Mission
THE SD DISCOVERY CENTER EMPOWERS ALL PEOPLES OF THE GREAT PLAINS THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE SCIENTIFIC THINGS
Public Charity
South Dakota Discovery Center
South Dakota Discovery Center is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Pierre, SD. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $851K, expenses of $611K, total assets of $460K. Imperigo tracks 15 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $745K.
EIN: 363599183
Pierre, SD
Zoos & Aquariums
NTEE: D50
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$851K
Total Expenses$611K
Total Assets$460K
Grant Records15
Funding Total$745K
Filing Years2020–2025
Where $100 goes at South Dakota Discovery Center
How South Dakota Discovery Center divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$52
Programs
the work itself
$48
Management
running the organization
$0
Fundraising
none reported
No fundraising costs are reported. That often means fundraising runs through a separate affiliated organization that files its own return.
Inside the $52 for programs
$52
The organization fosters public understanding, hands-on physical science experience and enjoyment of scientific phenomena through exhibits open to the public
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
GENERAL SUPPORT
$35,000
General support
$10,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$100,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$100,000
CHILDCARE GRANT
$99,903
Showing up to 5 of 15 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Director
Andy Bruels
Executive Dir.
Anne Lewis
Director
Blake Severyn
President
Clarissa Drefs
Director
Kristi Honeywell
Director
Murray Thompson
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $851K | $611K | $460K |
| 2024 | $773K | $845K | $518K |
| 2023 | $719K | $751K | $467K |
| 2022 | $574K | $644K | $98K |
| 2020 | $513K | $463K | $128K |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $513K to $851K (+66%), with total assets most recently reported at $460K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.