Nonprofit · EIN 31-1492241
NORTHEAST TEXAS CHILDRENS MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · COMMERCE, TX 75428
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $501,772 | $448,364 | $53,408 | $1,665,887 | $4,171 | $1,661,716 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $504,099 | $392,312 | $111,787 | $1,780,284 | $171,976 | $1,608,308 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $487,834 | $385,723 | $102,111 | $1,499,937 | $3,416 | $1,496,521 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $140,192
- of which government grants
- $39,200
- Membership dues
- $30,035
- Program service revenue
- $353,487
- Investment income
- $8,093
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $91,288
- Other salaries and wages
- $76,617
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $180,562
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,200
- Occupancy
- $25,756
- Depreciation
- $65,302
- Program services (functional)
- $428,710
- Management and general (functional)
- $19,654
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,780,284
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,665,887
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,171
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,661,716
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $903,396
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,661,716
- Gross receipts
- $501,772
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2005
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BONNIE HUNTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARY HENDRIX | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JASON THOMPSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NATALIE SHADDOX-WHITE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BECKY ADAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE HORNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JULIE MCLEORY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JANE MULLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE MULLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVEN ROMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY BETH SAMPSON-PERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BECKY THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DIXIE TURMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT WARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LARRY WILLIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL BOUNDS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Key employee | 32 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BONNIE HUNTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHARLINE FREEMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Key employee | 32 | $0 |
| BETH DATTOMO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRENT FOSTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEVEN ROMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ABBIE HARPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE HORNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JULIE MCLEROY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE MULLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY BETH SAMPSON PERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MANDY STEWART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BECKEY THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SCOTT WARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BONNIE HUNTER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BECKY ADAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARY HENDRIX | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JASON THOMPSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONNIE PLUNKETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JACE HART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RANDY HARP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY HENDRIX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DIXIE TURMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WYMAN WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MANDY STEWART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BECKEY THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DANELLE KIDD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHARLINE FREEMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Key employee | 32 | $0 |
| BONNIE HUNTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BETH DATTOMO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BECKY ADAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRENDA ESTES | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE MULLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MIKE HORNE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ANN REEL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 100 MAPLE ST, COMMERCE, TX 75428-3638
- In care of
- % RACHEL BOUNDS
- Signed the 990
- RACHEL BOUNDS, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (903) 886-6055
- Return prepared by
- PATRICIA F WOOD EA
Mission
THE MUSEUM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITIS FOR CHILDREN. THE INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS ENCOURAGE THE PARTICIPATION OF ALL AGES WITH THE EMPHASIS ON CHILDREN IN THE AREA OF HEALTH, HISTORY AND MUSIC.
Program accomplishments
- THE NORTHEAST TEXAS CHILDRENS MUSEUM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS FOR CHILDREN. LOCATED IN COMMERCE, TEXAS, THE CHILDREN VISIT THE MUSEUM AND FIND INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS THAT THEY CAN TOUCH AND PLAY WITH IN ORDER TO LEARN. THE MISSION OF THE MUSEUM IS TO ENCOURAGE THE PARTICIPATION OF ALL AGES, WITH THE EMPHASIS ON CHILDREN IN THE AREA OF HEALTH, HISTORY, MUSIC AND PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES.Expenses $428,710
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 | 990 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
- 31-1492241
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,665,887
- Income (IRS master file)
- $501,772
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $501,772 | $448,364 | $1,665,887 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $504,099 | $392,312 | $1,780,284 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $487,834 | $385,723 | $1,499,937 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $798,334 | $344,682 | $1,401,641 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 31-1492241).
Questions about NORTHEAST TEXAS CHILDRENS MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of NORTHEAST TEXAS CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHEAST TEXAS CHILDRENS MUSEUM is 31-1492241.
- Is NORTHEAST TEXAS CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to NORTHEAST TEXAS CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHEAST TEXAS 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 NORTHEAST TEXAS CHILDRENS MUSEUM due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTHEAST TEXAS CHILDRENS MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHEAST TEXAS CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NORTHEAST TEXAS CHILDRENS MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $501,772, expenses of $448,364 and total assets of $1,665,887 at year end.
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