Nonprofit · EIN 74-2288789
AUSTIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78723
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,942,182 | $8,091,058 | -$1,148,876 | $11,623,156 | $7,075,000 | $4,548,156 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,498,768 | $7,386,618 | $1,112,150 | $12,972,452 | $7,275,420 | $5,697,032 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,171,048 | $6,287,367 | -$116,319 | $5,488,064 | $1,152,610 | $4,335,454 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,475,337
- of which government grants
- $80,722
- Program service revenue
- $4,000,401
- Investment income
- $440,535
- Royalties
- $56,918
- Net rental income
- $35,662
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $226,747
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$90,431
- Other revenue
- $25,909
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $354,333
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,691,404
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,665,865
- Professional fundraising fees
- $150,000
- Legal fees
- $20,270
- Accounting fees
- $248,234
- Occupancy
- $365,891
- Travel
- $33,335
- Depreciation
- $802,619
- Program services (functional)
- $6,441,188
- Management and general (functional)
- $895,758
- Fundraising (functional)
- $754,112
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,972,452
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,623,156
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,075,000
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,548,156
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,669,357
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,634,201
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $93,067
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,455,089
- Gross receipts
- $7,183,743
- Employees
- 169
- Volunteers
- 99
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW BELL | CEO Officer | 40 | $223,521 | $5,982 |
| RACHEL HAMILTON | VP OF GUEST EXPERIENCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,269 | $7,268 |
| LESHIA HOOT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $53,592 | $1,841 |
| KAREN PLOTKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSIE STEWART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YVONNE CAMARENA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YISHAUN YANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA FEULNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA MAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN LYONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK STEIGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS MUNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BENNY CHANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA BRUEHL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GABE THURMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALYSSA MORTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGIA KAIDAS MAVROOKAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS RIOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ASHLEY PREVOST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA GUERRA REYNOLDS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JASON GREEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JONELLE BRADSHAW DE HERNANDEZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KC BARNER | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JUAN GARCIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINSEY NIXON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW BELL | CEO Officer | 40 | $217,397 | $7,080 |
| SHALEIAH FOX | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,736 | $7,080 |
| KC BARNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONELLE BRADSHAW DE HERNANDEZ | PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON GREEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MOORE SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHLEY PREVOST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS RIOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGIA KAIDAS MAVROOKAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA BRUEHL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA GUERRA REYNOLDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ANTONELLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUAN GARCIA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN PLOTKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARUNA ANNAVAJJALA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINSEY NIXON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK STEIGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN LYONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA MAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA FEULNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YISHAUN YANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YVONNE CAMARENA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW BELL | CEO Officer | 40 | $208,130 | $7,416 |
| SHALEIAH FOX | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,209 | $7,416 |
| ASHLEY PREVOST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BERND LIENHARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS RIOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGIA KAIDAS MAVROOKAS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON GREEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN ANTONELLI | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JONELLE BRADSHAW DE HERNANDEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA HARROD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KC BARNER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN PLOTKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARUNA ANNAVAJJALA | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIANNE DELEON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK STEIGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGAN LYONS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MOORE SMITH | PRESIDENT-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MONICA MAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN PARKS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH FEULNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YISHAUN YANG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YVONNE CAMARENA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1830 SIMOND AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78723-4603
- In care of
- % DEVIN THOMAS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANDREW BELL, 1830 SIMOND AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78723
- Signed the 990
- RYAN PARKS, CFO
- Phone
- (512) 469-6200
- Website
- WWW.THINKERYAUSTIN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MAXWELL LOCKE & RITTER LLP
Mission
ACM LEADS THE FUTURE OF PLAY-BASED STEAM LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE AND EQUIP ALL CHILDREN TO BE CONFIDENT, CREATIVE THINKERS
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDE INNOVATIVE, HANDS-ON, PLAY-BASED EXPERIENCES THROUGH STEAM-FOCUSED EXHIBITS AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN, THEIR CAREGIVERS, AND EDUCATORS THROUGH ACM'S MUSEUM SPACE.Expenses $2,577,335 · revenue $2,492,818
- PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, PLAY-BASED STEAM LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS THROUGH OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROGRAMMING AND INCREASE KINDERGARTEN READINESS THROUGH AN ONSITE PRESCHOOL. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THINKERY DISCONTINUED ITS LITTLE THINKERS PRESCHOOL PROGRAM DUE TO DECLINING ENROLLMENT AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY CONCERNS. THE DECISION ALLOWED THE ORGANIZATION TO REDIRECT RESOURCES TOWARD ITS CORE MISSION OF PROVIDING STEAM LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.Expenses $3,764,532 · revenue $1,531,343
- OPERATE A MUSEUM STORE TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO EXPLORE AND LEARN ON THEIR OWN.Expenses $99,321 · revenue $56,918
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2288789
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A520)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,623,156
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,183,743
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $6,942,182 | $8,091,058 | $11,623,156 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $8,498,768 | $7,386,618 | $12,972,452 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $6,171,048 | $6,287,367 | $5,488,064 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $6,388,532 | $5,530,694 | $5,461,391 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 74-2288789).
Questions about AUSTIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of AUSTIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AUSTIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM is 74-2288789.
- Is AUSTIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to AUSTIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AUSTIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM 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 AUSTIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AUSTIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AUSTIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ANDREW BELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of AUSTIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $223,521 (ANDREW BELL, CEO).
- How much revenue does AUSTIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,942,182, expenses of $8,091,058 and total assets of $11,623,156 at year end.
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