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Nonprofit · EIN 90-0905305

NORTH COUNTRY CHILDRENS MUSEUM

Tax-exempt · POTSDAM, NY 13676

Financials

$1.9M$401K2023$990K$472K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTH COUNTRY CHILDRENS MUSEUM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$990,076$471,590$518,486$4,560,146$729,230$3,830,916
June 30, 2024990$1,947,482$400,862$1,546,620$4,086,358$790,997$3,295,361
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$684,158
of which government grants
$284,518
Program service revenue
$184,164
Investment income
$12,880
Net rental income
$13,000
Net income from fundraising events
$37,946
Net income from sales of inventory
$3,120
Other revenue
$108,874

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$221,327
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$241,903
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$20,300
Occupancy
$60,240
Travel
$2,650
Depreciation
$56,085
Program services (functional)
$420,624
Management and general (functional)
$50,966

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,086,358
Total assets, end of year
$4,560,146
Total liabilities, end of year
$729,230
Net assets, end of year
$3,830,916
Land, buildings and equipment
$606,353
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,830,916
Gross receipts
$1,000,480
Employees
13
Year formed
2014
State of legal domicile
NY

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHARON VEGH WILLIAMS PHDEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$64,615
NIKKI COATESBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANA ESTEVEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
ALA FALLAHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SIMONA LIGOURIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DEBORAH MASSELLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
CYNTHIA MONDESIRMEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MICHAEL RULFFESTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID TRITHARTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHARON VEGH WILLIAMS PHDEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$55,000
NIKKI COATESPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANA ESTEVEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
NANCY GRIFFINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SELMA MEDEDOVICTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CYNTHIA MONDESIRSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
RIVKA ROCCHIOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
DAVID TRITHARTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0
APRIL VASHER-DEANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
10 RAYMOND ST, POTSDAM, NY 13676-1125
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NIKKI COATES, 30 MAIN STREET, POTSDAM, NY 13676
Signed the 990
SHARON VEGH WILLIAMS PHD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(315) 274-9380
Return prepared by
PARCELL & DUQUETTE CPAS PLLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE MUSEUM IS TO PROVIDE A CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR FAMILIES TO PLAY AND LEARN TOGETHER BY PROMOTING CHILDREN'S CREATIVITY, FOSTERING INQUIRY AND SUPPORT LEARNING THROUGH ACTIVE HANDS-ON EXHIBITS, WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS. THE MUSEUM ALSO HIGHLIGHTS THE CULTURAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL RESOURCES OF THE NORTH COUNTRY THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL UNIVERSITIES AND BUSINESSES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE MUSEUM OFFERS INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER AND THEIR FAMILIES THAT FOCUSES ON STEAM EDUCATION (SCIENCE, TECH, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH). OUR REGULAR HOURS ARE WED-SUN FROM 10AM TO 5PM. NCCM WELCOMES 20,000 VISITORS AND 600 MEMBER FAMILIES ANNUALLY.
    Expenses $420,624 · revenue $184,164

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
90-0905305
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
2014
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,560,146
Income (IRS master file)
$1,000,480

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$990,076$471,590$4,560,146XML
990June 2024$1,947,482$400,862$4,086,358XML
990June 2023$920,759$357,414$3,537,408IRS
990June 2022$478,890$278,759$2,846,420IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 90-0905305).

Questions about NORTH COUNTRY CHILDRENS MUSEUM

What is the EIN of NORTH COUNTRY CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTH COUNTRY CHILDRENS MUSEUM is 90-0905305.
Is NORTH COUNTRY CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to NORTH COUNTRY CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NORTH COUNTRY 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 NORTH COUNTRY CHILDRENS MUSEUM 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 NORTH COUNTRY CHILDRENS MUSEUM 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 NORTH COUNTRY CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NIKKI COATES.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTH COUNTRY CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $64,615 (SHARON VEGH WILLIAMS PHD, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does NORTH COUNTRY CHILDRENS MUSEUM have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $990,076, expenses of $471,590 and total assets of $4,560,146 at year end.

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