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Nonprofit · EIN 26-3715029

BLACKSBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM

Tax-exempt · CHRISTIANSBURG, VA 24073

Financials

$232K$303K2023$179K$271K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLACKSBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$178,519$270,948-$92,429$260,237$59,575$200,662
December 31, 2023990$232,489$302,644-$70,155$365,504$72,413$293,091
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$53,430
of which government grants
$13,584
Membership dues
$13,308
Program service revenue
$125,087
Investment income
$2
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$41,666
Other salaries and wages
$54,756
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$111,327
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,420
Occupancy
$55,737
Depreciation
$43,429
Program services (functional)
$204,866
Management and general (functional)
$58,822
Fundraising (functional)
$7,260

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$365,504
Total assets, end of year
$260,237
Total liabilities, end of year
$59,575
Net assets, end of year
$200,662
Land, buildings and equipment
$248,663
Net assets without donor restrictions
$167,279
Net assets with donor restrictions
$33,383
Gross receipts
$178,519
Employees
18
Volunteers
20
Year formed
2009
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JESSICA JETERBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
AMANDA MORRISVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TESSA WRIGHTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
BREANN BAILEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
AMANDA BRADLEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN BYERSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LINDA COOPERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NINA TEMPLETONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARSHA JOYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
HOLLY KOBIAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JESSICA FULTZMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDREW FOILESMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DB POLIMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JESSICA JETERBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
AMANDA MORRISVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TESSA WRIGHTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BREANN BAILEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
AMANDA BRADLEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JOHN BYERSMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LINDA COOPERMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JIM MARTINMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JANE MCLAUGHENMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
NINA TEMPLETONMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DEVIN TOBINMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
782 NEW RIVER RD STE 812, CHRISTIANSBURG, VA 24073-6503
In care of
% BETTYE ACKERMAN
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
1531 South Main Street, Blacksburg VA 240608769
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JESSICA JETER, 782 NEW RIVER RD 812, CHRISTIANSBURG, VA 24073
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
Janine Kniola, 1531 South Main Street, Blacksburg VA 24060
Signed the 990
TESSA WRIGHT, BOARD TREASURER
Phone
(540) 200-8231
Return prepared by
MCMILLION & MCMILLION PC

Mission

AS A LEARNING PLAYGROUND, THE BLACKSBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM IS DEVOTED TO NURTURING THE CURIOSITY AND CREATIVITY OF CHILDREN THROUGH THE EXPLORATION OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, THE ARTS, AND REGIONAL HERITAGE

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • AS A LEARNING PLAYGROUND, THE BLACKSBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM IS DEVOTED TO NURTURING THE CURIOUSITY AND CREATIVITY OF CHILDREN THROUGH THE EXPLORATION OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, THE ARTS, AND REGIONAL HERITAGE.
    Expenses $161,437 · revenue $154,292
  • CAPITAL FUNDS SPENT TOWARDS PROGRAM/MISSION IN REGARDS TO CHANGES IN ORGANIZATION LOCATION CURRENT EXPENSES INCLUDE DEPRECIATION ON EXHIBITS THAT ARE CLASSIFIED AS LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS
    Expenses $43,429

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

File the 2025 990-EZ for BLACKSBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
26-3715029
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
2010
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$260,237
Income (IRS master file)
$178,519

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$178,519$270,948$260,237XML
990December 2023$232,489$302,644$365,504XML
990December 2022$195,056$269,099$439,030IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Janine Kniola
December 31, 2013≤ $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 26-3715029).

Questions about BLACKSBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM

What is the EIN of BLACKSBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACKSBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM is 26-3715029.
Is BLACKSBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to BLACKSBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLACKSBURG 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 BLACKSBURG 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 BLACKSBURG 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 BLACKSBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JESSICA JETER.
Who are the officers and directors of BLACKSBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BLACKSBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $178,519, expenses of $270,948 and total assets of $260,237 at year end.

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