Kansas Childrens Discovery Center Inc
- Assets
- $6.4m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $199.8k
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Topeka, KS
- Founding
- 09/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 37-1534978
Organization Overview
Kansas Childrens Discovery Center Inc is located in Topeka, KS. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Kansas Childrens Discovery Center Inc employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kansas Childrens Discovery Center 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, Kansas Childrens Discovery Center Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $889.9k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE KANSAS CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTER ENHANCES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ENRICHES THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE KANSAS CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTER IS AN EDUCATIONAL, HANDS-ON INTERACTIVE "CHILDREN'S MUSEUM" LOCATED IN TOPEKA'S TREASURED GAGE PARK. VISITORS ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN SCIENCE, ART, BUILDING, CREATING, AND IMAGINATIVE AND COOPERATIVE PLAY. EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMMING ARE DESIGNED TO STIMULATE AND EXCITE YOUNG MINDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dene Mosier President & CEO | Officer | 55 | $121,658 |
Kent Palmberg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Melody Devlin Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephanie Valley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Dietrick Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Dobski Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $123,889 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $112,935 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $967,358 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $35,232 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,204,182 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $318,945 |
| Investment income | $6,351 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,878 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $12,974 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,548,425 |
| 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. | $124,965 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,745 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $236,855 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,085 |
| Other employee benefits | $12,798 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,703 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,480 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $332 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,340 |
| Office expenses | $55,332 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $78,898 |
| Travel | $106 |
| 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 | $224,985 |
| Insurance | $21,867 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $889,887 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $432,186 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,543,624 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $11,429 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,250 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $15,225 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $26,595 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,121,981 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $21,532 |
| Investments—other securities | $199,838 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,374,660 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,186 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $139,046 |
| 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 | $154,232 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,220,428 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $6,374,660 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Kansas Childrens Discovery Center Inc has recieved totaling $383,429.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Topeka Community Foundation Topeka, KS PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE | $143,207 |
Sunderland Foundation Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: HVAC REPLACEMENT | $113,085 |
Redbud Foundation Topeka, KS PURPOSE: ENHANCE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN; INSPIRE CREATIVITY AND A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING; ENRICH THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION; AND PROVIDE AN EXCITING AND SAFE PLACE FOR FAMILIES TO LEARN, PLAY AND INTERACT. GRANT EARMARKED FOR FOSTER CARE PROJECT. | $60,000 |
Blue Cross And Blue Shield Of Kansas Foundation Inc Topeka, KS PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR DISCOVERY TODDLER TOWN | $30,000 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: DINO DAYS DINOSAUR EXHIBIT | | $10,000 |
Bebe & Crosby Kemper Foundation Tr 093097 Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: FOR PLAY FREE AT THE CENTER | $10,000 |
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