Mission
To educate the community and visitors on the history of scientists, engineers, and business leaders who brought about a series of technology advances beginning with the telegraph and leading to modern cell phones.
Public Charity
The Museum of Information Explosion
The Museum of Information Explosion is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Huntsville, AL. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $1.1M, expenses of $647K, total assets of $4.4M. Imperigo tracks 7 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $1.1M.
EIN: 842627033
Huntsville, AL
Science & Technology Museums
NTEE: A57
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$1.1M
Total Expenses$647K
Total Assets$4.4M
Grant Records7
Funding Total$1.1M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at The Museum of Information Explosion
How The Museum of Information Explosion divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 6 years.
$91
Programs
the work itself
$6
Management
running the organization
$3
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $91 for programs
$59
To finalize the capital campaign and museum exhibits, hire and train staff, create the marketing plan and prepare for grand opening
$32
The museum opened on March 1, 2025 and presents a variety of exhibits and programs that uses a collection of over 2000 historical artifacts to educate guests on…
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
Capital Campaign
$356,500
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$25,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$20,000
ARTS/CULTURE/HUMANITIES
$20,000
$464,500
Showing up to 5 of 7 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Vice Chair
Cindy Griner
Executive Director
Gina James
Secretary
Howard Glenn Burton
Member
Linda L Quinn
Chair
Marc J Bendickson
Treasurer
Michael Scott Jones
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.1M | $647K | $4.4M |
| 2024 | $785K | $271K | $3.8M |
| 2023 | $785K | $271K | $3.8M |
| 2022 | $672K | $420K | $625K |
| 2021 | $100K | $104K | $173K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $100K to $1.1M (+1000%), with total assets most recently reported at $4.4M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.