The Childrens Museum Of Southwest Louisiana Inc is located in Lake Charles, LA. 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 12/2021, Childrens Museum Of Southwest Louisiana Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Museum Of Southwest Louisiana 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 Southwest Louisiana Inc generated $420.0k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $111.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.2%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
OPERATION OF A MUSEUM FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATING THE CHILDREN OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES AND TO PROMOTE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THEMSELVES AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THIS INCLUDES EXHIBITS, WORKSHOPS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHILDREN'S BENEFIT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATION OF A MUSEUM FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATING THE CHILDREN OF LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES AND TO PROMOTE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THEMSELVES AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THIS INCLUDES EXHIBITS, WORKSHOPS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHILDREN'S BENEFIT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Allyson Montgomery Director Of Operations | Officer | 40 | $51,337 |
Kari Casey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Courtney Leblanc Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
John Lennox Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Sarah Skinner President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Bradley Altier Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $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 | $25,012 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $25,012 |
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 | $14,940 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $419,952 |
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. | $51,337 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,134 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $7,736 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $19,237 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $125 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,600 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,001 |
Office expenses | $2,076 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,918 |
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 | $2,188 |
All other expenses | $402 |
Total functional expenses | $111,680 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $354,695 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,000 |
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 | $599,817 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $207,247 |
Total assets | $1,166,759 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,755 |
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 | $11,755 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,062,716 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $92,288 |
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 | $1,166,759 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that The Childrens Museum Of Southwest Louisiana Inc has recieved totaling $19,942.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Community Foundation Of Southwest Louisiana Lake Charles, LA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
United Way Of Southwest Louisiana Inc Lake Charles, LA PURPOSE: To support program funded by UW | $9,942 |
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