Program areas at The Bakken
Education programs: The Bakken provides science, technology, engineering and math (stem) experiences through offsite outreach programs, onsite field trips, invention camps, lego robotics sessions and innovators workshops. Our programs inspire The next generation of innovators to transform The future.
Public programs: The Bakken inspires a passion for innovation for all children, families, and adults visiting The museum. Programming includes discovery days, science studios, tours, evening events for adults, and public lectures.
Exhibits and collections: The Bakken's exhibits are hands-on displays that educate, inspire, and spark innovation within our visitors. The Bakken's underground vaults house a collection of artifacts and books. The scope of The collections is The intersection of The history of electricity and magentism, and The life sciences and medicine. The collections reflect earl Bakken's belief in The importance of studying history, self-inquiry, and experimentation. They are open to The public and available for research and are being utilized in our exhibits.
Who funds The Bakken
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at The Bakken
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Alissa Light | President and Chief Executive Officer | $135,000 | 2023-12-31 |
| Heather Walch | Chair | $0 | 2024-09-06 |
| Michael Sanders | President and Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director | $123,372 | 2021-12-31 |
| Joe Imholte | Executive Vice President | $104,755 | 2023-12-31 |
| Mark van Osnabrugge | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-12-31 |
| ...and 8 more key personnel |
Financials for The Bakken
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,077,308 | $1,390,295 | -22.5% |
| Program services | $641,100 | $629,829 | 1.8% |
| Investment income and dividends | $135,862 | $162,940 | -16.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-265,590 | $-407,777 | 34.9% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-29,901 | $-2,335 | -1180.6% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $20,135 | $17,819 | 13% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $12,561 | $11,905 | 5.5% |
| Total revenues | $1,591,475 | $1,802,676 | -11.7% |
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Data update history
November 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Medtronic Foundation Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 3537 Zenith Ave S
- Minneapolis, MN 55416
- Metro area
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- County
- Hennepin County, MN
- Website URL
- thebakken.org/Â
- Phone
- (612) 926-3878
- Facebook page
- thebakkenmuseumÂ
- Twitter profile
- @thebakkenmuseumÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 51-0175508
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1975
- 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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