment) basis (other) depreciation
la Land
b Buildings
c Leasehold improvements 610,970. 110,979. 499,991 .
d Equipment 1,665,795. 139,126. 1,526,669.
e Other 12,328,464. 6,674,492. 5,653,972.
Total. Add lines la through le. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (8), line 10(c).) Illo. 7,680,632 .
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Part VIII Investments - Other Securities. See Form 990, Part x, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
(including name of security) Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives
(2) Closely-held equity interests
(3) Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
VA
(E)
(F)
(G)
(Ft)
(I)
Total. (Col (11 must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 12.)II
1 Part VIII Investments - Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(c) Method of valuation:
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(6)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (COI (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 13.)110.
Part IX I Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 15.) *
Part X I Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1. (a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Jfl Federal income taxes
_Q DEPOSITS 93,422.
16_1
in
_(§1
(1 0)
(11)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 25) 93,422.
HF 4/5 Me) • • • • • • • 7•• 'VI I
2. FIN 48 (ASC 740)
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1, Part XI [Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Audited Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 1 8,521,857.
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 9,283,806.
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 3 -761,949.
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments — 297,829.
5 Donated services and use of facilities
6 Investment expenses
7 Prior period adjustments
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) iiii 40,962.
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 -256,867.
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per audited financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 (01 -1,018,816 .
'Part X11 I Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements 1 9,773,468.
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments
b Donated services and use of facilities
c Recoveries of prior year grants 2c
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) 2d 135,292.
e Add lines 2a through 2d 2e 1,251,611.
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3 8,521,857.
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) 4b
c Add lines 4a and 4b 0.
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part 1, line 12.) 5 8,521,857
[Part X1111 Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements 1 1 0 , 7 9 , 2 8 4 .
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities 2a 1,414,148.
b Prior year adjustments 2b
c Other losses
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) 2d 94,330.
e Add lines 2a through 2d 2e 1,508,478.
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 9,283,806.
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b 4a
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) 4b
c Add lines 4a and 4b 4c 0.
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4.c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) 5 9,283,806.
Part XIVI Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines la and 4; Part IV, lines lb and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part
X, line 2; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
PART III, LINE 4: THE ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER PURCHASED THE ASSETS OF THE
PHOENIX HISTORY MUSEUM ON OCTOBER 8, 2009. UNDER THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT,
ASC WILL CONTINUE TO DISPLAY THE COLLECTION WITHIN A 5,400 SQ FT SECTION
OF THE NEW INNOVATION CENTER. THE SCIENCE CENTER ELECTED NOT TO
CAPITALIZE THE COLLECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH FASB ASC 958-360,
NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT.
PART V, LINE 4: THE CENTER'S ENDOWMENTS CONSIST OF THREE
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'Tart XIVI Supplemental Information (continued)
DONOR-RESTRICTED FUND AND A BOARD-DESIGNATED FUND ESTABLISHED FOR FUTURE
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, IMPROVEMENTS AND MAJOR MAINTENANCE PROJECTS. THE
DONOR-RESTRICTED FUNDS ARE FOR EXHIBIT AND PROGRAM RENEWAL.
PART X, LINE 2: THE CENTER EVALUATES ITS UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, IF
ANY, ON A CONTINUAL BASIS THROUGH REVIEW OF ITS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES,
REVIEW OF ITS REGULAR TAX FILINGS, AND DISCUSSIONS WITH OUTSIDE EXPERTS.
MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THE CENTER HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF
JUNE 30, 2012.
PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
CHANGE IN VALUE ON THE BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN REMAINDER
TRUST 72,814.
CHANGE IN VALUE ON THE AZ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INVESTMENTS -31,852.
TOTAL TO SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 8 40,962.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
CHANGE IN VALUE ON THE BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN REMAINDER
TRUST 72,814.
CHANGE IN VALUE ON THE AZ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION -31,852.
SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 16,069.
GAMING EXPENSES 46,277.
COST OF CONCESSIONS 31,984.
TOTAL TO SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D 135,292.
PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 16,069.
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GAMING EXPENSES 46,277.
COST OF CONCESSIONS 31,984.
TOTAL TO SCHEDULE D, PART XIII, LINE 2D 94,330.
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SCHEDULEG Supplemental Information Regarding OMB No. 1545-0047
(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Fundraising or Gaming Activities 2011
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, Open To Public
Department of the Treasury or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
Internal Revenue Service IP- Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Inspection
N Arne of the organization Employer identification number
ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER 86-0390558
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form 990-EL filers are not
required to complete this part.
1 Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a E=I Mail solicitations e Solicitation of non-government grants
b 11_11 Internet and email solicitations f 1.11:1 Solicitation of government grants
c IL:11 Phone solicitations g 0 Special fundraising events
d 1E1 In-person solicitations
2 a Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees or
key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services? 1E1 Yes No
b If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is to be
compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(iii) Did (v) Amount paid (vi) Amount paid
(i) Name and address of individual (ii) Activity have fundraiser custody (iv) Gross receipts to (or retained by) to (or retained by)
or entity (fundraiser) ormftdof from activity fundraiser organization
contributions? listed in col. (i)
Yes No
Total IP''
3 List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration
or licensing.
