Sandcastles A Lake Michigan Childrens Museum Inc is located in Ludington, MI. The organization was established in 2008. 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 12/2022, Sandcastles A Lake Michigan Childrens Museum Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sandcastles A Lake Michigan 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 12/2022, Sandcastles A Lake Michigan Childrens Museum Inc generated $284.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $269.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.7% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES AND INSPIRES CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO EXPLORE THEIR WORLD, OFFERING HANDS-ON DISCOVERY WHILE STIMULATING CREATIVITY, CURIOUSITY, THE LOVE OF LEARNING, CULTURAL AWARENESS, AND POSITIVE INTERACTIONS WITHIN AND AMONG FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EXHIBITS EDUCATE CHILDREN ABOUT LIFE IN DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTS WITH INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES. THIS INCLUDES LIVING ON A FARM, PLANTING GARDENS AND UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF THE ACTIVITIES. FIELD TRIPS ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE SEASON TO GROUPS OF CHILDREN LOCALLY AND FOR SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kristin Korendyke Executive Director | Officer | 30 | $59,423 |
Nanette Kibbey Scribner Vice President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Knudsen Mcmahon Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Darlene Ponko Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Amanda Kinney Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kelli Stojic Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $41,029 |
Fundraising events | $304 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $72,960 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $114,293 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $161,220 |
Investment income | $5,639 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,511 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $284,663 |
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. | $59,423 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,423 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $95,192 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $667 |
Payroll taxes | $11,828 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $250 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,255 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,206 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,949 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,384 |
Office expenses | $11,362 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,810 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,267 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,797 |
Insurance | $9,895 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $269,103 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $119,268 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $3,095 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,950 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $476,731 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $218,453 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $819,497 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $4,126 |
Total liabilities | $4,126 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $682,903 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $132,468 |
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 | $819,497 |