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Nonprofit · EIN 26-4353786

CHESHIRE CHILDRENS MUSEUM

Also known as CHESHIRE CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC

Tax-exempt · KEENE, NH 03431

Financials

$282K$291K2023$278K$269K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHESHIRE CHILDRENS MUSEUM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$278,192$269,284$8,908$77,672$420$77,252
December 31, 2023990$281,545$290,743-$9,198$70,403$2,059$68,344
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$67,610
Program service revenue
$200,107
Investment income
$29
Net income from fundraising events
-$3,219
Net income from sales of inventory
$13,665
Other revenue
$10,446

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$98,743
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$106,393
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$16,798
Occupancy
$63,127
Depreciation
$643
Program services (functional)
$220,935
Management and general (functional)
$44,036
Fundraising (functional)
$4,313

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$70,403
Total assets, end of year
$77,672
Total liabilities, end of year
$420
Net assets, end of year
$77,252
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,603
Net assets without donor restrictions
$77,252
Gross receipts
$297,288
Employees
18
Volunteers
27
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
NH

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
DANIELLE BLUMETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0
ISABELLA LUHRSVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0
LINDSAY MOONEYHANMEMER
Trustee or director
1.5$0
HANNAH PICKARDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0
MICHELLE RUBINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ALEXA PLEWAEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee
40$50,962
DANIELLE BLUMETRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LINDSAY MOONEYHANTRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MICHELLE RUBINTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
HANNAH PICKARDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
ISABELLA LUHRSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
149 EMERALD ST UNIT C, KEENE, NH 03431-3662
In care of
% DEB GANLEY
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
222 WEST ST, Keene NH 03431
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
HANNAH PICKARD, 39 NORTH LINCOLN ST 2, KEENE, NH 03431
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
DEBORAH GANLEY, 7 BIRCH ST, Keene NH 03431
Signed the 990
DANIELLE BLUME, TREASURER
Phone
(603) 903-1800
Return prepared by
RUST & COMPANY CPAS

Mission

ENRICH THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING UNIQUE HANDS ON EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN THAT IGNITE THEIR CREATIVITY & AWAKEN THEIR CURIOSITY. OUR DYNAMIC EXHIBITS & PROGRAMS WILL INTEGRATE THE ARTS, SCIENCE, MATH & LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN TO DISCOVER & LEARN THROUGH THE POWER OF PLAY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SERVE FAMILIES & ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MONADNOCK REGION. PROVIDE FREE ADMISSIONS TO LOCAL SERVICE AGENCIES. WE BELIEVE THE MUSEUM HAS A UNIQUE ROLE TO PLAY IN STRENGTHENING FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. WHILE OUR PRIMARY FOCUS IS ALWAYS CHILD-LED PLAY AND DEVELOPMENT, WE ALSO INTENTIONALLY SERVE AS A VALUABLE THIRD PLACE FOR PARENTS. WE AIM TO FACILITATE POSITIVE FAMILY EXPERIENCES (PFE): ACCESSIBLE, STRESS-FREE MOMENTS WHERE CHILDREN AND THEIR ADULT CAREGIVERS CAN CONNECT DEEPLY. YOUR SUPPORT HELPS US DELIVER THIS VALUE BY ENSURING WE CAN REMAIN A GLIMMER OF HOPE AND JOY AND A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. INVESTING IN THE MUSEUM MEANS INVESTING IN FAMILY WELL-BEING AND RESILIENCE - A VITAL FUNCTION ALONGSIDE OUR CORE EDUCATIONAL MISSION.
    Expenses $220,935 · revenue $200,107

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
26-4353786
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
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)
$77,672
Income (IRS master file)
$297,288

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$278,192$269,284$77,672XML
990December 2023$281,545$290,743$70,403XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: DEBORAH GANLEY
December 31, 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 26-4353786).

Questions about CHESHIRE CHILDRENS MUSEUM

What is the EIN of CHESHIRE CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHESHIRE CHILDRENS MUSEUM is 26-4353786.
Is CHESHIRE CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to CHESHIRE CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHESHIRE 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 CHESHIRE 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 CHESHIRE 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 CHESHIRE CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names HANNAH PICKARD.
Who are the officers and directors of CHESHIRE CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CHESHIRE CHILDRENS MUSEUM have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $278,192, expenses of $269,284 and total assets of $77,672 at year end.

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