Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
Name of foundation
COOK MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 2955
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
DECATUR, AL35602
A Employer identification number

46-0750517
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(256) 355-3285
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$47,052,478J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 19,020,751
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 1,385 1,385 1,385
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 27,212 27,212 27,212
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 Click to see attachment -279,792
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,356,538
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,129,580 5,640 1,129,580
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 19,899,136 34,237 1,158,177
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0 0 0
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 1,713,393 0 0 1,713,393
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 355,291 0 0 355,291
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule).......        
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 108,211 0 0 108,211
17 Interest............... 604,637 0 0 0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 2,873 0 0 2,873
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 1,462,240 0 1,465,761
20 Occupancy.............. 160,000 0 0 160,000
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 6,712 0 0 6,712
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,377,766 0 246,476 1,131,290
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 5,791,123 0 1,712,237 3,477,770
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 0 0
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 5,791,123 0 1,712,237 3,477,770
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 14,108,013
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 34,237
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 1,425,617 15,833,377 15,833,377
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.........      
3 Accounts receivable bullet26,557
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   4,210 26,557 26,557
4 Pledges receivable bullet2,176,617
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   3,375,973 2,176,617 2,176,617
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use.............. 143,222 134,449 134,449
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges.......... 610 358 358
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 23 Click to see attachment23 23
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet29,109,174
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet2,436,382 26,025,255 Click to see attachment26,672,792 26,672,792
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment1,949,249 Click to see attachment275,615 Click to see attachment2,208,305
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 32,924,159 45,119,788 47,052,478
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 149,384 123,699
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue................. 250,231 294,748
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment19,517,796 Click to see attachment17,629,170
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 19,917,411 18,047,617
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 13,006,748 27,053,306
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............   18,865
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 13,006,748 27,072,171
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 32,924,159 45,119,788
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
13,006,748
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
14,108,013
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
27,114,761
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
42,590
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
27,072,171
Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a VNGRD MDCAP IDX ADML   2020-02-18 2020-07-28
b VNGRD TTL STK MKT ADML   2020-02-18 2020-07-08
c VNGRD MDCAP IDX ADML - NON-COVERED   2008-06-30 2020-07-28
d VNGRD TTL STK MKT ADML - NON-COVERED   2008-06-30 2020-07-28
e VNGRD MDCAP IDX ADML - COVERED   2008-06-30 2020-07-28
VNGRD TTL STK MKT ADML - COVERED   2008-06-30 2020-07-28
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 45,401   62,175 -16,774
b 47,146   64,214 -17,068
c 975,116   1,239,597 -264,481
d 978,737   1,259,802 -281,065
e 607,344   437,911 169,433
702,794   468,121 234,673
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       -16,774
b       -17,068
c       -264,481
d       -281,065
e       169,433
      234,673
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 -175,282
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3 -33,842
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE
1 Reserved
(a)
Reserved 		(b)
Reserved 		(c)
Reserved 		(d)
Reserved
2
Reserved...........................
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Reserved...........................
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4
Reserved...........................
4
5
Reserved...........................
5
6
Reserved...........................
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7
Reserved...........................
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8
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Reserved................................ 1 476
c All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 476
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 476
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 0
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 150
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 150
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 326
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletAL
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
    Yes
     
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.COOKMUSEUM.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletBRIAN COOK Telephone no.bullet (256) 355-3285

    Located atbulletPO BOX 2955DECATURAL ZIP+4bullet35602
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2020, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2020 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2020.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    BRIAN C COOK PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    133 4TH AVE NE
    DECATUR,AL35601
    JOHN R COOK JR VICE PRES./DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    133 4TH AVE NE
    DECATUR,AL35601
    ELEANOR M COOK SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    133 4TH AVE NE
    DECATUR,AL35601
    LESLIE COOK ASST SECRETARY/DIR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    133 4TH AVE NE
    DECATUR,AL35601
    LYN S COOK TREASURER/DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    133 4TH AVE NE
    DECATUR,AL35601
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 TO OWN AND OPERATE AN EDUCATION NATURAL SCIENCE MUSEUM WHICH WILL BE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND WILL SERVE AS AN EDUCATIONAL PLATFORM FOR SCHOOLS IN THE AREA SURROUNDING, DECATUR, ALABAMA. 5,886,151
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    0
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    1,608,902
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    1,608,902
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    1,608,902
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    24,134
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    1,584,768
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    79,238
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
     
