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Nonprofit · EIN 47-0924125

MIAMI CHILDRENS MUSEUM CHARTER SCHOOL INC

Tax-exempt · MIAMI, FL 33143

Financials

$3.7M$3.2M2022$5.1M$3.6M2023$4.2M$3.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MIAMI CHILDRENS MUSEUM CHARTER SCHOOL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$4,249,727$3,537,652$712,075$6,301,408$848,108$5,453,300
June 30, 2024990$5,087,508$3,595,486$1,492,022$5,675,803$823,822$4,851,981
June 30, 2023990$3,663,547$3,189,301$474,246$4,525,944$1,165,985$3,359,959
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,921,797
of which government grants
$3,892,487
Program service revenue
$157,120
Investment income
$162,326
Other revenue
$8,484

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$1,713,298
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,072,401
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$269
Accounting fees
$20,895
Occupancy
$465,075
Travel
$6,855
Depreciation
$89,515
Program services (functional)
$3,105,828
Management and general (functional)
$431,824

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,675,803
Total assets, end of year
$6,301,408
Total liabilities, end of year
$848,108
Net assets, end of year
$5,453,300
Land, buildings and equipment
$359,585
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,320,700
Net assets with donor restrictions
$132,600
Gross receipts
$4,249,727
Employees
45
Volunteers
183
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
FL

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHELLE PESTANAPRINCIPAL
Highest-paid employee
40$114,169
RENE RUIZCHAIRMMAN & PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SCOTT LEEDSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
BETTY NUNEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
GARY RESHEFSKYSECRETARY, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRISTOPHER COREYTREASURER, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NATHALIE ALMONTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
HARRISON BERGMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RENE RUIZCHAIRMMAN & PRESIDENT, DIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SCOTT LEEDSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
BETTY NUNEZPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
GARY RESHEFSKYSECRETARY, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRISTOPHER COREYTREASURER, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NATHALIE ALMONTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
HARRISON BERGMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RENE RUIZCHAIRMMAN & PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SCOTT LEEDSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
BETTY NUNEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
GARY RESHEFSKYSECRETARY, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRISTOPHER COREYTREASURER, DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NATHALIE ALMONTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
HARRISON BERGMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6340 SUNSET DR, MIAMI, FL 33143-4836
In care of
% ANNETTE FRANCIS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RENE RUIZ
Signed the 990
RENE RUIZ, BOARD CHAIR
Phone
(305) 329-3758
Return prepared by
HLB GRAVIER LLP

Mission

ESTABLISHED AS A CHARTER SCHOOL OF THE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THIS SCHOOL IS THE ONLY CHARTER SCHOOL IN FLORIDA DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. IT PROVIDES AN OPTIMAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES A CHILD'S NATURAL CURIOSITY TO LEARN AND EXPLORE. THIS SCHOOL PROVIDES EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN FROM KINDERGARDEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, 313 STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED.
    Expenses $3,105,828 · revenue $327,930

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-0924125
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2007
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,301,408
Income (IRS master file)
$4,249,727

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$4,249,727$3,537,652$6,301,408XML
990June 2024$5,087,508$3,595,486$5,675,803XML
990June 2023$3,663,547$3,189,301$4,525,944XML
990June 2022$3,159,111$3,078,860$4,230,010IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 47-0924125).

Questions about MIAMI CHILDRENS MUSEUM CHARTER SCHOOL INC

What is the EIN of MIAMI CHILDRENS MUSEUM CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MIAMI CHILDRENS MUSEUM CHARTER SCHOOL INC is 47-0924125.
Is MIAMI CHILDRENS MUSEUM CHARTER SCHOOL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to MIAMI CHILDRENS MUSEUM CHARTER SCHOOL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MIAMI CHILDRENS MUSEUM CHARTER SCHOOL 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 MIAMI CHILDRENS MUSEUM CHARTER SCHOOL 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 MIAMI CHILDRENS MUSEUM CHARTER SCHOOL 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 MIAMI CHILDRENS MUSEUM CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RENE RUIZ.
Who are the officers and directors of MIAMI CHILDRENS MUSEUM CHARTER SCHOOL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $114,169 (MICHELLE PESTANA, PRINCIPAL).
How much revenue does MIAMI CHILDRENS MUSEUM CHARTER SCHOOL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,249,727, expenses of $3,537,652 and total assets of $6,301,408 at year end.

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