Rube Goldberg Inc
- Assets
- $0.0
- Revenue
- $35.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 02/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 06-1414812
Organization Overview
Rube Goldberg Inc, operating under the name Rube Goldberg Institute For Innovation And Creativity, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (U42) the organization is classified as: Engineering, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rube Goldberg Institute For Innovation And Creativity is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Rube Goldberg Institute For Innovation And Creativity generated $35.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $109.6k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE RUBE GOLDBERG INSTITUTE IS A "MUSEUM WITHOUT WALLS," INTRODUCING VISITORS OF ALL AGES TO RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS THAT ARE FREE AND OPEN TO ALL, WITH SPECIFIC EFFORTS TO REACH AND EMPOWER HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED YOUNG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH STEM AND ARTS EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOUNDED 34 YEARS AGO TO ADVANCE RUBE GOLDBERG'S LEGACY, THE INSTITUTE: INSPIRES DIVERSE AUDIENCES TO DIGITALLY DISCOVER THE INVENTIVE GENIUS OF RUBE GOLDBERG, INCLUDING THROUGH AN ONLINE EXPERIENCE SHOWCASING THE THOUSANDS OF CARTOONS HE CREATED IN HIS LIFETIME AND A TROVE OF ARCHIVAL MATERIAL; EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, AND CURIOUSITY THEY NEED TO IMAGINE THE IMPOSSIBLE AND MAKE IT REAL, FROM SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENTS TO ARTISTIC WORKS; SUPPORTS EDUCATORS AS THEY GUIDE STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM; ELEVATES STEAM EDUCATION BY OFFERING SKILLS-BUILDING RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS, INCLUDING COMPETITIONS, THAT GIVE STUDENTS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIMENT AND INNOVATE; AND SUPPORTS THE FUTURE ARTISTS AND INVENTORS WHOSE WORK WILL TRANSFORM THE WAYS WE SEE OUR WORLD -JUST AS RUBE'S DID.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer George President | 7 | $0 | |
John George Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,853 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,853 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $12,197 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $18,481 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $35,531 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,263 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,340 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $38,301 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,985 |
| Office expenses | $3,251 |
| Information technology | $704 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $755 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $354 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $19,173 |
| Total functional expenses | $109,577 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $0 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $0 |