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Mobius Spokane

EIN 91-1694299 · Spokane, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SPARKING THE CURIOSITY OF CHILDREN THROUGH EXPLORATION, PLAY, AND THE ARTS, AND IGNITING IMAGINATIONS WITH FASCINATING EXHIBITS, S.T.E.A.M. EXPERIENCES, AND SKILL BUILDING ACTIVITIES. MOBIUS DISCOVERY CENTER PROVIDES A UNIQUE CONTINUUM OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING THAT CULTIVATES CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITIES - FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS THAT CREATE LIFELONG LEARNERS.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 51%
Employees
23
Volunteers
117
Highest pay
$182,058, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 52% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $905,905 spent. MOBIUS DISCOVERY CENTER IS LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON AND PROVIDES CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND STUDENTS WITH A FUN AND SAFE PLACE TO EXPLORE EXHIBITS AND LEARN S.T.E.A.M. (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH). MOBIUS OFFERS VISITATION VIA DAILY ADMISSION, YEAR-LONG EXPLORATION FOR FAMILIES WITH MEMBERSHIPS, FIELD TRIPS FOR CLASSES AND GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS.
  2. $65,943 spent. WORKSHOPS, CAMPS & CLASSES: MOBIUS PROVIDES ON-SITE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT COVER A VARIETY OF TOPICS AND GRADE RANGES. OUR EDUCATORS INSPIRE STUDENTS WITH FUN HANDS-ON S.T.E.A.M. BASED ACTIVITIES THAT SPARK CURIOSITY AND MOTIVATE LEARNING. MOBIUS EDUCATORS HAVE ALSO DEVELOPED A SERIES OF S.T.E.A.M. KITS THAT CAN BRING LEARNING TO KIDS WHEREVER THEY ARE AND COME COMPLETE WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND SUPPLIES. ON-SITE EXPERIENCES ALSO INCLUDE BIRTHDAY PARTIES AND PRIVATE VENUE PROGRAMS.
  3. $191,223 spent. OUTREACH: MOBIUS ON THE MOVE IS THE DEPARTMENT OF MOBIUS THAT TRAVELS. THE TEAM TAKES S.T.E.A.M. ON THE ROAD WITH HANDS-ON LEARNING. THEY OFFER IN-PERSON CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES, S.T.E.A.M. WORKSHOPS, A MOBILE PLANETARIUM, SCIENCE SHOWS,AND DEMONSTRATIONS. WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD DESERVES THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION, SCIENCE, INNOVATION, AND INVENTION WHICH IS WHY WE PROVIDE NO-BARRIER ACCESS FROM THE SUPPORT OF DONORS AND GRANTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1996.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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