Childrens Museum Inc

Organization Overview

Childrens Museum Inc is located in West Hartford, CT. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (A56) the organization is classified as: Natural History & Natural Science Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Childrens Museum Inc employed 67 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Childrens Museum Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Childrens Museum Inc generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY IN ENGAGING ITS VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS IN ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER LIFETIME LEARNING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM ENCOURAGES FAMILIES, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO DISCOVER AND EXPLORE OUR MULTI-SENSORY EXHIBITS. OUR LIVE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY HOUSES OVER 100 ANIMALS, PRIMARILY UNWANTED PETS AND DISPLACED ANIMALS THAT CANNOT BE RELEASED BACK INTO THE WILD. THE STATE-OF-THE-ART DIGITAL SCIENCE DOME PLANETARIUM OFFERS LIVE STAR SHOWS AS WELL AS FULL-DOME FILMS FOCUSING ON ASTRONOMY AND OTHE SCIENCE TOPICS. THE MUSEUM HOSTS FIELD TRIPS, SCOUT ACTIVIITES, VACATION CAMPS, SPEICAL EVENTS AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. AS PART OF THE MUSEUM'S INITIATIVE TO ENGAGE CHILDREN IN SCIENCE EDUCATION AND TO PROMOTE AN APPRECIATION FOR SCIENCE, NATURE AND ART, IN-HOUSE CLASSES AND OUTREACH PROGRAMMING SERVE SCHOOLS AND CLASSROOMS FROM AROUND THE STATE AND BEYOND. THE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES, EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH A RICH, UNIQUE, AND FUN LEARNING EXPERIENCE.ROARING BROOK NATURE CENTER PROVIDES NATURAL HISTORY/ENVIRONMENTAL EDUACATION PROGRAMS TO OVER 70 CONNECTICUT COMMUNITIES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE OUTREACH AND SCHOOL VISITATIONS, AS WELL AS SCOUT, SUMMER, PRE-SCHOOL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS. SERVING AS A RESOURCE TO AREA RESDIENTS WITH ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS, WE ANSWER THOUSANDS OF NATURE-RELATED QUESTIONS ANNUALLY. THE CENTER RECEIVES OVER 200 INJURED OR ORPHANED NATIVE ANIMALS EACH YEAR FOR REHABILITATION. THE GOAL IS TO RELEASE ANIMALS BACK INTO THE WILD, HOWEVER, PERMANENTLY INJURED WILDLIFE MAY BE HOUSED AT THE CENTER AND THE COLLECTION INCLUDES A VARIETY OF RAPTORS, SMALL MAMMALS, REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS. ANIMALS ARE USED TO PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE OF BEHAVIORS, ADAPTATIONS AND CONNECTICUT FAUNA. THE CENTER MAINTAINS WILDFLOWER TRAILS, A NATIVE PLANT BUTTERFLY GARDEN AND SERVES AS STEWARD FOR FIVE MILES OF TRAILS ON THE ADJACENT 158 ACRE STATE-OWNED WERNER'S WOODS PROPERTY.


THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PRESCHOOL PROVIDES A PLAY-BASED PROGRAM THAT ENCOURAGES AND DEVELOPS LEARNING THROUGH EACH CHILD'S NATURAL ACTIVITIES. EXPERTS AGREE TAHT BY LEARNING THROUGH PLAY, CHILDREN WILL FIND EDUCATION TO BE A POSITIVE AND JOYOUS PROCESS. THIS FOCUS IS AT THE CORE OF OUR PHILOSOPHY, MISSION AND CURRICULUM. WE RECOGNIZE THAT ALL CHILDREN ARE DIFFERENT, AND EACH CHILD COMES TO US WITH DIFFERENT STRENGTHS AND AREAS FOR GROWTH. USING PROVEN TECHNIQUES, WE TAILOR OUR CLASSES TO BE SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVDUAL CHILD WHILE MAINTAINING AN AFFIRMING AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL.OUR SCHOOL OFFERS A UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE INTEGRATION OF A PRESCHOOL PROGRAM CURRICULUM STRENGTHENED BY ACCESS TO THE RESOURCES PROVIDED BY OUR SCIENCE AND NATURE MUSEUM. COUPLED WITH CREATIVE PLAY, ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michael Werle
Executive Dir.
$42,000
Rolf Knoll MD
Co-Vice Chair
$0
Peter Stevens
Chairman
$0
Mike Casparino
Treasurer
$0
Deborah Ullman
Co-Vice Chair
$0
Stephanie Barnes
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Paul Orselli Workshop
Exhibit Construction
$144,800
Teams Company
Administrative
$108,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$64,092
Related organizations$0
Government grants $879,275
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$462,693
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $9,040
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,406,060
Total Program Service Revenue$1,064,233
Investment income $7,479
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $72,320
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$6,585
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $16,303
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,561,597

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Childrens Museum Inc has recieved totaling $41,010.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$12,984
William And Alice Mortensen Foundation

West Hartford, CT

PURPOSE: PROGRAM ASSISTANCE

$7,500
Hartford Foundation For Public Giving

Hartford, CT

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$7,500
Lucia P Fulton Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: FOR "SCIENCE ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL" PROGRAM

$5,000
Joseph S Stackpole Tr 51307-00-3 Fbo Charities Nect

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$3,500
Ahearn Family Foundation

New Canaan, CT

PURPOSE: SUPPORT TO PURCHASE NEW MOVEABLE, LOW, OPEN STORAGE UNITS AND SEATING FOR THE PRESCHOOL'S THREE CLASSROOMS.

$3,499
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$298,627
Earnings$31,916
Other Expense$2,243
Ending Balance$328,300

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