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    3,477,770
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    3,477,770
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    3,477,770
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2019     		(c)
    2019     		(d)
    2020
    1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7  
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015......  
    b From 2016......  
    c From 2017......  
    d From 2018......  
    e From 2019......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$  
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		 
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........     		 
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016....  
    b Excess from 2017....  
    c Excess from 2018....  
    d Excess from 2019....  
    e Excess from 2020....  
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2020, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2020 (b) 2019 (c) 2018 (d) 2017
    0 18,293 4,855 569 23,717
    b 85% of line 2a ......... 0 15,549 4,127 484 20,159
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		3,477,770 4,741,595 8,300,667 7,901,693 24,421,725
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		0 0 0 0 0
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		3,477,770 4,741,595 8,300,667 7,901,693 24,421,725
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......   33,029,840 30,923,059 24,923,642 88,876,541
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		   33,029,840 30,923,059 24,923,642 88,876,541
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		        0
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		        0
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		        0
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		         0
    (4) Gross investment income         0
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    Total .................................bullet 3a 0
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    aMUSEUM STORE         247,395
    bNATURE'S TABLE         185,063
    cEDUCATION         35,153
    dEVENTS         28,321
    eADMISSION         348,651
    fMEMBERSHIP         240,538
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 1,385  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 27,212  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....     15 5,640  
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 -175,282 -104,510
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aSALES TAX REBATE/DISCOUNT     		        37,431
    bMISCELLANEOUS INCOME         963
    cANIMAL SALES         300
    dDELIVERY FEE         125
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 -141,045 1,019,430
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    878,385
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    1A VISITORS CAN PURCHASE MERCHANDISE RELATED TO THE EXHIBITS. EXPLORE, INTERACT WITH, AND LEARN ABOUT NATURE.
    1B MUSEUM RESTAURANT AT WHICH VISITORS CAN PURCHASE FOOD.
    1C PROVIDES A HANDS-ON, IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN EXPLORE, INTERACT WITH, AND LEARN ABOUT NATURE.
    1D PROVIDES A HANDS-ON, IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN EXPLORE, INTERACT WITH, AND LEARN ABOUT NATURE.
    1E PROVIDES A HANDS-ON, IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN EXPLORE, INTERACT WITH, AND LEARN ABOUT NATURE.
    1F PROVIDES A HANDS-ON, IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE WHERE INDIVIDUALS CAN EXPLORE, INTERACT WITH, AND LEARN ABOUT NATURE.
    11A REFUNDS AND DISCOUNTS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSE EXPENSES.
    11B REFUNDS AND DISCOUNTS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSE EXPENSES.
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2020
    Name of the organization
    COOK MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
     
    Employer identification number

    46-0750517
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
    or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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    Name of organization
    COOK MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
          		Employer identification number
    46-0750517
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    COOK'S PEST CONTROL INC
     
    1741 5TH AVE SE
     
    DECATUR, AL35601

    		$ 11,047,564


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    CJ AND CHRISTY JACOBS
    16 MOULTON STREET E
     
    DECATUR, AL35601

    		$ 75,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
    KELLY AND LAURA RUSSELL
    1700 RICE ROAD
     
    HARTSELLE, AL35640

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    4
    LARRY AND KIMBERLY LEWIS
    1500 PERIMETER PARKWAY SUITE 426
     
    HUNTSVILLE, AL35806

    		$ 10,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    5
    BRIAN AND LESLIE COOK
    1741 5TH AVE SE
     
    DECATUR, AL35601

    		$ 7,000,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    COOK MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
          		Employer identification number

