Nonprofit · EIN 82-4270597
NIDO & MARIANA QUBEIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · HIGH POINT, NC 27262
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,934,475 | $3,390,435 | -$1,455,960 | $26,616,713 | $145,449 | $26,471,264 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,844,150 | $2,854,796 | -$1,010,646 | $28,053,057 | $125,833 | $27,927,224 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,724,734 | $2,607,284 | -$882,550 | $29,040,987 | $103,117 | $28,937,870 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $147,568
- Program service revenue
- $1,629,284
- Investment income
- $6,539
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$4,628
- Net income from fundraising events
- $11,545
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $139,539
- Other revenue
- $151,084
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $119,671
- Other salaries and wages
- $737,855
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,075,165
- Professional fundraising fees
- $9,834
- Legal fees
- $13,517
- Occupancy
- $275,909
- Travel
- $6,980
- Depreciation
- $932,694
- Program services (functional)
- $2,730,393
- Management and general (functional)
- $617,469
- Fundraising (functional)
- $42,573
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,053,057
- Total assets, end of year
- $26,616,713
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $145,449
- Net assets, end of year
- $26,471,264
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $25,943,246
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $26,455,033
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $16,231
- Gross unrelated business income
- $139,539
- Gross receipts
- $2,160,128
- Employees
- 35
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN WARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $119,671 |
| LESLIE CULP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEREMY HIATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALLEN YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CINDY FARMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MORGAN QUBEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARRY KITLEY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DEENA SAMUEL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARILYN CONGDON NOWELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES MCNEIL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEGAN WARD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $105,536 | $6,263 |
| LESLIE CULP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY HIATT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLEN YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY FARMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN QUBEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY KITLEY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEENA SAMUEL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARILYN CONGDON NOWELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES MCNEIL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Ward | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $100,645 | $2,677 |
| Leslie Culp | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremy Hiatt | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Allen Young | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Farmer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Morgan Qubein | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Barry Kitley | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Deena Samuel | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marilyn Congdon Nowell | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James McNeil | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 200 QUBEIN AVE, HIGH POINT, NC 27262-4031
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MEGAN WARD, 200 QUBEIN AVENUE, HIGH POINT, NC 27262
- Signed the 990
- MEGAN WARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (336) 848-3951
- Return prepared by
- SORREN INC
Mission
THE NIDO & MARIANA QUBEIN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PROVIDES A SPACE OF WONDER, DISCOVERY AND PLAY FOR ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. WE DO THIS WITH A COMMITMENT TO LEARNING, INSPIRATION AND LOVE OF CHILDREN AS THEY EXPLORE OUR UNIVERSE, EARTH AND COMMUNITY. THE NIDO & MARIANA QUBEIN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PROVIDES DAILY HANDS-ON, ENGAGING PROGRAMMING ROOTED IN STEM AND ART. THE MUSEUM ALSO OFFERS SPECIAL EVENTS, SUMMER CAMPS, SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS, AND A KINDERGARTEN READINESS PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS.IN ADDITION, THE MUSEUM HOSTS SCIQUEST, A MONTHLY SCIENCE-FAIR-STYLE EVENT OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY'S SCHOOL OF SCIENCE. SCIQUEST FEATURES DOZENS OF INTERACTIVE SCIENCE STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE MUSEUM, GIVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE, EXPERIMENT, AND LEARN TOGETHER.
Program accomplishments
- THE NIDO & MARIANA QUBEIN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OPENED ITS DOORS ON APRIL 30, 2022. IN FOUR YEARS, THE MUSEUM HAS WELCOMED MORE THAN 600,000 GUESTS AND GENERATED AN ESTIMATED $75 MILLION IN ECONOMIC IMPACT FOR THE CITY OF HIGH POINT, ACCORDING TO VISIT HIGH POINT INC.REFLECTING A STRONG COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY AND INCLUSION, THE MUSEUM HAS PROVIDED FREE OR REDUCED ADMISSION TO MORE THAN 164,000 INDIVIDUALS. THE MUSEUM IS ALSO PROUDLY RECOGNIZED AS A CERTIFIED AUTISM CENTER.DESIGNED TO SPARK CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY, AND WONDER, THE MUSEUM OFFERS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES THROUGH PLAY. GUESTS CAN EXPLORE TWO FLOORS OF INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, THE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ZONE, THE HALL OF MYSTERIES, A DOUBLE-DECKER CAROUSEL, STEAM LAB, ART STUDIO, DAILY PROGRAMMING, AND MORE.THE MUSEUM SERVES AS A HUB FOR EDUCATION, DISCOVERY, AND ENRICHMENT, WELCOMING SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND OFFERING ENGAGING SUMMER CAMPS THAT INSPIRE CHILDREN TO LEARN, EXPLORE, AND GROW.Expenses $2,730,393 · revenue $1,629,284
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
- 82-4270597
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A52)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $26,616,713
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,160,128
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,934,475 | $3,390,435 | $26,616,713 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,844,150 | $2,854,796 | $28,053,057 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,724,734 | $2,607,284 | $29,040,987 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,716,556 | $1,989,232 | $29,971,359 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $18,654,898 | $264,265 | $26,166,473 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 82-4270597).
Questions about NIDO & MARIANA QUBEIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of NIDO & MARIANA QUBEIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NIDO & MARIANA QUBEIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM is 82-4270597.
- Is NIDO & MARIANA QUBEIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to NIDO & MARIANA QUBEIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NIDO & MARIANA QUBEIN 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 NIDO & MARIANA QUBEIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM 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 NIDO & MARIANA QUBEIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM 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 NIDO & MARIANA QUBEIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MEGAN WARD.
- Who are the officers and directors of NIDO & MARIANA QUBEIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $119,671 (MEGAN WARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NIDO & MARIANA QUBEIN CHILDRENS MUSEUM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,934,475, expenses of $3,390,435 and total assets of $26,616,713 at year end.
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