Nonprofit · EIN 39-1681155
BETTY BRINN CHILDRENS MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,668,121 | $2,715,117 | -$46,996 | $2,404,829 | $739,579 | $1,665,250 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,498,642 | $2,832,980 | -$334,338 | $2,554,885 | $843,195 | $1,711,690 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,075,223
- Program service revenue
- $1,302,326
- Investment income
- $58,235
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $5,538
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$3,286
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $167,042
- Other revenue
- $232,337
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $220,909
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,398,965
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,890,921
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $10,637
- Occupancy
- $89,973
- Travel
- $10,742
- Depreciation
- $144,661
- Program services (functional)
- $1,903,552
- Management and general (functional)
- $607,960
- Fundraising (functional)
- $203,605
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,554,885
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,404,829
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $739,579
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,665,250
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $465,621
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,049
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,373,662
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $291,588
- Gross receipts
- $2,769,414
- Employees
- 60
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TINA QUEALY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $194,675 | $26,233 |
| LAURA ORR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE LYONS | VICE-PRESIDENT, FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON WEGRZYN | VICE-PRESIDENT, NOMINATING Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA BOYNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW FLEMING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIONNE GRAYSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGGIE HAMMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HEINY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DEA WRIGHT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW KELLER | PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN KIRKSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LAMACCHIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BELOT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILBERT LLANAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CHAD FIGUEROA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JOAN PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GREG NICKERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CASANDRA TATE MAHONEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| VICTORIA TEERLINK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BRENT ARNOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JULIE DAHMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIK ZIPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| N'JAMEH RUSSELL-CAMARA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARY BURGOON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN KING | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (THRU SEP) Officer | 40 | $142,622 | $143 |
| CHRISTINE FLORES | VP OF FINANCE & ADMIN. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,928 | $6,036 |
| TINA QUEALY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (FROM SEP) Officer | 40 | $41,667 | $0 |
| LAURA ORR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE LYONS | VICE-PRESIDENT, FINANCE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON WEGRZYN | VICE-PRESIDENT, NOMINATING Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA BOYNES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW FLEMING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIONNE GRAYSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGGIE HAMMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HEINY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER IMEDIEGWU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW KELLER | PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EVAN KIRKSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER LAMACCHIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AVIS LEVERETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GILBERT LLANAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD FIGUEROA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN PHILLIPS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG NICKERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CASANDRA TATE MAHONEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA TEERLINK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT ARNOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK ZIPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| N'JAMEH RUSSELL-CAMARA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 929 E WISCONSIN AVE 2ND FLOOR, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202-5406
- In care of
- % OMA COOK
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TINA QUEALY, 929 E WISCONSIN AVENUE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53202
- Signed the 990
- TINA QUEALY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (414) 390-5437
- Website
- BBCMKIDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
Mission
THE MUSEUM INSPIRES ALL CHILDREN TO WONDER AND EXPLORE THEIR WORLD THROUGH PLAY AND INNOVATIVE, HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES.
Program accomplishments
- MUSEUM EXPERIENCE - INCLUDES ALL ASPECTS OF VISITING THE MUSEUM, EXHIBITS, HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, FIELD TRIPS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS.Expenses $986,515 · revenue $1,163,152
- OUTREACH - PROVIDES FREE ADMISSION AND MEMBERSHIPS, TRANSPORTATION/PARKING, AND HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS FREE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING OUT IN THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $424,130
- EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES - THESE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS ENHANCE EFFORTS TO EXPAND OUR "LEARNING-BY-DOING" MISSION TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.Expenses $274,214
- EXHIBIT DEVELOPMENT - INCLUDES CREATION, FABRICATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF EXHIBITS THAT ARE PART OF THE EXHIBIT RENTAL AND SALES PROGRAM TO OTHER VENUES. RENTAL EXHIBITS ARE DISPLAYED ON THE MUSEUM FLOOR ON A ROTATING BASIS AND ENHANCE THE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE.Expenses $218,693 · revenue $265,088
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
- 39-1681155
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A520)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,404,829
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,769,414
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,668,121 | $2,715,117 | $2,404,829 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,498,642 | $2,832,980 | $2,554,885 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,520,010 | $2,752,999 | $3,054,552 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 39-1681155).
Questions about BETTY BRINN CHILDRENS MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of BETTY BRINN CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BETTY BRINN CHILDRENS MUSEUM is 39-1681155.
- Is BETTY BRINN CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to BETTY BRINN CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BETTY BRINN 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 BETTY BRINN 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 BETTY BRINN 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 BETTY BRINN CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TINA QUEALY.
- Who are the officers and directors of BETTY BRINN CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 26 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $194,675 (TINA QUEALY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does BETTY BRINN CHILDRENS MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,668,121, expenses of $2,715,117 and total assets of $2,404,829 at year end.
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