TY 2023 Form 990

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(1) CAROLYN CARSON...................................................................... CFO THROUGH OCT 2023	40.00 .................		X		203,366	15,330
(2) CRAIG IVANYI...................................................................... EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00 .................	X	X		183,461	29,542
(3) BRIAN DENHAM...................................................................... CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	40.00 .................		X		127,199	19,683
(4) LYNNAE WENKER...................................................................... DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY	40.00 .................			X	123,113	13,077
(5) STEPHANE POULIN...................................................................... DIRECTOR OF COLLECTIONS AND EXHIBITS	40.00 .................			X	109,155	19,603
(6) BRENT KAMINSKY...................................................................... INTERIM CFO, OCT-JAN	40.00 .................		X		66,330	0
(7) ANNA HEYER...................................................................... VICE CHAIR	2.00 .................	X	X		980	0
(8) CHERYL CHARLES...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X			0	0
(9) CHRISTINE FLANAGAN...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X			0	0
(10) RUSKIN HARTLEY...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X			0	0
(11) ABBY HUNGWE...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X			0	0
(12) KELSEY DAYLE JOHN...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X			0	0
(13) HEATHER KANTOR...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X			0	0
(14) FAITH LISTON...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X			0	0
(15) LEE MCLAUGHLIN...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X			0	0
(16) BEN MINTEER...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X			0	0
(17) JOAQUIN MURRIERTA-SALDIVAR...................................................................... TRUSTEE	1.00 .................	X			0	0

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)
(18) ROBERT OJEDA........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(19) BOBBY PRESENT........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(20) MARY PRICE........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(21) CAITLIN RIGGS........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(22) ALEXANDER SCHAUSS........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(23) DAVID SMALLHOUSE........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(24) R JAY TEJERA........................................................................ TRUSTEE	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(25) STEPHEN BRIGHAM........................................................................ IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR	2.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(26) LISA HARRIS........................................................................ CHAIR	2.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(27) DAVID BAKER........................................................................ TREASURER	2.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(28) JANA SUTTON........................................................................ SECRETARY	2.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(29) AMANDA PERKINS........................................................................ CFO AS OF JAN 2024	40.00 .......................		X	0	0	0

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
DARK HORSE MEDIA LLC 4441 E 5TH STREET TUCSON,AZ85711	MEDIA MARKETING	193,127
NEXTRIO LLC 4803 E 5TH STREET 103 TUCSON,AZ85711	IT MANAGED SERVICES	182,721
SOUTH OF THE BORDER TOURS 7937 E CORONADO ROAD TUCSON,AZ85750	TOUR GUIDE SERVICES	166,920
TECHNICAL BUILDING SERVICES 1701 S 4TH AVENUE TUCSON,AZ85713	EQUIPMENT REPAIR	161,945
PNC MERCHANT SERVICES ONE PNC PLAZA PITTSBURGH,PA15265	CREDIT CARD MERCHANT FEES	145,514
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 5

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM

Employer identification number

86-0111675

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) ..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2023 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2022 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .	7,508,875	11,200,316	15,416,053	4,090,165	4,807,681	43,023,090
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose	4,184,517	5,168,795	8,987,719	10,212,150	9,861,676	38,414,857
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge	110,080	112,299	96,345	85,025	102,594	506,343
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5	11,803,472	16,481,410	24,500,117	14,387,340	14,771,951	81,944,290
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons	2,028,933	3,113,311	9,222,806	588,385	18,545	14,971,980
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.						0
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..	2,028,933	3,113,311	9,222,806	588,385	18,545	14,971,980
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						66,972,310

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(e) 2023	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	11,803,472	16,481,410	24,500,117	14,387,340	14,771,951	81,944,290
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	770,320	718,792	1,245,849	1,299,624	1,564,973	5,599,558
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.			198,718	235,681	188,495	622,894
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.	770,320	718,792	1,444,567	1,535,305	1,753,468	6,222,452
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.	27,259	37,221	101,973	31,126	4,900	202,479
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..			3,317,867	998,791	802,685	5,119,343
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..	12,601,051	17,237,423	29,364,524	16,952,562	17,333,004	93,488,564

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2023 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

71.640 %

Public support percentage from 2022 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

70.290 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2023 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

6.660 %

Investment income percentage from 2022 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

6.430 %

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2023. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3 % support tests—2022. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by 0.035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions	6
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.	7
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	8
9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6	9
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount	10

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2023	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023:
a From 2018.......
b From 2019.......
c From 2020.......
d From 2021.......
e From 2022.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2023 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2023 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2019.....
b Excess from 2020.....
c Excess from 2021.....
d Excess from 2022.....
e Excess from 2023.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990) 2023

Additional Data

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Schedule B
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Name of the organization

ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM

Employer identification number

86-0111675

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... 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) (2023)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2

Name of organization ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM

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
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

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Name of organization ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM		Employer identification number 86-0111675

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
		$
(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) (2023)

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

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Name of organization ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM			Employer identification number 86-0111675
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.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose 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

