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Ann Arbor Hands on Museum

Ann arbor hands-on museum creates moments of discovery that inspire curiosity, exploration and respect for stem and the natural world. Together with the leslie science & nature center, …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Ann Arbor Hands on Museum

Ann Arbor Hands on Museum is a arts culture organization based in ANN ARBOR, United States. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. EIN: 382236345.

Founded
Headquarters
Ann Arbor, MI
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A520
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1979

Mission

Ann arbor hands-on museum creates moments of discovery that inspire curiosity, exploration and respect for stem and the natural world. Together with the leslie science & nature center, we envision a world where curiosity today leads to more purposeful lives tomorrow.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 74%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.67%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.74
Program$0.74

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Ann Arbor Hands on Museum has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ann Arbor Hands on Museum is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Ann Arbor, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its EIN is 382236345. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 94 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Ann Arbor Hands on Museum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 382236345. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Ann Arbor Hands on Museum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Ann Arbor Hands on Museum is located in Ann Arbor, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ann Arbor Hands on Museum has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ann Arbor Hands on Museum is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 94 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Ann Arbor Hands on Museum. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Ann Arbor Hands on Museum holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Ann Arbor Hands on Museum is a arts culture organization based in ANN ARBOR, United States. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. EIN: 382236345. Ann Arbor Hands on Museum is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1979.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Ann Arbor Hands on Museum are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ann Arbor Hands on Museum is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 382236345, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
74% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
81

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

TH
Thomas B•••••
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Trinity Health farm partners with Ann Arbor Hands On Museum for summer camps - MLive.com
Jun 2026
www.mlive.com
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Kicks off Library’s Season with Live Animal Program - Mackinac Island Town Crier
May 2026
www.mackinacislandnews.com
I Went to the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Without a Kid - Michigan Enjoyer
May 2026
enjoyer.com
Form filed
$4.6M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Washtenaw United: Expanding the reach of the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Leslie Science and Nature Center - WEMU
Dec 2025
www.wemu.org
Explore Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum - LittleGuide Detroit
Aug 2025
littleguidedetroit.com
Form filed
$4.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,249
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 94 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 94 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1979
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ann Arbor Hands on Museum

What is Ann Arbor Hands on Museum?
Ann Arbor Hands on Museum is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Ann Arbor, United States. Ann Arbor Hands on Museum is a arts culture organization based in ANN ARBOR, United States. Annual revenue: $2.0 million. EIN: 382236345.
When was Ann Arbor Hands on Museum founded?
Ann Arbor Hands on Museum was founded in 1979.
Who leads Ann Arbor Hands on Museum?
Thomas Butler serves as CFO.
Where is Ann Arbor Hands on Museum located?
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI, United States.
What is Ann Arbor Hands on Museum's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ann Arbor Hands on Museum trustworthy?
Ann Arbor Hands on Museum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Ann Arbor Hands on Museum's registration number?
IRS EIN: 382236345.
What is Ann Arbor Hands on Museum's website?
http://www.aahom.org