    46-0750517
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 7,600 SHARES OF VANGUARD MID-CAP INDEX FUND ADMIRAL & 21,600 SHARES OF VANGUARD TOTAL STOCK MKT IND $ 3,547,564 2020-02-28
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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    Name of organization
    COOK MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
          		Employer identification number

    46-0750517
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
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    TY 2020 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    COOK MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
    EIN:
    46-0750517
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    OTHER CAPITAL COSTS 2019-05-01 347,154 7,715 SL 30.000000000000 11,572 0 11,572  
    CONTRACT COSTS - GENESIS 2019-05-01 105,036 2,334 SL 30.000000000000 3,501 0 3,501  
    ARCHITECT FEES 2019-05-01 1,458,688 32,415 SL 30.000000000000 48,623 0 48,623  
    BUILDING 2019-05-01 15,020,549 333,790 SL 30.000000000000 500,685 0 500,685  
    12 POS TERMINALS 2019-05-01 33,249 2,217 SL 10.000000000000 3,325 0 3,325  
    80 RADIOS & ACCESSORIES 2019-06-17 57,525 2,876 SL 10.000000000000 5,753 0 5,753  
    NETWORK CABLING 2019-05-01 158,633 10,576 SL 10.000000000000 15,863 0 15,863  
    NATURE'S TABLE COMBINATION WALK-IN COOLER/FRE 2019-05-01 29,207 1,947 SL 10.000000000000 2,921 0 2,921  
    NATURE'S TABLE METAL FRAME COUNTER, KNEEWALLL 2019-05-01 7,339 489 SL 10.000000000000 734 0 734  
    NATURE'S TABLE FRONT COUNTER 2019-05-01 20,011 1,334 SL 10.000000000000 2,001 0 2,001  
    NATURE'S TABLE BACK COUNTER 2019-05-01 16,999 1,133 SL 10.000000000000 1,700 0 1,700  
    20 HONEYCOMB SHADES FOR WINDOW DOORS 2019-05-01 7,114 474 SL 10.000000000000 711 0 711  
    13 CREDIT CARD TERMINALS 2019-05-31 10,340 603 SL 10.000000000000 1,034 0 1,034  
    3 TRASH COMPACTORS 2019-06-11 25,410 1,482 SL 10.000000000000 2,541 0 2,541  
    AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEMS 2019-05-15 357,452 23,830 SL 10.000000000000 35,745 0 35,745  
    SECURITY SYSTEM 2019-05-01 244,768 16,318 SL 10.000000000000 24,477 0 24,477  
    NETWORK 2019-05-01 199,234 13,282 SL 10.000000000000 19,923 0 19,923  
    MAKERSPACE & ADV LAB CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT TOOL 2019-05-01 28,369 1,891 SL 10.000000000000 2,837 0 2,837  
    LEASEHOLD IMP- ANNEX NETWORK CABLING 2019-05-01 6,510 434 SL 10.000000000000 651 0 651  
    LEASEHOLD IMPROV- ANNEX SECURITY SYSTEM 2019-05-01 47,618 3,175 SL 10.000000000000 4,762 0 4,762  
    LEASEHOLD IMPROV- ANNEX NETWORK 2019-05-01 39,679 2,645 SL 10.000000000000 3,968 0 3,968  
    ARCTIC/DESERT 2019-05-01 680,368 45,358 SL 10.000000000000 68,037 0 68,037  
    CAVES - CONTENT 2019-05-01 53,471 3,565 SL 10.000000000000 5,347 0 5,347  
    CAVES - STRUCTURE 2019-05-01 529,150 11,759 SL 30.000000000000 17,638 0 17,638  
    DISCOVER 2019-05-01 447,579 29,839 SL 10.000000000000 44,758 0 44,758  
    EXHIBITS 2019-05-01 572,751 38,183 SL 10.000000000000 57,275 0 57,275  
