Betty Brinn Childrens Museum
- Assets
- $3.0m
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 02/1991
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 39-1681155
Organization Overview
Betty Brinn Childrens Museum is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1991. 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, Betty Brinn Childrens Museum employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Betty Brinn Childrens Museum 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, Betty Brinn Childrens Museum generated $2.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021. 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 OPERATE A CHILDREN'S MUSEUM & OTHER PROGRAMS FOR THE EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN, PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL GROWTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MUSEUM EXPERIENCE - INCLUDES ALL ASPECTS OF VISITING THE MUSEUM; EXHIBITS, HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, FIELD TRIPS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS.
EXHIBIT DEVELOPMENT - INCLUDES CREATION, FABRICATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF EXHIBITS THAT ARE PART OF THE EXHIBIT RENTAL AND SALES PROGRAM TO OTHER VENUES. RENTAL EXHIBITS ARE DISPLAYED ON THE MUSEUM FLOOR ON A ROTATING BASIS AND ENHANCE THE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE.
EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES - THESE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS ENHANCE EFFORTS TO EXPAND OUR "LEARNING-BY-DOING" MISSION TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.
OUTREACH - PROVIDES FREE ADMISSION AND MEMBERSHIPS, TRANSPORTATION/PARKING, AND HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS FREE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING OUT IN THE COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brian King Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $151,094 |
Greg Nickerson President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Stephanie Lyons Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
David Heiny Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Maggie Hammes Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Joan Phillips Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $121,250 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,169,421 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $549,908 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $68,679 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,840,579 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $806,699 |
| Investment income | $965 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$33,868 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $100,813 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,729,087 |
| 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. | $167,068 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,108 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $735,369 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,193 |
| Other employee benefits | $97,898 |
| Payroll taxes | $87,265 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,890 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $140,419 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,705 |
| Office expenses | $106,853 |
| Information technology | $57,587 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $113,034 |
| Travel | $5,265 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,846 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $270,388 |
| Insurance | $23,357 |
| All other expenses | $3,375 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,868,141 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $718,525 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,432,107 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $69,940 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $35,033 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $10,528 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,455 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $686,574 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $299 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $15,699 |
| Total assets | $2,981,160 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $146,509 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $504,545 |
| 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 | $38,000 |
| Total liabilities | $689,054 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,067,230 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $224,876 |
| 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 | $2,981,160 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Betty Brinn Childrens Museum has recieved totaling $4,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gardner Foundation Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: OPERATING EXPENSES | $4,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,188,714 |
| Earnings | $159,990 |
| Ending Balance | $1,348,704 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Minnesota Childrens Museum St Paul, MN | $26,748,657 | $10,384,942 |
Chicago Childrens Museum Chicago, IL | $15,510,919 | $8,503,985 |
Madison Childrens Museum Foundation Inc Madison, WI | $2,957,823 | $4,551,726 |
Kohl Childrens Museum Of Greater Chicago Inc Glenview, IL | $19,595,160 | $2,484,089 |
Madison Childrens Museum Inc Madison, WI | $15,954,090 | $4,245,584 |
Dupage Childrens Museum Naperville, IL | $4,350,291 | $2,458,475 |
Betty Brinn Childrens Museum Milwaukee, WI | $2,981,160 | $2,729,087 |
Ann Arbor Hands On Museum Ann Arbor, MI | $8,341,268 | $1,982,882 |
Discovery Center Museum Of Rockford Inc Rockford, IL | $3,899,428 | $2,144,571 |
Iowa Childrens Museum Coralville, IA | $6,008,938 | $1,241,709 |
The Building For Kids Inc Appleton, WI | $2,957,593 | $1,489,772 |
Childrens Museum Of Southern Minnesota Mankato, MN | $4,049,777 | $719,181 |