Program areas at MASM
Educational programming is germane to the mission of mid-america Science Museum. Since 2015, the Museum has served nearly 100,000 k-8 students through on-site hands-on classes and workshops including topics such as robotics, engineering, biology, and astronomy. An additional 1500 students are served each year through out-of-school programming such as Science after school, after-school outreach, and Science kits delivered to schools. Young learners ages 2-5 are engaged in Science and literacy education in the scientots program and the kye yac clubhouse exhibit. Family learning and engagement is encouraged during annual events such as tesla fest, celebrating the inventions of nikola tesla, and tinkerfest, promoting hands-on exploration and invention.
Who funds Mid America Science Museum (MASM)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at MASM
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Diane LaFollette | Chief Executive Officer | $164,668 | 2024-11-18 |
| Jamie Perisho-Webb | Director of Guest Services | | 2024-11-18 |
| Noreen Killen | Chief Operations Officer | | 2024-11-18 |
| Josh Glenn | Chief Facilities Officer | | 2024-11-18 |
| Justin Pasley | Exhibit Technician | | 2024-11-18 |
| ...and 10 more key personnel |
Financials for MASM
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,017,688 | $351,860 | 189.2% |
| Program services | $1,187,318 | $1,189,473 | -0.2% |
| Investment income and dividends | $54,330 | $47,067 | 15.4% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $33,294 | $17,190 | 93.7% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $83,490 | $69,449 | 20.2% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $161,819 | $161,024 | 0.5% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $13,393 | $17,089 | -21.6% |
| Total revenues | $2,551,332 | $1,853,152 | 37.7% |
Organizations like MASM
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| The Bakken | 501(c)(3) | Minneapolis, MN | $1,591,475 |
| Impression 5 Science Center | 501(c)(3) | Lansing, MI | $3,004,916 |
| Emerald Coast Science Center | 501(c)(3) | Fort Walton Beach, FL | $655,616 |
| Science Central | 501(c)(3) | Fort Wayne, IN | $2,616,814 |
| Imaginarium Group | 501(c)(3) | Fort Myers, FL | $1,623,878 |
| Chabot Space and Science Center Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Oakland, CA | $10,228,352 |
| Discovery World | 501(c)(3) | Milwaukee, WI | $7,505,313 |
| National Museum of Nuclear Science and History | 501(c)(3) | Albuquerque, NM | $2,579,361 |
| South Dakota Discovery Center | 501(c)(3) | Pierre, SD | $719,268 |
| Greensboro Science Center | 501(c)(3) | Greensboro, NC | $11,429,631 |
Data update history
December 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
December 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 500 Mid-America Blvd
- Hot Springs, AR 71913
- Metro area
- Hot Springs, AR
- County
- Garland County, AR
- Website URL
- midamericamuseum.org/Â
- Phone
- (501) 767-3461
- Facebook page
- MidAmericaScienceMuseumÂ
- Twitter profile
- @midamscimuseumÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 20-2129318
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2005
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A57: Science and Technology Museums
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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