Southeast Missouri Childrens Museum, operating under the name Discovery Playhouse, is located in Cape Girardeau, MO. The organization was established in 2006. 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, Discovery Playhouse employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Discovery Playhouse 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, Discovery Playhouse generated $336.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $299.8k 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE DISCOVERY PLAYHOUSE IS TO CREATE FUN, CREATIVE, AND INTEREACTIVE EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS AS THEY PLAY, DISCOVER, AND LEARN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE SOUTHEAST MISSOURI CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IS A 501 C 3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, D/B/A DISCOVERY PLAYHOUSE. ESTABLISHED IN 2006 BY A GROUP OF COMMUNITY LEADERS, THE MUSEUM OPENED AT ITS CURRENT BUILDING IN THE SPRING OF 2010. AS A MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN'S MUSEUMS, WE STRIVE TO FOLLOW BEST PRACTICES WHEN IT COMES TO PROVIDING HIGHLY ENGAGING EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS, EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nate Thomas Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Debbie Simmons President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christy Mershon Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carly Bowles Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Emily Sutton Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kelly Cox Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $31,065 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $47,780 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $78,845 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $143,615 |
Investment income | $10 |
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 | $3,537 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $336,137 |
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 | $122,632 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $10,119 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,613 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $32,729 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,793 |
Office expenses | $4,047 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $39,419 |
Travel | $1,417 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $753 |
Interest | $651 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $38,606 |
Insurance | $8,849 |
All other expenses | $2,062 |
Total functional expenses | $299,750 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $58,803 |
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 | $57,477 |
Inventories for sale or use | $15,209 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,581 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $764,603 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $900,673 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,786 |
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 | $4,014 |
Total liabilities | $5,800 |
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 | $894,873 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $900,673 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Southeast Missouri Childrens Museum has recieved totaling $14,827.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Southeast Missouri Food Bank Sikeston, MO | | $14,822 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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