Civic Intelligence

MID-America Science Museum

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 20-2129318

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 17, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.MIDAMERICAMUSEUM.ORG
500 Mid-america BlvdHot Springs, AR 71913

(501) 767-3461

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

18th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

20th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 20% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

12th percentile

-23%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

68th percentile

$178,339

Higher top officer pay than 68% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.6% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

16th percentile

-6.2%

Faster asset growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

14th percentile

-19%

Faster revenue growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets18th percentile

Assets

Down

$7,667,076

Down $504,575 (-6.2%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$7,609,319

Down $472,585 (-5.8%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$57,757

Down $31,990 (-36%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue20th percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Down

$2,064,517

Down $486,815 (-19%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$2,537,102

Up $53,275 (+2.1%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$472,585

Down $540,090 (-800%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth16th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2012: $848,340Liabilities 2012: $59,460Net Assets 2012: $788,8802012Assets 2013: $976,687Liabilities 2013: $61,960Net Assets 2013: $914,7272013Assets 2014: $1,911,321Liabilities 2014: $31,592Net Assets 2014: $1,879,7292014Assets 2015: $9,145,544Liabilities 2015: $967,370Net Assets 2015: $8,178,1742015Assets 2016: $9,628,895Liabilities 2016: $115,399Net Assets 2016: $9,513,4962016Assets 2017: $9,700,997Liabilities 2017: $50,616Net Assets 2017: $9,650,3812017Assets 2018: $8,820,189Liabilities 2018: $52,526Net Assets 2018: $8,767,6632018Assets 2019: $8,941,130Liabilities 2019: $61,902Net Assets 2019: $8,879,2282019Assets 2020: $7,881,858Liabilities 2020: $215,237Net Assets 2020: $7,666,6212020Assets 2021: $8,690,669Liabilities 2021: $44,136Net Assets 2021: $8,646,5332021Assets 2022: $7,944,617Liabilities 2022: $47,470Net Assets 2022: $7,897,1472022Assets 2023: $8,171,651Liabilities 2023: $89,747Net Assets 2023: $8,081,9042023Assets 2024: $7,667,076Liabilities 2024: $57,757Net Assets 2024: $7,609,3192024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$7,667,076
Liabilities$57,757
Net Assets$7,609,319
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth14th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2012: $1,209,738Expenses 2012: $1,144,636Net Income 2012: $65,1022012Revenue 2013: $1,219,031Expenses 2013: $1,098,162Net Income 2013: $120,8692013Revenue 2014: $1,944,192Expenses 2014: $983,802Net Income 2014: $960,3902014Revenue 2015: $7,511,735Expenses 2015: $1,220,611Net Income 2015: $6,291,1242015Revenue 2016: $3,352,612Expenses 2016: $1,975,757Net Income 2016: $1,376,8552016Revenue 2017: $1,777,468Expenses 2017: $1,947,255Net Income 2017: -$169,7872017Revenue 2018: $1,416,500Expenses 2018: $2,023,168Net Income 2018: -$606,6682018Revenue 2019: $1,782,469Expenses 2019: $1,979,285Net Income 2019: -$196,8162019Revenue 2020: $779,031Expenses 2020: $1,964,764Net Income 2020: -$1,185,7332020Revenue 2021: $2,940,977Expenses 2021: $1,961,065Net Income 2021: $979,9122021Revenue 2022: $1,853,152Expenses 2022: $2,275,695Net Income 2022: -$422,5432022Revenue 2023: $2,551,332Expenses 2023: $2,483,827Net Income 2023: $67,5052023Revenue 2024: $2,064,517Expenses 2024: $2,537,102Net Income 2024: -$472,5852024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$2,064,517
Expenses$2,537,102
Net Income-$472,585
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$4,071,643
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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.