(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

(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

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
right arrow

Attach to Form 990.
right arrow

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2022

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM

Employer identification number

86-0111675

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....	26,740,108	23,336,201	23,331,734	12,889,577	9,070,274
b	Contributions ...	1,769,817	2,072,916	4,006,085	3,812,346	2,823,381
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	4,930,245	2,334,977	-4,091,116	1,821,511	629,673
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	1,721,049	943,278	-178,176	-4,878,495	-403,039
f	Administrative expenses ....	103,729	60,708	88,678	70,195	36,790
g	End of year balance ......	31,615,392	26,740,108	23,336,201	23,331,734	12,889,577

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow

86.750 %

Permanent endowment right arrow

13.250 %

Term endowment right arrow

0 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....	226,500			226,500
b	Buildings ....		40,439,851	30,213,431	10,226,420
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ....		4,223,757	3,871,947	351,810
e	Other .....		1,590,918	25,051	1,565,867
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..					12,370,597

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value
(1)ASSETS HELD IN CHARITABLE TRUSTS				8,666,865
(2)BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN PERPETUAL TRUST				153,192
(3)OPERATING LEASE ASSET				56,238
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				8,876,295

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY	56,238








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	56,238
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	24,720,823
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	8,001,895
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	490,847
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	8,492,742
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	16,228,081
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a	132,444
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	-111,110
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	21,334
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	16,249,415

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	15,115,109
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	490,847
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d	111,110
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	601,957
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	14,513,152
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a	132,444
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	132,444
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	14,645,596

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART III, LINE 1A:	THE COLLECTIONS, WHICH WERE ACQUIRED THROUGH PURCHASES AND CONTRIBUTIONS SINCE THE MUSEUM'S INCEPTION, ARE NOT RECOGNIZED AS ASSETS ON THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION. PURCHASES OF COLLECTION ITEMS ARE RECORDED AS DECREASES IN NET ASSETS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS IN THE YEAR IN WHICH THE ITEMS ARE ACQUIRED, OR AS DECREASES IN NET ASSETS WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS IF THE ASSETS USED TO PURCHASE THE ITEMS ARE RESTRICTED BY DONORS. CONTRIBUTED COLLECTION ITEMS ARE NOT REFLECTED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PROCEEDS FROM DE-ACCESSIONS OR INSURANCE RECOVERIES ARE REFLECTED AS INCREASES IN THE APPROPRIATE NET ASSET CLASSES.
PART III, LINE 4:	THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTIONS CONSIST SUBSTANTIALLY OF LIVING AND NONLIVING NATURAL HISTORY OBJECTS RELATED TO THE MUSEUM'S INTERPRETIVE REGION (THE SONORAN DESERT AND ADJACENT HABITATS). COLLECTIONS ARE HELD FOR EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH, SCIENTIFIC AND CURATORIAL PURPOSES. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN FREE-LIVING ORGANISMS, COLLECTIONS ARE CATALOGUED, PRESERVED, AND CARED FOR, AND ACTIVITIES VERIFYING THEIR EXISTENCE AND ASSESSING THEIR CONDITION ARE PERFORMED CONTINUOUSLY. OBJECTS ARE DEACCESSIONED ACCORDING TO THEIR VALUE AND REPLACEABILITY. LIVING PLANTS AND ANIMALS FOR WHICH THERE IS NO FORESEEABLE FUTURE NEED ARE DONATED TO OTHER ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS. NO SIGNIFICANT COLLECTION ITEMS WERE DEACCESSIONED DURING THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023.
PART V, LINE 4:	THE MUSEUM'S BOARD DESIGNATED RESERVES AND ENDOWMENTS CONSIST OF INDIVIDUAL FUNDS ESTABLISHED FOR A VARIETY OF PURPOSES. THE ENDOWMENTS INCLUDE BOTH DONOR-RESTRICTED FUNDS, AND AS REQUIRED BY GAAP, NET ASSETS ASSOCIATED WITH ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE CLASSIFIED AND REPORTED BASED ON THE EXISTENCE OR ABSENCE OF DONOR-IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS.
PART X, LINE 2:	ASC 740 FOOTNOTE FROM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: THE MUSEUM IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER BOTH FEDERAL (INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3)) AND ARIZONA INCOME TAX LAWS, AND IS CLASSIFIED AS OTHER THAN A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 509(A)(2). INCOME FROM CERTAIN ACTIVITIES NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE MUSEUM'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE, HOWEVER, MAY BE SUBJECT TO TAXATION AS UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME (UBTI). THE MUSEUM IS REQUIRED TO FILE INFORMATIONAL RETURNS FOR FEDERAL AND STATE PURPOSES AND, IF IT HAS UBTI, FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	RENTAL EXPENSES -81,285. SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES -17,604. PLANT PURCHASES -12,221.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	RENTAL EXPENSES 81,285. SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 17,604. PLANT PURCHASES 12,221.
PART III, LINE 5:	IN ADDITION TO ITEMS DONATED FOR ITS COLLECTIONS, THE MUSEUM RECEIVES DONATIONS OF ART AND SIMILAR ASSETS TO BE AUCTIONED AT ITS ANNUAL GALA.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2022

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16. Right arrow

Attach to Form 990. Right arrow

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM

Employer identification number

86-0111675

Part I

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and

other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used

to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.

Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)

(a) Region		(b) Number of offices in the region	(c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region	(d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region)	(e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of service(s) in the region	(f) Total expenditures for and investments in the region
	NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICO, BUT NOT THE UNITED STATES	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICES	EDUCATIONAL TRIPS TO DIFFERENT REGIONS IN MEXICO	238,393
	EUROPE - SPAIN	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICES	EDUCATIONAL TRIPS TO DIFFERENT REGIONS IN SPAIN	44,567















3a	Sub-total ....	0	0			282,960
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...	0	0			0
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)	0	0			282,960

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2023

Schedule F (Form 990) 2023

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Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

1 (a) Name of organization		(b) IRS code section and EIN (if applicable)	(c) Region	(d) Purpose of grant	(e) Amount of cash grant	(f) Manner of cash disbursement	(g) Amount of noncash assistance	(h) Description of noncash assistance	(i) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

2	Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......
3	Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................

Schedule F (Form 990) 2023

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.

Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance		(b) Region	(c) Number of recipients	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Manner of cash disbursement	(f) Amount of noncash assistance	(g) Description of noncash assistance	(h) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

Schedule F (Form 990) 2023

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

Schedule F (Form 990) 2023

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Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.

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PART I, LINE 3:	ACCRUAL METHOD

Schedule F (Form 990) 2023

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM

Employer identification number

86-0111675

Part I

Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50083H

Schedule G (Form 990) 2023

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 GALA (event type)	(b) Event #2 WINE DOWN (event type)	(c) Other events (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	201,461	45,130		246,591
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	127,826			127,826
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	73,635	45,130		118,765

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .	44,863		44,863
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .
7	Food and beverages . . .	23,389	8,770	32,159
8	Entertainment . . . .	2,874	1,150	4,024
9	Other direct expenses . . .	35,672	7,684	43,356
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .			124,402
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .			-5,637

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM

Employer identification number

86-0111675

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

Page 2

Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1CAROLYN CARSON CFO THROUGH OCT 2023	(i) (ii)	120,866 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	82,500 ------------- 0	8,155 ------------- 0	7,175 ------------- 0	218,696 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2CRAIG IVANYI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	(i) (ii)	183,461 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	4,839 ------------- 0	24,703 ------------- 0	213,003 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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PART I, LINE 1A	GIFT CARDS WERE GROSSED UP FOR PAYROLL TAXES AND ADDED TO WAGES.
PART I, LINE 4A	CAROLYN CARSON RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT OF $82,500 DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2023.

Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

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Schedule L
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM

Employer identification number

86-0111675

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... $

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ $

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i) Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No




Total ............... $

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50056A

Schedule L (Form 990) 2023

Page 2

Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) RACHEL IVANYI	FAMILY MEMBER OF OFFICER	18,909	ORGANIZATAION PAID INDIVIDUAL FOR ARTWORK AND ART INSTRUCTION.		No

Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM

Employer identification number

86-0111675

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .
10 Securities—Closely held stock .	X	2	34,708	NYSE
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....	X	10	20,081	ESTIMATES
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( HVAC EQUIPMENT )	X	1	651,606	ESTIMATES
26 Other ( WATER )	X	1	102,594	MUNICIPAL WATER RATE
27 Other ( AUCTION ITEMS )	X	134	44,228	ESTIMATES
28 Other ( OTHER )	X	160	20,810	ESTIMATES

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

Yes

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 51227J

Schedule M (Form 990) (2023)

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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART I, COLUMN (B):	PART I, COLUMN (B) REPORTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS RATHER THAN THE NUMBER OF ITEMS RECEIVED.
PART I, LINE 32B:	ORGANIZATION USES A THIRD PARTY TO ACCEPT AND PROCESS DONATED VEHICLES.

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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM

Employer identification number

86-0111675

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6	THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZED 593 VOLUNTEERS, WHICH INCLUDE 19 BOARD MEMBERS, 8 BOARD COUNCIL ADVISORS, 162 DOCENTS, AND 404 OTHER VOLUNTEERS. OUR DOCENTS AND VOLUNTEERS ASSIST GUESTS WITH WAYFINDING AND EDUCATION ABOUT OUR MISSION, COLLECTIONS, AND SONORAN DESERT SETTING.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B	CONSERVATION AND SCIENCE PROGRAMS SAVING AQUATIC SPECIES: SPRINGS, STREAMS, AND RIVERS IN THE SONORAN DESERT HAVE ALL BEEN DECLINING IN RECENT YEARS DUE TO A DECADE-LONG DROUGHT AND DIVERSION OF WATER FOR HUMAN NEEDS. MANY SPECIES THAT LIVE IN OR AROUND THIS WATER ARE THREATENED OR ENDANGERED DUE TO LOSS OF HABITAT. THE MUSEUM WORKS WITH ITS PARTNERS, INCLUDING FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES, TO HOLD, BREED AND SUPPLEMENT THE POPULATIONS OF THESE SPECIES IN THE WILD. IN 2024, ASDM CONTRIBUTED TO THE CONSERVATION OF RANID FROGS, THE MEXICAN GARTER SNAKE, THE SONOYTA MUD TURTLE, AND SEVERAL REGIONAL NATIVE FISH SPECIES. PROMOTING POLLINATORS: BEES ARE AMONG THE MOST ABUNDANT AND DIVERSE ANIMAL GROUPS IN THE SONORAN DESERT. AS PRIMARY POLLINATORS OF MANY DESERT PLANTS, BEES ARE ECOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT MEMBERS OF THESE HABITATS. ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM SCIENTISTS ARE WORKING TO DOCUMENT, DESCRIBE AND UNDERSTAND THE CURRENT DISTRIBUTION OF BEE DIVERSITY IN OUR REGION AND HOW CLIMATE CHANGE AND HABITAT DISTURBANCE MAY ALTER THIS DISTRIBUTION IN THE FUTURE. THE MUSEUM CO-LEADS THE TUCSON BEE COLLABORATIVE (TUCSONBEECOLLABORATIVE.ORG) WHICH WORKS WITH HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO STUDY NATIVE BEES AND PROMOTE THEIR CONSERVATION. TO DATE, WE HAVE IDENTIFIED OVER 25,000 BEES TO GENUS AND ARE WORKING THROUGH THE IDENTIFICATION OF ALL SPECIMENS TO SPECIES. OUR MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS HAVE BECOME IDENTIFICATION EXPERTS AND ARE EXPANDING IDENTIFICATION KEYS. THEIR IDENTIFICATION HAS FOCUSED ON THE GENUS DIADASIA, OR CACTUS BEES, BECAUSE THEY ARE VITAL TO DESERT PLANT POLLINATION. WE ARE WORKING WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA INSECT COLLECTION TO BUILD THE MOST COMPLETE COLLECTION OF SONORAN DESERT BEES IN THE WORLD, WITH EACH SPECIES REPRESENTED BY A PHYSICAL SPECIMEN, ITS DNA BARCODE, PUBLISHED IN THE BARCODE OF LIFE DATABASE (BOLD), AND A HIGH-RESOLUTION IMAGE. ASDM HAS SENT 709 BEE SPECIMENS FOR DNA BARCODING, RESULTING IN 106 UNIQUE GENERA AND/OR SPECIES, REPRESENTING 142 UNIQUE TAXA. FOODS FROM THE PAST FOR THE FUTURE: ASDM HAS A LONG HISTORY OF TEACHING PEOPLE ABOUT THE "SONORAN SUPERMARKET" - THE BOUNTY OF THE DESERT THAT HAS SUSTAINED PEOPLE IN THIS REGION FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS. CURRENT PROGRAMS FOCUS ON THE SAGUARO, PRICKLY PEAR, CHOLLA, MESQUITE AND AGAVE. ASDM IS A MAJOR PARTNER IN TUCSON'S MISSION GARDENS AND AGAVE HERITAGE FESTIVAL, AS WELL AS A COLLABORATIVE CLIMATE-SMART FOODS PROJECT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, TUCSON CITY OF GASTRONOMY, LOCAL FIRST AZ AND LOCAL FARMERS. PRIMARY RESEARCH OBJECTIVES ARE CONSERVING THE WILD RELATIVES OF IMPORTANT CROPS AND EXPANDING THE ROLE OF DESERT-ADAPTED FOODS IN REGIONAL DIETS AS A PATH TOWARD FOOD SECURITY IN A HOTTER, DRIER CLIMATE. CURRENTLY WE ARE WORKING WITH FARMERS TO IDENTIFY CROPS AND VARIETIES BETTER ADAPTED TO DESERT CONDITIONS AND TO TEST CONSERVATION PRACTICES LIKE ALLEY CROPPING AND LOW-TILL. SAVING OUR SAGUAROS: TODAY, THE SURVIVAL OF THE SAGUARO, THE ICON OF THE SONORAN DESERT, IS THREATENED BY THE INVASIVE BUFFELGRASS. THE DESERT MUSEUM COORDINATES THE EFFORTS OF MUNICIPAL, COUNTY, STATE, AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS, PRIVATE CITIZENS, BUSINESSES, AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS TO FIGHT THIS THREAT. THE MUSEUM IS ALSO MONITORING THE IMPACTS OF BUFFELGRASS FIRES ON SAGUAROS, RESEARCHING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VARIOUS TREATMENT METHODS, LEADING CITIZEN CONSERVATION GROUPS IN BUFFELGRASS PULLS, AND PROVIDING EXTENSIVE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH. OUR FOCUS HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE EMERGING INVASIVE SPECIES FUELING FIRE IN THE DESERT. AMONG THESE SPECIES, STINKNET IS CURRENTLY THE GREATEST THREAT. WINTER RAINS RESULTED IN AN EXPLOSION OF STINKNET IN SOUTHERN ARIZONA LAST SPRING, OVERWHELMING THE LIMITED LOCAL INVASIVE SPECIES RESPONSE CAPACITY. THE DESERT MUSEUM SCIENCE STAFF STEPPED