Mid-America Science Museum is located in Hot Springs, AR. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (A56) the organization is classified as: Natural History & Natural Science Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Mid-America Science Museum employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mid-America Science Museum 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 12/2021, Mid-America Science Museum generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE MID-AMERICA SCIENCE MUSEUM IS TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN SCIENCE, TO PROMOTE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE SCIENCES, AND TO ENCOURAGE LIFE-LONG SCIENCE EDUCATION THROUGH INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING IS A CORE FUNCTION OF THE MUSEUM AND PROVIDES THE GREATEST SERVICE TO THE MISSION. SINCE 1979, THE MUSEUM HAS ENJOYED OVER 3 MILLION VISITORS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE AND ESPECIALLY FROM THE REGION SURROUNDING HOT SPRINGS AND ARKANSAS. SINCE RE-OPENING AFTER A MAJOR RENOVATION IN 2015, THE MUSEUM HAS SERVED NEARLY 35,000 SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH TARGETED STEM PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Diane Lafollette Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $149,423 |
Carla Mouton Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Rafael Martinez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Ben Van Wagner Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Mary Bradley Trustee | Trustee | $0 | |
Beau Britton Trustee | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $72,011 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,029,960 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,101,971 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $805,532 |
Investment income | $44,945 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $110,412 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $102,843 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,940,977 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $149,423 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $74,712 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $555,098 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $49,251 |
Payroll taxes | $51,868 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $37,321 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $15,704 |
Fees for services: Other | $13,920 |
Advertising and promotion | $46,040 |
Office expenses | $3,010 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $150,424 |
Travel | $120 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $599,023 |
Insurance | $52,417 |
All other expenses | $59,512 |
Total functional expenses | $1,961,065 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $630,079 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $247,973 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $8,615 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $8,902 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $192,029 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,522,672 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,080,199 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $200 |
Total assets | $8,690,669 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $44,136 |
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 | $44,136 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,534,837 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,111,696 |
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 | $8,690,669 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Mid-America Science Museum has recieved totaling $279,484.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Little Rock, AR PURPOSE: DIGISTAR 7 SYSTEM AND CONSTRUCTION FINAL PAYMENT | $272,484 |
Arvest Foundation Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURE - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
The Hussman Foundation Little Rock, AR PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $2,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Mid-America Science Museum Hot Springs, AR | $8,690,669 | $2,940,977 |
Heard Natural Science Museum And Wildlife Sanctuary Inc Mckinney, TX | $5,672,839 | $1,651,000 |
Ozark Museum Of Natural History Cedar Creek, MO | $354,024 | $871,137 |
Academy Of Science Of St Louis St Louis, MO | $11,599,978 | $581,085 |
Medicine Park Museum Of Natural Science Inc Medicine Park, OK | $1,642,228 | $754,070 |
Brazos Valley Museum Of Natural History Bryan, TX | $600,098 | $456,496 |
Mississippi Museum Of Natural Science Foundation Jackson, MS | $694,934 | $276,446 |
Lubbock Sportsmans Club Inc Lubbock, TX | $162,859 | $294,410 |
Remember The Alamo Foundation San Antonio, TX | $457,970 | $100,866 |
Middle Tennessee Museum Of Natural History Rockvale, TN | $89,339 | $0 |
Missouri Institute Of Natural Science Springfield, MO | $486,680 | $0 |
Tropical Trail Region Of Texas Fulton, TX | $95,892 | $0 |