Amazement Square

Organization Overview

Amazement Square is located in Lynchburg, VA. The organization was established in 1994. 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 12/2020, Amazement Square employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Amazement Square 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 12/2020, Amazement Square generated $1.0m 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 (8.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

AMAZEMENT SQUARE CULTIVATES AN ENGAGED COMMUNITY OF LIFELONG LEARNERS BY SPARKING IMAGINATION, CREATIVITY, AND CURIOSITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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OPERATION OF A CHILDREN'S MUSEUM DEDICATED TO MOTIVATING CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES TOWARDS GREATER CREATIVITY AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mort Sajadian PHD
Executive Director
$168,426
Frances J Giles
Secretary
$0
Tim Groover
Vice Chair
$0
Hylan T Hubbard III
Director
$0
Thomas W Pettyjohn Jr
Treasurer
$0
Bradley W Bateman
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$719,029
Investment income $38,668
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $34,415
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$1,049
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,033,755

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Amazement Square has recieved totaling $260,204.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE

$78,000
M4k Lynchburg Inc

Lynchburg, VA

PURPOSE: IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LOCAL CHILDREN

$50,000
Organization Name not Listed

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR STEAM-BASED TRAVELING EXHIBITION

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$45,000
$25,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$17,350
Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation

Lynchburg, VA

PURPOSE: ANNUAL DONOR-DESIGNATED GRANT; TO PROVIDE PROGRAM SUPPORT - EVERYONE IS SPECIAL, SMART BEGINNINGS

$13,558
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,749,405
Earnings$123,041
Net Contributions$34
Other Expense$185,000
Ending Balance$1,687,480

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