    FORESTS, BIRDS, & CURIOSITY CABIN - BIRDS 2019-05-01 177,339 11,823 SL 10.000000000000 17,734 0 17,734  
    FORESTS, BIRDS & CURIOSITY CABIN - CONTENT 2019-05-01 120,382 16,051 SL 5.000000000000 24,076 0 24,076  
    FORESTS, BIRDS & CURIOSITY CABIN - C.CABIN 2019-05-01 108,360 14,448 SL 5.000000000000 21,672 0 21,672  
    FORESTS, BIRDS, & CURIOSITY - FORESTS 2019-05-01 1,169,690 25,993 SL 30.000000000000 38,990 0 38,990  
    FOUNDATIONS 2019-05-01 438,683 29,246 SL 10.000000000000 43,868 0 43,868  
    FOUNDATIONS - HOLOSANDS 2019-05-01 16,788 373 SL 30.000000000000 560 0 560  
    FOUNDERS HALL 2019-05-01 116,715 2,594 SL 30.000000000000 3,891 0 3,891  
    HOW WE DID IT 2019-05-01 79,682 10,624 SL 5.000000000000 15,936 0 15,936  
    KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 2019-05-01 46,458 6,194 SL 5.000000000000 9,292 0 9,292  
    LITTLE LARVAE 2019-05-01 75,849 5,057 SL 10.000000000000 7,585 0 7,585  
    LOBBY 2019-05-01 104,149 2,314 SL 30.000000000000 3,472 0 3,472  
    LOOKING UP 2019-05-01 477,057 15,902 SL 20.000000000000 23,853 0 23,853  
    OCEANS- STRUCTURE & CONTENT 2019-05-01 299,024 19,935 SL 10.000000000000 29,902 0 29,902  
    OCEANS- AQUARIUMS 2019-05-01 754,816 25,161 SL 20.000000000000 37,741 0 37,741  
    RIVERS & STREAMS 2019-05-01 419,855 13,995 SL 20.000000000000 20,993 0 20,993  
    TERRARIUMS & BEEHIVE 2019-05-01 138,882 4,629 SL 20.000000000000 6,944 0 6,944  
    TREK 2019-05-01 257,315 57,181 SL 3.000000000000 85,772 0 85,772  
    WONDERFUL WORLD OF INSECTS 2019-05-01 467,210 31,147 SL 10.000000000000 46,721 0 46,721  
    MARKETING DISPLAY BOOTH 2019-05-01 6,855 457 SL 10.000000000000 686 0 686  
    25 OFFICE DESK SETS 2019-05-01 108,792 7,253 SL 10.000000000000 10,879 0 10,879  
    18 BREAKROOM FURNITURE 2019-05-01 17,371 1,158 SL 10.000000000000 1,737 0 1,737  
    RECEIPTIONIST OFFICE DESK 2019-05-01 8,586 572 SL 10.000000000000 859 0 859  
    20 CONFERENCE ROOM CHAIRS 2019-05-01 24,702 1,647 SL 10.000000000000 2,470 0 2,470  
    COLLECTIONS STORAGE 2019-05-01 91,113 6,074 SL 10.000000000000 9,111 0 9,111  
    STORE SHELVES & FIXTURES 2019-05-01 202,745 13,516 SL 10.000000000000 20,275 0 20,275  
    IT DESK 2019-05-01 8,166 544 SL 10.000000000000 817 0 817  
    CONFERENCE TABLE 2019-05-01 26,919 1,795 SL 10.000000000000 2,692 0 2,692  
    CLASSROOM TRAPEZOID TABLES 2019-05-01 9,562 637 SL 10.000000000000 956 0 956  
    CLASSROOM TWISTING STOOLS 2019-05-01 5,425 362 SL 10.000000000000 543 0 543  
    CLASSROOM CHAIRS W/ ANIMALS 2019-05-01 8,872 591 SL 10.000000000000 887 0 887  
    WOOD BENCHES IN LOBBY 2019-05-01 26,281 1,752 SL 10.000000000000 2,628 0 2,628  
    INDOOR FURNITURE LOVESEATS &OTTOMANS 2019-05-01 10,836 722 SL 10.000000000000 1,084 0 1,084  
    OUTDOOR FURNITURE (PATIO) 2019-05-01 29,203 1,947 SL 10.000000000000 2,920 0 2,920  
    NATIONAL SEATING GRAY BANQ CHAIRS FOR MONARCH 2019-05-01 18,621 1,241 SL 10.000000000000 1,862 0 1,862  
    60" ROUND TABLES FOR MONARCH HALL 2019-05-01 9,558 637 SL 10.000000000000 956 0 956  
