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PINAL GEOLOGY AND MINERAL SOCIETY

COOLIDGE, AZ · EIN 873452684 · Form 990PF · FY2022 · NTEE A50 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · www.pinalgeologymuseum.org
revenue
$23K
expenses
$22K
net assets
$0
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

The Pinal Geology and Mineral Society operates the Pinal Geology & Mineral Museum in Coolidge, Arizona. The museum showcases geological exhibits, mineral collections, and paleontological displays, including fluorescent minerals and meteorites. The society also hosts monthly meetings and presentations to educate the public about geology and mineralogy.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Fluorescent Exhibit
An exhibit showcasing fluorescent minerals that emit light under ultraviolet exposure, explaining the science behind fluorescence and its applications.
Geology Gallery
Exhibits exploring Earth's history from the Precambrian Era to the Mesozoic Era, including ancient rocks, fossils, and petrified wood.
John Weber Collection
A collection of thousands of minerals and fossils donated by the family of John Weber, honoring his lifelong passion for collecting.
Meteor Crater Exhibit
An exhibit dedicated to meteor impacts, featuring information on the Meteor Crater, its formation, and authentic meteorite specimens.
Monthly Meetings and Presentations
Meetings held from September to May on the third Wednesday at 7 pm at the museum, featuring presentations on geology and mineralogy.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Historic Mining & Mineral Exhibits 10 activities
    • Curate mineral and fossil collections
      Maintain and showcase extensive collections of minerals, fossils, and geological specimens, including crystals, gemstones, industrial minerals, and materials specific to Arizona. The collection includes donated materials such as the John Weber collection and featured exhibits like the Precambrian, Paleozoic, and Mesozoic displays.
    • Develop and maintain specialized exhibits
      Design, build, and update thematic exhibits including a Meteor Crater exhibit with authentic meteorite specimens and impact science, a fluorescent mineral display by Steve Scott, and paleontology features with models of Allosaurus and Dilophosaurus. Also includes a Geology Gallery tracing planetary history from the earliest eras to the Mesozoic.
    • Host Meteorite Exhibits
      Operates an exhibit on Meteor Crater that educates visitors about meteor impact processes, crater formation, and meteorite composition through interactive displays and authentic meteorite specimens. The museum also received a donated exhibit from Professor Carleton B. Moore, who spoke about meteorites and allowed attendees to handle lunar materials.
    • Maintain and Exhibit Geological Collections
      Maintains and showcases extensive collections of mineral specimens, fossils, and rock displays, including a fluorescent mineral exhibit, a Precambrian exhibit, Paleozoic Era fossils, Mesozoic exhibits with dinosaur models, and a fossil exhibit with trilobites and petrified wood. The museum also houses a collection of thousands of minerals and fossils donated by the family of John Weber and a meteorite exhibit donated by Professor Carleton B. Moore.
    • Maintain and Exhibit Geological Collections
      Maintains and exhibits extensive collections of minerals, fossils, and rocks, including a fluorescent mineral exhibit, a Precambrian exhibit, Paleozoic Era displays, and a Mesozoic exhibit with dinosaur models. The museum also houses a significant collection of minerals and fossils donated by John Weber's family.
    • Maintain and Update Museum Exhibits
      Maintains and updates a diverse range of exhibits at the Pinal Geology Museum, including collections of minerals (with an emphasis on Arizona), fossils from various geological periods (Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic), and meteorites. Exhibits feature interactive elements like fluorescent displays and models of dinosaurs.
    • Operate the Pinal Geology Museum
      Manage and maintain the Pinal Geology Museum in Coolidge, AZ, with year-round weekly public hours since 2022, featuring permanent and rotating exhibits on geology, mineralogy, and paleontology. The museum includes interactive displays, educational content, and activities for children, both in-person and online.
    • Operate the Pinal Geology Museum
      Operates the Pinal Geology Museum in Coolidge, AZ, which opened to the public in June 2015 and has maintained weekly hours year-round since 2022. The museum features enhanced mineral exhibits, educational programs, and interactive displays.
    • Operate the Pinal Geology Museum
      Operates the Pinal Geology Museum in Coolidge, AZ, which opened to the public in June 2015 and has offered weekly hours year-round since 2022. The museum features enhanced mineral exhibits, educational programs, and interactive displays for all ages, including children.
    • Operate the Pinal Geology Museum
      Operates the Pinal Geology Museum in Coolidge, AZ, which opened to the public in June 2015 and began weekly year-round hours in 2022. The museum enhances mineral exhibits, educational programs, and provides activities for children.
  • Regular Governance and Member Meetings 4 activities
    • Conduct Monthly Meetings and Presentations
      Holds monthly meetings and presentations from September to May since 2014, which continued online during the pandemic and resumed in-person in September 2022.
    • Host Monthly Meetings and Presentations
      Hosts monthly meetings and presentations from September to May, which have been held since 2014. These meetings continued online during the pandemic and resumed in-person in September 2022.
    • Host Monthly Meetings and Presentations
      Holds monthly meetings and presentations from September to May since 2014, which continued online during the pandemic and resumed in-person in September 2022.
    • Provide educational programming and public engagement
      Host monthly meetings and presentations from September to May, held in-person or online during the pandemic, resuming in-person in September 2022. Include guest speakers such as Professor Carleton B. Moore, who presented on meteorites and allowed hands-on interaction with lunar materials.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 2 activities
    • Distribute Monthly Newsletter
      Maintains over 300 active subscribers to its monthly newsletter.
    • Publish a Monthly Newsletter
      Maintains over 300 active subscribers to its monthly newsletter.
  • Visitor-Facing Educational Retail Operations 2 activities
    • Operate a Gift Shop Presence
      Houses a collection of featured items from its gift shop at The Coolidge Chamber of Commerce office.
    • Support museum outreach and visibility
      Extend museum presence beyond its physical location by housing select gift shop items at The Coolidge Chamber of Commerce office, increasing community access and engagement with geological materials and educational products.
financials · form 990PF · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$23K
Contributions & grants$6K27%
Program service revenue
Investment income$00%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$22K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$0
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +29.0%
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • Arizona State University Partner — Collaborates with ASU through the contributions of Carleton B. Moore, an Emeritus Regents Professor at ASU, who donated the exhibit and shared expertise with museum visitors.
  • Flagg Mineral Foundation Partner — Assisted with start-up funds, cases, and minerals for the museum.
  • Flagg Mineral Foundation Partner — Provided support for mineral exhibits, educational programs, and museum enhancements.
  • Pinal County Museums Network — Member of the Pinal County Museums.
  • Pinal County Museums Network — Proud member of the organization.
  • Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies Network — Member of the federation.
  • Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies Network — Proud member of the federation.
  • Steve Scott Partner — Built the fluorescent mineral exhibit for the museum.
  • The Coolidge Chamber of Commerce Partner — Houses a collection of featured items from the museum's gift shop.