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THROUGHPLAYFUL INTERACTIONS WITH OUR HANDS-ON, MINDS-ON EXHIBITS, MOXI GUESTSEXPLORE, THINK, AND DESIGN CREATIVELY, FORMING THEIR OWN QUESTIONS ANDDISCOVERING THEIR OWN ANSWERS. THE MUSEUM OFFERS PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGESFROM TODDLERS TO ADULTS. ALL GUESTS CAN PARTICIPATE IN DAILY PROGRAMS AND EXPERIENCES FACILITATED BY MOXIS FLOOR STAFF KNOWN AS SPARKS. EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO VISIT ON FIELD TRIPS AND PARTICIPATE IN FACILITATED ENGINEERING EXPLORATION PROGRAMS. MOXI OFFERS PAID PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, FROM WEEK-LONG CAMPS FOR CHILDREN TO HAPPY HOUR EVENTS FOR ADULTS, TEACHER NIGHTS OUT, THE TEEN MAKER CORPS AND MORE - THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT MOXI.EXHIBITS - THE MUSEUMS 25,000 SQUARE FOOT, LEED-CERTIFIED GOLDBUILDING HOUSES THREE FLOORS FILLED WITH INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, ROTATINGART INSTALLATIONS, THE INNOVATION WORKSHOP MAKERSPACE, A MULTIPURPOSEEXPLORATION LAB, AND BACK-OF-HOUSE OFFICE AND EXHIBIT WORKSHOP SPACE.OPERATIONS - MOXI SERVES AROUND 165,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY. 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The Museum has one board-designated endowment that is used to generate investment income. The Museum does not intend to spend from the board-designated endowment, but these amounts could be made available for operations or capital expenditure if necessary. As required by generally accepted accounting principles, net assets associated with endowment funds, including funds designated by the Board of Directors to function as endowments, are classified and reported based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed restrictions. Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Museums tax returns are subject to review and examination by Federal and state authorities. The Museum is not aware of any activities that would jeopardize its tax-exempt status. The Museum is not aware of any activities that are subject to tax on unrelated business income, excise or other taxes. The Museums tax returns from the year 2021 to the present remain subject to examination by the IRS for federal tax purposes, and the tax years from 2020 to the present remain subject to examination by the state of California. 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THE PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COPY OF THE MUSEUMS FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL OTHER MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA EMAIL FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c BOARD MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS AND ASKED TO RETURN A SIGNED COPY OF THESE FORMS ANNUALLY. THE POLICY IS REVIEWED BY THE CFO ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE INDEPENDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS BASED ON AN ANALYSIS OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE INDEPENDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS BASED ON AN ANALYSIS OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE MUSEUM MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLETO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Land Lease Contribution Amortization Adjustment = $70805 Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Land Lease Contribution Receivable Adjustment = -$93065