    34" SQUARE TABLE TOP & 24" SQUARE TABLE BASE 2019-05-01 2,761 184 SL 10.000000000000 276 0 276  
    BANQUET CHAIRS 2019-05-01 1,152 77 SL 10.000000000000 115 0 115  
    CLASSROOM TABLES 2019-05-01 5,272 351 SL 10.000000000000 527 0 527  
    LOCKER, STORAGE UNITS, & TREE CANOPY (SALAM) 2019-05-01 5,773 385 SL 10.000000000000 577 0 577  
    PLASTIC RESTAURANT CHAIRS & STOOLS 2019-05-01 10,519 701 SL 10.000000000000 1,052 0 1,052  
    RESTAURANT BARNWOOD DECOR FOR NATURE'S TABLE 2019-05-01 7,656 510 SL 10.000000000000 766 0 766  
    LIFETIME 8FT FOLDING TABLE & FOLDING CHAIRS 2019-09-17 5,776 144 SL 10.000000000000 578 0 578  
    CAPITALIZATION INTEREST 2019-05-01 651,429 14,476 SL 30.000000000000 21,714 0 21,714  
    CAPITALIZED INTEREST 2019-05-13 15,202 338 SL 30.000000000000 507 0 507  
    CAPT INT 2019-06-12 14,712 286 SL 30.000000000000 490 0 490  
    CAPT INT 2019-07-13 15,202 253 SL 30.000000000000 507 0 507  
    CAPT INT 2019-08-13 15,202 211 SL 30.000000000000 507 0 507  
    CAPT INT 2019-09-12 14,712 163 SL 30.000000000000 490 0 490  
    CAPT INT 2019-10-13 15,938 133 SL 30.000000000000 531 0 531  
    CAPT INT 2019-11-12 14,712 82 SL 30.000000000000 490 0 490  
    CAPT INT 2019-12-13 15,202 42 SL 30.000000000000 507 0 507  
    PARKING LOT 2019-05-01 712,304 15,829 SL 30.000000000000 23,743 0 23,743  
    2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2018-01-31 9,170 3,515 SL 5.000000000000 1,834 0 1,834  
    2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2018-04-13 11,000 6,417 SL 3.000000000000 3,667 0 3,667  
    2008 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2018-10-11 2,400 1,000 SL 3.000000000000 800 0 800  
    2015 CHEVORLET TAHOE (EDUCATION) 2019-03-28 14,300 3,575 SL 3.000000000000 4,767 0 4,767  
    2014 CHEVORLET SILVERADO (ANIMAL CARE) 2019-05-15 7,000 1,556 SL 3.000000000000 2,333 0 2,333  
    2015 FORD EXPLORER (NATURE'S TABLE) 2019-05-15 8,300 1,844 SL 3.000000000000 2,767 0 2,767  
    NATURE'S TABLE SIGN 2020-01-15 3,701   SL 30.000000000000 123 0 123  
    SW DESIGN, LLC 2020-02-14 4,550   SL 30.000000000000 139 0 139  
    ADDITIONAL NETWORK CABLING TOTAL 2020-01-31 2,500   SL 10.000000000000 229 0 229  
    ADDITIONAL AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEMS TOTAL 2020-06-08 114,934   SL 10.000000000000 6,704 0 6,704  
    DELL UNITY DATA SERVER PARTS, LICENSE, & 5 YR 2020-12-31 20,072   SL 5.000000000000 0 0 0  
    DISCOVER 2020-02-24 3,242   SL 10.000000000000 270 0 270  
    EXHIBITS 2020-05-10 9,785   SL 10.000000000000 652 0 652  
    FORESTS, BIRDS, AND CURIOSITY CABIN- BIRDS 2020-11-20 12,160   SL 10.000000000000 101 0 101  
    FORESTS, BIRDS, AND CURIOSITY CABIN- FORESTS 2020-01-16 1,862   SL 5.000000000000 341 0 341  
    LITTLE LARVAE 2020-10-07 2,778   SL 10.000000000000 69 0 69  
    RIVERS & STREAMS 2020-07-02 8,850   SL 20.000000000000 221 0 221  
    TERRANIUMS & BEEHIVE 2020-04-08 11,743   SL 20.000000000000 440 0 440  
    GRAPHIC DESIGNER DESK SET 2020-04-22 2,720   SL 10.000000000000 181 0 181  

