Skip to main content
IRS-authorized e-file provider · not the IRS

Nonprofit · EIN 04-3552597

CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF GREATER FALL RIVER INC

Tax-exempt · FALL RIVER, MA 02720

Financials

$372K$389K2023$359K$361K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF GREATER FALL RIVER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$358,646$361,484-$2,838$546,010$53,308$492,702
June 30, 2024990$371,946$388,857-$16,911$521,397$25,857$495,540
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$125,133
of which government grants
$66,160
Membership dues
$37,349
Program service revenue
$199,132
Investment income
$5,858
Net income from fundraising events
$20,262
Net income from sales of inventory
$7,221
Other revenue
$28,523

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$194,539
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$212,476
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,499
Occupancy
$26,135
Depreciation
$32,369
Program services (functional)
$219,278
Management and general (functional)
$135,442
Fundraising (functional)
$6,764

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$521,397
Total assets, end of year
$546,010
Total liabilities, end of year
$53,308
Net assets, end of year
$492,702
Land, buildings and equipment
$257,015
Net assets without donor restrictions
$477,982
Net assets with donor restrictions
$14,720
Gross receipts
$373,237
Employees
8
Volunteers
18

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ODETE AMARALOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JAY CHATTERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DONNA STEWARTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BARBARA TERRIOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MELISSA CARDELLIPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
ASHLEY DACUNHATREASURER
Officer
4$0
CHERYL FEENEYVICE PRESIDE
Officer
1$0
MARION SHAKERSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ODETE AMARALOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MELANIE BARBOSABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JAY CHATTERSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DONALDA SILVABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BARBARA TERRIOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MELISSA CARDELLIPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
ASHLEY DACUNHATREASURER
Officer
4$0
CHERYL FEENEYVICE PRESIDE
Officer
1$0
MARION SHAKERSECRETARY
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
441 NORTH MAIN STREET, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-2448
In care of
% RAY GORDON
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
441 North Main Street, Fall River MA 02720
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ELLEN LOUGH, 441 NORTH MAIN STREET, FALL RIVER, MA 02720
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
Jo-Ann Sbrega, 18 Albany Street, Fall River MA 02720
Signed the 990
MELISSA CARDELLI, PRESIDENT
Phone
(508) 672-0033
Return prepared by
RODRIGUES DRUM & COMPANY LLC

Mission

INSPIRING A LOVE FOR LEARNING. THE MISSION OF THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IS TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES AND INSPIRES A LOVE FOR THE LEARNING PROCESS WHILE STRENGTHENING FAMILY, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL BONDS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES AND INSPIRES A LOVE FOR THE LEARNING PROCESS WHILE STRENGTHENING FAMILY, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL BONDS. IN ITS UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT, CHILDREN ACTIVELY MAKE CONNECTIONS AMONG IDEAS, PEOPLE, AND CULTURES. ENCOMPASSING THE BROAD THEMES OF COMMUNITY, FAMILY, AND CREATIVITY, THE MUSEUM ENCOURAGES CHILDREN TO DEFINE THEIR ROLE IN AND CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY AT LARGE WHILE SUPPORTING EVERY PARENT'S EFFORT TO BE THE BEST PARENT THEY CAN.
    Expenses $219,278
  • AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS USED IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES AND INSPIRES A LOVE FOR THE LEARNING PROCESS WHILE STRENGTHENING FAMILY, EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL BONDS. IN ITS UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT, CHILDREN ACTIVELY MAKE CONNECTIONS AMONG IDEAS, PEOPLE, AND CULTURES. ENCOMPASSING THE BROAD THEMES OF COMMUNITY, FAMILY, AND CREATIVITY, THE MUSEUM ENCOURAGES CHILDREN TO DEFINE THEIR ROLE IN AND CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY AT LARGE WHILE SUPPORTING EVERY PARENT'S EFFORT TO BE THE BEST PARENT THEY CAN.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
04-3552597
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2001
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$546,010
Income (IRS master file)
$373,237

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$358,646$361,484$546,010XML
990June 2024$371,946$388,857$521,397XML
990June 2023$373,267$229,022$521,883IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: Jo-Ann Sbrega
June 30, 2012≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-3552597).

Questions about CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF GREATER FALL RIVER INC

What is the EIN of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF GREATER FALL RIVER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF GREATER FALL RIVER INC is 04-3552597.
Is CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF GREATER FALL RIVER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
Are donations to CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF GREATER FALL RIVER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF GREATER FALL RIVER INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF GREATER FALL RIVER INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF GREATER FALL RIVER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF GREATER FALL RIVER INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ELLEN LOUGH.
Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF GREATER FALL RIVER INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF GREATER FALL RIVER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $358,646, expenses of $361,484 and total assets of $546,010 at year end.

Other nonprofits in FALL RIVER

All nonprofits in FALL RIVER · Massachusetts · Arts, culture and humanities