2014-07-26T04:53:06-05:00 2013-12-31 770687851 Albrecht Tax and Accounting Services LLC 3024 Kentucky Ave S St Louis Park MN 55426 990 2013-01-01 460600789 Hill Country Science Mill HILL 6122014134 PO Box 38 Johnson City TX 78636 Bonita Baskin President 6122014134 2014-07-07 1 Nathaniel Albrecht P00369198 6125974036 X 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z X Bonita Baskin PO Box 38 Johnson City TX 78636 693855 0 X www.sciencemill.org X 2012 TX To ignite curiosity, ambition, innovation and problem-solving potential in the next generation. 4 4 2 8 0 0 550000 693687 0 0 0 168 0 0 550000 693855 0 0 0 0 0 85111 0 0 0 11180 74019 11180 159130 538820 534725 492961 1032019 0 2292 492961 1029727 X The mission of Hill Country Science Mill is to develop and operate a science museum in Johnson City, Texas for the benefit and education of the public. 0 0 105138 Hill Country Science Mill will open its doors to visitors of all ages in 2014. The Science Mill will become a place of discovery where the entire family will have an experience of interactive learning and creative thinking. It will be a destination for the greater community as a gathering place and open forum to present and discuss scientific topics, especially those of high relevance to the area.With fun, exciting and interactive exhibits and programs, the Science Mill will support formal education entities with a focus on middle and high school students, to help expand their understanding of science, spark their curiosity and inspire them towards an interest in careers in science, technology, engineering and mathmatics (STEM). The Science Mill's distinctive approach will be to focus on strengthening the student's connection to the word of science and to inspire students to pursue life-long careers as scientists, engineers, researchers and technology leaders of tomorrow. 105138 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 X Bonnie Baskin 6122014134 101 S Ladybird Ln Johnson City TX 78636 X Bonita Baskin PhD Board Chair, President 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Robert Elde PhD Vice President of Board, Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Carol Willis Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Christi Craddick Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Hill Country General Contracting PO Box 445 Johnson City TX 78636 Construction 107622 The Architectual Alliance 400 Clifton Ave Minneapolis MN 55403 Architectual Services 101019 2 25000 668687 693687 168 168 693855 0 0 168 X 80248 80248 4863 4863 465 465 48457 48457 6095 6095 915 915 198 198 13932 13932 1934 1934 Business Registration F 1103 1103 Organizational Dues & M 920 920 159130 105138 53992 0 68141 128756 914443 11180 424820 903263 492961 1032019 2292 0 2292 X 492961 1029727 0 0 0 0 492961 1029727 492961 1032019 534725 2041 0 X 0 0 0 X 550000 693687 1243687 550000 693687 1243687 550000 650000 1200000 18061 18061 550000 668061 1218061 25626 168 168 168 168 550000 693855 1243855 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 75000 75000 578210 11180 567030 2124 2124 259109 259109 903263 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b No committee has authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The Form 990 is made available to the board of directors for review and approval prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The organization requires each director and officer annually affirm the receipt of the conflict of interest policy, that the policy has been read and understood, that the individual agrees to comply with the policy and that the purpose of the organization is to primarily engage in activities which accomplish its tax exempt purpose. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The board shall conduct periodic reviews to determine whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable and the result of arm's length bargaining. In this process, the board is authorized to use outside advisors, but this does not relieve the directors of the responsibility to ensure the periodic reviews occur. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Professional Services: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 48,457. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 48,457. Form 990, Sch IX, Line 25, Column (B) The Hill Country Science Mill is in the initial start-up phase and will be opening its doors in 2014. Many of the expenses incurred to date are for the preparation of getting the facility ready to open. Once the Science Mill is open, the organization will have a majority of its expenditures related to program expenses.