Kidspace A Participatory Museum

Organization Overview

Kidspace A Participatory Museum, operating under the name Kidspace Children's Museum, is located in Pasadena, CA. 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 12/2023, Kidspace Children's Museum employed 149 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kidspace Children's 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 12/2023, Kidspace Children's Museum generated $5.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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NURTURE THE POTENTIAL OF ALL CHILDREN THROUGH KID-DRIVEN EXPERIENCES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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KIDSPACE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IS A NONPROFIT MUSEUM DESIGNED TO DELIGHT AND ENGAGE CHILDREN EMOTIONALLY, INTELLECTUALLY, AND PHYSICALLY THROUGH JOYFUL KID-DRIVEN EXPERIENCES. WE INVITE ALL CHILDREN TO PLAY, DISCOVER, CREATE, THRIVE, AND TO EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH CURIOSITY AND KINDNESS. OUR 3.5-ACRE OUTDOOR CAMPUS FEATURES MORE THAN 40 INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, INCLUDING NEW-FOR-2023 ARROYO PEQUEO, WHICH SHOWCASES THE NATIVE HABITAT AND WILDLIFE OF THE SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS. IN 2023, OUR ATTENDANCE AND COMMUNITY IMPACT CONTINUED TO SOAR, WITH 342,000 GUESTS, INCLUDING 50,000 CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS WHO BENEFITED FROM COMPLIMENTARY OR DISCOUNTED ADMISSION. KIDSPACE IS DEDICATED TO BROADENING ACCESSIBILITY (CONTINUE ON SCH O) AND OPENING DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. THIS INCLUDES A PARTNERSHIP WITH PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT WHOSE STUDENT BODY CONSISTS OF 80% INDIVIDUALS OF COLOR AND 58% ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED FAMILIES. KIDSPACE EXPANDED ITS FREE FIELD TRIP PROGRAM TO ALL PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN CLASSES WITHIN THE DISTRICT IN 2023, PROVIDING GUIDED ART PROGRAMMING TO OVER 1,400 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. ADDITIONALLY, IN LATE 2023, THE MUSEUM LAUNCHED LOW-COST FAMILY ACCESS MEMBERSHIPS, BRINGING THE BENEFITS OF YEAR-ROUND PLAY TO 144 NEW FAMILIES BY LOWERING ECONOMIC BARRIERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Carrie Walker
President
$0
Tricia Fink
Vice President
$0
Mike Bryant
Treasurer
$0
Laura Moyles-Labarge
Secretary (left 12/23)
$0
Dawn Archuletta
Board Member (left 12/23)
$0
Greg Cavic
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Glenn Building Services Inc
Janitorial Services
$238,111
Missionwell Llc
Accounting Services; Human Resource Serv
$132,048
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$50,924
Related organizations$0
Government grants $67,784
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,121,164
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,239,872
Total Program Service Revenue$4,300,518
Investment income $19,454
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $56,744
Net Income from Gaming Activities $12,260
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $281,982
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,915,831

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