Nonprofit · EIN 86-0934323
CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF PHOENIX
Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85034
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,101,352 | $5,503,989 | $3,597,363 | $17,633,342 | $848,499 | $16,784,843 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,664,944 | $5,367,673 | $2,297,271 | $13,690,871 | $939,910 | $12,750,961 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,728,243 | $4,662,608 | $2,065,635 | $11,280,484 | $826,794 | $10,453,690 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,041,133
- of which government grants
- $62,325
- Membership dues
- $924,003
- Program service revenue
- $3,327,286
- Investment income
- $313,353
- Net rental income
- -$30,600
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$16,447
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$123,331
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $573,511
- Other revenue
- $419,580
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $237,716
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,608,582
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,306,822
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $22,300
- Occupancy
- $329,951
- Travel
- $30,992
- Depreciation
- $436,824
- Program services (functional)
- $3,893,626
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,282,299
- Fundraising (functional)
- $328,064
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $13,690,871
- Total assets, end of year
- $17,633,342
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $848,499
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,784,843
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,561,043
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,473,260
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,646,232
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,138,611
- Gross receipts
- $13,421,532
- Employees
- 171
- Volunteers
- 886
- Year formed
- 1998
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATE WELLS | CEO/PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $225,300 | $12,416 |
| BETSY FERMON | COO Officer | 40 | $113,750 | $18,859 |
| NICK REED | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGEL JANNASCH-PENNELL PHD | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN WINDTBERG | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT HORN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE TRIBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN HALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATH SCHEID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA MAXWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GENNARO GARCIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KWEILIN WALLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LLOYD HOPKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RITA BOSTICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SHAYLON LOVELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEFANIE ZEBELMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TERRY WOODBECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALLISON OTU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| YESENIA SIMMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KORY LEADON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROOPALI DESAI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| COLIN SEALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JENNIFER TALERICO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATE WELLS | CEO/PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $204,500 | $10,427 |
| SUSAN KUSTER | CFO Officer | 40 | $102,588 | $15,326 |
| BETSY FERMON | COO Officer | 40 | $102,588 | $13,976 |
| NICK REED | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGEL JANNASCH-PENNELL PHD | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN WINDTBERG | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT HORN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE SAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN HALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANEL BACA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA MAXWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GENNARO GARCIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE WHEATCROFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LLOYD HOPKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA FUNK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY WOODBECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON OTU | IDEA CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KORY LEADON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YESENIA SIMMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COLIN SEALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER TALERICO | DEVELOPMENT CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE TRIBE | GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATE WELLS | CEO/PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $212,162 | $11,202 |
| SUSAN KUSTER | CFO Officer | 40 | $122,318 | $13,907 |
| BETSY FERMON | COO Officer | 40 | $121,738 | $12,563 |
| NICK REED | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGEL JANNASCH-PENNELL PHD | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN WINDTBERG | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT HORN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE TRIBE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN HALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATH SCHEID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA MAXWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| GENNARO GARCIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KWEILIN WALLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LLOYD HOPKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA BOSTICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAYLON LOVELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEFANIE ZEBELMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY WOODBECK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON OTU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| YESENIA SIMMONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KORY LEADON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROOPALI DESAI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| COLIN SEALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER TALERICO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 215 N 7TH ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85034-1012
- In care of
- % KATHERINE WELLS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHERINE WELLS, 215 N 7TH STREET, PHOENIX, AZ 85034
- Signed the 990
- KATHERINE WELLS, CEO
- Phone
- (602) 253-0501
- Return prepared by
- HEINFELD MEECH & CO PC
Mission
THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX MISSION IS TO ENGAGE THE MINDS, MUSCLES, AND IMAGINATIONS OF CHILDREN AND THE GROWN-UPS WHO CARE ABOUT THEM. WITH A FOCUS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO TEN YEARS, THE MUSEUM PROVIDES HANDS-ON EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT.
