Childrens Museum Of The Desert is located in Rancho Mirage, CA. The organization was established in 1987. 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 06/2022, Childrens Museum Of The Desert employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Museum Of The Desert 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 06/2022, Childrens Museum Of The Desert generated $789.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $586.9k during the year ending 06/2022. 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:
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THE CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM OF THE DESERT IS A VALUABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF LEARNING ABOUT THEMSELVES AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THE MUSEUM INSPIRES PERSONAL GROWTH BY ENGAGING CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPLORATIONS OF EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE MUSEUM'S PRIMARY PROGRAM SERVICE IS TO INSPIRE AND PROMOTE INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY AND SELF-EXPRESSION THROUGH VARIOUS INVENTIVE AND INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS AT ITS FACILITY IN RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA. THE MUSEUM'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM INCLUDES DISCOVERY CAMPS, ART AND SCIENCE CAMPS, WORKSHOPS, AND FIELD TRIPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cindy Burreson CEO | Officer | 40 | $85,274 |
Katie Stice Co-Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Davis Meyer Co-Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Wes Oliphant Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Laura Hunt Little Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Amir Afsar Past Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $50 |
Fundraising events | $3,124 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $437,053 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $283,441 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $723,668 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $8,424 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $37,346 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $20,141 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $789,579 |
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. | $85,273 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,349 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $37,258 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $9,484 |
Payroll taxes | $10,101 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,161 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $28,149 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $12,819 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $58,684 |
Travel | $3,219 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,743 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $266,041 |
Insurance | $16,211 |
All other expenses | $599 |
Total functional expenses | $586,942 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $284,284 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $16,866 |
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 | $1,676 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,635,369 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $333,308 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $250,254 |
Total assets | $5,521,757 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $537,433 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $9,778 |
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 | $776,008 |
Total liabilities | $1,323,219 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,181,817 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,721 |
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 | $5,521,757 |