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Harry and Della Burpee Museum Association

Harry and Della Burpee Museum Association

Rockford, IL 61103
Tax ID36-2045414

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About this organization

Revenue

$840,131

Expenses

$760,500

Website

burpee.org

Mission

It is the mission of Burpee Museum of Natural History to inspire all people to engage in a lifetime of discovery and learning about the natural world, through preservation and interpretation.

About

Museum: Burpee Museum has 4 floors of exhibits that bring natural science to life for the general public from the earth's early history to present day plants and animals. The museum space consists of permanent exhibits, temporary and traveling exhibits, classrooms, and space devoted to public programs. In 2018, the museum welcomed more than 45,000 visitors, a 13% increase over 2017.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “Operate and maintain museum of natural history.”.

When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “Operate and maintain museum of natural history.”.

  • The non-profit's reported state of operation is IL as per legal requirements.
  • The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2019 is 737 NORTH MAIN STREET, ROCKFORD, IL, 61103.
  • As of 2019, the non-profit has 40 employees reported on their 990 form.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Collects art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$4,803.
  • The CEO compensation policy of the organization is not established through an independent review and approval process.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 18 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1945.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $351,861 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $27,771 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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