Duluth Childrens Museum Inc

Organization Overview

Duluth Childrens Museum Inc is located in Duluth, MN. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Duluth Childrens Museum Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Duluth 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 06/2021, Duluth Childrens Museum Inc generated $641.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $503.7k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.2%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE DULUTH CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, HSITORY AND ART THRU INFORMAL PLAY AND PROGRAMS THAT SPARK CURIOUSITY AND WONDER. ALSO, THERE ARE PROGRAMS THAT OUTREACH TO THEIR CLASSROOMS, COMMUNITY CENTERS AND PROVIDE FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH: PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED DAILY AND PROVIDE VISITORS WITH UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN THE AREAS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, HISTORY, AND ART. MUSEUM STAFF USE A VARIETY OF LEARNING TOOLS AND INCORPORATE MINNESOTA STATE EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS TO TEACH CONCEPTS SUCH AS MAGENTISM AND CHEMICAL REACTION TO DULUTH HISTORY AND WORLD CULTURALS. THE MUSEUM OWNS AND LEASES MANY INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS. MUSEUM STAFF PROVIDE OUTREACH TO NUMEROUS CLASSROOMS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS WHICH IMPACT THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT SUPPLEMENT CLASSROOM LEARNING AND YOUTH PROGRAMS. MEMBERSHIP, ADMISSION AND GIFT SHOP: THE MUSEUM OPERATES AS AN ATTRACTION WITH OVER 25,000 ANNUAL VISITORS AND 2,400 ANNUAL MEMBERS. AS AN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ACCESS TO THE WHOLE COMMUNITY, A PASSPORT TO CULTURE PROGRAM HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO DISTRIBUTE OVER 300 SCHOLARSHIP MEMBERSHIPS TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. IN ADDITION, AS A MUSEUM'S FOR ALL AND BLUE STAR MUSEUM PARTNER, LOW COST ADMISSION IS AVAILABLE TO VISITORS WITH A VALID EBT OR ACTIVE MILITARY ID. ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH, THE MUSEUM IS OPEN WITH FREE ADMISSION ON THE EVENING. THE GIFT SHOP PROVIDES MISSION-ORIENTED TOYS AND GAMES FOR SALE TO CONTINUE LEARNING AND EXPLORATION AT HOME. COLLECTION: UNIQUE TO CHILDREN'S MUSEUMS, THE MUSEUM CARES FOR AND CURATES EXTENSIVE TEXTILES COLLECTIONS, HUNDREDS OF DOLLS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, A CUNEIFORM TABLET FROM 5000BC, AND MANY ITEMS RELEVANT TO THE OJIBWE CULTURE AS WELL AS DULUTH'S EARLY SETTLERS. ITEMS FROM THE COLLECTION ARE ROTATED THROUGH THE MUSEUM'S GALLERY SPACES AS WELL AS USED IN CLASSROOM OUTREACH. MANY ITEMS ARE ON LONG TERM LOAN TO THE TWEED MUSEUM, HARTLEY NATURE CENTER AND THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Cameron Bloom Kruger
CEO
$72,500
Patty Cartier
Secretary
$0
Nick Clark
Director
$0
Sarah Ann Cook
Board Vice C
$0
Katie Frank
Treasurer
$0
Erica Henkel
Board Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$29,865
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $119,215
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$371,439
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$520,519
Total Program Service Revenue$18,241
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $4,440
Net Income from Fundraising Events $1,879
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,122
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $641,933

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Duluth Childrens Museum Inc has recieved totaling $271,789.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Hugh J Andersen Foundation

Bayport, MN

PURPOSE: REACHING NEW HEIGHTS: CONST PHASE II

$100,000
Hugh J Andersen Foundation

Bayport, MN

PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

$100,000
Hugh J Andersen Foundation

Bayport, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$20,000
Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation Inc

Duluth, MN

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT; PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE OF PLAY AND LEARNING; SUSTAINING PLAY AND LEARNING

$15,174
Mightycause Charitable Foundation

Marianna, FL

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$12,970
Wildey H Mitchell Family Foundation

Duluth, MN

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$10,000
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