Knock Knock Childrens Museum Inc is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Knock Knock Childrens Museum Inc employed 51 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Knock Knock Childrens Museum 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, Knock Knock Childrens Museum Inc generated $1.6m 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 (4.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m 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:
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SEE SCHEDULE O.KNOCK KNOCK CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IS A COMMUNITY SPARK FOR ENGAGING, PLAYFUL LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE AND SUPPORT LIFELONG LEARNING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEARNING ZONES AND STUDIOS: KNOCK KNOCK CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IN BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA SERVES CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF THE CAPITAL AREA REGION. A) CHILDREN LEARN THROUGH PLAY IN OUR 18 LEARNING ZONES. B) CHILDREN ENJOY ART-MAKING AND STEM ACTIVITIES IN THE ART GARDEN AND MAKER SHOP THAT ARE FREE WITH ADMISSION. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE; MESSY MASTERPIECES, CLAY STUDIO, CONSTRUCTION JUNCTION, PAINTING, GUEST ARTISTS, A CHILDREN'S MUSIC FESTIVAL AND ROBOTICS PROGRAMS.
COMMUNITY ACCESS AND OUTREACH: SINCE OPENING IN 2017, THE KNOCK KNOCK CHILDREN'S MUSEUM HAS WORKED TO MEET NEEDS IN OUR SOCIOECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED NEIGHBORHOODS. THE MUSEUM'S ACCESS FOR ALL PROGRAM PROVIDES SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCEDPRICE ADMISSION TO ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER (EBT) CARD HOLDERS, AREA TITLE 1 STUDENTS; HEAD START PROGRAMS; AND GROUPS FROM NON-PROFITS HELPING CHILDREN WITH MENTAL/PHYSICAL DISABILITIES WITH SPECIAL HOURS AND ABILITY BAGS. STAFF ALSO TRAVEL TO SCHOOLS IN 9-PARISH AREA TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS.
IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 EPIDEMIC, IMPLEMENTED OUTREACH PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENGAGED WITH THE PUBLIC VIRTUALLY, THROUGH VIRTUAL MUSEUM TOURS, ONLINE INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMING, AND BY SENDING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY KITS TO FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY CENTERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Peter Claffey Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $139,305 |
Raedtha Vasquez Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kelli Bondy Troutman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rolfe Miller Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Collis Temple III Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Pettit Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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1220 Exhibits Inc Exhibit Design And Fabrication | 12/30/17 | $1,604,258 |
Brec Building Construction/enhancements | 12/30/17 | $128,503 |
Cambridge 7 Associates Llc Architectural Design Services | 12/30/17 | $136,697 |
Luckey Llc Exhibit Design And Fabrication | 12/30/17 | $200,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $65,065 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $700,529 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $307,334 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,231 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,072,928 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $504,127 |
Investment income | $2,862 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $19,464 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$50,287 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $22,027 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,571,121 |
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. | $139,305 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $69,653 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $652,867 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $63,350 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $10,009 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,283 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $72,496 |
Office expenses | $15,810 |
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 | $19,924 |
Interest | $921 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $579,256 |
Insurance | $33,564 |
All other expenses | $144,709 |
Total functional expenses | $2,067,536 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,510,943 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $625,443 |
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 | $48,644 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,070,011 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,255,041 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $95,475 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $21,826 |
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 | $304,409 |
Total liabilities | $421,710 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,626,499 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $206,832 |
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 | $6,255,041 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Knock Knock Childrens Museum Inc has recieved totaling $112,351.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Baton Rouge Area Foundation Baton Rouge, LA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT AND SUPPORT OF WOMEN OF WONDER | $45,916 |
Dow Company Foundation Bay City, MI PURPOSE: COMMUNITY WELLBEING | $40,000 |
William Edwin Montan Charitable Tr New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $15,000 |
The Credit Bureau Of Baton Rouge Foundation Baton Rouge, LA PURPOSE: CULTURE & ARTS | $10,000 |
Albemarle Foundation Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $1,000 |
Albemarle Foundation Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: PROGRAM ASSISTANCE | $200 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Gulf Of Mexico Alliance Ocean Springs, MS | $16,033,278 | $2,434,480 |
Knock Knock Childrens Museum Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $6,255,041 | $1,571,121 |
Louisiana Resource Center For Educators Baton Rouge, LA | $2,911,746 | $1,135,122 |
Ecorise Youth Innovations Austin, TX | $1,233,454 | $1,352,630 |
Armand Bayou Nature Center Inc Houston, TX | $927,515 | $1,200,184 |
Port Aransas Preservation Fund Port Aransas, TX | $80,010 | $841,650 |
River Bend Nature Works Wichita Falls, TX | $7,944,120 | $396,324 |
Westcave Outdoor Discovery Center Round Mountain, TX | $1,550,594 | $679,832 |
John Bunker Sands Wetland Center Dallas, TX | $2,565,290 | $839,412 |
Friends Of The Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Inc Fort Worth, TX | $478,506 | $202,425 |
Blackwood Educational Land Institute Houston, TX | $264,843 | $524,304 |
Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services Houston, TX | $1,759,564 | $1,083,799 |