Virgin Islands Childrens Museum
- Assets
- $202.8k
- Revenue
- $434.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- St Thomas, VI
- Founding
- 02/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2019
- EIN
- 66-0828032
Organization Overview
Virgin Islands Childrens Museum, operating under the name St Thomas, is located in St Thomas, VI. The organization was established in 2015. 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 12/2019, St Thomas employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. St Thomas 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 12/2019, St Thomas generated $434.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $438.3k during the year ending 12/2019. 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
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE VIRGIN ISLANDS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 501(C)3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CODE. MORE SPECIFICALLY, THE MUSEUM ADDRESSES A COMMUNITY NEED AND IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING UNIQUE, AND MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES THROUGH FUN, INNOVATIVE, INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THAT FOSTERS LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS. IT IS THE MISSION OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM TO BRING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TOGETHER IN AN INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL SPACE WHERE IMPACTFUL PLAY INSPIRES A LOVE OF LEARNING. THE VISION OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IS TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS EXPLORATIVE LEARNING AND CREATES A LIFELONG PASSION FOR SEEKING KNOWLEDGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IT IS THE MISSION OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM TO BRING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TOGETHER IN AN INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL SPACE WHERE IMPACTFUL PLAY INSPIRES A LOVE OF LEARNING. WE DO SO PRIMARILY THROUGH PROVIDING ACCESS TO OUR HIGH-QUALITY EXHIBITS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. WE GENERATE PROGRAM INCOME THROUGH GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET SALES, MEMBERSHIP SALES, AND SALES IN OUR GIFT SHOP. IN 2019, WE WELCOMED 14,628 VISITORS.
THROUGH THE FREE FIELD TRIP PROGRAM, THE MUSEUM WAS ABLE TO SCHEDULE 32 FREE FIELD TRIPS, WHICH WELCOMED 662 CHILDREN, AND 155 EDUCATORS AND CHAPERONES. THE PROGRAM COVERS ALL EXPENSES FOR THE CHILDREN, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION, AND THEY ARE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE THE MUSEUM AND DELVE INTO THE HANDS-ON EXHIBITS.
THE MUSEUM LAUNCHED DOLLY PARTON'S IMAGINATION LIBRARY IN THE TERRITORY TO PROMOTE EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY. IN 2019, THE MUSEUM HAD 782 CHILDREN IN THE TERRITORY ENROLLED AND RECEIVING A FREE BOOK EACH MONTH FROM BIRTH TO AGE 5. A TOTAL OF 5682 BOOKS WERE MAILED TO CHILDREN IN THE TERRITORY IN 2019.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarah Hughes Executive Director & Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 80 | $33,000 |
Amber Mccammon Board Member / Director Of Programs And Curator | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $15,000 |
Alexander David Board President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Erik Ackerson Board Vice President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Sterling Knight Board Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Fitch Board Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $36,726 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $325,917 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,812 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $362,643 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $71,440 |
| 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 | $434,083 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $33,750 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,250 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $76,071 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,403 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $19,691 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,612 |
| Office expenses | $22,465 |
| Information technology | $18,319 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $155,538 |
| Travel | $2,630 |
| 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 | $750 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $86,246 |
| Insurance | $7,830 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $438,305 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50,093 |
| 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 | $152,732 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $202,825 |
| 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 | $202,825 |
| 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 | $202,825 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Virgin Islands Childrens Museum has recieved totaling $66,938.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation Of The Virgin Islands Inc St Thomas, VI PURPOSE: YOUTH PROGRAMS | $66,909 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $29 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The University Of The Virgin Islands Charlotte Amalie, VI | $186,155,047 | $106,386,853 |
Frederiksted Health Care Inc St Croix, VI | $21,462,956 | $20,093,262 |
St Thomas East End Medical Center Corporation St Thomas, VI | $1,996,505 | $9,089,421 |