Harrisonburg Childrens Museum
- Assets
- $4.5m
- Revenue
- $745.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Harrisonburg, VA
- Founding
- 01/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 16-1683676
Organization Overview
Harrisonburg Childrens Museum, operating under the name Explore More Discovery Museum, is located in Harrisonburg, VA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Explore More Discovery Museum employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Explore More 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 12/2022, Explore More Discovery Museum generated $745.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $886.6k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
EXPLORE MORE DISCOVERY MUSEUM OFFERS PLAY-BASED, HANDS-ON LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH THROUGH MUSEUM EXHIBITS, PROGRAMMING, FIELD TRIPS SPECIAL EVENTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAMMING, OUTREACH, MUSEUM EXPLORATION A POST-PANDEMIC FOCUS OF THE MUSEUM HAS BEEN TO EXPAND PROGRAM EXPERIENCES FOR OLDER YOUTH, AGES 8 AND UP. NEW OFFERINGS INCLUDE AFTER-SCHOOL COOKING CLASSES, MAKERSPACE WORKSHOPS, AND A SUMMER INTERN PROGRAM FOR AGES 13-15, DESIGNED TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TRAINING, WHILE ENHANCING THE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE. A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HARRISONBURG-ROCKINGHAM BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB PROVIDED TWO MUSEUM FIELD TRIPS FOR 400 STUDENTS AS AS REVERSE FIELD TRIPS, BRINGING HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES DIRECTLY TO CLUB SITES. STEAM KITS WERE ALSO DISTRIBUTED TO PROVIDE HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES DURING SCHOOL BREAKS. THIS WAS FUNDED THROUGH A MERCK NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT. COLLABORATIONS ARE CRITICAL TO THE MUSEUMS EFFORTS TO ENSURE ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSIVITY. IN 2022, THE MUSEUM OFFERED PROGRAMS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SHENANDOAH VALLEY CHILDRENS CHOIR, JMUKES, YES, AND THE JMU DIETETICS PROGRAM.
EXHIBIT/CAPITAL EXPANSION THE MUSEUM FEATURES 16 EXHIBIT GALLERIES, PLUS A MAKERSPACE AND TEACHING KITCHEN TO HELP CHILDREN LEARN THROUGH PLAY AND AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES. THE EXHIBITS ARE ALSO THE INSPIRATION FOR MUSEUM ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. WITH THOUSANDS OF VISITORS EACH YEAR, REPAIR AND REFURBISHMENT OF ALL EXHIBIT AREAS IS ESSENTIAL. IN 2022, THE CASH FLOW FINANCIAL LITERACY EXHIBIT WAS COMPLETED. AN ENGAGING BALL MAZE AND INDIVIDUAL LEARNING KIOSKS TEACH CHILDREN THE CONCEPTS OF EARNING, SPENDING, SAVING, INVESTING, AND SHARING. IN 2022, THE MUSEUM HELD ITS FIFTH ANNUAL RUN THE RUNWAY 5K FUNDRAISER, TO RAISE FUNDS FOR AVIATION EDUCATION. TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF QUALITY PLAY, THE MUSEUM REGULARLY EVALUATES, UPDATES, AND MAINTAINS EXHIBIT AND FACILITY SPACES. STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND THE LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN FUNDING, MAINTAINING, AND SUPERVISING EXHIBIT EXPERIENCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Shull Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $87,961 |
Neal Lewis President, Board Mbr | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Heather Ream V President, Board Mbr | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dustin Didawick Treasurer, Board Mbr | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Am Henderson Secretary, Board Mbr | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cory Davies Board Mbr | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $155,200 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $187,921 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $343,121 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $358,170 |
| Investment income | $9,763 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $42,071 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$7,348 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $745,777 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $87,961 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,037 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $48,336 |
| Other salaries and wages | $266,789 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,891 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,319 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,477 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,273 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,763 |
| Office expenses | $8,112 |
| Information technology | $4,510 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $81,985 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $175,004 |
| Insurance | $7,651 |
| All other expenses | $72,421 |
| Total functional expenses | $886,591 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $969,493 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $220,256 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $25,942 |
| 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 | $12,181 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,300,374 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,528,246 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,931 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $27,931 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,380,724 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $119,591 |
| 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 | $4,528,246 |