named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts Abloom!
Annual fundraising event featuring floral arrangements inspired by local artwork, artisan markets, live music, and community workshops.
Family Days
Special event days including Space Day, Rocks and Fossils Day, and Halloween Spooktacular, offering themed activities, crafts, and educational experiences for families.
Link Planetarium
Digital planetarium offering educational shows on astronomy and space science for the public and school groups, with a 50-seat auditorium and expert educators.
Museums for All
Program offering free admission to individuals presenting an EBT card and photo ID, increasing accessibility for low-income visitors.
STEAM Summer Camps
Hands-on summer camps for children focused on science, technology, engineering, art, and math, with themed weeks such as "It’s Electric," "Rainbows Rule," and "Funtasy Island."
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Endowment and Gift Fund Management 1 activity
- Funding endowment and planned giving programsAccepts gifts to its endowment and recognizes individuals who include the museum in their estate plans to ensure long-term financial sustainability and perpetual support for operations.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Hosting STEAM-focused summer camps for childrenOffers hands-on STEAM summer camps where children engage in building electric circuits, exploring light and color, participating in engineering challenges, and creating interdisciplinary art and science projects.
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Volunteer-Supported Arts & Cultural Operations 1 activity
- Managing volunteer engagement and event supportCoordinates volunteer-supported activities including setup and decoration for major exhibitions like Home for the Holidays, mailing preparation, and assistance during special events.
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Public Astronomy & Space Science Education 1 activity
- Operating a regional museum and digital planetariumOperates the Roberson Museum and Link Planetarium as a regional institution focused on art, science, and local history, featuring a 50-seat digital planetarium with advanced projection and sound systems that delivers educational programming to thousands annually.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Organizing community education events and festivalsHosts public events such as Rocks and Fossils Day—featuring geologist-led activities, crafts, and story-time—and Arts Abloom!, a weekend-long fundraiser with floral art, live music, artisan markets, and workshops.
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Equitable Access Admission Programs 1 activity
- Providing free and discounted admission programsOffers free admission to the museum and planetarium for EBT cardholders (up to four guests), during special events such as Space Day, Spooktacular, and Home for the Holidays, and through reciprocal access at over 35 New York State museums via the Empire State Reciprocal Program; also provides member discounts to other local attractions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.47M
Contributions & grants$2.81M81%
Program service revenue$443K13%
Investment income$96K3%
Other revenue$117K
expenses
Total expenses$1.90M
Program expenses50%
Admin / overhead42%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$784K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.53M
Cash$1.81M
Investments$502K
Liabilities$287K
Net assets$7.24M
Liquid reserves14.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -9.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL GRASSO | Executive Dir. | 40 | $88K |
board members · 16
- BROOKE ROBERSON CUSHMAN — Trustee
- DAVID GUY — Vice President
- DAVID SCHUMANN — Trustee
- DONALD HARRIS — Trustee
- GLENN SMALL — Trustee
- JOAN LACEY — Trustee
- JUDY GHOSIN — Trustee
- KATHLEEN LAKE — Trustee
- MARK GORGOS — President
- MARY O'MALLEY-TRUMBLE — Trustee
- PAMELA MISCHEN — Trustee
- PATRICK DOYLE — Trustee
- ROBERT ROBERSON — Treasurer
- STACEY DUNCAN — Secretary
- TIM STRONG — Trustee
- TSHIJUKA NELSON — Trustee
relationships · 53
Who they work with
- American Alliance of Museums Government — Accrediting body for the museum
- American Alliance of Museums Network — Accredited member since May 1, 1973, continuously accredited.
- Association of Science and Technology Centers Network — Membership organization for science centers
- Binghamton Rotary Charities Funder — Awarded an $18,800 grant to expand educational programming in the Digital Planetarium.
- Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park Partner — Participates in reciprocal discounted admission program for members.
- Broome County Arts Council Funder — Administers the United Cultural Fund, which provides general operating support grants to the museum.
- Broome County Arts Council Funder — Provides general operating support grants through the United Cultural Fund.
- Broome County Arts Council Funder — Provides general operations support funding through the United Cultural Fund
- Broome County Arts Council Funder — Provides general operations support grants to the Roberson Museum and Science Center.
- Broome County Arts Council Government — Provides general operating support grants to Roberson Museum and Science Center through the United Cultural Fund.
- Broome County Arts Council Government — Provides general operations support grants through the United Cultural Fund program.
- Broome County Arts Council Government — Provides general operations support grants to Roberson Museum and Science Center
- Broome County Arts Council Government — Provides general operations support grants to Roberson Museum and Science Center through the United Cultural Fund.
- Broome County Arts Council Government — Provides general operations support grants to Roberson Museum through the United Cultural Fund.
- Broome County Arts Council Government — Provides general operations support grants to Roberson Museum.
- Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation Funder — Provides funding support to Roberson Museum and Science Center.
- Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation Funder — Provides general operating support grants to the museum.
- Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation Funder — Provides general operating support grants.
- Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation Funder — Provides general operations support funding
- Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation Funder — Provides general operations support funding to Roberson Museum and Science Center
- Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation Funder — Provides general operations support funding to Roberson Museum.
- Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation Funder — Provides general operations support grants to Roberson Museum and Science Center.
- Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation Funder — Provides general operations support grants.
- Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation Funder — Supports Roberson Museum through foundation grants.
- Conrad and Virginia Klee Foundation Funder — Supports the Roberson Museum and Science Center through foundation grants.
- Discovery Center Partner — Participates in reciprocal discounted admission program for members.
- Empire State Reciprocal Program Network — Participates in the Empire State Reciprocal Program to offer members reciprocal admission benefits at over 35 New York State museums.
- Kopernik Observatory Partner — Participates in reciprocal discounted admission program for members.
- Michaela Gay Partner — Development Coordinator at Roberson Museum who coordinates volunteer engagement.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides general operating support grants.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Immersive and Experiential Learningmethodology: immersive science educationBy using immersive technologies like planetarium programming and hands-on experimentation, we produce stronger science learning outcomes, because experiential engagement increases retention and public interest in complex scientific concepts.
- Integrated Museum Model for Regional Educationmethodology: integrated_museum_modelBy unifying art, science, and local history within a single institutional framework, we produce broader public engagement and educational impact, because multidisciplinary programming attracts diverse audiences and reinforces interconnected learning.
- Interdisciplinary STEAM Integrationmethodology: integrated-stem-and-art-educationBy combining science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics in hands-on and project-based learning experiences, we produce deeper engagement and understanding in children, because integrated curricula foster both cognitive and creative development.