Stepping Stones Museum For Children Inc
- Assets
- $16.1m
- Revenue
- $8.4m
- Investments
- $1.2m
- Employees
- 139
- Location
- Norwalk, CT
- Founding
- 04/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 22-3199269
Organization Overview
Stepping Stones Museum For Children Inc is located in Norwalk, CT. The organization was established in 1997. 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, Stepping Stones Museum For Children Inc employed 139 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Stepping Stones Museum For Children Inc 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, Stepping Stones Museum For Children Inc generated $8.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.9m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.4%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
THE MISSION OF STEPPING STONES MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN IS TO BROADEN AND ENRICH THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES TEN AND UNDER AND ENHANCE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD. THE MUSEUM SEEKS TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT INSPIRES LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND SUPPORTS PARENTS, CAREGIVERS AND EDUCATORS AS FACILITATORS OF CHILDREN'S EXPLORATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STEPPING STONES IS A PREMIER MULTIDIMENSIONAL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE THAT PROVIDES EXCEPTIONAL AND MEANINGFUL INTERACTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE MUSEUM'S LEARNING PURPOSE IS TO SPARK CHILDREN'S CURIOSITY, IMAGINATION AND INTERESTS BY ENGAGING THEM IN PLAYFUL EXPLORATION OF INTERACTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND SHARED MOMENTS OF DISCOVERY WITH PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND EDUCATORS, EXCITING AND PREPARING THEM FOR AN INCREASINGLY COMPLEX, CHANGING AND DIVERSE FUTURE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rhonda Kiest President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $208,288 |
William Jeffries Vp,director Of Strategic I | 40 | $144,634 | |
Cristina Matos Vp, Teaching & Learning | 40 | $131,232 | |
Michael Jacabacci Vp, Director Of Facilities | 40 | $120,980 | |
Kathy Labieniec Director Of Special Projects | 40 | $110,643 | |
Meryl Kaplan Director Of Finance | 40 | $107,916 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $143,009 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,098,265 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $539,376 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,241,274 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,153,514 |
| Investment income | $17,778 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $55,549 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$50,429 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,372,447 |
| 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. | $208,288 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $69,436 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,774,198 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $313,834 |
| Payroll taxes | $355,854 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,744 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,323 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,106 |
| Advertising and promotion | $217,128 |
| Office expenses | $4,447 |
| Information technology | $160,567 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $6,523 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $831 |
| Interest | $17,054 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $610,296 |
| Insurance | $103,012 |
| All other expenses | $530,672 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,897,083 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $53,530 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $506,723 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,445,524 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $116,056 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $11,124 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $68,880 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,625,449 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,234,792 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $30,952 |
| Total assets | $16,093,030 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,062,147 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $86,005 |
| 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 | $1,194,884 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $55,051 |
| Total liabilities | $2,398,087 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,425,152 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,269,791 |
| 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 | $16,093,030 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Stepping Stones Museum For Children Inc has awarded $122,366 in support to 19 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT PURPOSE: DATA WORK ON TEAM SUMMER GRANT | $40,310 |
New Canaan, CT PURPOSE: PROVIDE SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPERIENCES FOR NORWALK CHILDREN | $5,000 |
Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: PROVIDE SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPERIENCES FOR NORWALK CHILDREN | $5,000 |
MATH AND READING ADVANCEMENT LLC PURPOSE: PROVIDE SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPERIENCES FOR NORWALK CHILDREN | $5,000 |
Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: PROVIDE SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPERIENCES FOR NORWALK CHILDREN | $5,000 |
ACHIEVE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM LLC PURPOSE: PROVIDE SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPERIENCES FOR NORWALK CHILDREN | $5,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Stepping Stones Museum For Children Inc has recieved totaling $35,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Fairfield Countys Community Foundation Inc Norwalk, CT PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $35,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,166,523 |
| Earnings | $124,016 |
| Admin Expense | $11,106 |
| Net Contributions | $500 |
| Other Expense | $45,141 |
| Ending Balance | $1,234,792 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Childrens Museum Boston, MA | $60,090,275 | $9,246,217 |
Stepping Stones Museum For Children Inc Norwalk, CT | $16,093,030 | $8,372,447 |
Childrens Museum Of Manhattan New York, NY | $83,018,063 | $10,710,271 |
Brooklyn Childrens Museum Corp Brooklyn, NY | $6,339,704 | $5,454,664 |
Long Island Childrens Museum Garden City, NY | $2,096,939 | $3,658,400 |
Explore & More A Childrens Museum Buffalo, NY | $16,170,645 | $2,361,705 |
Discovery Museums Inc Acton, MA | $11,301,287 | $4,406,909 |
Providence Childrens Museum Providence, RI | $3,373,407 | $2,324,736 |
Childrens Museum Of The Arts Inc New York, NY | $3,261,330 | $1,637,679 |
Childrens Museum Of The East End Bridgehampton, NY | $4,796,967 | $1,642,906 |
Staten Island Childrens Museum Staten Island, NY | $3,999,713 | $1,635,056 |
Discovery Center Of The Southern Tier Binghamton, NY | $1,791,660 | $1,101,982 |