Kidsplay Childrens Museum Inc

Organization Overview

Kidsplay Childrens Museum Inc is located in Torrington, CT. The organization was established in 2013. 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 12/2022, Kidsplay Childrens Museum Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kidsplay 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 12/2022, Kidsplay Childrens Museum Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $857.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.7% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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KIDSPLAY CURRENTLY OPERATES OVER 11,000 SF OF INTERACTIVE, HANDS-ON EXHIBITS DESIGNED TO ENGAGE CHILDREN AGES 1 10 IN CREATIVE LEARNING THROUGH PURPOSEFUL PLAY. KIDSPLAY PRESENTS LEARNING CONCEPTS IN WAYS THAT ARE MEANINGFUL AND ACCESSIBLE TO YOUNG CHILDREN.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WITHIN ITS EXHIBIT GALLERIES, KIDSPLAY PROVIDES EXPERIENCES THAT PREPARE CHILDREN TO THRIVE INTELLECTUALLY, SOCIALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY. THE MUSEUM OPERATES HANDS-ON EXHIBITS DESIGNED TO INSPIRE CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS TO DISCOVER, IMAGINE, AND CREATE. THE MUSEUM IS A SAFE, CREATIVE AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT TO PRACTICE SKILLS, BUILD CURIOSITY AND EXPLORE THROUGH DEVELOPMENTAL PLAY. THROUGHOUT 2021, THE MUSEUM OPERATED AT A REDUCED CAPACITY USING VARIOUS STRATEGIES TO MEET PUBLIC HEALTH AND MISSION IMPACT GOALS.


KIDSPLAY OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE CHILDREN'S COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL GROWTH. THE MUSEUM WORKS WITH MANY SUBJECT AREA EXPERTS AND PARTNERS TO DELIVER SCIENCE, HUMANITIES, AND ARTS CONTENT IN A WAY THAT IS MEANINGFUL TO CHILDREN. IN 2021, THE MUSEUM PILOTED KIDSPLAY DAY CAMP, AN ENRICHING, LANGUAGE-RICH, CREATIVE EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN AFFILIATED WITH A LOCAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS PROGRAM. THESE INITIATIVES STRENGTHENED THE BRIDGE BETWEEN THE PLAYFUL LEARNING AT THE MUSEUM AND ACADEMIC READINESS FOR THE CLASSROOM.


THE MUSEUM PROVIDES SPACE AND PROGRAM SUPPORT TO OTHER NON-PROFITS AND MISSIONALIGNED COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS AT LOWER THAN MARKET FEES. THESE INCLUDE DESIGNATED AREAS FOR A FAMILY RESOURCE LIBRARY, A LOCAL COSTUME SHOP FOR A PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE, AND A MEETING SPACE FOR A FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION. THE MUSEUM'S PROGRAM ROOM IS ALSO PARTIALLY USED FOR ADULT ESL AND PARENTING CLASSES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Eileen Marriott
Museum Director
$120,000
Kenneth Merz
Director
$0
Joann Ryan
Dir To 5/2022
$0
Brian Mccormick
President
$0
Valerie Vitalo
Dir To 6/2022
$0
Holly Hunt
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $325,830
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$555,038
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $10,452
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$880,868
Total Program Service Revenue$263,657
Investment income $2,893
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 $4,782
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,153,215

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