Insect Asylum Inc, operating under the name The Insect Asylum, is located in Chicago, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (A56) the organization is classified as: Natural History & Natural Science Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Insect Asylum is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 01/2024, Insect Asylum generated $246.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $208.5k during the year ending 01/2024. While expenses have increased by 19.0% per year over the past 2 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE INSECT ASYLUM FOSTERS APPRECIATION IN ANIMALS AND THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH A UNIQUE, IMMERSIVE, AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ANIMAL EDU: PARTYS, ANIMAL MEET AND GREET EVENTS,MUSEUM EDU TOURS OF LUCCAS BIO HUB ANIMALS.
CLASSES: TAXIDERMY AND OTHER RELATED TO BUGS
ART AND PRODUCTS CENTERED AROUND INSECTS AND SPECIMENS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
India Lasky Vice President  | 10 | $0 | |
Nina Salem Presedent  | 104 | $0 | |
Christine Sturges Secretary  | 5 | $0 | |
Lauren Robinet Vice Chair  | 5 | $0 | |
Rosemary Smith Treasurer  | 15 | $0 | |
Tammy Perlmutter Board Member  | 2 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,904 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,904 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $146,532 | 
| Investment income | $0 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $11,201 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $76,532 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $246,169 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,930 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,930 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $0 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $101 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $61,453 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $5,720 | 
| Office expenses | $19,563 | 
| Information technology | $723 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $79,245 | 
| Travel | $5,968 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 | 
| Insurance | $2,221 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $208,468 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $60,488 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $854 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,972 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $65,314 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,874 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $21,874 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $43,440 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $65,314 | 
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