Nonprofit · EIN 38-3088234
GRAND RAPIDS CHILDRENS MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,875,340 | $3,674,392 | -$799,052 | $4,111,722 | $482,851 | $3,628,871 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $796,101 | $817,031 | -$20,930 | $4,869,929 | $459,090 | $4,410,839 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,166,931 | $3,196,670 | $1,970,261 | $4,933,433 | $498,597 | $4,434,836 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,158,108 | $2,325,773 | -$167,665 | $2,974,277 | $545,299 | $2,428,978 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,614,758
- of which government grants
- $133,601
- Program service revenue
- $860,107
- Investment income
- $124,810
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$2,404
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$47,134
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $44,700
- Other revenue
- $275,665
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $415,128
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,369,767
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,004,419
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $37,253
- Occupancy
- $344,445
- Travel
- $46,289
- Depreciation
- $262,297
- Program services (functional)
- $3,105,869
- Management and general (functional)
- $387,178
- Fundraising (functional)
- $181,345
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,869,929
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,111,722
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $482,851
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,628,871
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,148,545
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,015,171
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,613,700
- Gross unrelated business income
- $44,700
- Gross receipts
- $2,991,291
- Employees
- 54
- Volunteers
- 275
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAGGIE LANCASTER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 45 | $157,271 | $927 |
| ERIN CRISON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 45 | $116,114 | $16,981 |
| NATALIE HALL | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 45 | $122,908 | $927 |
| JOCELYN DETTLOF | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN BRENNER | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK PARADISO | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA L YON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK SCHUMACHER | TREASURER AND SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN PARKER | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON JOSEPH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE MASON ASANTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRASHAWN MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLEY STOPPELS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL LOTHSCHUTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRANDA HILLARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDY JAGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGARET VEGA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DALE RIETBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEI MAH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN POLSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTI HAIK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SOMMER JABBAR-PEARSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON SCHNELKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAGGIE LANCASTER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 45 | $149,508 | $927 |
| ERIN CRISON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 45 | $109,252 | $16,427 |
| NATALIE HALL | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Officer | 45 | $103,846 | $927 |
| NICK PARADISO | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN BRENNER | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOCELYN DETTLOF | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK SCHUMACHER | TREASURER AND SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON SCHNELKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLEY STOPPELS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL LOTHSCHUTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GREGORY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRANDA HILLARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY JAGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON JOSEPH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLIN OSBORNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE RIETBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEI MAH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET VEGA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRASHAWN MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE MASON ASANTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA L YON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTI HAIK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SOMMER JABBAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN POLSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN PARKER | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAGGIE LANCASTER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 45 | $149,508 | $927 |
| ERIN CRISON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 45 | $115,846 | $16,779 |
| NICK PARADISO | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN BRENNER | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOCELYN DETTLOF | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK SCHUMACHER | TREASUERER AND SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON SCHNELKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLEY STOPPELS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL LOTHSCHUTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GREGORY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRANDA HILLARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY JAGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON JOSEPH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLIN OSBORNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE RIETBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEI MAH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET VEGA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRASHAWN MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE MASON ASANTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA L YON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTI HAIK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SOMMER JABBAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN POLSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN PARKER | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAGGIE LANCASTER | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 45 | $138,157 | $797 |
| ERIN CRISON | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 45 | $91,152 | $11,545 |
| JOHN PARKER | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK PARADISO | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN BRENNER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOCELYN DETTLOF | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK SCHUMACHER | TREASUERER AND SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON SCHNELKER | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY STOPPELS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL LOTHSCHUTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GREGORY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRANDA HILLARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE HUIZINGA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY JAGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON JOSEPH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLIN OSBORNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE RIETBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARI SHERRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ED WONG-LIGDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEI MAH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET VEGA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRASHAWN MARTIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE MASON ASANTE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA L YON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11 SHELDON AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503-3218
- In care of
- % GRAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MAGGIE LANCASTER, 11 SHELDON AVENUE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
- Signed the 990
- MAGGIE LANCASTER, CEO
- Phone
- (616) 235-4726
- Website
- WWW.GRCM.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HUNGERFORD CPAS ADVISORS
Mission
PROVIDES A HANDS-ON ENVIRONMENT THAT CELEBRATES CHILDHOOD, INSPIRES LEARNING AND ENCOURAGES SELF-DIRECTED EXPLORATION FOR CHILDREN.
Program accomplishments
- INFORMAL HANDS ON LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT NURTURES THE DESIRE IN CHILDREN TO EXPLORE AND DISCOVER THE WORLD IN WHICH WE LIVE.Expenses $3,105,869 · revenue $1,138,206
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 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-3088234
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A520)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,111,722
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,991,291
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,875,340 | $3,674,392 | $4,111,722 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $796,101 | $817,031 | $4,869,929 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $5,166,931 | $3,196,670 | $4,933,433 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $2,158,108 | $2,325,773 | $2,974,277 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2022 | $2,122,912 | $1,688,421 | $2,835,746 | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 38-3088234).
Questions about GRAND RAPIDS CHILDRENS MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of GRAND RAPIDS CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GRAND RAPIDS CHILDRENS MUSEUM is 38-3088234.
- Is GRAND RAPIDS CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to GRAND RAPIDS CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GRAND RAPIDS 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 GRAND RAPIDS 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 GRAND RAPIDS 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 is the principal officer of GRAND RAPIDS CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MAGGIE LANCASTER.
- Who are the officers and directors of GRAND RAPIDS CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 23 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $157,271 (MAGGIE LANCASTER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does GRAND RAPIDS CHILDRENS MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,875,340, expenses of $3,674,392 and total assets of $4,111,722 at year end.
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