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Nonprofit · EIN 46-2648553

CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF OSWEGO

Tax-exempt · OSWEGO, NY 13126

Financials

$543K$569K2023$303K$376K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF OSWEGO by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$303,008$375,940-$72,932$2,561,660$2,781,311-$219,651
December 31, 2023990$542,868$569,289-$26,421$2,727,960$2,720,889$7,071
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$56,340
Membership dues
$37,137
Program service revenue
$216,218
Investment income
$0
Net rental income
$11,633
Net income from sales of inventory
$18,576
Other revenue
$30,450

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$67,600
Other salaries and wages
$128,583
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$213,983
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,836
Occupancy
$9,221
Travel
$196
Depreciation
$76,991
Program services (functional)
$325,292
Management and general (functional)
$50,648

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,605,445
Total assets, end of year
$2,561,660
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,781,311
Net assets, end of year
-$219,651
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,421,263
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$219,651
Gross receipts
$438,727
Employees
16
Year formed
2013
State of legal domicile
NY

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DONNA ROBERTSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Key employee
20$67,600
CHRISTINE UPCRAFTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DEBBIE RITSKESSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
DAVID SARGENTVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
COURTNEY GUERRABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
20$0
DIANNE WELSCHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
HOLLY MOONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JOHN ALLENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PHYLISA SOVAPRESIDENT
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MACKENZIE KJERSTADBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID SARGENTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
BRIDGET DOLBEARBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0$0
SARA BROADWELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ZACHARY GOLDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRISTINE UPCRAFTSECRETARY
Trustee or director
5$0
TORY DECAIRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
GREGORY MILLSPRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
ANDREA BACKUSSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
PHYLISA SOVATREASURER
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7 WEST BRIDGE STREET, OSWEGO, NY 13126-2184
In care of
% PHYLISA SOVA
Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
PO Box 3172, Oswego NY 13126
Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
Jonathan Shaver, PO Box 3172, Oswego NY 13126
Signed the 990
PHYLISA SOVA, PRESIDENT
Phone
(315) 216-6387
Return prepared by
Canale Insurance & Accounting LLC

Mission

TO ESTABLISH A NON-PROFIT CHILDRENS MUSEUM IN THE CITY OF OSWEGO FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES, EDUCATORS, AND CAREGIVERS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE MUSEUM WILL HOUSE A VARIETY OF INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SERVED OVER 28,000 VISITORS WITH ADMISSIONS AND STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS TO ENHANCE CHILDRENS PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT
    Expenses $325,292 · revenue $246,668

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-2648553
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
2013
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,561,660
Income (IRS master file)
$438,727

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$303,008$375,940$2,561,660XML
990December 2023$542,868$569,289$2,727,960XML
990December 2022$648,102$574,206$2,738,562IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: Jonathan Shaver
December 31, 2015≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 46-2648553).

Questions about CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF OSWEGO

What is the EIN of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF OSWEGO?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF OSWEGO is 46-2648553.
Is CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF OSWEGO tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF OSWEGO tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF OSWEGO 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 OF OSWEGO 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 CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF OSWEGO 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 CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF OSWEGO?
The 990-N for 2015 names Jonathan Shaver.
Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF OSWEGO?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,600 (DONNA ROBERTS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF OSWEGO have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $303,008, expenses of $375,940 and total assets of $2,561,660 at year end.

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