Liabilities / Assets
68th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 26-4486173
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
68th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
86th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 86% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
75th percentile
Higher net margin than 75% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
35th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
12th percentile
Faster asset growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
93rd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$2,508,687
Down $279,045 (-10%) from 2015
Net Assets
Up$1,805,521
Up $94,544 (+5.5%) from 2015
Liabilities
Down$703,166
Down $373,589 (-35%) from 2015
Revenue
Up$634,477
Up $304,542 (+92%) from 2015
Expenses
Up$541,205
Up $16,167 (+3.1%) from 2015
Net Income
Up$93,272
Up $288,375 (+148%) from 2015
To spark creativity, nourish learning, and inspire the curiosity of children through self-directed discovery in an engaging, hands-on environment.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $2,145,041 | $2,067,107 | ▼ $77,934 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $362,305 | $232,776 | ▼ $129,529 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $241,261 | $160,111 | ▼ $81,150 |
| Investments Other Securities | $18,943 | $24,968 | ▲ $6,025 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $18,626 | $15,331 | ▼ $3,295 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $577 | $6,215 | ▲ $5,638 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $979 | $1,500 | ▲ $521 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | - | $679 | - |
| Total Assets | $2,787,732 | $2,508,687 | ▼ $279,045 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | $1,051,315 | $672,541 | ▼ $378,774 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $25,440 | $30,625 | ▲ $5,185 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,076,755 | $703,166 | ▼ $373,589 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $1,685,957 | $1,774,338 | ▲ $88,381 |
| Permanently Rstr Net Assets | $23,943 | $24,968 | ▲ $1,025 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $1,077 | $6,215 | ▲ $5,138 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $1,710,977 | $1,805,521 | ▲ $94,544 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $2,787,732 | $2,508,687 | ▼ $279,045 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $1,501,374 | $171,586 | $1,672,960 |
| Equipment | $309,543 | $348,304 | $657,847 |
| Land | $256,190 | - | $256,190 |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $23,943 | - | ▲ $1,222 | - | $24,968 |
| 2015 | $24,574 | - | ▼ $417 | - | $23,943 |
| 2014 | $25,000 | - | ▼ $426 | - | $24,574 |
| 2013 | $5,000 | $20,000 | - | - | $25,000 |
| 2012 | - | $5,000 | - | - | $5,000 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ed Zebrowski | Chairman |
| Alison Smith | Board Member |
| Andy Marks | Board Member |
| Barbara Leonard | Board Member |
| David Barberi | Board Member |
| Erin Astley | Board Member |
| Judy French-smith | Board Member |
| Jake Rowley | Secretary |
| Amy Ervin | Treasurer |
| Kayla Slezak | Vice Charwom |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $317,246 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $223,129 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $8,220 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $141,026 | $53,660 | $3,973 | $198,659 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $132,722 | - | - | $132,722 |
| Interest | $36,547 | - | - | $36,547 |
| Payroll Taxes | $16,903 | $6,432 | $476 | $23,811 |
| Advertising | $20,203 | - | $1,152 | $21,355 |
| Occupancy | $13,287 | $7,154 | - | $20,441 |
| All Other Expenses | $9,497 | $2,534 | $2,606 | $14,637 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $12,890 | - | $12,890 |
| Insurance | $6,603 | $3,556 | - | $10,159 |
| Other Expenses | $12,794 | $5,859 | - | $5,859 |
| Information Technology | $5,560 | - | - | $5,560 |
| Office Expenses | - | $3,037 | - | $3,037 |
| Conferences and Meetings | - | $2,793 | - | $2,793 |
| Fees for Services Other | - | $2,188 | - | $2,188 |
| Benefits to Members | $830 | - | - | $830 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $468 | $178 | $13 | $659 |
| Travel | - | $385 | - | $385 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $432,319 | $100,666 | $8,220 | $541,205 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $544,042 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $541,205 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $541,205 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $2,837 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $12,170 |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $2,837 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
“The financial director will review form 990 and present it to the board of directors during a regularly scheduled board meeting, the board secretary will sign the form 990.”
“Ed reviews annual disclosures”
“Board approval of compensation with regular review of compensation of similar positions of other non-profit agencies in mid-michigan.”
