Nonprofit · EIN 41-0718361
DULUTH CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC
Tax-exempt · DULUTH, MN 55806
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $631,291 | $511,823 | $119,468 | $907,724 | $533,862 | $373,862 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $495,301 | $393,125 | $102,176 | $822,444 | $568,050 | $254,394 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $445,961 | $577,757 | -$131,796 | $764,924 | $612,706 | $152,218 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $378,494
- of which government grants
- $203,786
- Program service revenue
- $140,201
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- $8,964
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $102,513
- Other revenue
- $112,596
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $81,203
- Other salaries and wages
- $164,013
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $271,458
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,800
- Accounting fees
- $24,973
- Occupancy
- $15,496
- Travel
- $5,629
- Depreciation
- $17,004
- Program services (functional)
- $412,573
- Management and general (functional)
- $94,822
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,428
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $822,444
- Total assets, end of year
- $907,724
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $533,862
- Net assets, end of year
- $373,862
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $529,699
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $373,862
- Gross receipts
- $638,883
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1930
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DREW JENSEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 10 | $71,232 | $6,120 |
| KATE VAN DAELE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE CUTLER | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA HENKEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TEAGAN CASSAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA GOODSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TYRA JARAMILLO-KRAEMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT OSTBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHAEL ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR NICHOLLE SCHUELKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH STOKES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DREW JENSEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $25,000 | $2,270 |
| CAROLYN NELSON-KAVAJECZ | INTERIM DIRECTOR (THRU AUG 2023) Officer | 10 | $3,074 | $0 |
| ALLYSE PRICHARD | BOARD CHAIR (THRU JULY 2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE VAN DAELE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE CUTLER | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER REINERT | BOARD VICE CHAIR (THRU NOV 2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA HENKEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TEAGAN CASSAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA GOODSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TYRA JARAMILLO-KRAEMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT OTSBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHAEL ROBINSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR NICHOLLE SCHUELKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNAH STOKES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMERON KRUGER | CEO (THRU APRIL 2023) Officer | 40 | $76,250 | $3,390 |
| CAROLYN NELSON-KAVAJECZ | INTERIM DIRECTOR (FROM MAY 2023) Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLYSE PRICHARD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER REINERT | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA HENKEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK CLARK | SECRETARY (THRU DEC 2022) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE VAN DAELE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE CUTLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE FRANK | DIRECTOR (THRU SEP 2022) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA GOODSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT OSTBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2125 W SUPERIOR ST, DULUTH, MN 55806-2012
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DREW JENSEN, 2125 W SUPERIOR STREET, DULUTH, MN 55806
- Signed the 990
- DREW JENSEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (218) 733-7543
- Return prepared by
- WIPFLI ADVISORY LLC
Mission
THE DULUTH CHILDREN'S MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TO ENGAGE CHILDREN IN HANDS-ON LEARNING THROUGH CREATIVE PLAY AND INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS.
Program accomplishments
- EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH:PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED DAILY AND PROVIDE VISITORS WITH UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN THE AREAS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, HISTORY, AND ART. MUSEUM STAFF USE A VARIETY OF LEARNING TOOLS AND INCORPORATE MINNESOTA STATE EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS TO TEACH CONCEPTS SUCH AS MAGNETISM AND CHEMICAL REACTION TO DULUTH HISTORY AND WORLD CULTURAL. THE MUSEUM OWNS MANY INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS. MUSEUM STAFF PROVIDE OUTREACH TO NUMEROUS CLASSROOMS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS WHICH IMPACT THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT SUPPLEMENT CLASSROOM LEANING AND YOUTH PROGRAMS.Expenses $375,278 · revenue $64,239
- MEMBERSHIP, ADMISSION AND GIFT SHOP: THE MUSEUM OPERATES AS AN ATTRACTION WITH OVER 25,000 ANNUAL VISITORS AND 948 ANNUAL MEMBERS. AS AN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ACCESS TO THE WHOLE COMMUNITY, A DISCOVERY FOR ALL PROGRAM HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO DISTRIBUTE OVER 310 SCHOLARSHIP MEMBERSHIPS TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. IN ADDITION, AS A MUSEUM'S FOR ALL AND BLUE STAR MUSEUM PARTNER, LOW COST ADMISSION IS AVAILABLE TO VISITORS WITH A VALID EBT OR ACTIVE MILITARY ID. THE GIFT SHOP PROVIDES MISSION-ORIENTED TOYS AND GAMES OF SALE TO CONTINUE LEARNING AND EXPLORATION AT HOME.Expenses $34,200 · revenue $179,594
- COLLECTION:UNIQUE TO THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, THE MUSEUM CARES FOR AND CURATES EXTENSIVE TEXTILE COLLECTIONS, HUNDREDS OF DOLLS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, A CUNEIFORM TABLET FROM 5000BC, AND MANY ITEMS RELEVANT TO THE OJIBWE CULTURE AS WELL AS DULUTH'S EARLY SETTLERS. ITEMS FROM THE COLLECTION ARE ROTATED THROUGH THE MUSEUM'S GALLERY SPACES AS WELL AS USED IN CLASSROOM OUTREACH. MANY ITEMS ARE ON LONG TERM LOAN TO THE TWEED MUSEUM, HARTLEY NATURE CENTER AND THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY.Expenses $3,095
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-0718361
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1951
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A540)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $907,724
- Income (IRS master file)
- $638,883
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $631,291 | $511,823 | $907,724 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $495,301 | $393,125 | $822,444 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $445,961 | $577,757 | $764,924 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $691,550 | $442,666 | $886,313 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 41-0718361).
Questions about DULUTH CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC
- What is the EIN of DULUTH CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DULUTH CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC is 41-0718361.
- Is DULUTH CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1951.
- Are donations to DULUTH CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DULUTH CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC 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 DULUTH CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DULUTH CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DULUTH CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DREW JENSEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of DULUTH CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,232 (DREW JENSEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DULUTH CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $631,291, expenses of $511,823 and total assets of $907,724 at year end.
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