UP, REALLOCATING RESOURCES FROM PLANNED ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN MAPPING AND REMOVING AS MUCH STINKNET AS POSSIBLE BEFORE IT STARTED TO SET SEED IN MAY. MUSEUM STAFF LED 13 VOLUNTEER STINKNET PULLS, CREATED OUTREACH MATERIALS, AND TOOK PART IN A MULTI-AGENCY STINKNET WORKING GROUP WITH THE AIM OF IMPROVING COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION AMONG CONCERNED INDIVIDUALS AND AGENCIES IN THE GREATER TUCSON BASIN AREA. THESE EFFORTS CULMINATED WITH A DAY-LONG STINKNET WORKSHOP IN JUNE 2024 TO ASSESS LESSONS LEARNED AND DEVELOP AN IMPROVED STRATEGY FOR 2025. YOUTH AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS: YOUTH FIELD TRIPS: TEACHERS AND YOUTH GROUP LEADERS CAN LEVERAGE THE DESERT MUSEUM AS AN INVALUABLE RESOURCE FOR ENHANCING LESSONS ON ADAPTATIONS, STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION, ECOLOGY, ECOSYSTEMS, AND CONSERVATION ISSUES. IN ADDITION TO THE CORE CURRICULUM, THE MUSEUM ENCOURAGES CREATIVITY THROUGH ACTIVITIES LIKE ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, POETRY, AND NATURE JOURNALING, OFFERING DIVERSE WAYS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN OUTDOOR LEARNING. EDUCATORS CAN ALSO ACCESS FREE DOWNLOADABLE FIELD GUIDES AND BENEFIT FROM PRE- AND POST-FIELD TRIP ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO EXTEND THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE. TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND SUCCESSFUL VISIT, THE MUSEUM PROVIDES BILINGUAL ORIENTATION VIDEOS, WHICH HELP STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND CHAPERONES PREPARE FOR THE TRIP BY HIGHLIGHTING KEY EXHIBITS, LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROVIDING ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION. FOR A DEEPER INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE, THE MUSEUM OFFERS HIGH-QUALITY ACTIVITY BOOKLETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE FOR SCHOOL GROUPS. NUMBER SERVED IN 2024: 21,623 DESERT DISCOVERY OUTREACH: THE DESERT DISCOVERY PROGRAM BRINGS THE WONDERS OF THE DESERT MUSEUM DIRECTLY INTO SCHOOLS! THESE ENGAGING PROGRAMS FEATURE LIVE ANIMALS, MUSEUM ARTIFACTS, AND INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATIONS THAT CAPTIVATE STUDENTS' ATTENTION WHILE EXPLORING NATURAL HISTORY TOPICS RELATED TO THE SONORAN DESERT. EACH PROGRAM LASTS 45-50 MINUTES AND IS ALIGNED WITH ARIZONA'S ACADEMIC STANDARDS IN SCIENCE. WITH 14 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS AVAILABLE, ALL OFFERED IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH, THE MUSEUM SERVES A WIDE RANGE OF AUDIENCES ACROSS SOUTHERN ARIZONAFROM PHOENIX TO NOGALES, AND FROM PRESCHOOLS TO ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES. THESE PROGRAMS CAN BE TAILORED FOR CLASSROOMS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, COLLEGE CLASSES, AND BEYOND. CUSTOM PROGRAMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. NUMBER SERVED IN 2024: 10,726 SUMMER AND SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS: DESERT MUSEUM CAMPERS CONNECT WITH NATURE AT THE DESERT MUSEUM! CAMPERS EXPLORE HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE SONORAN DESERT THROUGH SCIENCE, CRAFTS, PLAY, AND LIVE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS. CAMPERS LEAVE WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR ROLE IN THE DESERT AND WAYS TO EXPLORE, CELEBRATE, AND CONSERVE NATURE IN THEIR OWN LIVES. CAMPS ARE FOR GRADES 1ST-6TH. NUMBER SERVED IN 2024: 174 YOUNG NATURALISTS PROGRAM: YOUNG NATURALISTS IS A PROGRAM FOR 6TH-8TH GRADERS INTERESTED IN FORMING A DEEPER CONNECTION WITH THE SONORAN DESERT. STUDENTS CAN BECOME A CERTIFIED YOUNG NATURALIST AT THE ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM IN ADDITION TO GAINING CONFIDENCE, FORMING CONNECTIONS, AND EXPLORING CAREERS IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES. STUDENTS BUILD SKILLS IN PLANT, ANIMAL, AND MINERAL IDENTIFICATION, NATURE CONSERVATION, AND OUTDOOR SAFETY AND DISCOVER ECOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH NATURE JOURNALING. NUMBER SERVED IN 2024: 16 COATI KIDS CLUB: THE COATI KIDS CLUB IS A UNIQUE FAMILY MEMBERSHIP WITH PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 6-12 AND THEIR FAVORITE ADULTS. CHILDREN GET TO EXPLORE THE DESERT MUSEUM ALL YEAR LONG AND RECEIVE YEAR-ROUND FREE ADMISSION, 8 SPECIAL EVENTS FOR CLUB MEMBERS, A STAINLESS-STEEL REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE, AND A GUIDEBOOK FOR FAMILIES TO LEARN HOW TO EXPLORE THE DESERT. NUMBER SERVED IN 2024: 34 VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES: THE MUSEUM OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF LIFE SCIENCE PROGRAMMING THROUGH LIVE-ANIMAL DEMONSTRATIONS, ARTS AND SCIENCE ACTIVITIES, AND STORY AND MOVEMENT-BASED CLASSES. EACH PROGRAM INCLUDES ANIMALS, BIO-ARTIFACTS, EXTRA ONLINE RESOURCES AND DOWNLOADS, AND EXCLUSIVE TIME FOR YOUR GROUP TO HAVE QUESTIONS ANSWERED FROM AN EXPERT. EACH PROGRAM LASTS 45-50 MINUTES AND IS ALIGNED WITH ARIZONA'S ACADEMIC STANDARDS IN SCIENCE. WITH 14 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS AVAILABLE, ALL OFFERED IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH, THE MUSEUM REACHES PEOPLE GLOBALLY. NUMBER SERVED IN 2024: 3596 ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS PUBLIC CLASSES, TRIPS AND TOURS: THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO CREATE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF OUR SONORAN DESERT AND TO TEACH TECHNIQUES AND TIPS FOR DESERT LIVING. CLASSES AND TRIPS ARE OFFERED ON TOPICS SUCH AS NATURAL HISTORY, GARDENING, WATER HARVESTING, AND COOKING WITH NATIVE FOODS. NUMBER SERVED IN 2024: 480 DOCENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: DOCENTS INTERPRET THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE SONORAN DESERT REGION TO MUSEUM VISITORS AND TO GROUPS WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. IN DOING SO, THEY HELP THE MUSEUM FULFILL ITS CONSERVATION EDUCATION MISSION. IN 2024 THERE WERE 188 DOCENTS VOLUNTEERING ONE DAY PER WEEK OR MORE. DOCENT HOURS CONTRIBUTED IN 2024: 30,245
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	THERE IS ONE CLASS OF MEMBERS, ALL OF WHOM HAVE THE SAME VOTING RIGHTS, WHICH ARE TO ELECT NEW TRUSTEES BY BALLOT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	MEMBERS ELECT TRUSTEES BY BALLOT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	A DRAFT COPY OF FORM 990 WITH SCHEDULE B DONOR NAMES AND ADDRESSES REDACTED IS GIVEN TO THE MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COUNCIL. THE MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COUNCIL, ALONG WITH THE CEO AND CFO, REVIEW ALL SCHEDULES AND NARRATIVES FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. AFTER REVIEW OF THE DRAFT BY THE FINANCE COUNCIL, A COPY OF FORM 990 WITH SCHEDULE B DONOR NAMES AND ADDRESSES REDACTED IS FORWARDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	NEW MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND NEW EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ACKNOWLEDGE IN WRITING THAT S/HE HAS DONE SO. ANNUALLY, EACH BOARD MEMBER COMPLETES A DISCLOSURE FORM IDENTIFYING ANY RELATIONSHIP, POSITIONS, OR CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH S/HE IS INVOLVED THAT COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISING. PRIOR TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR COMMITTEE ACTION ON A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION INVOLVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, A DIRECTOR OR COMMITTEE MEMBER HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND WHO IS IN ATTENDANCE AT THE MEETING SHALL DISCLOSE ALL FACTS MATERIAL TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. BOARD MEMBERS WHO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE OR HEAR THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR COMMITTEE'S DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER EXCEPT TO DISCLOSE THE MATERIAL FACTS AND TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS. AN EMPLOYEE WHO IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DISCLOSES TO HIS/HER SUPERVISOR ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT SUCH EMPLOYEE HAS WITH RESPECT TO A CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE MANAGEMENT EVALUATION COUNCIL, WHICH CONSISTS OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, THE VICE-CHAIR, AND THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE FINANCE COUNCIL AND SUCH OTHER TRUSTEES AS MAY BE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS USING BOTH LOCAL ANNUAL COMPENSATION SURVEY DATA AS WELL AS THE COMPENSATION SURVEY DATA PROVIDED BY VARIOUS APPLICABLE SALARY SURVEYS. THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER'S COMPENSATION IS CALCULATED USING SALARY GRADES THAT REPRESENT A SIMILAR POSITION ALIKE IN RESPONSIBILITY AND SCOPE AND ARE BASED ON A NUMBER OF FACTORS INCLUDING AVERAGE MARKET PAY, THE MUSEUM'S ABILITY TO PAY, AND INTERNAL EQUITY. SALARY GRADES ARE ESTABLISHED BASED ON THE COMPETITIVE MARKET USING VARIOUS APPLICABLE SALARY SURVEYS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990) 2023