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I Part II I Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000
of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1 (b) Event #2 (c) Other events
(d) Total events
NONE
(add col. (a) through
GALA
col. (c))
(event type) (event type) (total number)
a)
a)
a) 1 Gross receipts 679,823. 679,823.
CC
2 Less: Charitable contributions 501,862. 501,862.
3 Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) 177,961. 177,961.
4 Cash prizes
5 Noncash prizes
Expenses
6 Rent/facility costs
Direct 7 Food and beverages 77,316. 77,316.
8 Entertainment 38,847. 38,847.
9 Other direct expenses 77,867. 77,867.
I 101 lD)rr »ipLrr ..r-rrin-Lrif /I HL 41- 1-1)trimL --119 in column (d) 0.. 194,0304
1r111111 IIrrn'L (d), and line 10 . . . -16,069.
I Part III I Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than
$15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
(b) Pull tabs/instant (d) Total gaming (add
(a) Bingo bingo/progressive bingo (c) Other gaming col. (a) through col. (c))
CC G)
1 Gross revenue 107,175. 107,175.
2 Cash prizes
3 Noncash prizes 41,350. 41,350.
4 Rent/facility costs
5 Other direct expenses 4,927. 4,927.
Yes % I -1 Yes % IXIYes8 0 . 0 0 %
6 Volunteer labor No No I —I No
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ( 46,2774
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine line 1, column d, and line 7 60,898.
9 Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities: AZ
a Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? Li Yes I_X] No
b If "No," explain: THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM LICENSING IN ARIZONA -- ARS
13-3302
10a Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? L_I Yes W No
b If "Yes," explain:
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11 Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? D_I( Yes Li No
12 Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity formed
to administer charitable gaming? I 1 Yes x l No
13 Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a The organization's facility 13a 100.00 %
b An outside facility 13b -00 %
14 Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name P. DIANA FELDMAN , CFO
Address II. 600 E WASHINGTON ST. - PHOENIX, AZ 85004
15a Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming revenue? Yes X No
b If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization lI $ and the amount
of gaming revenue retained by the third party $
c If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name I
Address I
16 Gaming manager information:
Name KRISTIN PRI S CELLA , VP EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Gaming manager compensation II, $ 1,200.
Description of services provided No. ORGANIZE RAFFLE AND TICKET SALES.
Director/officer I X Employee Independent contractor
17 Mandatory distributions:
a Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? I I Yes X No
b Enter the amount of distributions required under state law to be distributed to other exempt organizations or spent in the
'organization's own exempt activities during the tax year IP- $
I Part IV I Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III,
lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE J Compensation Information OMB No. 1545-0047
(Form 990) For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
0- Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Department of the Treasury Part IV, line 23. Open to Public
Internal Revenue Service Attach to Form 990. 10- See separate instructions. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER 86-0390558
I Part I I Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes I N
la Check the appropriate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form 990,
Part VII, Section A, line la. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
I I First-class or charter travel = Housing allowance or residence for personal use
I I Travel for companions n Payments for business use of personal residence
I I Tax indemnification and gross-up payments [E Health or social club dues or initiation fees
I I Discretionary spending account n Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)
b If any of the boxes on line l a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or
reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain lb
2 Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers, directors,
trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line la? X
3 Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the organization's
CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods used by a related organization to
establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director. Explain in Part III.
'XI Compensation committee I X I Written employment contract
n Independent compensation consultant I xl Compensation survey or study
n Form 990 of other organizations Ix' Approval by the board or compensation committee
4 During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1 a, with respect to the filing
organization or a related organization:
a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? 4a X
b Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? 4b
c Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? 4c
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part
Only section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1 a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation
contingent on the revenues of:
a The organization? 5a X
b Any related organization? 5b X
If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation
contingent on the net earnings of:
a The organization? 6a
b Any related organization? 6
If "Yes" to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line la, did the organization provide any non-fixed payments
not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III
8 Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject to the
initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe in Part III
9 If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in
Repulations section 53.4958-6(c)? 9
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SCHEDULE M Noncash Contributions OMB No. 1545-0047
(Form 990) 2011
II' Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form
Department of the Treasury 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30. Open to Public
Internal Revenue Service O• Attach to Form 990. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER 86-0390558
Part I I . Types of Property
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Check if Number of Noncash contribution Method of determining
applicable contributions or amounts reported on noncash contribution amounts
Items contributed Form 990, Part VIII, line lq
1 Art - Works of art .
2 Art - Historical treasures
3 Art - Fractional interests .. ,. ....... „
4 Books and publications X 5,988. RETAIL PRICE
5 Clothing and household goods
6 Cars and other vehicles X 1 41,350. INVOICE PRICE
7 Boats and planes
8 Intellectual property
9 Securities - Publicly traded
10 Securities - Closely held stock
11 Securities - Partnership, LLC, or
trust interests ..
