The Children's Center for Science & Technology Endowment Fund
The "fund" is established as a supporting organization to receive, invest and manage a permanent endowment for the benefit of oh wow! The roger & gloria jones children's center for science and technology, an Ohio non-profit corporation which is tax exempt under irs code 501 (c) (3). The center operates a science and technology center with hands-on interactive exhibits and educational programs for children. The code of regulation of the fund provides that the purpose of the fund is to provide an endowment for the support of the center. Distributions made from the fund to the center are to used to pay for capital improvments, restorations or repairs to assets owned by the center, or to repair restore, or rebuild any portion of the center facilites which have been damaged due to any casulty or loss not covered by insurance. The center made the initial contribution to the fund from its endowment assets. Additional donations will be made by individual donors.
The Children's Center for Science & Technology Endowment Fund at a glance
In short: The Children's Center for Science & Technology Endowment Fund gave $63K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $63K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $63,362
- +37.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $63,362
- +37.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $63,362
- Total assets
- $1,295,997
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Children's Center for Science & Technology Endowment Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oh Wow the Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology ($63K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2023) to $161K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oh Wow the Roger & Gloria Jones Children's Center for Science & Technology Youngstown, OH | Capital Additions. | $63,362 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,295,997 | $96,659 | $75,244 | $63,362 | 1 | $85,759 |
| 2023 | $1,231,265 | $253,171 | $56,236 | $45,967 | 1 | $2,427 |
| 2022 | $918,813 | $76,617 | $170,793 | $160,591 | 1 | $1,617 |
| 2021 | $1,211,821 | $154,247 | $117,969 | — | — | $74,029 |
| 2020 | $1,129,690 | $8,533 | $64,927 | — | — | $8,533 |
About The Children's Center for Science & Technology Endowment Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Children's Center for Science & Technology Endowment Fund is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Youngstown, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $63K. Net investment income was $86K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Children's Center for Science & Technology Endowment Fund is led by Katherine Detoro, Executive Director - Non-Voting on the 2024 filing; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine Detoro
Executive Director - Non-Voting
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellie Platt
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Jones
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Jones
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Bodrick
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Florig
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russ Spitz
Director - Non-Voting
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Coulter
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carmela Minnie
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Daniel Betts (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary June Tartan (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Nils Johnson (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Tim Petrey (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Wiley Runnestrand (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Marvin L. Logan Jr. (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Lisa Resnick (2022–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Chuck George (2020–2021) — Chair
- Former: Suzanne Barbati (2020–2021) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Children's Center for Science & Technology Endowment Fund
How much does The Children's Center for Science & Technology Endowment Fund give each year?
The Children's Center for Science & Technology Endowment Fund gave $63K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $46K across 1 grant.
How large is The Children's Center for Science & Technology Endowment Fund?
The Children's Center for Science & Technology Endowment Fund reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $97K.
What is The Children's Center for Science & Technology Endowment Fund?
The Children's Center for Science & Technology Endowment Fund is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Youngstown, OH. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Children's Center for Science & Technology Endowment Fund operate?
The Children's Center for Science & Technology Endowment Fund has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is The Children's Center for Science & Technology Endowment Fund's EIN?
The Children's Center for Science & Technology Endowment Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4467354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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