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Nonprofit · EIN 26-2162713

TRAILHEAD CHILDRENS MUSEUM

Also known as Trailhead Children's Discovery Museum

Tax-exempt · CRESTED BUTTE, CO 81224

Financials

$322K$332K2023$426K$390K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TRAILHEAD CHILDRENS MUSEUM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$426,387$389,690$36,697$115,206$1,770$113,436
December 31, 2023990$322,472$331,902-$9,430$75,964$1,125$74,839
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$186,849
of which government grants
$78,687
Membership dues
$25,613
Program service revenue
$239,180
Investment income
$5
Net income from sales of inventory
$353
Other revenue
$353

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$222,020
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$249,222
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,120
Occupancy
$51,667
Travel
$38
Depreciation
$2,844
Program services (functional)
$267,013
Management and general (functional)
$96,691
Fundraising (functional)
$25,986

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$75,964
Total assets, end of year
$115,206
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,770
Net assets, end of year
$113,436
Land, buildings and equipment
$7,012
Net assets without donor restrictions
$85,826
Net assets with donor restrictions
$27,610
Gross receipts
$432,411
Employees
28
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
CO

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATIE MUELLERPRESIDENT
Officer
1.5$0
ERIN FABBREVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
MELISSA FENLONSECRETARY
Officer
1.5$0
CATHLEEN RANCOURTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ELIZABETH EWINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ALEXA ZINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1.5$0
KURT ZIMMERMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LISA SUMNERTREASURER
Officer
1.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KATIE MUELLERPRESIDENT
Officer
1.5$0
ERIN FABBREVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
MELISSA FENLONSECRETARY
Officer
1.5$0
CATHLEEN RANCOURTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LIZ EWINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ALEXA ZINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1.5$0
ABBY BACHOFERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1508, CRESTED BUTTE, CO 81224-1508
Mailing address (990-N for 2009)
PO Box 1508, Crested Butte CO 81224
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KATIE MUELLER, 501 ELK AVE, CRESTED BUTTE, CO 81224
Principal officer (990-N for 2009)
Kara Miller, PO Box 1805, Crested Butte CO 81224
Signed the 990
LISA MCGINN, TREASURER
Phone
(970) 349-7160
Return prepared by
DOUGLAS B GORMAN PC

Mission

TO OFFER AN ENGAGING AND DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT THAT INSPIRES CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO EXPLORE,CREATE, AND LEARN TOGETHER THROUGH DISCOVERY AND PLAY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ART EDUCATION PROGRAMS-ART AND PLAY BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-11. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE FULL DAY ART CAMPS, HALF DAY ART CAMPS, AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES AND SPECIALIZED WORKSHOPS. PROGRAMS OCCUR DURING SCHOOL BREAKS AND AFTER SCHOOL. PROGRAMS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN TO DEVELOP PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, COGNITIVELY, AND SOCIALLY THROUGH ART, PLAY, AND EXPERIENCE AND EXPLORE THEIR ARTISTIC CURIOSITIES AND INTERESTS.
    Expenses $132,339 · revenue $215,399
  • MANAGEMENT OF CHILDRENS MUSEUM SPACE: THE TRAILHEAD CHILDRENS MUSEUM SPACE IS OPEN FIVE DAYS A WEEK TO THE PUBLIC, AND PROVIDES AN ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO EXPLORE,CREATE, AND PLAY TOGETHER. THE MUSEUM SPACE INCLUDES EXHIBITS DESIGNED TO INSPIRE PLAY OF ALL KINDS-CREATIVE, PHYSICAL, IMAGINATIVE, SENSORY, COLLABORATIVE, AND ART AND SCIENCE BASED AND SUPPORTS THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
    Expenses $128,321 · revenue $42,057
  • COMMUNITY EVENTS: PUBLIC ART AND PLAY BASED EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE LOCAL COMMNITY, THAT PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATIVE PLAY, ART ACTIVITIES, AND MUSICAL PERFORMANCES. THE TRAILHEAD BOTH HOSTS ITS OWN SIGNATURE ART AND PLAY EVENTS, AND CONTRIBUTES CHILDRENS ARTS PROGRAMMING TO OTHER ORGANIZATION EXISTING EVENTS.
    Expenses $6,353 · revenue $6,971

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-2162713
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
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$115,206
Income (IRS master file)
$432,411

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$426,387$389,690$115,206IRS
990December 2023$322,472$331,902$75,964XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2009
Officer: Kara Miller
December 31, 2009≤ $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 26-2162713).

Questions about TRAILHEAD CHILDRENS MUSEUM

What is the EIN of TRAILHEAD CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TRAILHEAD CHILDRENS MUSEUM is 26-2162713.
Is TRAILHEAD CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to TRAILHEAD CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TRAILHEAD 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 TRAILHEAD 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 TRAILHEAD 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 TRAILHEAD CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KATIE MUELLER.
Who are the officers and directors of TRAILHEAD CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TRAILHEAD CHILDRENS MUSEUM have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $426,387, expenses of $389,690 and total assets of $115,206 at year end.

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