Nonprofit · EIN 46-4174396
CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF BRANCH COUNTY INC
Also known as MELISSA AUSTIN
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · COLDWATER, MI 49036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $282,742 | $214,357 | $68,385 | $419,740 | $4,401 | $415,339 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $223,882 | $136,465 | $87,417 | $464,077 | $4,018 | $460,059 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $271,289 | $100,289 | $171,000 | $376,230 | $3,588 | $372,642 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $174,879
- Membership dues
- $9,777
- Program service revenue
- $58,005
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $31,282
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $18,576
- Other revenue
- $49,858
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $63,736
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $68,690
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $880
- Occupancy
- $40,721
- Depreciation
- $65,458
- Program services (functional)
- $187,315
- Management and general (functional)
- $28,021
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $464,077
- Total assets, end of year
- $419,740
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,401
- Net assets, end of year
- $415,339
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $296,523
- Gross receipts
- $379,444
- Employees
- 7
- Year formed
- 2015
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shana Grife | Executive Director Key employee | 10 | $26,000 |
| Deb Dally | Trustee Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jack Noblit | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lauren Fern | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Melissa Austin | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 |
| Kayla Gray | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEB DALLY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JACK NOBLIT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN FERN | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MELISSA AUSTIN | TREASURER Officer | 6 | $0 |
| KAYLA GRAY | BOARD PRESIDENT Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEB DALLY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| JACK NOBLIT | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KARMEN CASE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN FERN | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MELISSA AUSTIN | TREASURER Officer | 6 | $0 |
| KAYLA GRAY | BOARD PRESIDENT Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 58 W CHICAGO ST, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1617
- In care of
- % MELISSA AUSTIN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 426 Marshall ST, Coldwater MI 49036
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Melissa Austin, 58 W Chicago St, Coldwater, MI 49036
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Melissa Austin, 426 Marshall St, Coldwater MI 49036
- Signed the 990
- Melissa Austin, Treasurer
- Phone
- (517) 227-5571
- Return prepared by
- James W Gordon CPA PC
Mission
To provide a community driven, child-centered space where children can explore, learn, and grow by engaging in interactive play with those who care about them.
Program accomplishments
- Over 14,500 visitors explored CMBC in 2025. The museum is home to hands-on, interactive educational exhibits in its 6500 sq ft home, 300 sf of which is retail space.Expenses $187,315
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 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-4174396
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A52)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $419,740
- Income (IRS master file)
- $379,444
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2016
- Posted by the IRS
- August 8, 2016
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2016
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $282,742 | $214,357 | $419,740 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $223,882 | $136,465 | $464,077 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $271,289 | $100,289 | $376,230 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Melissa Austin | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Melissa Austin | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Melissa Austin | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $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 46-4174396).
Questions about CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF BRANCH COUNTY INC
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF BRANCH COUNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF BRANCH COUNTY INC is 46-4174396.
- Is CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF BRANCH COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2016 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2016.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF BRANCH COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF BRANCH COUNTY 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 CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF BRANCH COUNTY INC 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 BRANCH COUNTY INC 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 BRANCH COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Melissa Austin.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF BRANCH COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $26,000 (Shana Grife, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF BRANCH COUNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $282,742, expenses of $214,357 and total assets of $419,740 at year end.
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