2024-07-12T15:32:30-07:00 2023-12-31 061209905 Maletta & Company 43 Enterprise Drive Bristol CT 06010 990 2023-01-01 060896043 THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC CHIL 8602312830 180 Mohegan Drive WEST HARTFORD CT 06117 MICHAEL WERLE CEO 2024-07-12 true MICHAEL WERLE 999009999 true MICHAEL A MALETTA CPA P00435529 8605826715 X 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z MICHAEL WERLE 180 Mohegan Drive WEST HARTFORD CT 06117 2601335 false X WWW.THECHILDRENSMUSEUMCT.ORG X 1927 CT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY IN ENGAGING ITS VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER LIFETIME LEARNING. 16 16 72 174 0 1881674 1212637 1158123 1236875 -14454 57723 30557 27764 3055900 2534999 159287 0 1316057 1499247 0 230580 1268593 913866 2584650 2572400 471250 -37401 6156476 5942928 3897684 3651497 2258792 2291431 The Childrens Museum Groups mission is to inspire life-long learning among children and their caregivers by providing experiential learning opportunities covering STEAM, health nature and the environment. With a focus on at need communities the museum group strives to find pathways to personal, academic and professional growth and to foster an appreciation of the natural world with a goal of developing curious, confident and innovative children, creating the basis for successful adults. The Museum Group has three distinct but complementary lines of revenue-generating centers of excellence. The museum offers on-site interactive exhibits for young children, live animals and an extensive selection of STEAM education programs that are offered within communities throughout Connecticut and neighboring states. The Childrens Museum Preschool, co-located within the museum location, is a NAEYC accredited, full day, year-round licensed early childhood education facility for ages 3-5yrs. Roaring B false false 1464931 159278 648691 The Children's Museum West Hartford location, temporarily occupying space at 180 Mohegan Drive in West Hartford, encourages families to discover and explore our multi-sensory exhibits and live wildlife sanctuary. The Museums hand-on immersive STEAM exhibits promote exploration and inquiry based learning episodes focused on supporting child development in children ages two to age 8 with the support of their caregivers. Current hands-on exhibits focus on science discovery concepts, paleontology, social and emotional growth, engineering and nature. The Wildlife Sanctuary houses over 100 animals, primarily unwanted pets and displaced animals that cannot be released back into the wild. The animal resources are viewed by museum attendees onsite and used extensively to support the educational outreach programs the museum offers within communities throughout Connecticut and into neighboring states. Additional STEM topics covering physics, engineering, chemistry, geology, paleontology, biology and the environment are offered through the museums outreach education offerings, by a team of informal educators with science and education experiences. Roaring brook nature center provides natural history/environmental educationprograms to Connecticut communities. Programs include outreach and schoolVisitations, as well as scout, summer, pre-school and public programs. Serving as aResource to area residents with environmental concerns, the center answers thousands of nature-related questions annually. The center receives over 300 injured or ophaned native animals each year for rehabilitation. The goal is to release animals back into the wild, however, permanently injured wildlife may be housed at the center and The collection includes a variety of raptors, small mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Animals are used to promote knowledge of behaviors, adaptations within Connecticut fauna. The center maintains wildflower trails, a native plant butterfly garden and Serves as steward for five miles of trails on the adjacent 158 acre state-ownedWerner's woods property. 551820 588184 The Children's Museum Preschool provides a play-based program that encourages and develops learning through each child's natural activities and is licensed by CT Office of Early Childhood Education (OEC) and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young children (NAEYC). Experts agree that by learning through play, children will find education to be a positive and joyous process. This focus is at the core of the museum preschools philosophy, mission and curriculum. Recognizing that all children are different, each child comes with different strengths and areas for growth. Using proven techniques, classes are tailored to be sensitive to the needs of each individual child while maintaining an affirming and inclusive environment for all. The Museum Preschool offers a unique and innovative integration of preschool program curriculum strengthened by access to the resources provided by the onsite museum and remote nature center. Supporting creative play, academic excellence and social development are goals of the preschools team of credentialed early childhood educators. 2016751 true true false true false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 18 0 true 72 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 16 16 false false false false false false false true true false true true true true true true true true true false false CT X BETH WELLER 8602312824 180 Mohegan Drive WEST HARTFORD CT 06117 MICHAEL WERLE Executive Dir. 50.00 0.00 X 48000 0 0 DAVE CALIBEY Secretary 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jenny Gaffney Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Morgan Hilyard Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Julson Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Gannetta-Ramos Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT A CUSHMAN MD Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ayesha Clarke Chairperson 4.