The Children's Museum Inc, operating under the name Boca Raton Children's Museum, is located in Boca Raton, FL. The organization was established in 1981. 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. Boca Raton Children's Museum is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AN INTERACTIVE DESTINATION FOR CHILDREN THAT FOSTERS THE IMAGINATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EXHIBITSTHE MUSEUM ITSELF IS AN IDYLLIC SETTING DESIGNED TO SPARK CREATIVITY, IMAGINATION, SOCIAL SKILLS, TEAM WORK, PROBLEM SOLVING AND FUN THROUGH THE INTERACTION WITH OUR CHANGING HANDS- ON EXHIBITS. CHILDREN CAN BE ENTREPRENEURS, ACTORS, ASTRONAUTS, STORE MANAGERS, DOCTORS, BANKERS, SINGERS, COOKS CONSTRUCTION WORKERS AND SO MUCH MORE. MORE THAN 25,000 VISITORS SPEND QUALITY TIME WITH EACH OTHER EACH YEAR. SCHEDULED CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES TAKE PLACE DAILY TO INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO; INTRODUCTION TO ART, STORYTELLING, SPORTS CLINIC, IMAGINATION PLAY- GROUND, MUSIC AND MOVEMENT, YOGA, AND MOVIE MAKING. LOCAL SCHOOLS AND CHILD CARE CENTERS BRING CHILDREN TO THE MUSEUM TO EXPAND THEIR AWARENESS AND EXPERIENCES THAT WILL ENHANCE THEIR DEVELOPMENT.
FACILITIES RENTALTHE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM HOSTS MANY LECTURES, PRIVATE PARTIES, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND MEETINGS (FACILITIES RENTAL).
THE TRAVELING MUSEUM ALSO KNOWN AS OUTREACH AND ARTREACH IS A PROGRAM PROVIDED BY THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM STAFF, MOST OFTEN IN LOW-INCOME SCHOOLS AND CHILDCARE CENTERS, WHERE TRANSPORTATION AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUALITY ART AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS ARE UNAVAILABLE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO; ART, SCIENCE, CULTURE, STORYTELLING AND IMAGINATION, WHICH ARE ALL AIMED AT INCREASING CHILDREN'S POTENTIAL AND ENHANCING THEIR ABILITY TO THINK FOR THEMSELVES AND PROBLEM SOLVE IN A CREATIVE MANNER. THIS PROGRAM SERVES MORE THAN 1000 UNDERSERVED, SPECIAL NEEDS AND DESERVING CHILDREN ANNUALLY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Yvette Drucker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Ellyn Okrent CEO | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Mary Sol Gonzalez President & Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Deborah Carmen Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Gloria Wank Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sabrina Smith Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $0 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $286 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $401 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,182 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $10,784 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $0 |