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SONORAN DESERT EDUCATION THROUGH ZOOLOGICAL, BOTANICAL, GEOLOGICAL, ART, AND CULTURAL PRESENTATIONS.
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3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	17
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	15
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	236
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	582
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	506,858
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	237,335

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	5,173,981	5,712,960
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	8,431,062	8,095,876
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	-217,014	629,258
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	1,853,883	1,811,321
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	15,241,912	16,249,415
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	0	0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	7,985,314	8,627,356
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 428,740
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	5,466,685	6,018,240
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	13,451,999	14,645,596
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	1,789,913	1,603,819
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	56,729,954	66,126,728
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	1,856,727	2,034,323
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	54,873,227	64,092,405

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 8,947,467 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 8,091,183 )
	THE ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM IS A WORLD-RENOWNED BIOPARK COMPRISED OF MULTIPLE COMPONENTS, INCLUDING REGIONAL ZOO, BOTANICAL GARDEN, AQUARIUM, RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, ART INSTITUTE, AND NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM. THE MUSEUM SITS ON 98 ACRES OF LEASED PROPERTY, 21 OF WHICH ARE ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC, WITH 2 MILES OF WALKING PATHS WHERE GUESTS VIEW EXHIBITS THAT REALISTICALLY RE-CREATE THE FLORA AND FAUNA OF THE VIBRANT SONORAN DESERT REGION. VISITORS MAY ENCOUNTER MORE THAN TWO HUNDRED ANIMAL SPECIES, CURATED GARDENS WITH OVER ONE THOUSAND VARIETIES OF PLANTS, TWO ART GALLERIES, AND A SIMULATED CAVE WITH A MINERAL GALLERY. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN FOR PUBLIC VISITATION EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR. SINCE ITS OPENING IN 1952, OVER 24 MILLION PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD HAVE VISITED THE MUSEUM. IN FISCAL YEAR 2024, ATTENDANCE AT THE MUSEUM WAS 389,082 VISITORS AND THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 16,000 MEMBER HOUSEHOLDS.EXHIBITS AND GARDENS: THE MUSEUM HOSTED 389,082 VISITORS IN FY 2024.THE MUSEUM'S LARGEST AND MOST IMPACTFUL PROGRAM IS ITS EXHIBITS AND GARDENS. THE MUSEUM MAINTAINS 21 INTERPRETED ACRES WITH TWO MILES OF WALKING PATHS THROUGH VARIOUS DESERT HABITATS, OVER TWO HUNDRED ANIMAL SPECIES, TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PLANT SPECIMENS FROM MORE THAN ONE THOUSAND TAXA, ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST COMPREHENSIVE REGIONAL MINERAL COLLECTIONS, AND TWO ART GALLERIES. EXIT SURVEYS REVEAL THE IMPACT OF A DESERT MUSEUM VISIT: VISITORS TELL US THAT THEY LEARN ABOUT NEW SUBJECTS AND ISSUES, THEY FEEL CLOSER TO NATURE, AND THEY HAVE A DEEPER APPRECIATION FOR THE SONORAN DESERT AFTER THEIR VISIT.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,987,355 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 907,381 )
	CONSERVATION, EDUCATION AND SCIENCE PROGRAMSSINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1952, THE ARIZONA-SONORA DESERT MUSEUM HAS PUT CONSERVATION EDUCATION AND SCIENCE AT THE CORE OF ITS MISSION. FROM HELPING TO ESTABLISH PROTECTED ISLANDS AND COASTAL WETLANDS IN THE GULF OF CALIFORNIA, TO BREEDING AND REINTRODUCTION PROGRAMS FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES SUCH AS THE MEXICAN GRAY WOLF, THICK-BILLED PARROT, AND NUMEROUS FISH, AMPHIBIANS, AND REPTILES, TO DOCUMENTING THE BIODIVERSITY THAT HELPED ESTABLISH THE IRONWOOD FOREST NATIONAL MONUMENT, THE MUSEUM'S CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN WIDELY RECOGNIZED FOR MANY DECADES. OF EQUAL IMPORTANCE ARE THE MUSEUM'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS WHICH TOUCH NEARLY A HALF MILLION PEOPLE EACH YEAR, INCLUDING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THESE PROGRAMS HELP TO FOSTER LOVE, APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF OUR DESERT HOME.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 680,199 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 210,651 )
	ART INSTITUTETHE MISSION OF THE ASDM ART INSTITUTE IS "CONSERVATION THROUGH ART EDUCATION." WE SEEK TO ENGAGE PEOPLE IN NATURE-FOCUSED ART CLASSES AND INSPIRE NEW CONSERVATION ADVOCATES. TO THIS END, WE OFFER ART CLASSES, ART EXHIBITS, AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE MUSEUM'S ART COLLECTION. ART CLASSES: ART PROFESSIONALS TEACH ALL ART CLASSES, AND CLASS CONTENT EMPHASIZES OUR LIVING COLLECTIONS AND SONORAN DESERT SETTING. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE ART INSTITUTE SERVED 1,129 STUDENTS ON-SITE. 25 INSTRUCTORS TAUGHT 159 DIFFERENT ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES. FOUR STUDENTS GRADUATED FROM THE NATURE ART CERTIFICATE PROGRAM AND 102 BRAND NEW STUDENTS ENTERED THE PROGRAM. ON OUR WEBSITE, WE OFFER 10 FREE VIDEOS, VIEWED BY OVER 1,200 PEOPLE. WE ALSO PROVIDE A VIDEO CLASS SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE; IT CURRENTLY HAS 148 SUBSCRIBERS AND 240 VIDEOS.TOTAL AUDIENCE SERVED IN 2024: 2,477PERMANENT COLLECTION:VANISHING CIRCLES IS A PERMANENT ART COLLECTION COMPRISING 92 ORIGINAL PAINTINGS DEPICTING DISAPPEARING WILDLIFE, PLANTS, AND HABITATS OF THE SONORAN DESERT. IN ADDITION, THE MUSEUM HAS A SMALL PERMANENT COLLECTION OF 49 ART PIECES NAMED THE SONORAN COLLECTION. WE ALSO HAVE A COLLECTION OF 73 WORKS BY SHERIDAN OMAN, 108 BY MANABU SAITO, AND 68 BY RHONDA SPENCER. IN 2020, WE ACQUIRED A COLLECTION OF 23 ORIGINAL SCRATCHBOARD PIECES BY PRISCILLA BALDWIN DEPICTING ANIMALS FROM THE MUSEUM. THIS COLLECTION IS NOW ON PERMANENT DISPLAY IN THE BALDWIN BUILDING. IN 2024 WE PURCHASED A SCULPTURE FOR THE GROUNDS CALLED "MORE BEES PLEASE" IT SERVES TO CALL AWARENESS TO OUR POLLINATOR GARDENSTOTAL COLLECTION PIECES IN 2024: 432GALLERY EXHIBITS:WE HOST 8 TO 12 UNIQUE ART EXHIBITS ANNUALLY IN THE IRONWOOD GALLERY AND BALDWIN EDUCATION GALLERY. THESE ART EXHIBITS SERVE THE MISSION OF THE DESERT MUSEUM BY MANIFESTING THE BEAUTY OF THE SONORAN HABITAT AND WILDLIFE TO OUR VISITORS THROUGH VISUAL ARTS. IN 2025, WE HAD 48,575 VISITORS IN OUR IRONWOOD GALLERIES AND 4,800 IN OUR BALDWIN GALLERIES. IN TOTAL, WE PRODUCED AND OPENED TEN UNIQUE ART EXHIBITS. THESE LIVE SHOWS ARE AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY ON OUR WEBSITE, MAKING THEM ACCESSIBLE TO AUDIENCES WORLDWIDE.THIRTY-SIX VOLUNTEERS STAFF OUR GALLERIES. THEIR JOB IS TO FACILITATE ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN GUESTS AND EXHIBITS; THEY HELP VISITORS DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN ART, SCIENCE, AND CONSERVATION.IN 2024, WE HOSTED A MUSEUM WIDE GLASS AND STEEL SCULPTURE EXHIBITION. SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER THE SHOW 2025 ENDED, THE ARTIST PERMANENTLY LOANED US A GLASS AND STEEL SCULPTURE OF MONARCH BUTTERFLIES TO RESIDE IN OUR BUTTERFLY GARDEN. GALLERY ACTIVITY IN 2025: 10 EXHIBITS, 53,375 VISITORS

