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Nonprofit · EIN 99-4767439

GALLUP CHILDRENS MUSEUM

Tax-exempt · GALLUP, NM 87301

Financials

$173K$123K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GALLUP CHILDRENS MUSEUM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$172,926$122,886$50,040$114,992$5,182$109,810
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$129,364
of which government grants
$88,764
Membership dues
$9,600
Program service revenue
$36,230
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$7,332
Other revenue
$7,332

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$25,738
Other salaries and wages
$6,155
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$35,501
Professional fundraising fees
$1,372
Occupancy
$232
Depreciation
$9,432
Program services (functional)
$72,483
Management and general (functional)
$48,846
Fundraising (functional)
$1,557

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$59,503
Total assets, end of year
$114,992
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,182
Net assets, end of year
$109,810
Land, buildings and equipment
$44,859
Net assets without donor restrictions
$109,810
Gross receipts
$172,926
Employees
11
Volunteers
20
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
NM

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LAURA IPPELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
24$12,985
EMILY JENINGASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
PHIL NEILSONVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
COLLEEN ROANCOMMUNITY OU
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NICOLE STEIGERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KIMBERLY SUKFUNDRAISING
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3711 MAYA DR, GALLUP, NM 87301-4560
In care of
% SARAH BERTUCCI
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
LAURA IPPEL, 3711 MAYA DR, GALLUP, NM 87301
Signed the 990
LAURA IPPEL, DIRECTOR
Phone
(505) 488-2178
Return prepared by
TONY GONZALES CPAPA

Mission

K'E, A DIN WORD MEANING KINSHIP, FAMILY CONNECTION, AND BELONGING, IS THE CORE OF OUR VISION. THROUGH HANDS-ON, ENGAGING EXHIBITS, WE FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY WHERE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CAN CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM. PLAY IS THE LANGUAGE OF LEARNING, AND RESEARCH SHOWS IT'S ESSENTIAL FOR DEVELOPING CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM-SOLVING, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OPERATED 9 INTERACTIVE, HANDS ON EXHIBITS 14 HOURS A WEEK, SERVING OVER 15,000 VISITORS. THE MUSEUM IMPLEMENTED 6 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT TOTALED 216 HOURS AND 4 SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENTS THAT EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES IN GALLUP.
    Expenses $72,483

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024No data

File the 2026 990-EZ for GALLUP CHILDRENS MUSEUM

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
99-4767439
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$114,992
Income (IRS master file)
$172,926

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about GALLUP CHILDRENS MUSEUM

What is the EIN of GALLUP CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GALLUP CHILDRENS MUSEUM is 99-4767439.
Is GALLUP CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to GALLUP CHILDRENS MUSEUM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GALLUP 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 GALLUP 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 GALLUP 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 GALLUP CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LAURA IPPEL.
Who are the officers and directors of GALLUP CHILDRENS MUSEUM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $12,985 (LAURA IPPEL, DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does GALLUP CHILDRENS MUSEUM have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $172,926, expenses of $122,886 and total assets of $114,992 at year end.

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