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    TY 2020 GainLossSaleOtherAssetsSch
    Name:
    COOK MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
    EIN:
    46-0750517
    Name Date Acquired How Acquired Date Sold Purchaser Name Gross Sales Price Basis Basis Method Sales Expenses Total (net) Accumulated Depreciation
    CAPITALIZED INTEREST 2019-06 PURCHASED 2020-01     105,681 COST 0 -104,510 1,171

    TY 2020 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    COOK MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
    EIN:
    46-0750517
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    INVESTMENTS AT COST 23 23

    TY 2020 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    COOK MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
    EIN:
    46-0750517
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    OTHER CAPITAL COSTS 347,154 19,287 327,867  
    CONTRACT COSTS - GENESIS 105,036 5,835 99,201  
    ARCHITECT FEES 1,458,688 81,038 1,377,650  
    BUILDING 15,020,549 834,475 14,186,074  
    12 POS TERMINALS 33,249 5,542 27,707  
    80 RADIOS & ACCESSORIES 57,525 8,629 48,896  
    NETWORK CABLING 158,633 26,439 132,194  
    NATURE'S TABLE COMBINATION WALK-IN COOLER/FRE 29,207 4,868 24,339  
    NATURE'S TABLE METAL FRAME COUNTER, KNEEWALLL 7,339 1,223 6,116  
    NATURE'S TABLE FRONT COUNTER 20,011 3,335 16,676  
    NATURE'S TABLE BACK COUNTER 16,999 2,833 14,166  
    20 HONEYCOMB SHADES FOR WINDOW DOORS 7,114 1,185 5,929  
    13 CREDIT CARD TERMINALS 10,340 1,637 8,703  
    3 TRASH COMPACTORS 25,410 4,023 21,387  
    AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEMS 357,452 59,575 297,877  
    SECURITY SYSTEM 244,768 40,795 203,973  
    NETWORK 199,234 33,205 166,029  
    MAKERSPACE & ADV LAB CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT TOOL 28,369 4,728 23,641  
    LEASEHOLD IMP- ANNEX NETWORK CABLING 6,510 1,085 5,425  
    LEASEHOLD IMPROV- ANNEX SECURITY SYSTEM 47,618 7,937 39,681  
    LEASEHOLD IMPROV- ANNEX NETWORK 39,679 6,613 33,066  
    ARCTIC/DESERT 680,368 113,395 566,973  
    CAVES - CONTENT 53,471 8,912 44,559  
    CAVES - STRUCTURE 529,150 29,397 499,753  
    DISCOVER 447,579 74,597 372,982  
    EXHIBITS 572,751 95,458 477,293  
    FORESTS, BIRDS, & CURIOSITY CABIN - BIRDS 177,339 29,557 147,782  
    FORESTS, BIRDS & CURIOSITY CABIN - CONTENT 120,382 40,127 80,255  
    FORESTS, BIRDS & CURIOSITY CABIN - C.CABIN 108,360 36,120 72,240  
    FORESTS, BIRDS, & CURIOSITY - FORESTS 1,169,690 64,983 1,104,707  
    FOUNDATIONS 438,683 73,114 365,569  
    FOUNDATIONS - HOLOSANDS 16,788 933 15,855  
    FOUNDERS HALL 116,715 6,485 110,230  
    HOW WE DID IT 79,682 26,560 53,122  
    KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 46,458 15,486 30,972  
    LITTLE LARVAE 75,849 12,642 63,207  
    LOBBY 104,149 5,786 98,363  
    LOOKING UP 477,057 39,755 437,302  
    OCEANS- STRUCTURE & CONTENT 299,024 49,837 249,187  