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses11,615,021

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	813,604	0	97,235

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b	157,828
c	Fundraising events..		1c	127,826
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	1,198,416

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	4,228,890

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g	874,027

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		5,712,960

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2a	ADMISSIONS	712110	5,141,502	5,141,502
b	MEMBERSHIP DUES	712110	1,836,342	1,836,342
c	EDUCATION	712110	907,381	907,381
d	ART INSTITUTE	712110	210,651	210,651
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f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		8,095,876

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			1,291,826			1,291,826
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........			5,678			5,678
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a	267,469	33,266
b	Less: rental expenses	6b	81,286	0
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c	186,183	33,266
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			219,449	33,266		186,183
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a	7,749,240	4,500
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b	8,416,308	0
c	Gain or (loss)	7c	-667,068	4,500
d	Net gain or (loss).........			-662,568			-662,568
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 127,826of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a	118,765
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b	124,402
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			-5,637			-5,637
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a	4,900
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b	0
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..			4,900			4,900
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a	2,572,014
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b	995,966
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			1,576,048	1,069,190	506,858

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11a	OTHER MISC. REVENUE		713990	6,325	6,325
b	VENDING MACHINES		713990	4,558	4,558
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			10,883
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			16,249,415	9,209,215	506,858	820,382

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	647,005	150,606	496,399
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	6,385,305	5,420,547	754,053	210,705
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	136,986	108,518	21,769	6,699
9	Other employee benefits .......	848,959	718,449	114,068	16,442
10	Payroll taxes ...........	609,101	499,588	92,637	16,876
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	20,617	17,986	2,211	420
c	Accounting ...........	71,650		71,650
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	132,444		132,444
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	826,017	382,303	434,849	8,865
12	Advertising and promotion ....	319,127	1,838	316,701	588
13	Office expenses .......	716,895	631,776	3,947	81,172
14	Information technology ......	182,217	104,487	10,210	67,520
15	Royalties ..	2,471	2,471
16	Occupancy ...........	514,338	514,338
17	Travel ............	336,141	329,473	2,165	4,503
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	49,049	30,095	10,937	8,017
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	1,157,552	1,135,097	20,025	2,430
23	Insurance ...	276,064	270,708	4,776	580
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR	560,072	560,072
b	OTHER EXPENSES	463,918	441,839	18,156	3,923
c	ANIMAL CARE	294,830	294,830
d	UBTI EXCISE TAX	94,838		94,838
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	14,645,596	11,615,021	2,601,835	428,740
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			742,174	1	1,999,171
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			313,970	2	725,179
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			280,622	3	361,418
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			198,557	4	183,476
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
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6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............			686,598	8	656,719
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			276,301	9	320,102
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	46,481,026
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	34,110,429	11,298,898	10c	12,370,597
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			35,633,716	11	40,633,771
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			7,299,118	15	8,876,295
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			56,729,954	16	66,126,728

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	1,068,919	17	962,255
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	779,220	19	1,015,830
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	8,588	25	56,238
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	1,856,727	26	2,034,323

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	37,755,347	27	43,002,375
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........	17,117,880	28	21,090,030
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		31
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	54,873,227	32	64,092,405
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	56,729,954	33	66,126,728

1	Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
2	Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
3	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
4	Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .	Yes	No
5	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
6	Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No