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Nonprofit · EIN 87-0523122

OGDEN DINOSAUR PARK & MUSEUM FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · OGDEN, UT 84401

Financials

$872K$988K2023$1M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OGDEN DINOSAUR PARK & MUSEUM FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,012,110$1,061,834-$49,724$3,684,391$158,494$3,525,897
December 31, 2023990$871,955$987,783-$115,828$3,689,436$201,993$3,487,443
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$34,165
Program service revenue
$699,527
Investment income
$223,162
Net gain from sales of assets
$98,731
Net income from sales of inventory
$55,256
Other revenue
$55,256

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$75,643
Other salaries and wages
$513,562
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$630,707
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,733
Occupancy
$76,590
Depreciation
$39,429
Program services (functional)
$971,526
Management and general (functional)
$36,029
Fundraising (functional)
$54,279

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,689,437
Total assets, end of year
$3,684,391
Total liabilities, end of year
$158,494
Net assets, end of year
$3,525,897
Land, buildings and equipment
$200,208
Publicly traded securities
$3,178,032
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,114,775
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,411,122
Gross receipts
$2,968,176
Employees
37
Volunteers
74
Year formed
2001
State of legal domicile
UT

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANGELA HORNExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$38,500
BEAU BURGESSExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$37,142
CASEY NEVILLETrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN PETERSONTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK WAYMENTPast Board Chai
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHANE LYONBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AUSTIN MOFFITTTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFFREY SMITHTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN COTTLESecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
KEARSTON CUTRUBUSTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
JAMES CALVERTTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
HOLLY REMKESVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BJ WHIMPEYTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
THADDEUS WENDTTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
SHELLY HALACYTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
7 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
HEATHER O'TOOLETrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
KURT KUNZLERTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
BEVERLY RUDDTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
DARREN MOORETrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE PLOWMANTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANNETTE MARQUARDTTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
JUSTIN ANDERSONCITY APPOINTED
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANGELA HORNExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$93,166
CASEY NEVILLEFormer Chairman
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOHN PETERSONTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK WAYMENTPast Board Chai
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHANE LYONBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
AUSTIN MOFFITTTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFFREY SMITHTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
BRIAN COTTLEExecutive Board
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KEARSTON CUTRUBUSTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
JAMES CALVERTTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
HOLLY REMKESExecutive Board
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BJ WHIMPEYTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
THADDEUS WENDTTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
SHELLY HALACYTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
HEATHER DUMITRUTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
KURT KUNZLERTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
BEVERLY RUDDTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
DARREN MOORETrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE PLOWMANExecutive Board
Trustee or director
1$0
ANNETTE MARQUARDTTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
JUSTIN ANDERSONCITY APPOINTED
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1544 PARK BLVD, OGDEN, UT 84401-0803
In care of
% FOUNDATION CHAIRPERSON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SHANE LYON, 1544 PARK BLVD, OGDEN, UT 84401
Signed the 990
SHANE LYON, Chairman
Phone
(801) 393-3466
Return prepared by
CARVER FLOREK & JAMES CPAS

Mission

THE FOUNDATION FINANCES AND OPERATES THE OGDEN DINOSAUR PARK. ITS PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE HISTORICAL AND PALEONTOLOGY EDUCATION AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Facility and Grounds Maintenance: Significant resources were devoted to restoring and maintaining the parks facilities and exhibits. Following a period of deferred maintenance under previous management, the organization hired outside contractors and independent specialists to perform essential repairs, safety updates, and landscape restoration. These efforts ensured the park remained safe, accessible, and welcoming to the public, preserving the integrity of exhibits and enhancing the visitor experience.
    Expenses $582,916
  • Educational Programs: The organizations primary purpose is education and community engagement through its museum and dinosaur park. During the year, staff and educators conducted numerous lectures, guided tours, children's camps, and outreach events, serving thousands of visitors and students. These programs fostered learningin paleontology, natural history, and environmental stewardship. Payroll expenses represent the largest portion of program service costs, reflecting the commitment to high-quality educational programming and visitor engagement.
    Expenses $291,457 · revenue $662,332
  • Special Events and Community Engagement: The organization hosted several major events designed to attract and serve the community, including Dinos in the Dark, Dinos in the Snow (featuring themed activities, family photo opportunities, and appearances by costumed characters), and the annual Car Show. These events brought visitors from across the state, supporting local tourism, promoting public education about dinosaurs and natural history, and strengthening community connections.
    Expenses $97,153 · revenue $37,195

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
87-0523122
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1994
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,684,391
Income (IRS master file)
$2,968,176

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,012,110$1,061,834$3,684,391IRS
990December 2023$871,955$987,783$3,689,436XML
990December 2022$1,145,062$1,046,915$3,472,894IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 87-0523122).

Questions about OGDEN DINOSAUR PARK & MUSEUM FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of OGDEN DINOSAUR PARK & MUSEUM FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OGDEN DINOSAUR PARK & MUSEUM FOUNDATION is 87-0523122.
Is OGDEN DINOSAUR PARK & MUSEUM FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to OGDEN DINOSAUR PARK & MUSEUM FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does OGDEN DINOSAUR PARK & MUSEUM FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of OGDEN DINOSAUR PARK & MUSEUM FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OGDEN DINOSAUR PARK & MUSEUM FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of OGDEN DINOSAUR PARK & MUSEUM FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SHANE LYON.
Who are the officers and directors of OGDEN DINOSAUR PARK & MUSEUM FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 22 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $38,500 (ANGELA HORN, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does OGDEN DINOSAUR PARK & MUSEUM FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,012,110, expenses of $1,061,834 and total assets of $3,684,391 at year end.

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