Kidscommons Columbus Community Childrens Museum Inc is located in Columbus, IN. The organization was established in 1998. 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, Kidscommons Columbus Community Childrens Museum Inc employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kidscommons Columbus Community Childrens Museum 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, Kidscommons Columbus Community Childrens Museum Inc generated $405.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $422.3k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.7%) 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
TO PROVIDE A WORKING MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN COLUMBUS, INDIANA AND OTHER SURROUNDING SOUTH CENTRAL INDIANA COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MUSEUM IS DESIGNED TO BE A PLACE FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS TO LEARN ABOUT OUR WORLD AND COMMUNITY. THE MUSEUM HAD OVER 21,413 CHILDREN AND ADULT VISITORS IN 2021. FREE ADMISSION WAS OFFERED TO APPROXIMATELY 237 CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN 2021. THERE WERE 24 SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN 2021, REACHING 626 CHILDREN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ben Wagner Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $81,947 |
Missy Neal President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jenny Manns Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kelly Baker Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Paul Furber Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Janet Brinkman Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $250,461 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $250,461 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $154,873 |
Investment income | $447 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$479 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $405,910 |
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. | $81,947 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,584 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $126,714 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $5,266 |
Payroll taxes | $15,175 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $40,496 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,011 |
Office expenses | $5,126 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $27,739 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $107,420 |
Insurance | $8,669 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $422,342 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $300,237 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $22,829 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $462 |
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 | $13,116 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,113,945 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,450,840 |
Total assets | $3,901,429 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,956 |
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 | $12,956 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,821,562 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $66,911 |
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 | $3,901,429 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Kidscommons Columbus Community Childrens Museum Inc has recieved totaling $66,464.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Heritage Fund Of Bartholomew County Inc Columbus, IN PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $66,464 |
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