Program accomplishments
- THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX'S MISSION IS TO ENGAGE THE MINDS, MUSCLES, AND IMAGINATIONS OF CHILDREN AND THE GROWN-UPS WHO CARE ABOUT THEM. WITH A FOCUS ON EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO TEN YEARS, THE MUSEUM PROVIDES HANDS-ON EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT. TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY CAN VISIT THE MUSEUM, WE AIM TO PROVIDE FREE OR REDUCED ADMISSION ACCESS TO MORE THAN 110,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR THROUGH OUR EVERY CHILD PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM GIVES LOW-INCOME OR AT-RISK CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACCESS TO THE MUSEUM'S RICH LEARNING ENVIRONMENT EITHER FOR FREE OR AT A SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED RATE. DURING FY 24-25, 111,092 VISITORS CAME THROUGH OUR EVERY CHILD PROGRAM AN INVESTMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY VALUED AT $1,528,722. THIS YEAR, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF PHOENIX, RSP ARCHITECTS, AND CHASSE CONSTRUCTION, WE BEGAN THE DESIGN PHASE OF OUR UPCOMING EXPANSION OF THE MUSEUM WHICH WILL SEE THE MUSEUM GROW INTO ITS FULL 80,000 SQUARE FEET OF SPACE, PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 10,000 SQUARE FEET OF NEW SPACE DESIGNED FOR TODAY'S YOUNG EXPLORERS.IN NOVEMBER 2024, THE MUSEUM RECEIVED A LANDMARK $2.5 MILLION GRANT FROM LILLY ENDOWMENT INC. - THE LARGEST IN OUR HISTORY. THIS EXTRAORDINARY GIFT WILL FUEL A SIGNATURE EXHIBIT FOCUSED ON CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT AND REFRESH BELOVED AREAS ACROSS THE MUSEUM. THIS WORK IS DESIGNED TO FOSTER CHARACTER SKILLS OF KINDNESS, CURIOSITY, BRAVERY, CREATIVITY, AND RESPECT IN CHILDREN, STRENGTHENING THEM FOR LIFE.ALSO IN NOVEMBER, OUR ANNUAL GALA, CASINO ROYALE, DELIVERED AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING OF SPARKLING DCOR, A THRILLING LIVE AUCTION, DINNER UNDER THE STARS, AND A HIGH-ENERGY SILENT DISCO THAT KEPT GUESTS DANCING LATE INTO THE NIGHT. THE EVENT WELCOMED 324 GUESTS AND RAISED $304,185 IN SUPPORT OF OUR EVERY CHILD PROGRAM, HELPING THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ACCESS JOY, CONNECTION, AND LEARNING AT THE MUSEUM. IN JUNE 2025, WE CELEBRATED A MILESTONE MOMENT: WELCOMING OUR FIVE MILLIONTH VISITOR! THAT'S FIVE MILLION CHANCES FOR CHILDREN TO IMAGINE, BUILD, CLIMB, DISCOVER, GIGGLE, AND GROWOFTEN SIDE BY SIDE WITH THEIR FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS, AND FRIENDS. THIS ACHIEVEMENT BELONGS TO OUR COMMUNITY AND ESPECIALLY TO OUR DONORS, WHOSE GENEROSITY HAS MADE THE MUSEUM A VIBRANT, JOYFUL SPACE WHERE PLAY HAS POWER AND EVERY CHILD IS VALUED. IN OUR CONTINUING COMMITMENT TO IDEA (INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, ACCESSIBILITY), THE MUSEUM WAS HONORED TO FEATURE SPECIAL ARTISTS SUCH AS FIESTA MEXICANA DANCERS AND SAMPRADAYA DANCE OF INDIA TO CELEBRATE DIVERSE CULTURES WITH OUR GUESTS. IN ADDITION, WE HAD THE PLEASURE OF DISPLAYING THE ARTWORK OF LOCAL ARTISTS AS WE CELEBRATED HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER AND NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH IN NOVEMBER. WE ALSO WELCOMED NINE AMAZING INDIVIDUALS INTO OUR IDEA FELLOWS PROGRAM THIS YEAR OFFERING SEMESTER-LONG, PAID FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, GIVING THEM VALUABLE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WORKING ALONGSIDE MUSEUM STAFF IN OUR EDUCATION, EXHIBITS, MARKETING, AND INNOVATION & LEARNING DEPARTMENTS. ALL IN ALL, THE MUSEUM WELCOMED 360,583 VISITORS DURING FY 24-25.Expenses $3,893,626 · revenue $3,870,197
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 86-0934323
- 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
- 1999
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $17,633,342
- Income (IRS master file)
- $13,421,532
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,101,352 | $5,503,989 | $17,633,342 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,664,944 | $5,367,673 | $13,690,871 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,728,243 | $4,662,608 | $11,280,484 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $7,301,894 | $3,865,494 | $9,716,806 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 86-0934323).
Questions about CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF PHOENIX
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF PHOENIX?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF PHOENIX is 86-0934323.
- Is CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF PHOENIX tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF PHOENIX tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF PHOENIX 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 PHOENIX 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 CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF PHOENIX 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 CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF PHOENIX?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KATHERINE WELLS.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF PHOENIX?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $225,300 (KATE WELLS, CEO/PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF PHOENIX have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,101,352, expenses of $5,503,989 and total assets of $17,633,342 at year end.
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