Indiana Dinosaur Museum
TO UNEARTH AND PRESERVE DINOSAUR BONES AND DISPLAY THEM IN A MUSEUM TYPE ATMOSPHERE.
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Embark on a prehistoric journey at the Indiana Dinosaur Museum, where time-traveling becomes a reality. Located in South Bend, IN.
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Mission
To unearth and preserve dinosaur bones and display them in a museum type atmosphere.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Indiana Dinosaur Museum with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- 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 registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIndiana Dinosaur Museum is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in South Bend, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 834397322. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Indiana Dinosaur Museum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 834397322. 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.
Indiana Dinosaur Museum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Indiana Dinosaur Museum is located in South Bend, IN, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years. Its registered address is 7102 Lincolnway West Suite 110, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Indiana Dinosaur Museum has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Indiana Dinosaur 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 small organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Indiana Dinosaur 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, Indiana Dinosaur 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 80% 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.
Embark on a prehistoric journey at the Indiana Dinosaur Museum, where time-traveling becomes a reality. Located in South Bend, IN. Indiana Dinosaur Museum is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Indiana Dinosaur Museum are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Indiana Dinosaur Museum is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 834397322, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
INDIANA DINOSAUR MUSEUM is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (1)
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1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 3 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2019
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Indiana Dinosaur Museum
- What is Indiana Dinosaur Museum?
- Indiana Dinosaur Museum is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in South Bend, United States. Embark on a prehistoric journey at the Indiana Dinosaur Museum, where time-traveling becomes a reality. Located in South Bend, IN.
- When was Indiana Dinosaur Museum founded?
- Indiana Dinosaur Museum was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Indiana Dinosaur Museum?
- Mark Tarner serves as PRESIDENT.
- Where is Indiana Dinosaur Museum located?
- Headquartered in South Bend, IN, United States.
- What is Indiana Dinosaur Museum's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Indiana Dinosaur Museum trustworthy?
- Indiana Dinosaur Museum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Indiana Dinosaur Museum's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 834397322.
- What is Indiana Dinosaur Museum's website?
- https://www.indianadinosaurmuseum.org/