Childrens Museum is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1980. 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 employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Museum 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 generated $556.7k 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 (12.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $231.3k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (23.0%) 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
THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TO BRING TO LIFE THE JOY OF THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THE MUSEUM CONNECTS CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO TEN TO THE CREATIVITY WITHIN THEMSELVES AND
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INTERACTIVE MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO 10 YEARS. THE MUSEUM PROVIDES LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN, THEIR PARENTS, AND EDUCATORS THROUGH PARTICIPATION WITH HANDS ON EXHIBITS, WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITY CENTERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Andrew Mathews President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cameron Wiebe Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eric Conley Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Colleen Mayer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Megan Ching Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Nate Holobinko Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $519,784 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $47,784 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $567,568 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,957 |
Investment income | $13 |
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 | -$13,864 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $556,674 |
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 | $25,338 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $33,328 |
Payroll taxes | $2,066 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,250 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $70,379 |
Advertising and promotion | $475 |
Office expenses | $4,798 |
Information technology | $50,976 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,710 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $250 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $24,984 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $231,320 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $43,619 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $367,861 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $71,784 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,051 |
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 | $1,466 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $303,155 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $792,936 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,911 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $26,281 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $9,141 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $340,580 |
Other liabilities | $231,943 |
Total liabilities | $649,856 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$21,790 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $164,870 |
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 | $792,936 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Childrens Museum has recieved totaling $250.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $250 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Kidsquest Childrens Museum Bellevue, WA | $12,818,124 | $3,734,986 |
Greentrike Tacoma, WA | $6,377,401 | $2,600,478 |
Hands On Childrens Museum Olympia, WA | $5,182,465 | $3,409,562 |
Imagine Childrens Museum Everett, WA | $34,459,538 | $5,632,145 |
Rogue Valley Childrens Discovery Museum Incorporated Medford, OR | $5,434,144 | $3,426,961 |
Portland Childrens Museum Portland, OR | $0 | $11,466 |
Childrens Museum Of Idaho Inc Meridian, ID | $603,823 | $481,200 |
Kids Discovery Museum Bainbridge Island, WA | $1,939,198 | $479,568 |
Childrens Museum Of Skagit County Burlington, WA | $1,384,986 | $254,040 |
Gilbert House Childrens Museum Inc Salem, OR | $1,366,562 | $445,979 |
Childrens Museum Seattle, WA | $792,936 | $556,674 |
Adventure Childrens Museum Eugene, OR | $32,481 | $0 |