MID-America Science Museum

“Form 990 is prepared by external audit firm and reviewed in detail by executive director and key staff prior to providing all members of board with a complete copy of form 990 before filing.”

“Board completes written conflict of interest forms annually and as needed. Executive director meets regularly with each board member to ascertain any potential conflicts.”

“Board of directors communicates with other museums for the purpose of establishing compensation ranges for executive director and other key personnel. Board also evaluates performance of executive director and considers recommendations for compensation of other personnel from executive director.”

“Board of directors communicated with other museums for the purpose establi shing compensation ranges for executive director and other key personnel. Board also evaluates performance of executive director and considers reco mmendations for compensation of other personnel from executive director.”

“Governing documents, policies and financial statements are on file at the museum and available for inspection upon request.”

“Updated part iii line 4a description of program service accomplishments. Part iv line 2 was not provided originally and should have been, so the answer is yes and schedule b is attached. Part v line 2b was answered incorrectly, all employment tax returns were filed for 2021. Part vi line 11a was answered incorrectly, a copy of the 990 was provided to the governing body prior to filing the form. Part vi line 20 was updated to reflect the books and records are in the care of the accounting firm who keeps the books and records of the museum. Part xii lines 2 and 3 were not answered correctly. A monthly compilation is performed and an annual audit is performed. The audit is not performed due to any federal award and a single audit is not required. Schedule b is attached as well.”

“The mission of the mid-america science museum is to stimulate interest in science, to promote public understanding of the sciences, and to encourage life-long science education through interactive exhibits and programs. The museum accomplishes this mission through a newly renovated facility with over 90 hands-on educational exhibits, a digital dome theater, an outdoor science skywalk and the world's most powerful conical tesla coil.”

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