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EIN 23-2434311

Hands-On-House Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
49
City
Lancaster
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
1986
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
A52: Childrens Museums
Description
Hands-On-House Museum inspires children through interactive, hands-on learning experiences in STEM and the arts, fostering creativity, curiosity, and lifelong well-being.
Also known as...
Children's Museum of Lancaster
Total revenues
$936,912
2023
Total expenses
$780,001
2023
Total assets
$727,692
2023
Num. employees
49
2023

Program areas at Hands-On-House Museum

Operation of a Children's Museum for education and participation of children through construction and maintenance of hands-on exhibits and classes.

Who funds Hands-On-House Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lancaster County Community FoundationMuseum Pass Program and General Operating Support$8,148
Clark Associates Charitable FoundationSponsorship for Program Explore$5,000

Personnel at Hands-On-House Museum

NameTitle
Elizabeth GableExecutive Director
Megan StoltzfusLead Museum Educator and Camp Director
Maddie BechtelOperations Manager

Financials for Hands-On-House Museum

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$296,932
Program services$596,532
Investment income and dividends$6,236
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-557
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$32,444
Miscellaneous revenues$5,325
Total revenues$936,912

Form 990s for Hands-On-House Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-13990View PDF
2022-092023-08-09990View PDF
2021-092022-08-12990View PDF
2020-092021-08-16990View PDF
2019-092020-10-08990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 3, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $8,148 from Lancaster County Community Foundation
September 30, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $29,197 from Lancaster County Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
721 Landis Valley Rd
Lancaster, PA 17601
Metro area
Lancaster, PA
County
Lancaster County, PA
Website URL
handsonhouse.org/ 
Phone
(717) 569-5437
IRS details
EIN
23-2434311
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1986
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A52: Childrens Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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