Edison Birthplace Association Inc is located in Milan, OH. The organization was established in 1954. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 11/2021, Edison Birthplace Association Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Edison Birthplace Association 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 11/2021, Edison Birthplace Association Inc generated $123.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $71.7k during the year ending 11/2021. 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
TO ACCEPT AND HOLD TITLE TO THE BIRTHPLACE OF THOMAS ALVA EDISON AND TO HISTORICALLY RESTORE, IMPROVE, BEAUTIFY AND PERMANENTLY MAINTAIN THE HOME OF THE GREAT INVENTOR AS A PUBLIC MUSEUM. IT IS OUR GOAL TO PRESERVE AND PERPETUATE THE MEMORY OF THOMAS A. EDISON AND EVIDENCE THE PHILOSOPHY, IDEALS AND MOTIVATING SENTIMENTS, WHICH CONSTRAINED HIM TO DEVOTE HIS ENTIRE LIFE TO THE WELL-BEING, COMFORT, SOLACE AND HAPPINESS OF MANKIND. WE CONSIDER EDISON A FITTING "INSPIRATION TO YOUTH AND ROLE MODEL FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE. HE ONCE SAID, "THE GREATEST INVENTION IS THE MIND OF A CHILD
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC ON THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THOMAS ALVA EDISON.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lois Wolf Director | Officer | 25 | $15,000 |
Robert Kl Wheeler President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Donald Gfell Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Martha Berckmueller Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lizabeth Sloan Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristen Anderson Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $10,100 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $47,688 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $57,788 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $22,563 |
Investment income | $20,893 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $6,000 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $15,473 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $536 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $123,799 |
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. | $15,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $16,766 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,806 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,612 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,346 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $15,842 |
Travel | $23 |
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 | $1,432 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $451 |
Total functional expenses | $71,738 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $67,782 |
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 | $13,872 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $43,785 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $738,654 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $652,455 |
Total assets | $1,516,548 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,538 |
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 | $500 |
Total liabilities | $2,038 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $862,055 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $652,455 |
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 | $1,516,548 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Edison Birthplace Association Inc has recieved totaling $21,770.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Erie County Community Foundation Sandusky, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $11,340 |
Sidney Frohman Foundation Sandusky, OH PURPOSE: PROGRAM FUNDING | $5,200 |
Sidney Frohman Foundation Sandusky, OH PURPOSE: PROGRAM FUNDING | $5,200 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $30 |
Beg. Balance | $612,257 |
Earnings | $40,198 |
Ending Balance | $652,455 |
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