Magic House

Organization Overview

Magic House is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1977. 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, Magic House employed 274 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Magic House 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, Magic House generated $11.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.6% per year over the past 9 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

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN A UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MUSEUM EXPERIENCE - THE MAGIC HOUSE OPENED IN 1979 TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL FACILITY FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE GREATER ST. LOUIS AREA. THE MUSEUM IS COMMITTED TO HANDS-ON LEARNING AND PROVIDES MULTI-CURRICULAR EXHIBITS FOR CHILDREN AGES 1 TO 11 YEARS WITHIN A 55,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY ON THREE ACRES OF OUTDOOR SPACE. IN 2019, THE MAGIC HOUSE OPENED A SATELLITE LOCATION IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MADE FOR KIDS, A 7,000 SQUARE FOOT MAKERSPACE WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON STEM EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AGES 4 TO 14 YEARS. ATTENDANCE AT THE MAGIC HOUSE APPROXIMATED 498,000 AND 460,000 IN 2023 AND 2022, RESPECTIVELY. THE ATTENDANCE AT MADE FOR KIDS IN 2023 AND 2022 APPROXIMATED 43,000 AND 40,000, RESPECTIVELY.


PUBLIC PROGRAMS - THE MAGIC HOUSE OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS. THESE INCLUDE PARENT-CHILD CLASSES; ART AND CULTURAL WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES; SUMMER CAMPS; SCOUT PROGRAMS; BIRTHDAY PARTIES; AND SPECIAL EVENTS SUCH AS EARTH DAY, FALL FARM FESTIVAL AND BIG TRUCK DAY.


SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS - THE MAGIC HOUSE OFFERS FACILITATED FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AGES 3 TO 14 THAT CONNECT TO CLASSROOM CURRICULUM AND MEET STATE AND NATIONAL STANDARDS. THESE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE AT BOTH THE MAGIC HOUSE AND OUR SATELLITE LOCATION IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MADE FOR KIDS, AND COVER STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATH), SOCIAL STUDIES, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY. IN 2023, THE MAGIC HOUSE PROVIDED IN-PERSON FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS TO 35,000 STUDENTS. MAGIC HOUSE EDUCATORS ALSO SERVED STUDENTS THROUGH STEAM FAMILY NIGHTS AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN THEIR SCHOOLS. THROUGH THE MAGIC HOUSE'S "ACCESS FOR ALL" INITIATIVE, FREE ADMISSION AND INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES WERE PROVIDED TO MORE THAN 88,000 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED IN 2023...(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)(SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS CONTINUED): THIS WAS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING MONTHLY PUBLIC FREE FAMILY NIGHTS AT BOTH LOCATIONS, FREE ADMISSION ON A DAILY BASIS TO FOSTER FAMILIES, BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER PAIRS, AND ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY FAMILIES AND FAMILY NIGHTS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS, FIELD TRIPS FOR UNDER-RESOURCED SCHOOLS, AND FREE MEMBERSHIPS TO FAMILIES IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS THROUGH THE ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Alex Lee
Chair
$0
John T Drexler
Past Chair
$0
Linda Hunter
Vice Chair
$0
Tim Ney
Vice Chair
$0
Beverly L Propst
Vice Chair
$0
Brenda Mckee
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Pfg Middendorf
Food Services
$219,308
Luckey Llc
Design-build Services
$168,260
Independents Graphic & Display
Graphic Design Services
$141,581
Gene Del Inc
Printing Services
$123,650
The Miller Group
It Services
$103,136
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$518,822
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,083,422
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $544,275
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,602,244
Total Program Service Revenue$5,348,311
Investment income $307,455
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$67,140
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$176,115
Net Income from Gaming Activities $11,079
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $518,206
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $11,551,334

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