12 Securities - Miscellaneous
13 Qualified conservation contribution -
Historic structures
14 Qualified conservation contribution - Other,
15 Real estate - Residential
16 Real estate - Commercial
17 Real estate - Other
18 Collectibles . .
19 Food inventory .. . . .
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy .
22 Historical artifacts
23 Scientific specimens
24 Archeological artifacts
25 Other • ( SHADE STRUCTU ) X 1 143,071. RETAIL VALUE
26 Other II" (SOLAR ARRAY ) X 1 139,262. RETAIL VALUE
27 Other II ( AIRFARE ) X 1 36,000. FACE VALUE
28 Other • ( )
29 Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement 29
Yes No
30a During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it must hold for
at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used for exempt purposes for
the entire holding period? . . . ... . .. .. .. 30a X
b If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31 Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions? 31 X
32a Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? . .. .. 32a X
b If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33 If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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[Part II Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether
the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
SCHEDULE M, PART I, COLUMN (B): NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS WAS PROVIDED
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SCHEDULE 0 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ OMB No 1545-0047
(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on 2011
Department of the Treasury Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Open to Public
Internal everlue Service Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER 86-0390558
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6: MEMBERS SHALL CONSIST OF THOSE WHO
DESIRE TO FURTHER THE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION AND WHO PAY DUES
ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE MEMBERS SHALL HAVE NO VOTING
RIGHTS WHATSOEVER IN THEIR CAPACITIES AS MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11: THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN
OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND IS REVIEWED BY THE CFO, THE CEO, AND THE HEADS
OF THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEES PRIOR TO BEING FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: ANY BOARD MEMBER OR DIRECTOR, OR
MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS, WHO HAS A
DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST, IS AN INTERESTED PERSON.
DUTY TO DISCLOSE: IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF
INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL
INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE
DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS
CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT.
DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS: AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE
FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH
THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE
MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND
VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A
CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. EACH DIRECTOR AND BOARD MEMBER AND MEMBER OF
A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A
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Name of the organization Employer identification number
ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER 86-0390558
STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON:
1. HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY
2. HAD READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY
3. HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND
4. UNDERSTANDS THE ORGANIZATION IS CHARITABLE AND, IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN
ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION, IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH
ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX—EXEMPT PURPOSES. TO ENSURE THE
ORGANIZATION OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND
DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX—EXEMPT STATUS,
PERIODIC REVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15: THE VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES GATHERS
COMPARABILITY DATA RELATED TO THE SALARIES OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FOR OTHER
NOT—FOR—PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AREA. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS
THE DATA AND SETS THE CEO SALARY ACCORDINGLY; THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE ARE INDEPENDENT FROM THE ORGANIZATION AND FROM THE CEO.
THE PRESIDENT & CEO GATHERS COMPARABILITY DATA RELATED TO THE SALARIES OF
VP'S FOR OTHER NOT—FOR—PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AREA AND SETS THE VP
SALARIES ACCORDINGLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION, BY—LAWS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE MADE AVAILABLE
UPON REQUEST. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON CHARITY
WEBS ITES.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5, CHANGES IN NET ASSETS:
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Name of the organization Employer identification number
ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER 86-0390558
NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: —297,829.
PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS: 16,026,497.
CHANGE IN VALUE ON THE BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN REMAINDER
TRUST 72,814.
CHANGE IN VALUE ON THE AZ COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INVESTMENTS —31,852.
TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5 15,769,630.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5, CHANGES IN NET ASSETS:
THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING TEXT REGARDING
THE PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT:
DURING 2012, MANAGEMENT OF THE CENTER DETERMINED THAT TEMPORARILY
RESTRICTED NET ASSETS HAD BEEN UNDERSTATED BY $15,746,928 AND
PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS HAD BEEN UNDERSTATED BY $279,569.
THESE MISSTATEMENTS RELATED TO THE DONATED FACILITY SPACE RECEIVABLE
BEING UNDERSTATED BY $15,700,001 AND THE ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
INVESTMENTS BEING UNDERSTATED BY $326,496. MANAGEMENT DETERMINED THAT
THE CITY OF PHOENIX AGREEMENT WAS IN FACT UNCONDITIONAL RESULTING IN
RECORDING A NONCASH DONATED FACILITY SPACE RECEIVABLE THAT IS AMORTIZED
OVER THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT. THE CHANGES IN NET ASSETS WOULD HAVE
INCREASED BY APPROXIMATELY $700,000 FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2011,
HAD THE AMOUNTS BEEN RECORDED IN THE PRIOR YEAR. THE EFFECT OF THESE
CORRECTIONS HAVE BEEN REFLECTED AS IN INCREASE IN TEMPORARILY
RESTRICTED NET ASSETS AND AN INCREASE IN PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET
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Name of the organization Employer identification number
ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER 86-0390558
ASSETS AS OF JUNE 30, 2011.
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