Childrens Discovery Museum is located in Waterville, ME. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (A52) the organization is classified as: Children's Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Childrens Discovery Museum employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Discovery Museum is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Childrens Discovery Museum generated $199.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $193.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF EXHIBITS AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS THROUGH HANDS ON PLAY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF EXHIBITS AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS INCLUDING SOCIAL, COGNITIVE, PROBLEM SOLVING AND PEER INTERACTION. OUR ENVIRONMENT CREATES AN INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY IN WHICH HANDS ON LEARNING IS PROVIDED THROUGH PLAY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amarinda Keys Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $41,600 |
Meghan Loubier President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
James Laliberty Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jackie Dalton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Nate Pelsma Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Rick Bryant Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $151,874 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $151,874 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $188 |
Investment income | $47 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $37,291 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $9,774 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $199,174 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,600 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,160 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,397 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,043 |
Payroll taxes | $2,574 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $85 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,736 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $932 |
Office expenses | $913 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $37,309 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $100 |
Interest | $10,990 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,478 |
Insurance | $10,725 |
All other expenses | $2,765 |
Total functional expenses | $193,717 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $294,268 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $520,403 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $814,671 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $499,591 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $198,900 |
Other liabilities | $2,785 |
Total liabilities | $701,276 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $113,395 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $814,671 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Childrens Discovery Museum has recieved totaling $32,517.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO HELP ACTIVITIES OF VAR PUBLIC CHAR INST WHICH ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501 (C)(3) | $20,000 |
Oak Grove School East Vassalboro, ME PURPOSE: THE HOLLOW LOG EXHIBIT PIECE | $5,000 |
The Sukeforth Family Foundation South China, ME PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Agnes M Lindsay Trust Chelmsford, MA PURPOSE: CAMPERSHIPS | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $17 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Childrens Museum And Theatre Of Maine Portland, ME | $17,523,127 | $2,889,070 |
The Childrens Museum Of New Hampshire Dover, NH | $3,963,844 | $1,358,909 |
Maine Discovery Museum Bangor, ME | $1,970,655 | $727,580 |
Childrens Discovery Museum Waterville, ME | $814,671 | $199,174 |
Cheshire Childrens Museum Keene, NH | $87,445 | $0 |
Mount Washington Valley Childrens Museum North Conway, NH | $15,645 | $0 |