Childrens Museum Of Atlanta Inc

Organization Overview

Childrens Museum Of Atlanta Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1988. 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, Childrens Museum Of Atlanta Inc employed 85 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Museum Of Atlanta 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, Childrens Museum Of Atlanta Inc generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO CHANGE THE WORLD BY SPARKING EVERY CHILD'S IMAGINATION, SENSE OF DISCOVERY AND LEARNING THROUGH THE POWER OF PLAY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF ATLANTA(CMA) OPERATES AS AN INSTITUTION OF INFORMAL LEARNING THROUGH HANDS-ON PLAY EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, THEIR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, AND TEACHERS. THROUGH INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS, AND EXTENSIVE OUTREACH THE MUSEUM OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO ADDRESS SUBJECTS AND ISSUES THAT ARE IMPORTANT AND RELEVANT TO SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF MUSEUM VISITORS AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE VISITED THE MUSEUM HAS SURPASSED 3,400,000 SINCE OPENING IN 2003. COMING OUT OF THE PANDEMIC, CMA EXPERIENCED A 61% INCREASE IN GUESTS. THE EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS BELOW WERE PRESENTED THROUGHOUT THE FISCAL YEAR. VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING CONTINUED TO ENSURE ACCESS AND EQUITY TO CMA PROGRAMS. THE MUSEUM CHANGED IN-PERSON REQUIREMENTS TO ALIGN WITH THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL'S GUIDANCE AND PROVIDE GUESTS ACCESS TO IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING.EXHIBITS & PROGRAMMING: PRESENTED THE FOLLOWING FEATURE EXHIBITS: - THOMAS EDISON'S SECRET LAB (MAY 22, 2021 - SEPTEMBER 7, 2021), WHICH ENGAGED KIDS IN UNIQUE, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES THAT INTRODUCED STEM CONCEPTS AND PRESENTED FUN OPPORTUNITIES TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE SCIENTIFIC PROCESS; - RUBE GOLDBERG - THE WORLD OF HILARIOUS INVENTION! (SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 - JANUARY 2, 2022), WHERE CHILDREN CREATED AND ACTIVATED CHAIN-REACTION DEVICES USING EVERYDAY OBJECTS TO COMPLETE SIMPLE TASKS IN THE MOST OVERCOMPLICATED, INEFFICIENT AND HILARIOUS WAYS; AND - STORYLAND: A TRIP THROUGH CHILDHOOD FAVORITES (JANUARY 15, 2022 - MAY 30, 2022), WHERE CHILDREN STEPPED INTO A ONE-OF-A-KIND LITERARY EXPERIENCE AS BELOVED CHILDREN'S BOOKS CAME TO LIFE.ONGOING PARTNERSHIPS - WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS, ARTISTS, EXPERTS, AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS ENABLE US TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE AND RELEVANT EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS A FULL RANGE OF TOPICS AND ISSUES. OVER 200 INDIVIDUALS FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTICIPATE ON A VARIETY OF COMMITTEES EACH YEAR WHICH ENSURES DEPTH, ACCURACY AND TARGETED MESSAGES AND FOCUS. PRESENT SCIENCE, HEALTH, LITERACY, DIVERSITY, ARTS, SOCIAL STUDIES, AND SAFETY PROGRAMS THROUGH: -INNOVATION STATION - LAUNCHED A NEW EXHIBIT SPACE PROVIDING HANDS-ON STEM BASED EXPERIENCES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS -SCIENCE BAR - ONGOING HANDS-ON EXPLORATION OF SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS AND EXPERIENCES FACILITATED BY STAFF SCIENTIST -MULTI-CULTURAL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO HIGHLIGHT THE MANY CULTURES THAT CALL ATLANTA HOME. -BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS -EXPLORE THE MUSEUM PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM AND THEIR FAMILIES. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: -FREE AND REDUCED PRICE ADMISSION PROVIDED THROUGH GRANTS FROM FOUNDATIONS -FAMILY FREE DAY: A SPONSORED FULL DAY EACH QUARTER WHICH IS THEMED AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FREE OF CHARGE. PARTNERSHIPS WITH AREA ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS BRING SPECIFIC THEMED EXPERIENCES TO LIFE. 3,230 GUESTS RESERVED TICKETS. SURVEY RESULTS INDICATED: O 97% OF SURVEY RESPONDENTS AGREE THAT AFTER VISITING THE MUSEUM, THEY BETTER UNDERSTAND THAT PLAY IS IMPORTANT IN HELPING CHILDREN LEARN O 100% OF SURVEY RESPONDENTS AGREE THAT THE EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS AT THE MUSEUM WERE EDUCATIONAL AND FUN FOR THEIR CHILD/CHILDREN O 87% OF SURVEY RESPONDENTS AGREE THAT THEIR CHILD LEARNED SOMETHING NEW AT THE MUSEUM O 93% OF SURVEY RESPONDENTS AGREE THAT AFTER VISITING THE MUSEUM, THEY ARE MORE INTERESTED IN USING THE MUSEUM AS AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR THEIR FAMILY O 95% OF SURVEY RESPONDENTS RATE THEIR VISIT TO THE MUSEUM AS EXCELLENT-CONNECTED LEARNING/CONNECTED COMMUNITIES - CONTINUES TO PROVIDE WEEKLY PROGRAMMING IN SEVEN OF ATLANTA'S MOST UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS. OVER 4,450 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM AND HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: O 90% OF SURVEYED EDUCATORS AGREE THAT STUDENTS LEARNED SOMETHING NEW DURING CLCC PROGRAMMING THAT INCREASED STUDENT KNOWLEDGE OF GELDS OR GPS OBJECTIVES, AND THE PROGRAM SUPPORTED AND REINFORCED THE GELDS OR GPS OBJECTIVES. O 100% OF SURVEYED EDUCATORS AGREE THAT THEY INCREASED THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF BRAIN DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH, AND NUTRITION AND WILL IMPLEMENT THESE RESULTS IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. O "THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PROGRAMS SUPPORT OUR LEARNING GOALS AND TARGETS. WE HAD JUST FINISHED A PROJECT BASED LEARNING ACTIVITY FOR OUR STEAM SHOWCASE. THE PROGRAM REALLY CEMENTED OUR SCHOLARLY UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD AROUND US. THE BOOK THAT WAS READ PERFECTLY SUPPORTED OUR SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING UNIT OF THE WEEK."-SPREAD THE WORD - AN OUTREACH PROGRAM FOCUSED ON BRINGING FAMILY-BASED VOCABULARY-BUILDING PROGRAMMING FOR UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS HAS BEEN INCORPORATED SEAMLESSLY INTO OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMMING, RESULTING IN IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH 3RD GRADE. 51 CAREGIVERS PARTICIPATED IN SPREAD THE WORD. - MOBILE LEARNING - USING THE MUSEUM'S VAN, WE ARE BRINGING PRE-K ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING DIRECTLY TO NEIGHBORHOODS WHICH ARE LACKING RESOURCES FOR THE VERY YOUNG AND TO PREPARE THEM FOR SUCCESS WHEN ENTERING KINDERGARTEN. 1,328 CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS WERE SERVED AT TEN LOCATIONS IN CLAYTON AND FULTON COUNTIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jane Turner
Executive Director
$138,002
Christy Costello
Finance Director
$88,624
Andrew Chang
Board Chair
$0
James R Summer III
Treasurer
$0
Katherine Bradley-Bowlin
Secretary
$0
Ashish Arya
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Humana
Insurance
$190,557
Inexga Inc
Maintenance
$123,473
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$272,557
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $428,098
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,567,811
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,268,466
Total Program Service Revenue$1,361,785
Investment income $5,974
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $9,036
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $429,508
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $67,762
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,142,531

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Childrens Museum Of Atlanta Inc has recieved totaling $1,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
H Foundation

Clearwater, FL

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$1,500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$148,862
Earnings-$21,201
Ending Balance$127,661

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