EIN 46-0750517

Cook Museum of Natural Science

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
State
Year formed
2013
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Cook Museum of Natural Science is a private foundation located in Decatur, AL. The purpose of the museum is to own and operate an education natural science museum which will be open to the general public and will serve as an educational resource for students in the community.
Total revenues
$3,884,056
2022
Total expenses
$5,522,570
2022
Total assets
$29,851,098
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at Cook Museum of Natural Science

To own and operate an education Natural Science Museum which will be open to the general public and will serve as an educational platform for schools in the area surrounding, decatur, Alabama.
Provides a hands-on, immersive experience where individuals can explore, interact with, and learn about nature.
Provides a hands-on, immersive experience where individuals can explore, interact with, and learn about nature.
Visitors can purchase merchandise related to the exhibits. Explore, interact with, and learn about nature.
Museum restaurant at which visitors can purchase food.
Membership dues from Museum members.
Disposition of Museum display property, furniture and equipment.
Refunds and discounts for charitable purpose expenses.
Employee retention credit related to Museum employees.

Who funds Cook Museum of Natural Science

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation of Greater HuntsvilleEducation$5,900
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$5,500
The Wyker Family FoundationCharitable$4,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Cook Museum of Natural Science

NameTitleCompensation
Eric MillerDirector$0
Brian CookPresident$0

Financials for Cook Museum of Natural Science

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,078,935
Investment income and dividends$29,853
Net rental income$159,865
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,190
Gross sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,613,213
Total revenues$3,884,056

Form 990s for Cook Museum of Natural Science

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-26990PFView PDF
2021-122022-11-15990PFView PDF
2020-122021-11-15990PFView PDF
2019-122021-06-14990PFView PDF
2018-122020-02-03990PFView PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $4,000 from The Wyker Family Foundation
December 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Dunbar Family Foundation Dima
August 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2021
June 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Private foundationsPrivate operating foundationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsPartially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 2955
Decatur, AL 35602
Metro area
Decatur, AL
County
Morgan County, AL
Website URL
cookmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(256) 351-4505
IRS details
EIN
46-0750517
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
2013
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T20: Private Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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