The Mini Time Machine Inc
The Mini Time Machine Inc is a Tucson, Arizona private foundation whose grantmaking includes support for the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures’ educational outreach. In 2024, its listed grants supported the museum’s Sizing Up My World program, including school tours, transportation, and summer-camp scholarships.
The Mini Time Machine Inc at a glance
In short: The Mini Time Machine Inc gave $3K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $266.077), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,459
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- Average grant
- $266
- Median grant
- $210
- Total assets
- $9,800,949
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Mini Time Machine Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Separately, the museum’s website provides an application for Sizing Up My World school-tour and transportation grants. That page labels the application 2025–2026, a past cycle as of September 29, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4455 E Camp Lowell Dr, Tucson, AZ 85712
Phone: (520) 881-0606
Website: https://www.theminitimemachine.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mini Time Machine Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Carrillo K-5 Magnet School ($462). Together the top 10 received $2K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,291), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Arizona. The listed 2024 recipients were in Tucson.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,291 |
| Carrillo K-5 Magnet School Tucson, AZ | Sizing Up My World Program & Sizing Up My World Program bus transportation | $462 |
| Challenger Middle School Tucson, AZ | Sizing Up My World Program & Sizing Up My World Program bus transportation | $434 |
| Laguna Elementary School Tucson, AZ | Sizing Up My World Program | $288 |
| DeGrazia Elementary School Tucson, AZ | Sizing Up My World Program | $240 |
| Mission View Elementary School Tucson, AZ | Sizing Up My World Program | $234 |
| Marshall Elementary School Tucson, AZ | Sizing Up My World Program | $210 |
| Martinez Child Parent Centers Tucson, AZ | Sizing Up My World Program | $102 |
| La Frontera Behavioural Health K-5 Tucson, AZ | Sizing Up My World Program | $54 |
| Nosotros Academy K-12 Tucson, AZ | Sizing Up My World Program | $54 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing identifies the funder as a Form 990-PF private foundation.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,800,949 | $1,404,569 | $1,915,108 | $3,459 | 13 | $3,459 | $52,790 |
| 2023 | $10,327,823 | $2,338,415 | $1,484,686 | — | — | — | $43,865 |
| 2022 | $9,381,334 | $3,011,604 | $1,297,078 | — | — | — | $6,977 |
| 2021 | $7,636,332 | $1,110,814 | $1,191,325 | — | — | — | $892 |
| 2020 | $7,699,666 | $864,525 | $1,134,943 | — | — | — | $7,343 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The museum’s stated mission is to preserve and advance the art of miniatures. Its website describes educational programming and community partnerships as part of its work.
The 2024 filing lists grants for Sizing Up My World, including school-related program costs and bus transportation. The museum’s application page describes Sizing Up My World as a school-tour and transportation grant program. Its form offers requests for admission or admission and transportation, with transportation requests capped at $200. The filing also records summer-camp scholarships for students.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $3,459. Grants ranged from $42 to $1,225, with a median of $210. The largest listed award was $1,225 to anonymous recipients in Tucson for scholarships for six students to attend seven Sizing Up My World summer-camp sessions.
Other listed recipients included Carrillo K-5 Magnet School ($462), Challenger Middle School ($434), Laguna Elementary School ($288), DeGrazia Elementary School ($240), Mission View Elementary School ($234), and Marshall Elementary School ($210). Their listed purposes were Sizing Up My World programming and, for Carrillo and Challenger, bus transportation as well. The filing reported no grants in 2023 or 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chad Goebel as president, Betsy Apking as vice-president, Jennifer Brown as treasurer, and Kathy Naylor as secretary. Directors listed are Ben Hawkins, David Fischer, John Ackerman, Sarah Arnell, Megan McIntyre, and Merry Lewis.
The Mini Time Machine Inc is led by Chad Goebel, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chad Goebel
President
Director → President Elect & Director, 2023
President Elect & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
18 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Fischer
Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2022
Vice President & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Ackerman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Merry Lewis
Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2022
Secretary & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sarah Arnell
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carrie Yeo
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ben Hawkins
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Evelyn Jabri
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Megan McIntyre
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Betsy Apking
Vice President
Director → Vice President & Director, 2023
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Brown
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2023
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Naylor
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Benjamin Hawkins (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Leilani Rothrock (2020–2023) — President & Director
- Former: Lloyd Dennington (2020–2022) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Kathleen Naylor (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Curtis Pritz (2020) — Director
- Former: Joseph Chimienti (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Mini Time Machine Inc
How much does The Mini Time Machine Inc give each year?
The Mini Time Machine Inc gave $3K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Mini Time Machine Inc's typical grant size?
The Mini Time Machine Inc's median grant in 2024 was $210, and its average grant was $266, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mini Time Machine Inc give grants?
The Mini Time Machine Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (10 grants).
Does The Mini Time Machine Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Mini Time Machine Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sizing Up My World Program" (9 grants).
Who are The Mini Time Machine Inc's largest grantees?
The Mini Time Machine Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Carrillo K-5 Magnet School ($462), Challenger Middle School ($434) and Laguna Elementary School ($288), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,291), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mini Time Machine Inc?
The Mini Time Machine Inc reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does The Mini Time Machine Inc fund?
The museum’s stated mission is to preserve and advance the art of miniatures. Its website describes educational programming and community partnerships as part of its work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mini Time Machine Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mini Time Machine Inc's EIN?
The Mini Time Machine Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4672898. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Mini Time Machine Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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