Nonprofit · EIN 87-2323329
NORTH IOWA CHILDRENS MUSEUM
Tax-exempt · CLEAR LAKE, IA 50428
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $19,559 | $28,524 | -$8,965 | $109,627 | $407 | $109,220 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $50,930 | $70,782 | -$19,852 | $118,853 | $408 | $118,445 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $36,615 | $14,084 | $22,531 | $137,857 | – | $137,857 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $19,161
- Investment income
- $3,041
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $200
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$2,843
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $9,235
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,865
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $2,350
- Occupancy
- $1,806
- Printing, publications and postage
- $161
- Other expenses
- $13,342
- Program services (functional)
- $10,927
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $118,853
- Total assets, end of year
- $109,627
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $407
- Net assets, end of year
- $109,220
- Cash, savings and investments
- $80,867
- Land and buildings
- $12,233
- Gross receipts
- $44,652
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORENA MALECHA | President | 25 | $9,235 |
| JANESE HAND | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| ELLEN PRITCHARD SEDLOCK | Director | 1.5 | $0 |
| ERIN DEDOR | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| BRITTA LEE | Director | 1 | $0 |
| SANDY BRUESEWITZ | Director | 2 | $0 |
| NATE HALVERSON | Director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA CLOUGH | Director | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORENA MALECHA | President | 20 | $6,926 |
| JANESE HAND | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| ELLEN PRITCHARD SEDLOCK | Director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN DEDOR | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| KRISTY PRIEBE | Director | 1 | $0 |
| RACHEL WUMKES | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LISA ROTH | GRANT MANAGER | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORENA MALECHA | President | 15 | $0 |
| JANESE HAND | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| ELLEN PRITCHARD SEDLOCK | Director | 1.5 | $0 |
| ERIN DEDOR | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTY PRIEBE | Director | 1 | $0 |
| RACHEL WUMKES | Director | 2 | $0 |
| LISA ROTH | GRANT MANAGER | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 21802 CARDINAL AVE, CLEAR LAKE, IA 50428-8765
- In care of
- % LORENA MALECHA
- Signed the 990-EZ
- LORENA MALECHA, President
- Phone
- (720) 988-9420
- Return prepared by
- POTTER & BRANT PLC
Mission
SERVING THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF CHILDREN BY PROVIDING EXPERIENTIAL PLAY EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS THAT SPARK A LOVE OF LEARNING, CURIOSITY, EXPLORATION, AND WONDER.
Program accomplishments
- AWARENESS PROMOTIONS: The North Iowa Children's Museum empowers children to explore, learn, and imagine through engaging hands-on exhibits and interactive programs that spark curiosity, foster creativity, and inspire a lifelong love of learning. In a vibrant, dynamic environment, we nurture critical thinking, collaboration, and a sense of wonder, inviting every child to discover the world around them through the joy of play.The Museum significantly expanded community awareness through mobile exhibits and public engagement events, reaching approximately 30,000 children and families across North Iowa since its inception in 2022. These interactive experiences were designed to support diverse learning styles and developmental needs, promoting gross and fine motor skills, imaginative play, problem solving, and social collaboration.On 04/09/2025, the Museum participated in the North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) STEM Festival, serving 311 attendees. The Museum provided a variety of hands-on exhibits, including a Giant Light Bright, wind tunnel, magnetic board, and big blue building blocks, offering children engaging opportunities to explore science, engineering, and creative play.On 09/27/2025, the Museum hosted its fourth annual When Pigs Fly community fundraiser, with 233 tickets sold. This highly visible event featured foam pigs dropped from an airplane, with prizes awarded to participants whose pigs landed closest to a target. Additional activities included slingshot launches, a live piglet petting zoo, a corn pit, and tractor rides. New elements introduced in 2025, including a Celebrity Kiss a Pig contest and large-scale pig kites, further increased community engagement and visibility.Throughout 2025, the Museum prioritized outreach and relationship-building with key community stakeholders, business leaders, and prospective exhibit partners. These efforts strengthened regional awareness and support while laying the groundwork for the successful acquisition of land for the Museums permanent facility, completed on 01/15/2026.Recognizing the critical importance of early childhood experiences, the North Iowa Childrens Museum remains committed to expanding access to enriching, play-based learning environments that support lifelong educational and developmental outcomes.Expenses $10,927
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-2323329
- 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
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A52)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $109,627
- Income (IRS master file)
- $44,652
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $19,559 | $28,524 | $109,627 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $50,930 | $70,782 | $118,853 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $36,615 | $14,084 | $137,857 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | 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 87-2323329).
Questions about NORTH IOWA CHILDRENS MUSEUM
- What is the EIN of NORTH IOWA CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH IOWA CHILDRENS MUSEUM is 87-2323329.
- Is NORTH IOWA CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to NORTH IOWA CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTH IOWA CHILDRENS MUSEUM file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of NORTH IOWA 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 NORTH IOWA CHILDRENS MUSEUM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTH IOWA CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $9,235 (LORENA MALECHA, President).
- How much revenue does NORTH IOWA CHILDRENS MUSEUM have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $19,559, expenses of $28,524 and total assets of $109,627 at year end.
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