EIN 34-1580038

National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
329
State
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The National Inventors Hall of Fame's primary mission is to "honor the people responsible for the great technological advances that make human, social and economic progress possible.
Also known as...
Invent Now
Total revenues
$46,228,035
2022
Total expenses
$38,462,861
2022
Total assets
$52,514,312
2022
Num. employees
329
2022

Program areas at NIHF

Children's education - programs and initiatives to create public awareness of the major role that invention, Inventors and patents, trademarks and copyrights play in america's economic and cultural success and to nurture the creative and inventive spirit of american children and to inspire them to enter the exciting fields of science and math in an effort to continue america's dominance in the future.
Other inventor recognition - operate recognition programs for Inventors and other ip owners and developers, and produce private and public events that honor educate, and encourage independent Inventors, and entrepreneurs.
Museum & Inventors exhibits - the National Inventors Hall of Fame museum housed in the us patent and trademark office in alexandria, va. is operated and maintained by National Inventors Hall of Fame, Inc. each year a new exhibit is built and installed at the museum. The annual induction ceremony is also created and produced by National Inventors Hall of Fame, Inc.

Grants made by NIHF

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
National Inventors Hall of Fame Selection BoardSupport Organization$296,561

Who funds National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Science Teaching Association (NSTA)Gems Summer Program$582,000
The Nordson Corporation FoundationStem Program$350,000
Burton D Morgan FoundationExempt Purpose of Organization$332,000
...and 64 more grants received totalling $2,174,474

Personnel at NIHF

NameTitleCompensation
Michael J. OisterChief Executive Officer$657,715
Monica JonesBoard Member$241,135
Rhonda CampbellChief Financial Officer$179,903
Alaina RutledgeVice President , Educational Research / Director , Education Programs$125,906
Ashley KellickerVice President , Eduational Partnerships$161,998
...and 17 more key personnel

Financials for NIHF

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,590,501
Program services$35,857,247
Investment income and dividends$618,498
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$11,006
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$27,284
Miscellaneous revenues$123,499
Total revenues$46,228,035

Form 990s for NIHF

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-07-05990View PDF
2021-122022-06-21990View PDF
2020-122021-05-28990View PDF
2019-122020-08-14990View PDF
2018-122019-08-17990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $49,900 from Community Foundation of Lorain County (CFLC)
August 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 62 new grant, including a grant for $582,000 from National Science Teaching Association (NSTA)
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Receives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
3701 Highland Park NW
North Canton, OH 44720
Metro area
Canton-Massillon, OH
County
Stark County, OH
Website URL
invent.org 
Phone
(800) 968-4332
Facebook page
NationalInventorsHOF 
Twitter profile
@inventorshof 
IRS details
EIN
34-1580038
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A03: Arts, Culture and Humanities Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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