Nonprofit · EIN 45-3818749
MAINE MINERAL & GEM MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · BETHEL, ME 04217
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $953,115 | $2,127,199 | -$1,174,084 | $15,506,450 | $12,665,417 | $2,841,033 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,955,317 | $1,758,708 | $196,609 | $15,660,250 | $11,257,424 | $4,402,826 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $568,720
- of which government grants
- $2,000
- Membership dues
- $35,804
- Program service revenue
- $180,289
- Investment income
- $104,553
- Net rental income
- $8,475
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $91,078
- Other revenue
- $99,553
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $752,882
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $818,401
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,669
- Occupancy
- $92,509
- Travel
- $22,575
- Depreciation
- $446,062
- Program services (functional)
- $1,860,383
- Management and general (functional)
- $261,090
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,726
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,660,250
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,506,450
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,665,417
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,841,033
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,564,059
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,841,033
- Gross receipts
- $1,250,501
- Employees
- 25
- Volunteers
- 25
- State of legal domicile
- ME
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEAN BENEDICT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN BETTS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DON DALLAIRE | TREASURER /S Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN C MARTIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY MCFADDEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DR PETER KM MEGAW | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HENRY MINOT | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE T P STIFLER PHD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEAN BENEDICT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN BETTS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DON DALLAIRE | TREASURER / Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARY MCFADDEN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| HENRY MINOT | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ARCHIE BILL BERRY JR PHD | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE T P STIFLER PHD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 99 MAIN ST, BETHEL, ME 04217-4017
- In care of
- % BARBRA V BARRETT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LAWRENCE T P STIFLER PHD, 100 CODMAN ROAD, BROOKLINE, MA 02445
- Signed the 990
- LAWRENCE T P STIFLER PHD, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (207) 824-3036
- Return prepared by
- ALLIANCE ACCOUNTING GROUP LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE MMGM, A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IS TO CELEBRATE THE MINERALOGY OF MAINE AND TO ENLIGHTEN VISITORS AS TO THE ORIGIN OF EARTH AND BEYOND THROUGH DYNAMIC EXHIBITS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.
Program accomplishments
- MUSEUM TOURS ONSITE AND OFFSITE EDUCATIONAL EVENTS LABORATORY RESEARCHExpenses $1,860,383 · revenue $180,289
- OTHER
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-3818749
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,506,450
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,250,501
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $953,115 | $2,127,199 | $15,506,450 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,955,317 | $1,758,708 | $15,660,250 | XML |
| 990-PF | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-PF | December 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 45-3818749).
Questions about MAINE MINERAL & GEM MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of MAINE MINERAL & GEM MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAINE MINERAL & GEM MUSEUM is 45-3818749.
- Is MAINE MINERAL & GEM MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
- Are donations to MAINE MINERAL & GEM MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MAINE MINERAL & GEM 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 MAINE MINERAL & GEM 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 MAINE MINERAL & GEM 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 MAINE MINERAL & GEM MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LAWRENCE T P STIFLER PHD.
- Who are the officers and directors of MAINE MINERAL & GEM MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MAINE MINERAL & GEM MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $953,115, expenses of $2,127,199 and total assets of $15,506,450 at year end.
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