Aha A Hands On Adventure A Childrens Museum Inc is located in Lancaster, OH. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (A52) the organization is classified as: Children's Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Aha A Hands On Adventure A Childrens Museum Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aha A Hands On Adventure A Childrens Museum Inc 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, Aha A Hands On Adventure A Childrens Museum Inc generated $261.9k 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 (6.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $217.4k 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
A HANDS-ON MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SURROUNDING CHILDREN AND THE ADULTS IN THEIR LIVES WITH A HANDS-ON, INTERACTIVE, PLAYFUL AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT THAT INVITES CURIOUSITY, ALLOWS EXPLORATION, ENCOURAGES PARTICIPATION AND CELEBRATES THE CHILD-LIKE WONDER IN US ALL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Julia Hilty Executive Di | Trustee | 40 | $50,000 |
Molly Bates Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Johns Friel Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tanya Clark-Cupp Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
S Michael Williams Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ron Burris Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $80,597 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $60,500 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $141,097 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $120,466 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
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 | $261,931 |
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. | $50,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | -$2,584 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,904 |
Fees for services: Management | $1,755 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $15,086 |
Advertising and promotion | $475 |
Office expenses | $10,884 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $11,876 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,269 |
Interest | $33,206 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $81,403 |
Insurance | $6,884 |
All other expenses | $204 |
Total functional expenses | $217,362 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $105,353 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,030 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,860 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $37,799 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,746,998 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $2,534 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,897,574 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,521 |
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 | $498,916 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $503,437 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,394,137 |
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 | $1,897,574 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Aha A Hands On Adventure A Childrens Museum Inc has recieved totaling $55,050.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Fairfield County Foundation Lancaster, OH PURPOSE: DONOR ADVISED DONATI | $50,000 |
Park National Bank Foundation Park National Bank Newark, OH PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50 |
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