Ann Arbor Hands On Museum
- Assets
- $8.3m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 63
- Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Founding
- 06/1979
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 38-2236345
Organization Overview
Ann Arbor Hands On Museum is located in Ann Arbor, MI. The organization was established in 1979. 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 09/2021, Ann Arbor Hands On Museum employed 63 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ann Arbor Hands On 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 09/2021, Ann Arbor Hands On Museum generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.2%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
ANN ARBOR HANDS-ON MUSEUM CREATES MOMENTS OF DISCOVERY THAT INSPIRE CURIOSITY, EXPLORATION AND RESPECT FOR STEM AND THE NATURAL WORLD. TOEGETHER WITH THE LESLIE SCIENCE & NATURE CENTER, WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE CURIOSITY TODAY LEADS TO MORE PURPOSEFUL LIVES TOMORROW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ANN ARBOR HANDS-ON MUSEUM CREATES INFORMAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE MUSEUM AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING FOR AREA SCHOOLS, SCOUTS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, AND CELEBRATIONS FOR AREA FAMILIES. THE MUSEUM IS LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN ANN ARBOR. THROUGH THE ONSITE AND OUTREACH PROGRAMMING, THE MUSEUM ENGAGED PEOPLE ACROSS 11 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN, AS WELL AS NATIONWIDE AND SEVERAL COUNTIES THROUGH OUR DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM THIS PAST YEAR.
THE MUSEUM CONDUCTS PROGRAMS AND CLASSES ON- AND OFF-SITE, CREATING MOMENTS OF DISCOVERY THAT INSPIRE CURIOSITY, EXPLORATION, AND RESPECT FOR STEM AND THE NATURAL WORLD. THE PROGRAMS BRING SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS TO LIFE THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIMENTS. THESE PROGRAMS REACH PEOPLE THROUGHOUT MICHIGAN, NORTHERN OHIO, AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY THROUGH THE DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM.
THE MUSEUM HAS ITS OWN EXHIBITS TEAM WHICH BUILDS AND DESIGNS NEW EXHIBITS, AND ARE OFTEN INVOLVED IN SPECIAL PROJECTS. SOME OF THE EXHIBITS ARE FOR INTERNAL USE AND ARE FUNDED BY DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS, WHILE OTHER EXHIBITS AND PROJECTS ARE SOLD, RENTED OR LOANED TO OTHER MUSEUMS, LIBRARIES, VENUES, OR MUNICIPALITIES TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR LEARNING EXPERIENCES OUTSIDE THE MUSEUM.
THE ORGANIZATION BEGAN OPERATION OF THE LESLIE SCIENCE AND NATURE CENTER IN SEPTEMBER, 2021 WHICH OPERATES EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO DISCOVER, UNDERSTAND, AND RESPECT THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mel Drumm President/ex | Officer | 40 | $110,298 |
Cynthia Gardner Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Donald Burke Vice Chair/t | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paige Morrison Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Noel Member At La | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ron Sniderman Member At La | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $445,056 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $858,702 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,536 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,303,758 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $489,066 |
| Investment income | $98,850 |
| 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 | $61,952 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,982,882 |
| 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. | $110,298 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,149 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $549,304 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,700 |
| Other employee benefits | $93,338 |
| Payroll taxes | $50,257 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $20,526 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,008 |
| Office expenses | $92,551 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $78,052 |
| Travel | $7,237 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $600 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $460,867 |
| Insurance | $39,817 |
| All other expenses | $16,033 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,677,021 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,107,826 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,290,542 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $264,423 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $23,443 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $21,720 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $27,459 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,445,085 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $10,835 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $149,935 |
| Total assets | $8,341,268 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $271,702 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $33,528 |
| 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 | $422,595 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $727,825 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,369,478 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,243,965 |
| 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 | $8,341,268 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Ann Arbor Hands On Museum has recieved totaling $35,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Bob And Jan Lyons Foundation Dexter, MI PURPOSE: LYONS COUNTRY STORE, DIRECTOR'S DISCRETIONARY FUND | $35,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $137,704 |
| Earnings | $11,831 |
| Admin Expense | $1,024 |
| Net Contributions | $9,375 |
| Ending Balance | $157,886 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Madison Childrens Museum Foundation Inc Madison, WI | $2,957,823 | $4,551,726 |
Madison Childrens Museum Inc Madison, WI | $15,954,090 | $4,245,584 |
Betty Brinn Childrens Museum Milwaukee, WI | $2,981,160 | $2,729,087 |
Ann Arbor Hands On Museum Ann Arbor, MI | $8,341,268 | $1,982,882 |
The Childrens Museum Of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | $9,251,165 | $2,252,805 |
The Building For Kids Inc Appleton, WI | $2,957,593 | $1,489,772 |
Grand Rapids Childrens Museum Grand Rapids, MI | $2,832,680 | $961,301 |
Louis J Koch Family Childrens Museum Of Evansville Inc Evansville, IN | $2,626,868 | $826,184 |
Terre Haute Childrens Museum Inc Terre Haute, IN | $4,191,400 | $1,039,404 |
Grand Rapids Early Discovery Center Grand Rapids, MI | $55,447 | $836,516 |
Flint Childrens Museum Flint, MI | $1,799,806 | $734,338 |
Childrens Museum Of Fond Du Lac Inc Fond Du Lac, WI | $1,824,668 | $1,925,766 |