Nonprofit · EIN 58-1945773
CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF ACADIANA
Tax-exempt · LAFAYETTE, LA 70501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990 | $616,253 | $639,682 | -$23,429 | $831,960 | $9,082 | $822,878 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990 | $815,283 | $613,951 | $201,332 | $859,430 | $13,123 | $846,307 |
| July 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $537,414 | $573,544 | -$36,130 | $662,791 | $18,460 | $644,331 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $64,545
- of which government grants
- $6,750
- Program service revenue
- $500,169
- Investment income
- $52
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$2,604
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $37,840
- Other revenue
- $51,487
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $336,634
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $365,450
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $865
- Depreciation
- $28,635
- Program services (functional)
- $467,170
- Management and general (functional)
- $172,512
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $859,430
- Total assets, end of year
- $831,960
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,082
- Net assets, end of year
- $822,878
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $670,071
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $822,878
- Gross receipts
- $634,585
- Employees
- 38
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- LA
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATALIE PERSON | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
| CLAY DARNALL | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
| JUDE LANDRY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MICHAEL RABALIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| WILLIAM RUCKS | BOARD MEMEBE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| TYLER BEGNAUD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ERIN ALLEMAN | BOARD MEMEBE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BARRY BROUSSARD | BOAD MEMEBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KRISTA GRAVOUIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ALLISON GARRETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAY DARNALL | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
| NATALIE PERSON | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAY DARNALL | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
| NATALIE PERSON | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 201 E CONGRESS ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501-6919
- In care of
- % RENEE MILLER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LOREAELLE D LINTON, 435 E EVERGREEN ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501
- Signed the 990
- LOREAELLE D LINTON, DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (337) 232-8500
- Return prepared by
- DARNALL SIKES & FREDERICK
Mission
TO CONTRIBUTE TO CHILDREN'S EDUCATION
Program accomplishments
- THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OPERATES A CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES MUSEUM FUNDED BY ADMISSION FEES AND CORPORATE SPONSORS. ALL OF THE PROCEEDS GO INTO FURNISHING ACTIVITIES AND EXHIBITS FOR CHILDREN TO EXPERIENCE THROUGH HANDS ON TRAINING. THE MUSEUM IS ATTENDED BY CHILDREN FROM THROUGHOUT LOUISIANA.Expenses $467,170 · revenue $500,169
- N/A
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 58-1945773
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A520)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $831,960
- Income (IRS master file)
- $634,585
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | July 2025 | $616,253 | $639,682 | $831,960 | XML |
| 990 | July 2024 | $815,283 | $613,951 | $859,430 | XML |
| 990 | July 2023 | $537,414 | $573,544 | $662,791 | XML |
| 990 | July 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | July 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 58-1945773).
Questions about CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF ACADIANA
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF ACADIANA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF ACADIANA is 58-1945773.
- Is CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF ACADIANA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF ACADIANA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF ACADIANA 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 ACADIANA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF ACADIANA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF ACADIANA?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names LOREAELLE D LINTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF ACADIANA?
- The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF ACADIANA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $616,253, expenses of $639,682 and total assets of $831,960 at year end.
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