Nonprofit · EIN 16-1683676
HARRISONBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · HARRISONBURG, VA 22801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $991,008 | $971,382 | $19,626 | $4,685,096 | $20,530 | $4,664,566 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,018,094 | $993,463 | $24,631 | $4,609,456 | $22,780 | $4,586,676 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $374,822
- Program service revenue
- $540,727
- Investment income
- $37,726
- Net income from fundraising events
- $34,178
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $3,555
- Other revenue
- $37,733
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $104,065
- Other salaries and wages
- $313,785
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $520,260
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $17,790
- Occupancy
- $103,451
- Depreciation
- $193,554
- Program services (functional)
- $801,485
- Management and general (functional)
- $70,865
- Fundraising (functional)
- $99,032
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,609,456
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,685,096
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $20,530
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,664,566
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,219,784
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,544,975
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $119,591
- Gross receipts
- $1,019,451
- Employees
- 27
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA SHULL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, Key employee | 50 | $104,065 |
| KEVIN GIBSON | PRESIDENT, BOARD MBR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN STOEHR | V PRESIDENT, BOARD MBR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD WALSH | TREASURER, BOARD MBR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HANNAH HUTMAN | SECRETARY, BOARD MBR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CORY DAVIES | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DUSTIN DIDAWICK | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIELA FORMICONI | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEKKA HARSH | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHAZ HAYWOOD | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMY HENDERSON | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES HENDRICKS | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAT KENNEDY | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID KIRKPATRICK | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARTH KNIGHT | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARI KYLE | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WENDY LAM | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZ OZCAN | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAPHYNE SAUNDERS THOMAS | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA SHULL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, Key employee | 50 | $95,823 |
| KEVIN GIBSON | PRESIDENT, BOARD MBR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| AMY HENDERSON | V PRESIDENT, BOARD MBR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DUSTIN DIDAWICK | TREASURER, BOARD MBR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| HANNAH HUTMAN | SECRETARY, BOARD MBR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| BEKKA HARSH | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES HENDRICKS | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CORY DAVIES | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHAZ HAYWOOD | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAT KENNEDY | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARI KYLE | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WENDY LAM | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NEAL LEWIS | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZ OZCAN | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOEL SHANK | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN STOEHR | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAPHYNE SAUNDERS THOMAS | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRAD WALSH | BOARD MBR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 150 S MAIN ST, HARRISONBURG, VA 22801-3629
- In care of
- % LISA W SHULL
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LISA SHULL, P O BOX 957, HARRISONBURG, VA 22803
- Signed the 990
- LISA SHULL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (540) 442-8900
- Website
- www.iexploremore.com
- Return prepared by
- CARDINAL FINANCIAL & TAX LTD
Mission
EXPLORE MORE DISCOVERY MUSEUM ENGAGES YOUNG MINDS THROUGH INTERACTIVE, MULTI-SENSORY LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THEMSELVES AND THEIR WORLD.
Program accomplishments
- EXHIBITS AND CAPITAL EXPANSION EXPLORE MORE DISCOVERY MUSEUM CONTINUED ENHANCING ITS EXHIBIT SPACES TO SPARK CURIOSITY AND ENGAGE CHILDREN AGRES 1-12. ITS 18 HANDS ON GALLERIES SUPPORT EXPLORATION IN SCIENCE, ART, ENGINEERING, HEALTH, AND IMAGINATIVE PLAY. THE MUSEUM ALSO PLACES SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY FOCUSED SPACES AS WELL AS THE YOUTH MAKERSPACE AND TEACHING KITCHEN FOR CHILDREN 8 AND UP, WHERE ACTIVITIES BUILD CREATIVITY, PROBLEM SOLVING, AND COLLABORATION. THIS YEAR, THE MUSEUM INTRODUCED A NEW CONSTRUCTION ZONE, FEATURING INTERACTIVE BUILDING AND ENGINEERING EXPERIENCES. STAFF REGULARLY REFRESH EXHIBITS AND ADD NEW INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WITH THE ANNUAL SEPTEMBER SPRUCE UP PROVIDING FOCUSED TIME FOR IMPROVEMENTS. COMMUNITY INPUT AND PARTNERSHIPS HELP GUIDE THESE ENHANCEMENTS, ENSURING THE MUSEUM REFLECTS LOCAL INTERESTS AND NEEDS. EXPLORE REMAINS A TRUSTED EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE AND VIBRANT GATHERING PLACE FOR FAMILIES IN THE REGION.Expenses $763,699
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACCESS EXPLORE MORE DISCOVERY MUSEUM PROVIDED ENRICHING, HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. PROGRAM STAFF LED FIELD TRIPS, SUMMER CAMPS, AND YOUTH MAKERSPACE ACTIVITIES THAT EXTENDED LEARNING BEYOND THE MUSEUMS 18 EXHIBIT SPACES, ENGAGING MORE THAN 8,000 STUDENTS. SERVING OVER 82,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY, THE MUSEUM REMAINED COMMITTED TO ACCESSIBILITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 15 OF GUESTS BENEFITING FROM SPONSORED ADMISSION PROGRAMS SUCH AS FIRST FRIDAY FREE AND MUSEUMS FOR ALL, ENSURING ACCESS TO PLAY BASED LEARNING. PARTNERSHIPS DEEPENED THIS IMPACT, INCLUDING A PRESCHOOL EVENT AND FAMILY RESOURCE FAIR WITH UNITED WAY AND ART OUTREACH FOR ALL LOCAL BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB LOCATIONS. ADDITIONAL COLLABORATIONS WITH THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY CHILDRENS CHOIR, YOUR ECONOMIC SUCESS YES, AND THE JMU DIETETICS PROGRAM ENRICHED PROGRAMMING AND SUPPORTED INCLUSIVITY ACROSS THE REGION. IN TOTAL, THESE INITIATIVES CONTRIBUTED SERVICES VALUED AT MORE THAN 100K, SUPPORTING OVER 11,000 VISITORS AND FAMILIES.Expenses $37,786
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 16-1683676
- 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
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,685,096
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,019,451
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $991,008 | $971,382 | $4,685,096 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,018,094 | $993,463 | $4,609,456 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $745,777 | $886,591 | $4,528,246 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 16-1683676).
Questions about HARRISONBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of HARRISONBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HARRISONBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM is 16-1683676.
- Is HARRISONBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to HARRISONBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HARRISONBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM 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 HARRISONBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HARRISONBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of HARRISONBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LISA SHULL.
- Who are the officers and directors of HARRISONBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,065 (LISA SHULL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does HARRISONBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $991,008, expenses of $971,382 and total assets of $4,685,096 at year end.
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