Lutz Childrens Museum is located in Manchester, CT. The organization was established in 1959. 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 06/2022, Lutz Childrens Museum employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lutz Childrens 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 06/2022, Lutz Childrens Museum generated $439.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $455.1k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.8% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE A MULTI-FACETED MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN TO EXPLORE CULTURE, HISTORY, AND THE NATURAL SCIENCES THROUGH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS, AND EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION'S MUSEUM EXHIBITS COVER VARIOUS DISCIPLINES SUCH AS HISTORY, PHYSICAL SCIENCE, ETHNOLOGY, AND ART, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 35,000 PEOPLE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO TEACHERS, LIBRARIANS, AND OTHERS WORKING WITH CHILDREN. RESOURCE LESSONS ARE TAUGHT BY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kate Morrissey Interim Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $36,746 |
Patricia Buxton Edd Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $31,308 |
Eddie Widofsky President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
E Andrea Williams Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kevin Sullivan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Purcaro Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $29,909 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $35,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $250,572 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $315,481 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $122,315 |
Investment income | $5,154 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$8,238 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,755 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $439,467 |
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. | $92,139 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,855 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $140,730 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $20,331 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,890 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,035 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,162 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,320 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,111 |
Office expenses | $13,554 |
Information technology | $21,920 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,392 |
Travel | $1,282 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,852 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,686 |
Insurance | $13,991 |
All other expenses | $656 |
Total functional expenses | $455,125 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $145,869 |
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 | $742 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $157,181 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $291,988 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $595,780 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,676 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,992 |
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 | $49,900 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $80,568 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $488,609 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $26,603 |
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 | $595,780 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lutz Childrens Museum has recieved totaling $42.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $42 |
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