Great River Childrens Museum is located in St Cloud, MN. The organization was established in 2013. 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, Great River Childrens Museum employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great River 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, Great River Childrens Museum generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $272.9k during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
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GREAT RIVER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM SHINES A BRIGHT LIGHT ON THE POWER OF PLAY TO SPARK CHILDREN'S LEARNING, STRENGTHEN FAMILIES, AND BUILD COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. ITS DYNAMIC, INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES ARE A GATEWAY TO THE WORLD AND ITS PEOPLE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF ALL BACKGROUNDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GRCM RENTED TWO TRAVELING EXHIBITS, CURIOUS GEORGE AND GO FIGURE! FROM THE MINNESOTA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM AND WELCOMED OVER 900 CHILDREN AND THEIR CARING ADULTS TO VISIT THE EXHIBITS, FREE OF CHARGE.
GRCM PARTICIPATED IN SEVERAL COMMUNITY AND OUTREACH EVENTS INCLUDING UNITED WAY'S LLAMA LLAMA READ-O-RAMA, PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD'S JUMP-IN BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT, JUNETEENTH, JUGAAD LEADERSHIP CELEBRATION, LEMONADE ART FAIR, ST. CLOUD AREA FARMERS MARKET, PRIDE IN THE PARK, AND MORE.
GRCM'S PROGRAM & OUTREACH MANAGER HOSTED A FREE, WEEK LONG, SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS AGED 10-13. TWO CAMP INSTRUCTORS WERE HIRED TO ASSIST IN FACILITATING THE CAMP.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cassie Miles Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $58,846 |
Glen Palm Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Buddy King Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Greg Reigstad Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Monica Segura-Schwartz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jane Ellision Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,323,679 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,323,679 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $263 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $607 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,324,549 |
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. | $64,470 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,220 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $44,058 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $10,245 |
Payroll taxes | $7,898 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $230 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,250 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,000 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,826 |
Office expenses | $3,457 |
Information technology | $26,683 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,345 |
Travel | $1,621 |
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 | $37,898 |
Insurance | $8,743 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $272,942 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $908,812 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,045,220 |
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 | $8,825 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,740,441 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,703,298 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $107,927 |
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 | $107,927 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,532,561 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,062,810 |
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 | $4,703,298 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Great River Childrens Museum has recieved totaling $433,324.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Communitygiving St Cloud, MN PURPOSE: GEN/OPER SUPPORT | $214,363 |
Coborn Family Foundation St Cloud, MN PURPOSE: ANNUAL PLEDGE FOR NEW MUSEUM | $200,000 |
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $18,461 |
Allstate Foundation Northbrook, IL PURPOSE: AGENT - INDIVIDUAL HH GRANT | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Minnesota Childrens Museum St Paul, MN | $26,748,657 | $10,384,942 |
Madison Childrens Museum Foundation Inc Madison, WI | $2,957,823 | $4,551,726 |
Madison Childrens Museum Inc Madison, WI | $15,954,090 | $4,245,584 |
Childrens Museum Of Minot Inc Minot, ND | $8,405,291 | $5,178,685 |
Betty Brinn Childrens Museum Milwaukee, WI | $2,981,160 | $2,729,087 |
Iowa Childrens Museum Coralville, IA | $6,008,938 | $1,241,709 |
The Building For Kids Inc Appleton, WI | $2,957,593 | $1,489,772 |
Childrens Museum Of Southern Minnesota Mankato, MN | $4,049,777 | $719,181 |
The Works Bloomington, MN | $1,244,881 | $1,234,348 |
Childrens Museum Of Rochester Inc Rochester, MN | $1,539,691 | $1,082,163 |
Childrens Museum Of Fond Du Lac Inc Fond Du Lac, WI | $1,824,668 | $1,925,766 |
Childrens Museum Of Green Bay Inc Green Bay, WI | $1,539,907 | $886,140 |