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The Mini Time Machine Inc
Tucson, AZ · EIN 204672898 · Form 990PF · FY2022 · NTEE A51 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · theminitimemachine.org
revenue
$3.0M
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$9.3M
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is a nonprofit in Tucson, Arizona dedicated to preserving and advancing the art of miniatures. It operates a public museum featuring over 500 antique and contemporary dollhouses and roomboxes, along with special exhibitions and educational programs. The museum serves diverse audiences through inclusive visitor experiences, school programs, community partnerships, and public events.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Docent-Guided Tours
Tours led by trained volunteer docents for families, clubs, older adults, and other visitor groups
Public Programs and Workshops
Community-based programs, workshops, and camps for all ages, including seasonal offerings like Summer Camp and Rodeo Break Camp
School Tours and Education Programs
Guided tours and educational experiences for school groups, developed and delivered by the Education Department
Special Exhibitions
Rotating exhibitions highlighting diverse aspects of miniature art, such as the Ray Harryhausen exhibit on miniature models in film
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Museum Membership Benefits Program 2 activities
    • Membership Program
      Offers a membership program that provides unlimited admission and exclusive benefits, such as exhibition opening celebrations, to its members.
    • Offers membership and reciprocal admission benefits
      Operates a membership program that includes unlimited admission, exclusive event access, and provides complimentary tickets to events like the Tucson Miniature Society's annual Show & Sale.
  • Community Art Exhibitions & Festivals 1 activity
    • Community Engagement and Partnerships
      Provides complimentary admission tickets to attendees of the Tucson Miniature Society's annual Show & Sale and showcases select award-winning competition pieces, fostering community involvement in the art of miniatures.
  • Museum Volunteer Operations Support 1 activity
    • Docent Program Management
      Oversees a docent program, which includes the recruitment, training, and ongoing engagement of volunteers to lead educational tours and support other museum activities.
  • Temporary Nature-Inspired Art Exhibitions 1 activity
    • Hosts special exhibitions
      Organizes and hosts temporary special exhibitions such as "Ray Harryhausen: Miniature Models of the Silver Screen" from September 30, 2025, to May 3, 2026.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Collects and displays dollhouses and roomboxes
      Maintains and exhibits a collection of over 500 antique and contemporary dollhouses and roomboxes for public access and education.
    • Educational Programs and Tours
      Designs and implements educational programs including summer camps, workshops, and community initiatives. The organization also offers volunteer-led docent tours for school children, families, clubs, and older adults, and provides free docent-guided tours for Sustaining Members.
    • Miniature Collection and Exhibitions
      Maintains a collection of over 500 antique and contemporary dollhouses and roomboxes, and organizes special exhibitions of miniature models for public viewing, such as the 'Ray Harryhausen: Miniature Models of the Silver Screen' exhibition.
    • Provides educational programs and camps
      Offers volunteer-led educational programs including Summer Camp and Rodeo Break Camp, as well as school tours, workshops, and community-based initiatives.
    • Trains and manages docent program
      Recruits, trains, and deploys volunteer docents to lead guided tours for school children, families, clubs, and older adults, and provides free docent-led tours to members.
financials · form 990PF · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$3.01M
Contributions & grants$2.63M87%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$14K0%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$1.30M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$9.38M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$9.28M
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +171.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 11
  • Benjamin Hawkins — Director
  • Betsy Apking — Director
  • Chad Goebel — Director
  • David Fischer — Vice President, Director
  • Jennifer Brown — Director
  • John Ackerman — Director
  • Kathy Naylor — Director
  • Leilani Rothrock — President, Director
  • Lloyd Dennington — Treasurer, Director
  • Merry Lewis — Secretary, Director
  • Sarah Arnell — Director
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • International Guild of Miniature Artisans Partner — Recognized member and supporter organization of the Arnells, connected through shared involvement in the miniature community.
  • National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts Partner — Recognized member and supporter organization of the Arnells, connected through shared involvement in the miniature community.
  • North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association Network — Includes NARM membership with Experience and Sustaining Level memberships, providing reciprocal access to participating museums.
  • Tucson Miniature Society Partner — Collaborates on the 50th Anniversary Show & Sale by providing complimentary admission tickets, showcasing award-winning pieces, and receiving donated proceeds to support museum operations.
  • Tucson Miniature Society (TMS) Partner — Partners with the Tucson Miniature Society for their annual Show & Sale event.