Tulsa Childrens Museum
- Assets
- $38.9m
- Revenue
- $7.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 48
- Location
- Tulsa, OK
- Founding
- 07/2008
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 26-0904448
Organization Overview
Tulsa Childrens Museum is located in Tulsa, OK. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Tulsa Childrens Museum employed 48 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tulsa 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 06/2021, Tulsa Childrens Museum generated $7.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2021. 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
TO INSPIRE CHILDREN, CONNECT FAMILIES, AND BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH EXPLORATION, EXHIBITS, PROGRAMMING, AND PLAY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DISCOVERY LAB OPERATES IN A RENOVATED BUILDING AT OWEN PARK IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA. INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS ARE DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN AGES 2-12 AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE EXHIBITS INCORPORATE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART, AND MATHEMATICS (STEAM) AND ENCOURAGE EXPLORATION, INVESTIGATION, CREATION, AND PLAY. IN FY21, THE MUSEUM WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 330 DAYS AND SERVED 8,575 PATRONS.
THE OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDED STEAM AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLASSES IN SCHOOLS AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. DURING THIS YEAR OF THE PANDEMIC, OUTREACH BECAME A COMBINATION OF VIRTUAL CLASSES AND KITS. THE MUSEUM DELIVERED 164 SESSIONS AND SERVED 8,978 PATRONS.
CAMP OFFERINGS PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO ENGAGE IN STEAM AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMMING. EXAMPLES INCLUDE CULINARY CHEMISTRY, OZOBOT CODING, AND ENGINEERING WITH BRICKS. DAY CAMPS ARE FACILITATED BY TRAINED EDUCATORS DURING THE SUMMER AND OTHER EXTENDED BREAKS IN THE SCHOOL YEAR. CAMPS IN THE SECOND HALF OF 2020 WERE HELD VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM WHILE CAMPS IN THE FIRST HALF OF 2021 WERE IN-PERSON AT DISCOVERY LAB. THE MUSEUM HELD 35 SESSIONS AND SERVED 211 CHILDREN IN FY21.
OTHER - INCLUDES EVENTS LIKE BIRTHDAY PARTIES AND CORPORATE EVENTS. ALSO INCLUDES GUEST SERVICES RENTAL INCOME.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ray Vandiver Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $121,353 |
Jeremy Stanford President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Brent Allison Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Nathan Phelps Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jeff Brown Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrew Coffey Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Crossland Construction Co Contractor For New Building | 6/29/21 | $9,637,285 |
Broken Arrow Electric Supply Electric Supplies For Building | 6/29/21 | $4,491,902 |
Cherokee Building Materials Building Materials | 6/29/21 | $1,504,821 |
Bountiful Enterprises Structural Steel | 6/29/21 | $4,380,192 |
Standard Materials Group Building Materials | 6/29/21 | $1,451,951 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $24,751 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $346,917 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,771,945 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $330,304 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,143,613 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $108,727 |
| Investment income | $10,330 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $29,801 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,958 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,324,907 |
| 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. | $130,012 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $102,709 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $617,835 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,987 |
| Other employee benefits | $91,102 |
| Payroll taxes | $57,210 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $22,046 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,849 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $81,602 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,133 |
| Office expenses | $113,048 |
| Information technology | $33,396 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $108,979 |
| Travel | $11,994 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $788 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $56,983 |
| Insurance | $25,067 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,407,382 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $96,201 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,751,700 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $13,831,335 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $29,514 |
| 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 | $23,073,421 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $152,001 |
| Total assets | $38,934,172 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,743,511 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $14,450 |
| 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 | $209,640 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $4,967,601 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$484,407 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $34,450,978 |
| 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 | $38,934,172 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Tulsa Childrens Museum has recieved totaling $5,251,392.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Anne And Henry Zarrow Foundation Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: DISCOVERY LAB IN A GATHERING PLACE PARK | $2,000,000 |
Anne And Henry Zarrow Foundation Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: DISCOVERY LAB IN A GATHERING PLACE PARK | $2,000,000 |
Tulsa Community Foundation Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $699,171 |
Maxine And Jack Zarrow Family Foundation Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: GREAT MINDS KEEP DISCOVERING CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR DISCOVERY LAB (33RD PLACE AND RIVERSIDE DRIVE) | $100,000 |
Maxine And Jack Zarrow Family Foundation Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: GREAT MINDS KEEP DISCOVERING CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR DISCOVERY LAB (33RD PLACE AND RIVERSIDE DRIVE) | $100,000 |
George Kaiser Family Foundation Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: Accessible Discovery Lab Programs | $58,168 |
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|---|---|---|
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Witte Museum San Antonio, TX | $80,577,156 | $11,273,075 |
American Airpower Heritage Museum Inc Dallas, TX | $14,350,324 | $12,462,262 |
National Cowboy And Western Heritage Museum Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $111,505,092 | $15,269,819 |
Science Museum Oklahoma Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $87,882,272 | $6,278,809 |
Fort Worth Museum Of Science And History Fort Worth, TX | $55,575,767 | $8,824,812 |
Holocaust Museum Houston Houston, TX | $41,860,555 | $7,348,837 |
The Arts And Recreation Foundation Of Overland Park Inc Overland Park, KS | $7,303,812 | $3,542,683 |
Gilcrease Museum Management Trust Tulsa, OK | $58,936,912 | $9,269,478 |
Lady Lex Museum On The Bay Association Corpus Christi, TX | $13,577,755 | $8,975,317 |
Exploration Place Inc Wichita, KS | $29,741,149 | $4,435,159 |
Medal Of Honor Museum Foundation Arlington, TX | $99,959,490 | $88,628,383 |