Explore Childrens Museum Of Sun Prairie is located in Sun Prairie, WI. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Explore Childrens Museum Of Sun Prairie 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES, INSPIRE PARTICIPATION IN PURPOSEFUL PLAY, AND PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EXPLORE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SUN PRAIRIE, INC.'S PURPOSE IS TO: TO CREATE A COMMUNITY SPACE OF MEANINGFUL CONTENT THAT INSPIRES CREATIVITY, EXPLORATION, ENGAGEMENT, SHARED LEARNING, COLLABORATION, COMMUNICATION, CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND FUN FOR GUESTS OF ALL AGES; TO CREATE AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION WHERE INDIVIDUALS TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT, DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF DIVERSE ENVIRONMENTS, AND INTERACT IN SOCIAL CONTEXTS; TO PROVIDE HANDS ON, INTERACTIVE, PLAY BASED AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN.EXPLORE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM HAD 51,063 CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS VISIT; 135 PARTIES AND EVENTS TOOK PLACE AT THE MUSEUM, SERVING 4,331 GUESTS; AND 991 FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS AND 37 ALL ACCESS FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS WERE ISSUED.THE ORGANIZATION SOLIDIFIED THE ALL ACCESS PROGRAM TO ENSURE FINANCIAL CONTRAINTS ARE NOT AN OBSTACLE FOR VISITORS. IN 2022, 331 VISITORS UTILIZED OUR ALL ACCESS PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Adam Schleicher Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Crawford Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kyle Ager Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Sundaram Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kelly Nelson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Knudten Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $215,885 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,750 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $215,885 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $166,574 |
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 | $71 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $382,659 |
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. | $36,539 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,615 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $41,586 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,977 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,820 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,200 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $26,100 |
Advertising and promotion | $15,433 |
Office expenses | $11,476 |
Information technology | $2,244 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $138,506 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,728 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,832 |
Insurance | $10,213 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $317,654 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $124,490 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $240 |
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 | $341,992 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $466,722 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,343 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $57,492 |
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 | $250,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $317,835 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $148,887 |
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 | $466,722 |