DECATUR, AL

Cook Museum Of Natural Science

Quick Facts

EIN: 460750517
Location: DECATUR, AL
Phone: (256) 355-3285
Category: Arts & Culture
Total Assets: $27.8M
Annual Income: $7.4M
IRS Ruling Year: 2013
Organization Type: Operating Foundation
Principal Officer: % Brian Cook
Tax Deductibility: Contributions are deductible

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About This Foundation

Cook Museum Of Natural Science is a private corporation based in DECATUR, AL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is % Brian Cook. It holds total assets of $27.8M. Annual income is reported at $7.4M. TO OWN AND OPERATE AN EDUCATION NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM WHICH WILL BE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND WILL SERVE AS AN EDUCATIONAL PLATFORM FOR SCHOOLS IN THE AREA SURROUNDING, DECATUR, ALABAMA. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.

Application Information

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Programs & Activities

TO OWN AND OPERATE AN EDUCATION NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM WHICH WILL BE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND WILL SERVE AS AN EDUCATIONAL PLATFORM FOR SCHOOLS IN THE AREA SURROUNDING, DECATUR, ALABAMA.

Expenses: $5.9M

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cook Museum Of Natural Science fund?

TO OWN AND OPERATE AN EDUCATION NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM WHICH WILL BE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND WILL SERVE AS AN EDUCATIONAL PLATFORM FOR SCHOOLS IN THE AREA SURROUNDING, DECATUR, ALABAMA.

How do I apply for a grant from Cook Museum Of Natural Science?

Cook Museum Of Natural Science typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.

Where is Cook Museum Of Natural Science located?

Cook Museum Of Natural Science is headquartered in DECATUR, AL.

Key People & Compensation (2022)

Name	Title	Compensation	Benefits	Total
Brian C Cook	PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR	$0	$0	$0
Lyn S Cook	SECRETARY/DIRECTOR	$0	$0	$0
John R Cook Jr	VICE PRES./DIRECTOR	$0	$0	$0
Eric Miller	DIRECTOR	$0	$0	$0
Leslie Cook	TREASURER/DIRECTOR	$0	$0	$0

990 Tax Filings

Year	Return Type	PDF
2022	990PF	View
2021	990PF	View
2020	990PF	View
2018	990PF

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Financial Overview

Total Giving

$5.5M

2022+6%

Total Assets

$29.9M

2022-6%

Fair Market Value

$29.9M

2022

Net Worth

$29.3M

2022

Grants Paid

2022

Contributions

$1.1M

2022

Net Investment Income

$103K

2022

Distribution Amount

2022

Total Giving by Year

Asset Growth

Revenue Over Time

Liabilities Over Time

Expense Breakdown (2022)

Revenue Sources (2022)

Other Income: $2.6M
Contributions: $1.1M
Gross Rents: $160K
Interest: $26K
Dividends: $4K
Capital Gains (Net): $2K

Financial Details (2022)

Total Revenue: $3.9M
Total Expenses: $5.5M
Exempt Purpose Expenses: $3.6M
Required Distribution: $0
Undistributed Income: $0
Total Liabilities: $568K
Excise Tax: $1K
Tax Due: $1K

Foundation Classification (2022)

Operating FoundationYes

Grants to IndividualsNo

Non-Charity GrantsNo

Lobbying ActivityNo

Excess Business HoldingsNo

Grants Received

Other foundations that have funded Cook Museum Of Natural Science.

Funder	Amount	Year	Purpose
Steelcase Foundation	$91K	2023	Program support
Dunbar Family Foundation Dima 524c6100	$50K	2022	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
The Ma-Ran Foundation	$4K	2022	GENERAL SUPPORT
John D Wyker Ii And June O Wyker Charitable Foundation	$6K	2021	Charitable