Insect Asylum Inc, operating under the name The Insect Asylum, is located in Chicago, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (A56) the organization is classified as: Natural History & Natural Science Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Insect Asylum 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 01/2024, Insect Asylum generated $246.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $208.5k during the year ending 01/2024. While expenses have increased by 19.0% per year over the past 2 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE INSECT ASYLUM FOSTERS APPRECIATION IN ANIMALS AND THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH A UNIQUE, IMMERSIVE, AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ANIMAL EDU: PARTYS, ANIMAL MEET AND GREET EVENTS,MUSEUM EDU TOURS OF LUCCAS BIO HUB ANIMALS.
CLASSES: TAXIDERMY AND OTHER RELATED TO BUGS
ART AND PRODUCTS CENTERED AROUND INSECTS AND SPECIMENS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
India Lasky Vice President | 10 | $0 | |
Nina Salem Presedent | 104 | $0 | |
Christine Sturges Secretary | 5 | $0 | |
Lauren Robinet Vice Chair | 5 | $0 | |
Rosemary Smith Treasurer | 15 | $0 | |
Tammy Perlmutter Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,904 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,904 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $146,532 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $11,201 |
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 | $76,532 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $246,169 |
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. | $12,930 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,930 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $101 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $61,453 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,720 |
Office expenses | $19,563 |
Information technology | $723 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $79,245 |
Travel | $5,968 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $2,221 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $208,468 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $60,488 |
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 | $854 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,972 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $65,314 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,874 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $21,874 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $43,440 |
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 | $65,314 |
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