Childrens Museum Of The Upstate Inc is located in Greenville, SC. The organization was established in 2000. 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 12/2021, Childrens Museum Of The Upstate Inc employed 71 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Museum Of The Upstate 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 12/2021, Childrens Museum Of The Upstate Inc generated $4.1m 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 (7.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADMISSIONS - THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES ALL ASPECTS OF THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AT THE MUSEUM SUCH AS GENERAL ADMISSION, GROUP/SCHOOL ADMISSION, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, MEMBERSHIPS, EXHIBIT GALLERIES AND AFTER-HOURS ADMISSION. THE MUSEUM WELCOMED APPROXIMATELY 165,846 IN GENERAL ADMISSION VISITORS AND 2,274 IN GROUP/SCHOOL ADMISSION VISITORS FROM 1/1/2021-12/31/2021.
IN 2021, TCMU'S OUTREACH PROGRAMS SERVED 1,242 INDIVIDUALS IN OUR UPSTATE COMMUNITY AT DIFFERENT STEAM AND STANDARDS-BASED PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS INCLUDED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE AND LITERACY PROGRAMS, AFTERSCHOOL SUPPORT, AND ACTIVITY TABLES AT FESTIVALS AND COMMUNITY-BASED EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Carol Thompson Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $62,192 |
Lauren Luneckas Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 38 | $47,482 |
Connie Jones Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Doug Evans Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bibby Sierra Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Barbara Manoski Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $422,365 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,229,106 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,161,687 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,813,158 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,210,796 |
Investment income | $184 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $52,596 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $54,542 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,131,276 |
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. | $47,482 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $475 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,085,737 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $42,145 |
Payroll taxes | $84,885 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $19,933 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $66,640 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $99,798 |
Office expenses | $11,555 |
Information technology | $91,946 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,265,244 |
Travel | $11,588 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $25,317 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $144,868 |
Insurance | $53,831 |
All other expenses | $173,396 |
Total functional expenses | $3,325,142 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $634,118 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $878,036 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $213,524 |
Accounts receivable, net | $308,180 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $31,045 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,984,314 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $3,900 |
Other assets | $24,918,554 |
Total assets | $28,971,671 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,110,645 |
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 | $1,345,622 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $411,535 |
Total liabilities | $6,867,802 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,924,369 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $179,500 |
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 | $28,971,671 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Childrens Museum Of The Upstate Inc has recieved totaling $309,549.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Hollingsworth Funds Inc Greenville, SC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $135,000 |
First Lieutenant Pf Cureton Jr Fdn Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
Daniel - Mickel Foundation Greenville, SC PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $26,500 |
F W Symmes Foundation Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
Jolley Foundation Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
John I Smith Charities Inc Greer, SC PURPOSE: DONATION | $20,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Edventure Inc Columbia, SC | $7,334,143 | $5,240,842 |
Childrens Museum Of Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA | $7,234,962 | $4,142,531 |
Childrens Museum Of The Upstate Inc Greenville, SC | $28,971,671 | $4,131,276 |
Childrens Museum Of The Lowcountry Charleston, SC | $4,118,375 | $1,339,647 |
Wilmington Childrens Museum Inc Wilmington, NC | $1,726,495 | $941,807 |
Interactive Neighborhood For Kids Inc Gainesville, GA | $1,817,318 | $1,040,718 |
Kidsenses Inc Rutherfordton, NC | $2,702,603 | $844,939 |
Childrens Museum Of Pooler Pooler, GA | $267,913 | $479,737 |
Childrens Museum Of Jacksonville Jacksonville, NC | $735,865 | $458,949 |
Nido & Mariana Qubein Childrens Museum High Point, NC | $26,166,473 | $18,654,898 |
Cobb County Youth Museum Inc Marietta, GA | $543,079 | $285,620 |
The Iredell Museums Inc Statesville, NC | $0 | $111,662 |