Nonprofit · EIN 94-2621572
I D E A MUSEUM FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · MESA, AZ 85211
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $485,506 | $1,121,887 | -$636,381 | $1,182,356 | $414,397 | $767,959 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,007,408 | $712,029 | $295,379 | $1,435,920 | $31,580 | $1,404,340 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $241,458 | $350,149 | -$108,691 | $1,205,660 | $96,699 | $1,108,961 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $416,077
- of which government grants
- $14,800
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $23,174
- Net income from fundraising events
- $15,714
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $4,305
- Other revenue
- $46,255
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $900,237
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,944
- Program services (functional)
- $1,098,669
- Management and general (functional)
- $23,218
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,435,920
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,182,356
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $414,397
- Net assets, end of year
- $767,959
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $164,207
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $603,752
- Gross receipts
- $513,893
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 1978
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allyn Bransby | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Hilda Luna | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Austin Harris | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Nyasha Stone Sheppard | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Spilsbury | Member Liason Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Spencer Lee | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica Barnett | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Heidi Bethea | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lacy Chaffee | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marcie Hutchinson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ashley Hatley | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CANDI DAVIS | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NINA ALLRED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allyn Bransby | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Hilda Luna | VIce Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Austin Harris | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Nyasha Stone Sheppard | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Spilsbury | Member Liason Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Susan Stephensen | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Spencer Lee | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica Barnett | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Heidi Bethea | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lacy Chaffee | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marcie Hutchinson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ashley Hatley | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Stephensen | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Spencer Lee | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Trendler | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica Barnett | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Heidi Bethea | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kris Bliss | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lacy Chaffee | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marcie Hutchinson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Joseph | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Hilda Luna | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andrea Ramos | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Salvador Rivera | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Spilsbury | Council Member Liaison Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Allyn Bransby | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nyasha Stone Sheppard | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1466, MESA, AZ 85211-1466
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Allyn Bransby, 3763 N KATMAI CIRCLE, MESA, AZ 85215
- Signed the 990
- Allyn Bransby, Board Chair
- Phone
- (480) 644-2850
- Website
- WWW.IDEAMUSEUM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Linked Accounting LLP
Mission
Provide sustainable resources to fulfill the idea Museums mission through fundraising, advocacy, and partnerships.
Program accomplishments
- The idea Museum is owned by the City of Mesa and is supported by the nonprofit organization the idea Museum Foundation. The Museum inspires children of all ages to experience their world differently through art, creativity and imagination. This is accomplished through art exhibitions and STEAM experiences designed to support early learning, nurture creative thinking, and engage families. The idea Museum Foundation supports educational programs, exhibitions, and operations at the idea Museum with funds, both earned and contributed.Expenses $1,098,669
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-2621572
- 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
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A115)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,182,356
- Income (IRS master file)
- $513,893
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $485,506 | $1,121,887 | $1,182,356 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,007,408 | $712,029 | $1,435,920 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $241,458 | $350,149 | $1,205,660 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,081,031 | $248,087 | $1,367,599 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 94-2621572).
Questions about I D E A MUSEUM FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of I D E A MUSEUM FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of I D E A MUSEUM FOUNDATION is 94-2621572.
- Is I D E A MUSEUM FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to I D E A MUSEUM FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does I D E A 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 I D E A MUSEUM FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did I D E A MUSEUM FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of I D E A MUSEUM FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Allyn Bransby.
- Who are the officers and directors of I D E A MUSEUM FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does I D E A MUSEUM FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $485,506, expenses of $1,121,887 and total assets of $1,182,356 at year end.
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