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Nonprofit · EIN 20-1641549

EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM

Tax-exempt · GRAND JCT, CO 81501

Financials

$2.4M$2.3M2023$2.9M$2.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,896,102$2,923,903-$27,801$6,526,899$594,233$5,932,666
December 31, 2023990$2,425,188$2,290,795$134,393$8,579,952$2,619,485$5,960,467
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,709,753
of which government grants
$114,012
Membership dues
$46,748
Program service revenue
$1,088,064
Investment income
$73,187
Net income from sales of inventory
$24,951
Other revenue
$25,098

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$77,971
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$95,461
Other salaries and wages
$1,452,709
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,785,905
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,400
Occupancy
$150,748
Travel
$634
Depreciation
$96,261
Program services (functional)
$2,771,072
Management and general (functional)
$130,589
Fundraising (functional)
$22,242

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,579,952
Total assets, end of year
$6,526,899
Total liabilities, end of year
$594,233
Net assets, end of year
$5,932,666
Land, buildings and equipment
$541,377
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,474,276
Net assets with donor restrictions
$458,390
Gross receipts
$2,927,758
Employees
116
Volunteers
45
Year formed
2004
State of legal domicile
CO

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
JENNIFER MOOREEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$95,461
JOHN HOPKINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MICHAEL DEBERRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MATTHEW MAYERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOEL SCHAEFERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JOHN MCCONNELLFOUNDER/EMER
Trustee or director
2$0
ANDREA LOPEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BRIAN HILLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JESSA TAYLORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JOAN LEVYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JOANELLE MORALESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARIKO WILCOXBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MATTHEW BREMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MIKE PERRYVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SALLY SCHAEFERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SARAH LANCIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIFER MOOREEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$93,081
JOHN HOPKINSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOHN WILLIAMSVICE-PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
MAGGIE CHILDERSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
STEVEN SCHULTZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHAEL DEBERRYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SCOTT FEDDERSENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MATTHEW MAYERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JOHN ELMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ROBERT WILSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JOEL SCHAEFERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JOHN MCCONNELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ANDREA LOPEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BRIAN HILLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1400 N 7TH ST, GRAND JCT, CO 81501-3004
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SALLY SCHAEFER, 1400 N 7TH STREET, GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81501
Signed the 990
JENNIFER MOORE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(970) 254-1626
Return prepared by
SORONEN DONLEY PATTERSON CPA PC

Mission

TO INSPIRE A PASSION AND RESPECT FOR MATH AND SCIENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATION: THE EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM'S "EDUCATION" PROGRAMS ARE THE MEANS BY WHICH WE PROVIDE OUR DIRECT STEAM EDUCATION TO ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR TEACHERS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE INQUIRY-BASED, HANDS-ON EXTRACURRICULAR EXPERIENCES (IN CLASS MATH TUTORING, AFTER-SCHOOL STEAM, CAMPS DURING SCHOOL BREAKS, AND FIELD TRIPS). EUREKA PROVIDES OVER 95 SUMMER STEAM CAMPS ON THE CMU CAMPUS AND OVERNIGHT ACROSS COLORADO. THESE PROGRAMS ARE A WEEK LONG AND REACH OVER 2,200 STUDENTS. THE EUREKA ALSO RUNS A FULL DAY UNIVERSAL PRESCHOOL LOCATED ON THE NEW EMERSON SCHOOL CAMPUS. EUREKA ALSO RUNS A HALF DAY MOBILE PRESCHOOL THAT OPERATES OUT OF A BUS AND VISITS A MOBILE HOME VILLAGE IN CLIFTON, CO. EUREKA OFFERS OVER 10 ADULT TRAVELING STEAM PROGRAMS EACH YEAR FOR PARTICIPANTS FROM 55-95YRS OLD.
    Expenses $2,092,070 · grants $77,971
  • EXHIBITS: THE EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS THAT ENGAGE STUDENTS OF ALL AGES IN ASKING QUESTIONS AND EXPERIENCING SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES IN A "HANDS-ON" MANNER. THE EXHIBITS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FIVE DAYS A WEEK, AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS AND SPECIAL GROUPS BY APPOINTMENT. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 100 EXHIBITS ON THE FLOOR AT ANY ONE TIME. EXHIBITS ARE CHANGED AND UPDATED OFTEN BY VOLUNTEERS.
    Expenses $408,430
  • THE REMAINDER OF OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CONSIST OF "EVENTS- AND "COMMUNITY OUTREACH." SCHEDULED EVENTS INCLUDE "FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHTS", DURING WHICH FAMILIES FROM THROUGHOUT THE REGION ARE INVITED TO EXPLORE THE MUSEUM AND TO PARTICIPATE IN HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES THAT ARE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY TO FIT THE THEME FOR THE EVENING. THESE PROGRAMS ARE INTENDED TO ENGAGE PARENTS, CHILDREN, AND GRANDPARENTS IN VARIOUS FACETS OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY. COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDING HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES FOR LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITY FAIRS AND EVENTS AND PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT LOCAL AND REGIONAL SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES. MANY OF THESE OUTREACH PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.
    Expenses $270,572

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
20-1641549
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
2005
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,526,899
Income (IRS master file)
$2,927,758

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,896,102$2,923,903$6,526,899XML
990December 2023$2,425,188$2,290,795$8,579,952XML
990December 2022$2,206,162$1,770,331$8,349,450IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 20-1641549).

Questions about EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM

What is the EIN of EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM is 20-1641549.
Is EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
Are donations to EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM 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 EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM 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 EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM 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 EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SALLY SCHAEFER.
Who are the officers and directors of EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,461 (JENNIFER MOORE, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does EUREKA MCCONNELL SCIENCE MUSEUM have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,896,102, expenses of $2,923,903 and total assets of $6,526,899 at year end.

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