Childrens Discovery Foundation, operating under the name The Funhouse Commons, is located in Eastsound, WA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Funhouse Commons employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Funhouse Commons 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, Funhouse Commons generated $1.2m 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 (5.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $619.3k 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 FUNHOUSE COMMONS IS A YOUTH FOCUSED COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER THAT CREATES CARING RELATIONSHIPS, SUPPORTS WORKING FAMILIES, AND HELPS BUILD A HEALTHEIR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MENTOR PROGRAM: OUR MENTOR PROGRAM MATCHES YOUTH IN NEED OF SUPPORT WITH TRADITIONAL ONE-ON-ONE MENTOR MATCHES AND SEVERAL TYPES OF PROJECT-BASED MENTORSHIPS THAT LINK A CARING ADULT WITH A SMALL GROUP OF CHILDREN.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: WE PROVIDE BEST PRACTICES OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMMING AND EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH IN A SAFE, SUPERVISED, FUN, AND EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT.
HPSSF: THE HENIGSON PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT FUND PROVIDES COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO OUTSTANDING STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kristian Brekke Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jamie Cier Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Maia Vechey President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marcela Barrientos Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Raun Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Walsh 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 | $158,520 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $823,664 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $982,184 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $16,877 |
Investment income | $388 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $5,148 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $153,664 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,158,611 |
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. | $103,893 |
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 | $357,139 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $8,799 |
Payroll taxes | $33,353 |
Fees for services: Management | $4,433 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,211 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,321 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,738 |
Office expenses | $6,738 |
Information technology | $2,870 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,696 |
Travel | $3,246 |
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 | $50,589 |
Insurance | $6,302 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $619,340 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $518,026 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,257,067 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $41,080 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $12,547 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $805,343 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $982,404 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,616,467 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,947 |
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 | $12,947 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,259,720 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $343,800 |
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 | $3,616,467 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Childrens Discovery Foundation has recieved totaling $89,967.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Orcas Island Community Foundation Eastsound, WA PURPOSE: VARIOUS PURPOSES AS APPROVED BY OICF BOARD | $83,229 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $6,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $238 |
Beg. Balance | $1,172,380 |
Earnings | -$59,705 |
Net Contributions | $610 |
Other Expense | $7,814 |
Ending Balance | $1,105,471 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Experience Learning Community Seattle, WA | $150,532,395 | $23,528,435 |
Charles & Emma Frye Free Public Art Museum Inc Testamentary Trust Seattle, WA | $67,990,835 | $9,421,562 |
Safari Game Search Foundation Winston, OR | $11,893,690 | $8,001,628 |
Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum Severett, WA | $57,687,450 | $4,791,140 |
Sno-King Ice Sports Kirkland, WA | $2,403,737 | $2,901,295 |
Columbia River Maritime Museum Inc Astoria, OR | $27,133,708 | $10,271,351 |
Lemay-Americas Car Museum Tacoma, WA | $51,076,971 | $3,774,944 |
Bainbridge Island Museum Of Art Bainbridge Island, WA | $19,171,950 | $2,672,018 |
Bird Aviation Museum And Invention Center Inc Coeur Dalene, ID | $2,243,329 | $40,164 |
Alutiiq Heritage Foundation Kodiak, AK | $6,297,980 | $6,482,918 |
Western Antique Aeroplane Andautomobile Museum Hood River, OR | $6,901,365 | $1,601,440 |
Northwest African American Museum Inc Seattle, WA | $2,508,685 | $2,382,834 |