SEE Science Center

January 7, 2022

NH Business Review Staff,

Mission Statement

To engage our community in the joyful, active exploration of science and innovation.

Top Funding Sources

In-kind donations: $482,499
Contributions & Grants: $92,198
Admission & Service Fees: $80,351
Membership: $21,565
Museum Store: $10,067
Fundraising Net: $131,997
CARES Act: $278,00 (One-time govt. funds)
PPP Loan: $89,600 (One-time govt. funds, forgiven)
(Approximate values provided for 2020)

Year Established: 1986

Employees: 7 full time, 4 part time

Annual Revenue: $1,187,711 (including in-kind gifts)

Service Locations

The SEE Science Center welcomes visitors from across the United States and several foreign countries. SEE’s field trip and outreach programs serve students in southern and central New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. SEE’s virtual programs are not limited by geography.

Contact

Peter Gustafson
Operations Director
200 Bedford St.
Manchester, NH 03101
603-669-0400
pete@see-sciencecenter.org
www.see-sciencecenter.org

2022 Goals

For the 2021-2022 school year, SEE plans to continue to be an asset for regional teachers and students with more than a dozen different STEM learning opportunities for the K-8 audience both in-person, at SEE and through outreach and virtually. This school year SEE is offering a new program for middle school students in partnership with ARMI (the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute). SEE’s exhibit work will focus on NH STEM careers and prototyping hands-on components for SEE’s iconic LEGO® Millyard project. Families can continue to enjoy the Science Center six days a week, and on additional days during school breaks and on some holidays. SEE offers programs for summer campers and toddlers.

Fundraising Events:

SEE hosts three major fundraising events annually: The Champagne Putt is a mini-golf tournament held at SEE during the winter months, a traditional Spring Classic golf tournament is held in June and SEE Celebrates, A Night of Discovery and Giving, is an invitation-only gala hosted by SEE founder, Dean Kamen. SEE also plans to build on the success of 2021’s Kickoff to Summer event for families with a week of themed activities at the Science Center. Sponsorship is available at various levels for all events.

Giving Opportunities:

SEE welcomes support from individuals and businesses in the community and contributions may be made on the SEE website, via traditional mail or by phone. SEE accepts unrestricted donations; exhibit sponsorships; Inclusion Initiative contributions (benefitting marginalized communities); and major, planned or in-kind gifts. Individuals donating $1,000 or more annually are recognized as Satellite Donors with special events and recognition.

Volunteer Opportunities:

There are many ways to help SEE continue to serve the community. Volunteer positions and opportunities are listed on the SEE website and can be discussed by calling SEE.