    OCEANS- AQUARIUMS 754,816 62,902 691,914  
    RIVERS & STREAMS 419,855 34,988 384,867  
    TERRARIUMS & BEEHIVE 138,882 11,573 127,309  
    TREK 257,315 142,953 114,362  
    WONDERFUL WORLD OF INSECTS 467,210 77,868 389,342  
    MARKETING DISPLAY BOOTH 6,855 1,143 5,712  
    25 OFFICE DESK SETS 108,792 18,132 90,660  
    18 BREAKROOM FURNITURE 17,371 2,895 14,476  
    RECEIPTIONIST OFFICE DESK 8,586 1,431 7,155  
    20 CONFERENCE ROOM CHAIRS 24,702 4,117 20,585  
    COLLECTIONS STORAGE 91,113 15,185 75,928  
    STORE SHELVES & FIXTURES 202,745 33,791 168,954  
    IT DESK 8,166 1,361 6,805  
    CONFERENCE TABLE 26,919 4,487 22,432  
    CLASSROOM TRAPEZOID TABLES 9,562 1,593 7,969  
    CLASSROOM TWISTING STOOLS 5,425 905 4,520  
    CLASSROOM CHAIRS W/ ANIMALS 8,872 1,478 7,394  
    WOOD BENCHES IN LOBBY 26,281 4,380 21,901  
    INDOOR FURNITURE LOVESEATS &OTTOMANS 10,836 1,806 9,030  
    OUTDOOR FURNITURE (PATIO) 29,203 4,867 24,336  
    NATIONAL SEATING GRAY BANQ CHAIRS FOR MONARCH 18,621 3,103 15,518  
    60" ROUND TABLES FOR MONARCH HALL 9,558 1,593 7,965  
    34" SQUARE TABLE TOP & 24" SQUARE TABLE BASE 2,761 460 2,301  
    BANQUET CHAIRS 1,152 192 960  
    CLASSROOM TABLES 5,272 878 4,394  
    LOCKER, STORAGE UNITS, & TREE CANOPY (SALAM) 5,773 962 4,811  
    PLASTIC RESTAURANT CHAIRS & STOOLS 10,519 1,753 8,766  
    RESTAURANT BARNWOOD DECOR FOR NATURE'S TABLE 7,656 1,276 6,380  
    LIFETIME 8FT FOLDING TABLE & FOLDING CHAIRS 5,776 722 5,054  
    CAPITALIZATION INTEREST 651,429 36,190 615,239  
    CAPITALIZED INTEREST 15,202 845 14,357  
    CAPT INT 14,712 776 13,936  
    CAPT INT 15,202 760 14,442  
    CAPT INT 15,202 718 14,484  
    CAPT INT 14,712 653 14,059  
    CAPT INT 15,938 664 15,274  
    CAPT INT 14,712 572 14,140  
    CAPT INT 15,202 549 14,653  
    PARKING LOT 712,304 39,572 672,732  
    2014 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 9,170 5,349 3,821  
    2011 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 11,000 10,084 916  
    2008 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER 2,400 1,800 600  
    2015 CHEVORLET TAHOE (EDUCATION) 14,300 8,342 5,958  
    2014 CHEVORLET SILVERADO (ANIMAL CARE) 7,000 3,889 3,111  
    2015 FORD EXPLORER (NATURE'S TABLE) 8,300 4,611 3,689  
    NATURE'S TABLE SIGN 3,701 123 3,578  
    SW DESIGN, LLC 4,550 139 4,411  
    ADDITIONAL NETWORK CABLING TOTAL 2,500 229 2,271  
    ADDITIONAL AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEMS TOTAL 114,934 6,704 108,230  
    DELL UNITY DATA SERVER PARTS, LICENSE, & 5 YR 20,072 0 20,072  
    DISCOVER 3,242 270 2,972  
    EXHIBITS 9,785 652 9,133  
    FORESTS, BIRDS, AND CURIOSITY CABIN- BIRDS 12,160 101 12,059  
    FORESTS, BIRDS, AND CURIOSITY CABIN- FORESTS 1,862 341 1,521  
    LITTLE LARVAE 2,778 69 2,709  
    RIVERS & STREAMS 8,850 221 8,629  
    TERRANIUMS & BEEHIVE 11,743 440 11,303  
    GRAPHIC DESIGNER DESK SET 2,720 181 2,539  


