Newtown Childrens Museum Inc, operating under the name EverWonder Childrens Museum, is located in Newtown, CT. The organization was established in 2012. 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 12/2023, EverWonder Childrens Museum employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. EverWonder 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 12/2023, EverWonder Childrens Museum generated $616.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $593.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 16.3% 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
OPERATE A CHILDREN'S MUSEUM THAT BRINGS HANDS-ON EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE STEAM AND ENCOURAGE CHILDREN AGES 0 - 12 TO THINK, INQUIRE AND WONDER ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND THEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE EVERWONDER MUSEUM CONTINUED TO OFFER HANDS ON EXPERIENCES AND PROGRAMMING IN THE FIELDS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH. RELEVANT PROGRAMMING INCLUDED BIRTHDAY PARTIES, SUMMER CAMPS, FIELD TRIPS, OUTREACH AND AFTER SCHOOL LABS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sarah Robin Lynch Chairperson | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Mary Hemphill Treasurer | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Aaron Coopersmith Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Brian Fagan Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Lisa Yu Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Daniell Benedith Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $2,091 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $304,024 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $73,760 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $306,115 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $314,597 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,889 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $616,823 |
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 | $184,885 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $15,707 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,058 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,635 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $16,660 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $29,929 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,648 |
Office expenses | $20,018 |
Information technology | $2,679 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $196,797 |
Travel | $1,166 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,152 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $28,702 |
Insurance | $3,984 |
All other expenses | $41,987 |
Total functional expenses | $593,593 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $106,438 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $23,212 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $244,093 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $526,423 |
Total assets | $900,166 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,586 |
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 | $533,097 |
Total liabilities | $547,683 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $352,483 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $900,166 |