Nonprofit · EIN 87-3613233
CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF EAU CLAIRE FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $231,567 | $251,443 | -$19,876 | $9,851,094 | $5,513,250 | $4,337,844 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $467,383 | $213,522 | $253,861 | $10,370,326 | $6,012,606 | $4,357,720 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $638,933 | $280,677 | $358,256 | $10,451,848 | $6,569,868 | $3,881,980 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $133,226
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $98,341
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $50,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $251,434
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,370,326
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,851,094
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,513,250
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,337,844
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,993,123
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $344,721
- Gross receipts
- $231,567
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE LEE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 | $87,464 |
| JASON MUNZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANNER THOMPSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE LATHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE LEE | CEO Officer | 2 | $0 | $76,667 |
| MICHAEL MCHORNEY | PAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 | $37,051 |
| MARIANNE KLINKHAMMER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GRANT BEARDSLEY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANNER THOMPSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BLYTHE RINALDI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE LATHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL MCHORNEY | PAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 | $80,167 |
| MIKE LEE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 2 | $0 | $6,094 |
| MARIANNE KLINKHAMMER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANNER THOMPSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY SEELEN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLIE GROSSKLAUS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER HOEFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 126 N BARSTOW ST, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703-3572
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MIKE LEE, 126 N BARSTOW ST, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
- Signed the 990
- MIKE LEE, CEO
- Phone
- (715) 832-5437
- Website
- WWW.CHILDRENSMUSEUMEC.COM
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF EAU CLAIRE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF EAU CLAIRE
Program accomplishments
- SUPPORT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF EAU CLAIRE AND HOLD SOURCE LOAN FOR NEW MARKET TAX CREDITSExpenses $251,434 · grants $50,000
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
- 87-3613233
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type I
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,851,094
- Income (IRS master file)
- $231,567
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $231,567 | $251,443 | $9,851,094 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $467,383 | $213,522 | $10,370,326 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $638,933 | $280,677 | $10,451,848 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $525,217 | $258,381 | $10,761,063 | 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 87-3613233).
Questions about CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF EAU CLAIRE FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF EAU CLAIRE FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF EAU CLAIRE FOUNDATION INC is 87-3613233.
- Is CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF EAU CLAIRE FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF EAU CLAIRE FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF EAU CLAIRE FOUNDATION INC 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 EAU CLAIRE FOUNDATION INC 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 CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF EAU CLAIRE FOUNDATION INC 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 CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF EAU CLAIRE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MIKE LEE.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF EAU CLAIRE FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF EAU CLAIRE FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $231,567, expenses of $251,443 and total assets of $9,851,094 at year end.
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