Cheshire Childrens Museum is located in Keene, NH. The organization was established in 2010. 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 12/2023, Cheshire Childrens Museum employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cheshire 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 12/2023, Cheshire Childrens Museum generated $281.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $290.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.2% per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ENRICH THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING UNIQUE HANDS ON EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN THAT IGNITE THEIR CREATIVITY & AWAKEN THEIR CURIOSITY. OUR DYNAMIC EXHIBITS & PROGRAMS WILL INTEGRATE THE ARTS, SCIENCE, MATH & LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN TO DISCOVER & LEARN THROUGH THE POWER OF PLAY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONTINUED TO SERVE FAMILIES & ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MONADNOCK REGION. PROVIDED FREE ADMISSIONS TO LOCAL SERVICE AGENCIES AND OVER 65 PARTNERSHIPS. 66% OF ADMISSIONS IN 2023 WERE EITHER FREE OR REDUCED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alexa Plewa Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $50,962 |
Danielle Blume Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lindsay Mooneyhan Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Rubin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Hannah Pickard President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Isabella Luhrs Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $22,010 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $41,629 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $63,639 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $220,488 |
Investment income | $31 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,613 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $281,545 |
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. | $50,962 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,741 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $71,499 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,452 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,161 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,110 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,679 |
Office expenses | $14,187 |
Information technology | $12,032 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $56,824 |
Travel | $1,601 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,745 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $643 |
Insurance | $3,273 |
All other expenses | $41,575 |
Total functional expenses | $290,743 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $33,103 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $33,054 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,246 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,000 |
Total assets | $70,403 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,059 |
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 | $2,059 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $68,344 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $70,403 |
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