Nonprofit · EIN 20-2058235
NORTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS MUSEUM
Also known as KIDZU CHILDRENS MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,471,821 | $1,656,325 | -$184,504 | $5,522,759 | $4,291,122 | $1,231,637 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $748,349 | $956,632 | -$208,283 | $5,424,161 | $4,046,300 | $1,377,861 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,758,042 | $1,328,199 | $1,429,843 | $1,915,328 | $329,184 | $1,586,144 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,105,658
- Membership dues
- $61,583
- Program service revenue
- $141,221
- Investment income
- $1,702
- Net rental income
- $101
- Net income from fundraising events
- $4,298
- Other revenue
- $223,240
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $261,192
- Other salaries and wages
- $546,351
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $919,462
- Professional fundraising fees
- $30,669
- Legal fees
- $1,055
- Accounting fees
- $48,437
- Occupancy
- $88,396
- Travel
- $3,483
- Depreciation
- $56,187
- Program services (functional)
- $928,931
- Management and general (functional)
- $584,281
- Fundraising (functional)
- $143,113
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,424,161
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,522,759
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,291,122
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,231,637
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,225,942
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,028,382
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $203,255
- Gross receipts
- $1,530,933
- Employees
- 52
- Volunteers
- 34
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAIMIE HOLCOMB | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $220,547 | $36,667 |
| ELIZABETH BETSY BENNETT | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BROYHILL | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTO BLANCOMD | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 01/25) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROY CAMPBELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LORNA CHAFE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES COBLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE FOSTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE FRIEDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKE FULFORD | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 05/25) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY GANGI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANNE JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE MORGAN | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 05/25) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY NEWMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MEG ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED SPENCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ELLEN STOLZMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MARY STOWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| WILL YEAGER | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 05/25) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BETSY BENNETT | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BROYHILL-MORRIS | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN STOLZMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT BLANCO MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROY CAMPBELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LORNA CHAFE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES COBLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELAINE FOSTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE FRIEDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY GANGI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DIANNE JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EMILY NEWMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEG ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ED SPENCE MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY STOWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMIE DEMENT HOLCOMB | CEO Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMIE DEMENT HOLCOMB | CEO Officer | 40 | $144,772 | $4,493 |
| ELLEN STOLZMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETSY BENNETT | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY FISHER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY STOWE | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE FRIEDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES COBLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANNE JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED SPENCE MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELAINE FOSTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BROYHILL-MORRIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY GANGI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY NEWMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON MILLS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORNA CHAFE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK KLEINSCHMIDT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEG ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTO BLANCO MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILL LLOYD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROY CAMPBELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1712 WILLOW DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514-2947
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JAMIE DEMENT HOLCOMB, PO BOX 2039, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27515
- Signed the 990
- JAMIE DEMENT HOLCOMB, CEO
- Phone
- (919) 933-1455
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
SEE SCHEDULE OTHE NORTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PROVIDES HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AGED 0-12 YEARS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE EXHIBITS, STORYTIMES, MUSIC PROGRAMS, ART CLASSES, CHILD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION FOR CAREGIVERS, FIELD TRIPS, AND OUTREACH TO FAMILIES IN NEED.
Program accomplishments
- THE NORTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INSPIRES CHILDREN AND THE ADULTS IN THEIR LIVES TO LEARN THROUGH CREATIVE AND PUPOSEFUL PLAY, WITH A FOCUS ON STEM, THE ARTS, CHILD HEALTH AND EMERGING LITERACY. KIDZU CONTINUES TO PROVIDE INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, PARTICIPATORY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, AS WELL AS VIRTUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE MUSEUM BEGAN OPERATING A STEM MOBILE MUSEUM TO DELIVER HANDS-ON EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMMING DIRECTLY TO SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA. FULLY EQUIPPED WITH 9 EXHIBITS FOR ON-SITE STEM LEARNING, THIS MOBILE EXPERIENCE SPARKS CURIOSITY AND EXPANDS ACCESS TO MUSEUM-QUALITY LEARNING STATEWIDE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE MOBILE MUSEUM CONTAINS 9 EXHIBITS THAT FOCUS ON STEM THROUGH A LENS ON SPACE SCIENCE. THE NINE INTERRELATED LEARNING STATIONS ARE: POWER STATION; DIGITAL DESIGN; AERODYNAMIC TEST CHAMBER; R.O.V. COMMAND; QUAKE; COMMUNICATION STATION; ENERGY BEAM; ROBOT; AND ENERGIZE.Expenses $928,931 · revenue $141,221
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-2058235
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,522,759
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,530,933
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,471,821 | $1,656,325 | $5,522,759 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $748,349 | $956,632 | $5,424,161 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,758,042 | $1,328,199 | $1,915,328 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,119,823 | $1,045,671 | $478,315 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 20-2058235).
Questions about NORTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of NORTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS MUSEUM is 20-2058235.
- Is NORTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to NORTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTH CAROLINA 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 NORTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS MUSEUM 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 NORTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS MUSEUM 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 NORTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JAMIE DEMENT HOLCOMB.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $220,547 (JAIMIE HOLCOMB, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NORTH CAROLINA CHILDRENS MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,471,821, expenses of $1,656,325 and total assets of $5,522,759 at year end.
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