Nonprofit · EIN 37-1320003
CHILDRENS MUSEUM FOUNDATION CORP
Tax-exempt · SPRINGFIELD, IL 62701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,738,277 | $1,066,788 | $671,489 | $4,896,992 | $1,672,905 | $3,224,087 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $994,472 | $1,194,779 | -$200,307 | $4,207,788 | $1,858,420 | $2,349,368 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,323,218
- of which government grants
- $690,365
- Program service revenue
- $385,586
- Investment income
- $33,487
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $32,500
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$6,432
- Other revenue
- -$4,014
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $110,425
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $486,684
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $37,990
- Accounting fees
- $24,457
- Occupancy
- $34,864
- Depreciation
- $126,097
- Program services (functional)
- $728,312
- Management and general (functional)
- $277,467
- Fundraising (functional)
- $61,009
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,207,788
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,896,992
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,672,905
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,224,087
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,376,312
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,071,489
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $152,598
- Gross receipts
- $1,772,089
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1993
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAH WILSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $109,600 | $3,450 |
| BETSY DOLLAR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOK CROKE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE CRANFORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE KEIM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| KAMI HARLESS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BAZAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAIT BOWERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY CHANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA HANSEN-SCHMADEKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYEN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MOODY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS NICKELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY RODGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMUEL LEAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAH WILSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $115,328 | $3,630 |
| BETSY DOLLAR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOK CROKE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CONNIE CRANFORD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE KEIM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL ANDREW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BAZAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAIT BOWERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY CHANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA HANSEN-SCHMADEKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRYEN JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MOODY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS NICKELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY RODGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN DICKERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAARON KIMMEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIE LAWRENCE WATSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 412 E ADAMS ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62701-1405
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BETSY DOLLAR, 412 E ADAMS ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62701
- Signed the 990
- LEAH WILSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (217) 971-4435
- Website
- WWW.KIDZEUM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- KERBER ECK & BRAECKEL LLP
Mission
TO CREATE EXPERIENCES FOR ALL THAT INSPIRE LEARNING AND DISCOVERY THROUGH PLAY. KIDZEUM IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING HEALTH AND WELLNESS, PROMOTING SCIENCE EDUCATION AND CAREERS AND DEVELOPING ENVIRONMENTAL AND GLOBAL AWARENESS THROUGH INNOVATIVE EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS FOR FAMILIES.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS THE OPERATION OF A CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. THROUGH OUT THE MUSEUM, THE ORGANIZATION HAS PROVIDED AN INTERACTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS AND ABILITIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH VARIOUS EXHIBITS PROMOTING A HEALTHY EARTH, COMMUNITY AND BODY. WITH HEALTHY EARTH EXHIBITS, CHILDREN LEARN HOW TO MAKE SMART CHOICES IN THE WAY WE USE THE LAND, WATER, SOIL AND OTHER RESOURCES. WITH HEALTHY COMMUNITY EXHIBITS, CHILDREN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON VARIOUS ROLES OF DEDICATED PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY AND THE SERVICES THEY PROVIDE. AND, THROUGH HEALTHY BODY EXHIBITS, CHILDREN ARE GIVEN INFORMATION ON HOW BODIES WORK WHICH LEADS THEM TO MAKE SMART CHOICES ON HEALTHY LIVING.Expenses $728,312 · revenue $414,072
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
- 37-1320003
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A520)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,896,992
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,772,089
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,738,277 | $1,066,788 | $4,896,992 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $994,472 | $1,194,779 | $4,207,788 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $737,483 | $1,417,481 | $4,458,668 | 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 37-1320003).
Questions about CHILDRENS MUSEUM FOUNDATION CORP
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS MUSEUM FOUNDATION CORP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS MUSEUM FOUNDATION CORP is 37-1320003.
- Is CHILDRENS MUSEUM FOUNDATION CORP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS MUSEUM FOUNDATION CORP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS MUSEUM FOUNDATION CORP 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 CHILDRENS MUSEUM FOUNDATION CORP 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 CHILDRENS MUSEUM FOUNDATION CORP 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 CHILDRENS MUSEUM FOUNDATION CORP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BETSY DOLLAR.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS MUSEUM FOUNDATION CORP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $109,600 (LEAH WILSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS MUSEUM FOUNDATION CORP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,738,277, expenses of $1,066,788 and total assets of $4,896,992 at year end.
Other nonprofits in SPRINGFIELD
- ILLINOIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC EIN 37-1312674 · last filed 990 for 2025
- HOOGLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC EIN 37-1408879 · last filed 990 for 2024
- ILLINOIS PRESS FOUNDATION INC EIN 37-1139015 · last filed 990 for 2025
- ASSOCIATION FOR SURGICAL EDUCATION INC EIN 52-1262620 · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMERICAN NEEDLEPOINT GUILD INC EIN 23-7245127 · last filed 990 for 2025
- SPRINGFIELD ART ASSOCIATION OF EDWARDS PLACE EIN 37-6005963 · last filed 990 for 2024
- ILLINOIS STATE POLICE HERITAGE FOUNDATION INCORPORATED EIN 37-1407084 · last filed 990 for 2024
- AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF DENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH EIN 84-2850098 · last filed 990 for 2024
All nonprofits in SPRINGFIELD · Illinois · Arts, culture and humanities