Nonprofit · EIN 30-1211457
CHAMBERS COUNTY CHILDRENS MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · MONT BELVIEU, TX 77523
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,329,581 | $824,928 | $504,653 | $6,729,673 | $3,526,694 | $3,202,979 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,523,882 | $694,317 | $829,565 | $6,437,160 | $3,738,834 | $2,698,326 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $913,734
- Membership dues
- $50,098
- Program service revenue
- $348,537
- Investment income
- $26,760
- Net rental income
- -$20,921
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $43,000
- Other revenue
- $40,550
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $110,550
- Other salaries and wages
- $152,221
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $268,580
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,891
- Depreciation
- $138,400
- Program services (functional)
- $310,475
- Management and general (functional)
- $508,453
- Fundraising (functional)
- $6,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,437,160
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,729,673
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,526,694
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,202,979
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,342,946
- Gross receipts
- $1,440,949
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 90
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELODY KRAUS | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $60,300 |
| COURTNEY DORSEY | PROGRAM DIR. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $50,250 |
| LINDA RUSK | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEE MAY | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS DANIELS | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY SHIBLEY | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COURTNEY CAYLOR | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MACY MIDDLETON | President/Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MEGAN CAMPBELL | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SANDRA DUREE | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE ABALOS | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARLA DEAN | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELODY KRAUS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $63,750 |
| COURTNEY DORSEY | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $41,500 |
| ASHLEY BOLLICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY SHIBLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA LIGON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MACY MIDDLETON | CHAIR OF BOARD Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MEGAN CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SANDRA DUREE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| COURTNEY CAYLOR | FINANCIAL SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KARLA DEAN | SECRETARY Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10955 EAGLE DR SUITE A, MONT BELVIEU, TX 77523-7625
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHY HARRISON
- Signed the 990
- KATHY HARRISON, Executive Director
- Phone
- (713) 858-0680
- Return prepared by
- Tange Mann & Garza PC
Mission
THE CHAMBERS COUNTY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM SEEKS TO INSPRIRE DISCOVERY THROUGH INNOVATIVE, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES AND EXPLORATORY PLAY.
Program accomplishments
- In 2024, the Chambers County Childrens Museum welcomed 67,122 guests to the museum and sold 362 annual membership passes.Expenses $297,174 · grants $89,169 · revenue $247,601
- In 2024, the Chambers County Childrens Museum had 57 small group events, which included 10 camo sessions, 44 fieldtrips and 3 corporate events.Expenses $9,900 · grants $24,755 · revenue $62,605
- In 2024, the Chambers County Childrens Museum hosted 531 birthday parties.Expenses $3,401 · revenue $88,429
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 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
- 30-1211457
- 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
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A52)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,729,673
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,440,949
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,329,581 | $824,928 | $6,729,673 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,523,882 | $694,317 | $6,437,160 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,653,853 | $90,511 | $3,373,028 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | 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 30-1211457).
Questions about CHAMBERS COUNTY CHILDRENS MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of CHAMBERS COUNTY CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHAMBERS COUNTY CHILDRENS MUSEUM is 30-1211457.
- Is CHAMBERS COUNTY CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
- Are donations to CHAMBERS COUNTY CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHAMBERS COUNTY 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 CHAMBERS COUNTY 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 CHAMBERS COUNTY 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 CHAMBERS COUNTY CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KATHY HARRISON.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHAMBERS COUNTY CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $60,300 (MELODY KRAUS, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does CHAMBERS COUNTY CHILDRENS MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,329,581, expenses of $824,928 and total assets of $6,729,673 at year end.
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