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 09/2023, Ann Arbor Hands On Museum employed 61 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 09/2023, Ann Arbor Hands On Museum generated $4.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.2% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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:
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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 AND LESLIE SCIENCE & NATURE CENTER PROVIDE UNIQUE, INSPIRING PROGRAMS AND SPACES FOR COMMUNITIES ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN TO ENJOY. WE SERVE OVER 300,000 ANNUALLY THROUGH OUR INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING, ENGAGING AREA SCHOOLS, SCOUTS, COMMUNITY GROUPS AND FAMILIES TO EXPLORE STEM CONCEPTS AND CAREERS. THROUGH OUR ANN ARBOR LOCATIONS AND OUTREACH PROGRAMMING, WE ENGAGE PEOPLE ACROSS 11 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN AS WELL AS THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND NATION THROUGH OUR DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE ROBUST TOP-RATED VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND EVEN WORLD-WIDE. THE MUSEUM OPERATES DAILY PROGRAMMING BOTH ON- AND OFF-SITE; BRINGING SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS TO LIFE THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIMENTS. THE MUSEUM CENTERS ACCESSIBILITY IN OUR PROGRAMMING WITH SCHOLARSHIP, AS WELL AS DISCOUNTED ADMISSIONS FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. BARRIER-FREE ACCESS IS PARAMOUNT TO OUR WORK, AND WE SEEK TO EXPLORE EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL TO LEARN ABOUT STEM AND EXPLORE CAREER PATHWAYS. THE LESLIE SCIENCE AND NATURE CENTER PROVIDE PROGRAMMING WHICH INCLUDES ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ALONG WITH WILDLIFE AND SCIENCE BASED PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS TO THE NATURE CENTER, OUTREACH ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN INCLUDING LIVE WILDLIFE PRESENTATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMING AS WELL AS A ROBUST SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Donald Burke Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Megan Torrance Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthias Bauer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paige Morrison Member At La | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Chang Member At La | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kira Barton Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $69,763 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $703,046 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $19,783 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $772,809 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,785,398 |
Investment income | $37,559 |
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 | $177,472 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,344,181 |
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. | $79,246 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $39,623 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,517,373 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $142,548 |
Payroll taxes | $133,793 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $63,992 |
Advertising and promotion | $15,196 |
Office expenses | $72,660 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $152,567 |
Travel | $22,275 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,732 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $448,922 |
Insurance | $46,502 |
All other expenses | $165,475 |
Total functional expenses | $3,327,486 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,186,579 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,322,021 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $329,322 |
Accounts receivable, net | $47,965 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $49,013 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,569 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,065,154 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $10,737 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $617,619 |
Total assets | $10,640,979 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $206,592 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $374,851 |
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 | $405,206 |
Total liabilities | $986,649 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,360,314 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,294,016 |
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 | $10,640,979 |