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Xan Maries McGivney Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kimberly Kersey Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JUDY ROSENTHAL Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DEBORAH ULLMAN Vice Chair 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Leslie Torres-Rodriguez PhD Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Luis Diez-Morales Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARK MILLIGAN Treasurer 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lauren Tafrate Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cherie Griffith-Dunn Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Pieter van Dokkum Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bree Pelczar Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sabrina Tucker-Barrett Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 48000 0 false false false 0 858592 354045 23819 1212637 ADMISSIONS 900099 150356 150356 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 900099 1031521 1031521 MEMBERSHIP FEES 900099 54998 54998 1236875 56706 56706 0 0 0 54534 53517 1017 1017 1017 0 0 33244 12819 20425 20425 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 7339 7339 7339 2534999 1265656 56706 159287 159287 0 0 0 72000 6000 30000 36000 0 1239354 1067763 93350 78241 0 91264 78114 6967 6183 96629 83251 7278 6100 0 1680 1680 66471 66471 54750 54750 0 3022 3022 0 2647 2115 68 464 44004 20473 18817 4714 0 0 383487 353937 26708 2842 0 0 9809 9760 49 57250 49324 4312 3614 0 92571 87085 2743 2743 0 Exhibits and Programs 90915 88488 2264 163 Contracted Services 55704 3640 20820 31244 Service Fees 51556 7514 42200 1842 0 2572400 2016751 325069 230580 3291305 3236115 0 207500 247820 26217 19593 0 0 0 6221 8654 40160 32455 2009983 1217743 857435 792240 291348 323119 0 0 0 1436290 1282932 6156476 5942928 853314 825478 34192 24684 2000000 1992317 1010178 809018 3897684 3651497 X 464184 463503 1794608 1827928 2258792 2291431 6156476 5942928 X -37401 24634 45406 X false true X true false X 709195 685954 1406060 1881674 1212637 5895520 0 0 709195 685954 1406060 1881674 1212637 5895520 899918 4995602 3720 6625 7479 13160 56706 87690 0 206 3741 1787 5753 7339 18826 6002036 0.83230 0.82850 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false false false false false false false true 54750 false false 54750 false false 291348 31924 153 323119 328300 -36442 510 291348 298627 31916 2243 328300 248697 20000 33980 4050 298627 235010 16291 2604 248697 1.00000 false false false 41800 41800 956797 470256 486541 82887 15978 66909 928499 731509 196990 792240 PERPETUAL TRUSTS BENEFICIAL INTEREST 378941 ROU Asset, Operating Lease 813556 SECURITY DEPOSITS 37536 UNEMPLOYMENT TRUST ACCOUNT 52899 1282932 Lease Liability Operating Lease 809018 809018 X 2602017 24634 45406 70040 2531977 3022 3022 2534999 2569379 1 1 2569378 3022 3022 2572400 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. The intended use of the endowment funds are to support the museum's operations. Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Museum is a not-for-profit organization exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Museum accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with certain provisions of FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes, which provide a framework for how companies should recognize, measure, present and disclose uncertain tax positions in their financial statements. Under FASB ASC 740, the Museum may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The Museum does not have any uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2023 and did not record any penalties or interest associated with uncertain tax positions. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 change in value of split-interest agreem $38729 change in value of UST account $6677 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S rounding $1 true Hartford Parent University 330 market street hartford CT 06106 451859686 44926 0 ctr. for STEAM adv. collaborative Hartford Youth Scholars 129 allen place hartford CT 06106 203495171 50319 0 ctr. for STEAM adv. collaborative The Legacy Foundation of Hart 1229 albany ave 3rd floor hartford CT 06112 453908154 27220 0 ctr. for STEAM adv. collaborative YMCA of Greater Hartford 444 albany ave hartford CT 06120 060881325 36822 0 ctr. for STEAM adv. collaborative 4 0 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used The Children's Museum (TCM) Inc. employs a dedicated Program Manager with support from the Director of Operations to monitor the use of Grant/Assistance funds that are distributed to cooperating organizations. Cooperating organizations submit quarterly reports documenting actual spend in the prior quarter as well as their expected cash need against planned budget. Quarterly reports are reviewed by TCM, as the fiscal agent, for adherence to proposed expenditure plan and deliverables. Quarterly, approved funds are secured by TCM and released to the cooperating organization and reported back to the originator of the funds on the required reporting schedule. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Form 990 was reviewed by members of the Audit Committee and made available to the board of trustees prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c PERIODICALLY, BOARD MEMBERS ARE SENT STATEMENTS REQUIRING THEM TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OR INTEREST, REGARDLESS OF MATERIALITY. THE STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD CHAIR. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a THE BOARD USED SURVEY DATA ON COMPARABLE SALARIES FROM THE AMERICAN Alliance OF MUSEUMS, AS WELL AS DATA COLLECTED BY NON-PROFIT CONSULTANTS, TO DETERMINE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The executive committee of the full board of trustees, which also acts as the compensation committee, has the responsibility to annually review and approve the president, officers and key employees compensation, which process and approval is documented. The committee reviews comparable compensation from similar area not-for-profit organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE MUSEUM MAKES THE AMENDED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, BY-LAWS, WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY AND PRIVACY PROTECTION POLICY AVAILABLE ON THE MUSEUM'S WEBSITE. OTHER DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENT = $38729 Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 CHANGE IN VALUE OF UST ACCOUNT = $6677 Roaring Brook Nature Center Auxilary 70 Gracey Road Canton CT 06019 222596568 Support the Roaring Brook Nature Center CT 501(c)(3) 11 (c) N/A false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false