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EIN 54-1713204

Amazement Square the Rightmire Children's Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
41
City
Lynchburg
State
Virginia
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A52: Childrens Museums
Description
Create a safe, hands-on, fun environment where children learn through play and problem solving. Develop exhibits, programs and outreach activities that encourage informal, multidisciplinary and intergenerational learning.
Total revenues
$1,664,971
2022
Total expenses
$1,584,832
2022
Total assets
$7,605,754
2022
Num. employees
41
2022

Program areas at Amazement Square the Rightmire Children's Museum

Operation of a Children's Museum dedicated to motivating children and adults of all backgrounds and abilities towards greater creativity and understanding of the world through hands-on learning and educational programs.

Who funds Amazement Square the Rightmire Children's Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
M4K LynchburgImprove the Quality of Life for Local Children$30,000
The Al Stroobants FoundationProgram Support$25,000
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$17,350
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Amazement Square the Rightmire Children's Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Mort SajadianPresident and Chief Executive Officer$192,123
Frances J GilesSecretary$0
Hylan T HubbardChair / Director$0
Thomas W PettyjohnTreasurer$0
Tim GrooverVice Chair$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Amazement Square the Rightmire Children's Museum

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,032,239
Program services$528,815
Investment income and dividends$43,312
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-1,261
Net income from fundraising events$50,181
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$2,267
Miscellaneous revenues$9,418
Total revenues$1,664,971

Form 990s for Amazement Square the Rightmire Children's Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-09-24990View PDF
2019-122021-02-18990View PDF
2018-122019-10-31990View PDF
2017-122019-02-21990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

Organizations like Amazement Square the Rightmire Children's Museum

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Greensboro CHILDREN'S Museum (GCM)Greensboro, NC$3,391,439
Kohl Children's Museum of Greater ChicagoGlenview, IL$4,962,571
The Magic HouseSaint Louis, MO$6,836,049
Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration InnovationSanta Barbara, CA$3,324,867
Children's MuseumWest Hartford, CT$3,055,900
The New Childrens MuseumSan Diego, CA$6,553,018
Children's Museum of RichmondRichmond, VA$4,347,352
Children's Museum of Oak RidgeOak Ridge, TN$650,497
Leonardos Childrens MuseumEnid, OK$824,375
Imagine U Childrens MuseumVisalia, CA$946,662
Data update history
December 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from M4K Lynchburg
September 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,200 from The Minnie and Bernard Lane Foundation
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $78,000 from American Endowment Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
27 9th St
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Metro area
Lynchburg, VA
County
Lynchburg city, VA
Website URL
amazementsquare.org/ 
Phone
(434) 845-1888
Facebook page
amazementsquare 
Twitter profile
@amazementsquare 
IRS details
EIN
54-1713204
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1993
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A52: Childrens Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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