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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Carrie Walker President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tricia Fink Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mike Bryant Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Laura Moyles-Labarge Secretary (left 12/23) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dawn Archuletta Board Member (left 12/23) | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Greg Cavic Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Glenn Building Services Inc Janitorial Services | 12/30/23 | $238,111 |
Missionwell Llc Accounting Services; Human Resource Serv | 12/30/23 | $132,048 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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. | $675,104 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $207,474 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,338,499 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $285,351 |
Payroll taxes | $222,507 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $164,056 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,229 |
Fees for services: Other | $193,357 |
Advertising and promotion | $130,215 |
Office expenses | $244,720 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $582,368 |
Travel | $19,842 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,985 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,014,832 |
Insurance | $113,678 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $6,575,435 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $754,071 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $73,193 |
Accounts receivable, net | $216,371 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $68,095 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $128,486 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,557,321 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $641,316 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $507,037 |
Total assets | $13,945,890 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $414,098 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $910,589 |
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 | $1,324,687 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,272,365 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,348,838 |
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 | $13,945,890 |