“The form 990 is available to the general public by request at 5093 remus rd. Mt. Pleasant, mi 48858”
“Direct fundraising expenses 2,837 direct fundraising expenses -2,837”
“To provide operating funds in perpetuity”
“Direct fundraising expenses 2,837”
“Direct fundraising expenses 2,837”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
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| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 30625 |
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| IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc | 0 | TO SPARK CREATIVITY, NOURISH LEARNING, AND INSPIRE THE CURIOSITY OF CHILDREN THROUGH SELF-DIRECTED DISCOVERY IN AN ENGAGING, HANDS-ON ENVIRONMENT. |
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| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 20203 |
| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 21355 |
| IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt | 0 | 375719 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 2606 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 2534 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 9497 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 14637 |
| IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 830 |
| IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 830 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm | 0 | LISA PHELPS |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 9899440041 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 5903 E REMUS RD |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | MT PLEASANT |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | MI |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 48858 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 241261 |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 160111 |
| IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 2793 |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 2793 |
| IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CreditCounselingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt | 0 | 830 |
| IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 375719 |
| IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 317246 |
| IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 9333 |
| IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 249425 |
| IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 93272 |
| IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 223129 |
| IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 541205 |
| IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt | 0 | 8220 |
| IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 634477 |
| IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 132722 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 132722 |
| IRS990/Desc | 0 | TO SPARK CREATIVITY, NOURISH LEARNING, AND INSPIRE THE CURIOSITY OF CHILDREN THROUGH SELF-DIRECTED DISCOVERY IN AN ENGAGING, HANDS-ON ENVIRONMENT. |
| IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind | 0 | true |
| IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/EmployeeCnt | 0 | 15 |
| IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 432319 |
| IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 12890 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 12890 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 2188 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 2188 |
| IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/Form1098CFiledInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/Form8899Filedind | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 1 | 2.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 2 | 2.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 3 | 2.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 4 | 10.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 5 | 2.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 6 | 2.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 7 | 2.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 8 | 2.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 9 | 2.00 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 3 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 4 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 5 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 6 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 7 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 8 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 9 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 3 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 8 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 9 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 0 | ANDY MARKS |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 1 | JAKE ROWLEY |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 2 | AMY ERVIN |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 3 | ERIN ASTLEY |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 4 | ED ZEBROWSKI |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 5 | BARBARA LEONARD |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 6 | DAVID BARBERI |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 7 | JUDY FRENCH-SMITH |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 8 | ALISON SMITH |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 9 | KAYLA SLEZAK |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 8 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 9 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 8 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 9 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | BOARD MEMBER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | SECRETARY |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | TREASURER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | BOARD MEMBER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | CHAIRMAN |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 5 | BOARD MEMBER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 6 | BOARD MEMBER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 7 | BOARD MEMBER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 8 | BOARD MEMBER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 9 | VICE CHARWOM |
| IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/FormationYr | 0 | 2009 |
| IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/FSAuditedInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt | 0 | 2837 |
| IRS990/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt | 0 | 12170 |
| IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt | 0 | 10 |
| IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 637314 |
| IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt | 0 | 10 |
| IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 5560 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 5560 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 3556 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 6603 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 10159 |
| IRS990/InterestGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 36547 |
| IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 36547 |
| IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 18626 |
| IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 15331 |
| IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 18943 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 24968 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 679 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt | 0 | 6 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt | 0 | 519890 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 2145041 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 2067107 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt | 0 | 2586997 |
| IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd | 0 | MI |
| IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/LocalChaptersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | TO SPARK CREATIVITY, NOURISH LEARNING, AND INSPIRE THE CURIOSITY OF CHILDREN THROUGH SELF-DIRECTED DISCOVERY IN AN ENGAGING, HANDS-ON ENVIRONMENT. |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 1710977 |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 1805521 |
| IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/ExclusionAmt | 0 | 7538 |
| IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 9333 |
| IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt | 0 | 1272 |
| IRS990/NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt | 0 | 10694 |
| IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 7154 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 13287 |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 20441 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 3037 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 3037 |
| IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 13 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 178 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 468 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 659 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 0 | GIFT SHOP MERCHANDISE |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 1 | BUILDING MAINTENANCE |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 2 | PROGRAM EXPENSES |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 3 | CREDIT CARD FEES |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 5859 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 22601 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 1 | 13278 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 2 | 12794 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 22601 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 1 | 13278 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 2 | 12794 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 3 | 5859 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 3973 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 53660 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 141026 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 198659 |
| IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 476 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 6432 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 16903 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 23811 |
| IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 23943 |
| IRS990/PermanentlyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 24968 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 362305 |
| IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 232776 |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 979 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 1500 |
| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | ED ZEBROWSKI |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | TO PROVIDE OPERATING FUNDS IN PERPETUITY |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,837 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,837 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE FINANCIAL DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW FORM 990 AND PRESENT IT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING A REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING, THE BOARD SECRETARY WILL SIGN THE FORM 990. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | ED REVIEWS ANNUAL DISCLOSURES |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | BOARD APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION WITH REGULAR REVIEW OF COMPENSATION OF SIMILAR POSITIONS OF OTHER NON-PROFIT AGENCIES IN MID-MICHIGAN. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY REQUEST AT 5093 REMUS RD. MT. PLEASANT, MI 48858 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,837 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -2,837 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 |
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