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,228,624$5,187,782▼ $40,842
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$667,409$2,130,596▲ $1,463,187
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,807,535--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$277,780$188,454▼ $89,326
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$143,344$138,094▼ $5,250
Inventories for Sale or Use$22,705$15,099▼ $7,606
Accounts Receivable$24,045$6,792▼ $17,253
Total Assets$8,171,651$7,667,076▼ $504,575
Other Assets Total$209$259▲ $50
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$81,666$40,368▼ $41,298
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$8,081$17,389▲ $9,308
Total Liabilities$89,747$57,757▼ $31,990
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$6,148,223$5,727,917▼ $420,306
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,933,681$1,881,402▼ $52,279
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$8,081,904$7,609,319▼ $472,585
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$8,171,651$7,667,076▼ $504,575

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$5,064,345$5,752,103$10,816,448
Equipment$123,437$340,873$464,310
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay68th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Diane LafolletteExecutive DiFT$178,339-$178,339
Diane LafolletteExecutive Director-$161,769$16,570$178,339

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Paul SwepstonChair
Susanne SteedVice Chair
Beau BrittonTrustee
Brent AtkinsTrustee
Chris HoTrustee
Dennis SmithTrustee
Ethan Erwin DdsTrustee
Jonathan HamnerTrustee
Justin NicklasTrustee
Katie WilsonTrustee
Mechele McnaryTrustee
Parth PatelTrustee
Tiffany RogersSecretary
Karen WolstenholmeTreasurer
Rafael MartinezTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$565,661
Program Service Revenue
$1,079,348
Investment Income
$140,489
Other Revenue
$279,019
All Other Contributions
$421,018
Change in Net Assets
$-472,585

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,064,517
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$116,871
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,181,388
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,064,517
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,507,597
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,029,505
Total Fundraising Expense$182,637
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$564,603$83,241$62,534$710,378
Depreciation Depletion$552,405$138,101-$690,506
Occupancy$266,766$54,225$4,383$325,374
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$89,170$89,170$178,340
Insurance$63,584$11,561$1,927$77,072
Payroll Taxes$42,140$12,868$11,323$66,331
Advertising$61,425--$61,425
Other Employee Benefits$50,917$7,488$1,498$59,903
All Other Expenses$20,152$17,423$11,461$49,036
Fees for Services Accounting-$44,265-$44,265
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$17,443--$17,443
Fees for Services Other$14,498$2,217$341$17,056
Other Expenses$15,859--$15,859
Pension Plan Contributions-$14,553-$14,553
Office Expenses$2,054$362-$2,416
Travel$300--$300
Total Functional Expenses$1,878,991$475,474$182,637$2,537,102

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,653,973
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,537,102
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,537,102
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$116,871
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$94,702
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Taste of the Ho$94,702$94,702-$94,702
Total Events$94,702$94,702-$94,702
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accrued Expenses$31,065
Payroll Liabilities$9,303
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“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.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

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

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“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.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B

“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.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

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

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Mid America Science Museum
EIN
20-2129318
Phone
5017673461
Address
500 MID-AMERICA BLVD, HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913

Signing Officer

Name
Diane Lafollette
Title
Executive Director
Phone
5017673461
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Paul Swepston
Formed
2005
Legal Domicile
Ar
Voting Board Members
15
Independent Board Members
15
Employees
40
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Ellis & Moore Pllc
Address
1720 HIGDON FERRY RD STE 101, HOT SPRINGS, AR 71913-7212
Preparer
Christina Ellis
Phone
5016245788
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“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.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Cost of goods sold 116,871 cost of goods sold -116,871”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XI, Line 2D

“Cost of goods sold 116,871”

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 2D

“Cost of goods sold 116,871”

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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$7,667,076
Liabilities
$57,757
Net assets
$7,609,319
Revenue
$2,064,517
Expenses
$2,537,102
Net income
-$472,585
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.67$0.06$7.61$2.06$2.54$0.47
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$8.17$0.09$8.08$2.55$2.48$0.07
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.94$0.05$7.90$1.85$2.28$0.42
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.69$0.04$8.65$2.94$1.96$0.98
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.88$0.22$7.67$0.78$1.96$1.19
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$8.94$0.06$8.88$1.78$1.98$0.20
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.82$0.05$8.77$1.42$2.02$0.61
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$9.70$0.05$9.65$1.78$1.95$0.17
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$9.63$0.12$9.51$3.35$1.98$1.38
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$9.15$0.97$8.18$7.51$1.22$6.29
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.91$0.03$1.88$1.94$0.98$0.96
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.98$0.06$0.91$1.22$1.10$0.12
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.85$0.06$0.79$1.21$1.14$0.07