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EIN 61-1183278

Explorium of Lexington

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
18
City
Lexington
State
Kentucky
Year formed
1990
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A52: Childrens Museums
Description
Explorium of Lexington inspires imagination and curiosity by creating a fun and dynamic hands-on learning environment. It provided programming on-site to over 20,000 children and adults across Kentucky in fy22 through museum admission, family visits, group visits, camps and other programs. Explorium made an impact on another 2,500 children as well.
Total revenues
$509,046
2022
Total expenses
$583,150
2022
Total assets
$318,716
2022
Num. employees
18
2022

Program areas at Explorium of Lexington

The Explorium provided programming on-site to over 20,000 children and adults across Kentucky in fy22. This includes museum admission through family visits, group visits, camps and other programs. The Explorium made an impact on another 2,500 children through off-site programming. This includes field trips to go, traveling trunks, and take home activity kits. All programming provides children with steam based learning through play.

Who funds Explorium of Lexington

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustHuman Services$7,500
Keeneland FoundationGeneral Operating Grant$5,000
Learning By Giving FoundationGeneral Support$2,500
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Explorium of Lexington

NameTitleCompensation
Colby ErnestExecutive Director$18,462
Lee Ellen MartinPast Past Executive Director$46,500
Olivia DavisBoard Member$0
Shelby FinkChair$0
Douglas ReedTreasurer$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Explorium of Lexington

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$216,520
Program services$242,951
Investment income and dividends$11,094
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-210
Net income from fundraising events$33,199
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$5,492
Total revenues$509,046

Form 990s for Explorium of Lexington

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-15990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-09-05990View PDF
2018-062019-07-23990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
June 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 12, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 8, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Keeneland Foundation
September 12, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
September 8, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
440 West Short St
Lexington, KY 40507
Metro area
Lexington-Fayette, KY
County
Fayette County, KY
Website URL
explorium.com/ 
Phone
(859) 258-3253
IRS details
EIN
61-1183278
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1990
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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