Wilmington Childrens Museum Inc is located in Wilmington, NC. The organization was established in 1998. 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 06/2022, Wilmington Childrens Museum Inc employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wilmington 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 06/2022, Wilmington Childrens Museum Inc generated $941.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $777.0k during the year ending 06/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO STIMULATE CHILDREN'S IMAGINATION, CURIOSITY AND LOVE OF LEARNING SO THAT THEY MIGHT LEARN AMAZING THINGS ABOUT THEMSELVES AND THE WORLD IN WHICH THEY LIVE THROUGH INFORMAL HANDS-ON CHILD DIRECTED EXPERIENCES. THE MUSEUM OFFERS EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE WILMINGTON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM HAS BEEN SERVING OUR COMMUNITY FOR 25 YEARS. WE WELCOME APPROXIMATELY 43,000 VISITORS FROM ALL ACROSS THE COUNTRY ANNUALLY AND 20% OF OUR ADMISSIONS ARE PROVIDED AT A FREE OR REDUCED RATE. THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PROVIDES 17,000 SQUARE FEET OF INTERACTIVE EXHIBIT SPACE, DAILY PROGRAMS, FIELD TRIPS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES AND SUMMER CAMPS. WE ALSO WORK WITH A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE OUTREACH. WE ALL KNOW THE VALUE OF PLAY IN THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF A CHILD AND THE WILMINGTON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM SUPPORTS CREATIVE PLAY BY PROVIDING ACTIVITES FOCUSED ON STEM, LITERACY AND THE ARTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Heather Sellgren Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $63,957 |
Harriett Loweth President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cameron Crafford Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeffrey Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Larry Sackett Past Preside | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Megan Miller Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $170,064 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $291,424 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,826 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $461,488 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $356,967 |
Investment income | -$30,502 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $146,680 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $941,807 |
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. | $71,184 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,796 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $276,156 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $17,570 |
Payroll taxes | $26,367 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,300 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,420 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,163 |
Fees for services: Other | $36,554 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,220 |
Office expenses | $16,002 |
Information technology | $13,515 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $131,667 |
Travel | $7,645 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $31,538 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $59,658 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $776,976 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $266,050 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $108,811 |
Accounts receivable, net | $14,101 |
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 | $3,353 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,139,552 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $194,628 |
Total assets | $1,726,495 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $30,512 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $40,804 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $85,553 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $711,102 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $867,971 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $577,569 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $280,955 |
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 | $1,726,495 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Wilmington Childrens Museum Inc has recieved totaling $15,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Landfall Foundation Inc Wilmington, NC PURPOSE: Charitable Support | $15,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Edventure Inc Columbia, SC | $7,334,143 | $5,240,842 |
Childrens Museum Of Memphis Memphis, TN | $13,720,336 | $2,454,911 |
Childrens Museum Of Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA | $7,234,962 | $4,142,531 |
Creative Discovery Museum Chattanooga, TN | $21,187,184 | $5,712,908 |
Childrens Museum Of The Upstate Inc Greenville, SC | $28,971,671 | $4,131,276 |
Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation Fairfax, VA | $12,837,527 | $5,104,096 |
Childrens Museum Of Richmond Richmond, VA | $8,094,641 | $4,347,352 |
Association Of Childrens Museums Inc Arlington, VA | $3,950,433 | $4,135,274 |
Amazement Square Lynchburg, VA | $7,800,718 | $1,033,755 |
Muse Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $1,015,860 | $1,450,790 |
Childrens Museum Corporation Of Rutherford County Murfreesboro, TN | $5,763,596 | $2,253,346 |
Childrens Museum Of The Lowcountry Charleston, SC | $4,118,375 | $1,339,647 |