The Childrens Museum In Oak Lawn is located in Oak Lawn, IL. The organization was established in 2001. 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 06/2023, Childrens Museum In Oak Lawn employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Museum In Oak Lawn 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 06/2023, Childrens Museum In Oak Lawn generated $974.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $931.9k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.4% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO POSITIVELY IMPACT A CHILD'S POTENTIAL IN LIFE THROUGH PLAY-BASED EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MUSEUM HAS WELCOMED OVER 800,000+ VISITORS SINCE OPENING IN ITS NEW LOCATION IN 2009. THE MUSEUM WAS AWARDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE A SITE LOCATION FOR THE NISE NETWORK'S EARTH & SPACE PROGRAM, WHICH WE BROUGHT OUT TO VARIOUS SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. THIS LEAD TO THE MUSEUM BEING ABLE TO BORROW THE EARTH & SPACE EXHIBIT FROM THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IN ROCKFORD. THE MUSEUM PROVIDED ADMISSION DISCOUNTS FOR OVER 5,800 LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WHO HAVE AN EBT CARD OR ARE ON WIC, REMOVING THE ECONOMIC BARRIER TO THE ELEARNING ENVIRONMENT WE PROVIDE. THE MUSEUM ALSO PROVIDED ADMISSION DISCOUNTS FOR ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Linda Bensen Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Chris Buschbach Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Joan Buschbach Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Heather Duncan Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Bill Egan Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Natasha Williams Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $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 | $273,895 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $273,895 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $640,495 |
Investment income | $6,061 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $8,475 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $974,576 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $416,343 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $31,786 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,485 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $683 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $250 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $56,844 |
Insurance | $48,091 |
All other expenses | $69,357 |
Total functional expenses | $931,914 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $721,567 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $174,000 |
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 | $16,528 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $507,936 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,347,237 |
Total assets | $2,767,268 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,740 |
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 | $35,955 |
Total liabilities | $69,695 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,164,943 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,532,630 |
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 | $2,767,268 |