Northwoods Childrens Museum is located in Eagle River, WI. The organization was established in 1994. 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, Northwoods Childrens Museum employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northwoods 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, Northwoods Childrens Museum generated $267.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $200.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.1%) 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 HANDS ON LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN. THE EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUM ARE DESIGNED TO TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND THEM IN A FUN AND ENJOYABLE MANNER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MUSEUM SERVES CHILDREN LIVING AND/OR VISITING NORTHERN WISCONSIN BY PROVIDING A HANDS ON LEARNING EXPEREINCE VIA MUSEUM EXHIBITS AND ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Scott Henderson Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Kitty Sookochoff Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Leah Van Zile President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Amy Vanney Vice Preside | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Renee Ewings Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Matthew Kluetz Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $41,262 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $79,701 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $120,963 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $98,503 |
Investment income | $830 |
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 | $20,013 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $267,072 |
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 | $112,843 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $8,229 |
Payroll taxes | $8,891 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,660 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,845 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,867 |
Office expenses | $2,452 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,663 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $506 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $23,524 |
Insurance | $5,470 |
All other expenses | $3,431 |
Total functional expenses | $200,217 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $267,771 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,440 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,190 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $5,000 |
Inventories for sale or use | $14,782 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,482 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $244,711 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $543,376 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,927 |
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 | $148,888 |
Total liabilities | $152,815 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $386,840 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,721 |
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 | $543,376 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Northwoods Childrens Museum has recieved totaling $2,505.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Primun Bonum Inc De Pere, WI PURPOSE: COMMUNITY | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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Chicago Childrens Museum Chicago, IL | $15,510,919 | $8,503,985 |
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