    TY 2020 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    COOK MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
    EIN:
    46-0750517
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    CONSTRUCTION COSTS 1,949,049 0 1,932,690
    EMPLOYEE ADVANCES 200 0 0
    EMPLOYEE RETENTION CREDIT RECEIVABLE   275,615 275,615


    TY 2020 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    COOK MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
    EIN:
    46-0750517
    Description Amount
    BOOK TO TAX ADJUSTMENT IN DONATED STOCK SALES 42,590


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    COOK MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
    EIN:
    46-0750517
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ADVERTISING EXPENSE 282,892 0 0 282,892
    ANIMAL CARE SUPPLIES 53,768 0 0 53,768
    ANNUAL REPORT 2,363 0 0 2,363
    ASSOCIATION DUES & FEES 4,500 0 0 4,500
    AUTO EXPENSES 10,157 0 0 10,157
    BAD DEBT EXPENSE 11,475 0 0 11,475
    COST OF GOODS SOLD 246,476 0 246,476 0
    CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES 34,592 0 0 34,592
    DISPOSAL SERVICES 5,855 0 0 5,855
    EQUIPMENT & FIXTURES SUPPLIES 52,929 0 0 52,929
    EQUIPMENT LEASE 14,104 0 0 14,104
    EXHIBITOR FEES 12,122 0 0 12,122
    GIFTS 464 0 0 464
    INSURANCE 150,607 0 0 150,607
    INTERNET 27,634 0 0 27,634
    IT SERVICES 74,207 0 0 74,207
    MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 224 0 0 224
    OFFICE SUPPLIES 8,798 0 0 8,798
    PEST MANAGEMENT SERVICES 9,639 0 0 9,639
    POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 6,197 0 0 6,197
    REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 113,845 0 0 113,845
    ROYALTY FEE 9,253 0 0 9,253
    SECURITY SERVICES 3,583 0 0 3,583
    STAFF APPRECIATION 19,329 0 0 19,329
    STAFF ONBOARDING 6,583 0 0 6,583
    SUPPLIES 59,508 0 0 59,508
    TELEPHONE 20,230 0 0 20,230
    UTILITIES 136,432 0 0 136,432


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    COOK MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
    EIN:
    46-0750517
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    ROYALTY 5,640 5,640 5,640
    MUSEUM STORE 247,395   247,395
    NATURE'S TABLE 185,063   185,063
    EDUCATION 35,153   35,153
    EVENTS 28,321   28,321
    ADMISSION 348,651   348,651
    MEMBERSHIP 240,538   240,538
    SALES TAX REBATE/DISCOUNT 37,431   37,431
    MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 963   963
    ANIMAL SALES 300   300
    DELIVERY FEE 125   125


    TY 2020 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    COOK MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
    EIN:
    46-0750517
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    NOTE PAYABLE 4,800,000 2,902,888
    ACCRUED PAYROLL LIABILITIES 167,796 176,282
    RELATED PARTY PAYABLES 12,150,000 14,550,000
    CURRENT PORTION OF NOTE PAYABLE 2,400,000 0


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    COOK MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
    EIN:
    46-0750517
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES 108,211 0 0 108,211


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    COOK MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
    EIN:
    46-0750517
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAXES & LICENSES 2,873 0 0 2,873