IDEA MUSEUM FOUNDATION

EIN: 942621572 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

MESA, AZ

Total Revenue
$485,506
Total Expenses
$1,121,887
Total Assets
$1,182,356
Net Assets
$767,959
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
AZ
Principal Officer
Allyn Bransby
Phone
4806442850
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

IDEA MUSEUM FOUNDATION, founded in 1978, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $486K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 52% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 131% operating deficit.

Mission

Provide sustainable resources to fulfill the idea Museums mission through fundraising, advocacy, and partnerships.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $416,077
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $23,174
Other Revenue $46,255
TOTAL REVENUE $485,506

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $900,237
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,098,669
Other Expenses $221,650
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,121,887

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $485,506 $1,007,408 -0.5%
Expenses $1,121,887 $712,029 +0.6%
Net Income $-636,381 $295,379 -3.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
6

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Allyn Bransby Board Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Hilda Luna Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Austin Harris Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nyasha Stone Sheppard Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julie Spilsbury Member Liason 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Spencer Lee Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessica Barnett Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Heidi Bethea Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lacy Chaffee Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marcie Hutchinson Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ashley Hatley Vice Chair 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDI DAVIS Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NINA ALLRED BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $485,506 $1,121,887 $1,182,356 $-636,381
2024 $1,007,408 $712,029 $1,435,920 $295,379
2023 $241,458 $350,149 $1,205,660 $-108,691
2022 $1,081,031 $248,087 $1,367,599 $832,944
2021 $273,192 $142,991 $409,498 $130,201
2020 $435,021 $430,669 $372,095 $4,352
2019 $658,376 $731,312 $412,448 $-72,936
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