Explore & More A Childrens Museum

Organization Overview

Explore & More A Childrens Museum is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1994. 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, Explore & More A Childrens Museum employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Explore & More A 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 12/2021, Explore & More A Childrens Museum generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.6% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

EXPLORE & MORE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENT FOR CREATIVE PLAY AND LEARNING THROUGH HANDS-ON EXHIBITS, ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT INSPIRE CREATIVITY, CURIOSITY AND IMAGINATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CHILDREN'S MUSEUM - OPERATION OF CHILDREN'S MUSEUM TO PROVIDE HANDS ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES


OCFS LICENSED SACC PROGRAM - CHILD CARE SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL PLAY PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED TO SUPPORT SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ON SCHOOL HOLIDAYS (AT LEAST ONE PER MONTH), SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS (3 PER YEAR), AND SUMMER CAMPS, AND FULL DAY PROGRAMMING IF NEEDED DUE TO SCHOOLS GOING REMOTE OR HYBRID BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC. PARENTS PAY A PORTION OF THE COST OF CARE WHILE OTHER INCOME SOURCES (GRANTS AND DONATIONS) SUPPLEMENT PROGRAMMING COSTS INCURRED.


NON-OCFS PROGRAMS - EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS, AND ADULTS ARE OFFERED THAT SUPPORT PLAY-BASED LEARNING AT EXPLORE & MORE WITH THE EMPHASIS ON CHILDREN LEAVING OUR PROGRAMS READY TO LEARN.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michelle Urbanczyk
CEO
$180,275
William Wells CPA
CFO
$75,899
Jerry Silvis
COO
$73,449
Erin Torcello
President
$0
Dwight Gram
Vice President
$0
Paul Saffrin
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Foit Albert Associates
Construction Of New Museum
$161,606
Gyroscope Inc
Architectural Services
$191,005
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $687,496
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$714,481
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,401,977
Total Program Service Revenue$830,166
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $129,562
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,361,705

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Explore & More A Childrens Museum has recieved totaling $1,022,383.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
First Niagara Foundation

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

$250,000
New Era Cap Foundation

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$200,000
John R Oishei Foundation

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: NEW MUSEUM CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

$125,000
John R Oishei Foundation

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: NEW MUSEUM CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

$100,000
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: ACCESS & INCLUSION

$100,000
The Western New York Foundation

Buffalo, NY

PURPOSE: ICAP IMPLEMENTATION GRANT: MUSEUM DATABASE COORDINATOR

$64,375
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