Harrisonburg Childrens Museum
- Assets
- $4.6m
- Revenue
- $757.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Harrisonburg, VA
- Founding
- 01/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 16-1683676
Organization Overview
Harrisonburg Childrens Museum, operating under the name Explore More Discovery Museum, is located in Harrisonburg, VA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Explore More Discovery Museum employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Explore More Discovery Museum 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, Explore More Discovery Museum generated $757.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $772.3k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EXPLORE MORE DISCOVERY MUSEUM OFFERS PLAY-BASED, HANDS-ON LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH THROUGH MUSEUM EXHIBITS, PROGRAMMING, FIELD TRIPS SPECIAL EVENTS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAMMING, OUTREACH, MUSEUM EXPLORATION THE MUSEUM EXPANDED ITS EFFORTS TO DELIVER HIGH QUALITY PROGRAM EXPERIENCES WHILE WORKING THROUGH CHALLENGES OF PANDEMIC. MUSEUM CONTINUED SERVING CHILDREN THROUGH ITS ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, SUPPORTING WORKING FAMILIES WHILE SCHOOL REMAINED CLOSED. WHEN SCHOOLS RE-OPENED, SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS REMAINED ON HOLD THROUGH 2021, DUE TO TRANSPORTATION LIMITATIONS AND COVID MITIGATION POLICIES. WHEN KIDS COULDNT COME TO THE MUSEUM, STAFF FOUND A WAY TO TAKE THE EXPERIENCES TO THEM. THROUGH GRANT FUNDS PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER CHILDRENS SERVICE AGENCIES, OVER 750 HANDS-ON LEARNING KITS WERE CREATED DELIVERED TO AREA DAYCARES AND SCHOOLS. MAKER CITY, A MAKERSPACE FOR YOUTH 8, RE-OPENED IN 1ST Q, 2021 THE MUSEUM STARTED TO WELCOME BACK VOLUNTEER SUPPORT TO EXPAND ITS REACH. TWENTY-FIVE DIFFERENT SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS WERE OFFERED.
EXHIBIT/CAPITAL EXPANSION THE MUSEUM FEATURES 16 EXHIBIT GALLERIES TO HELP CHILDREN LEARN THROUGH PLAY. THE EXHIBITS ARE ALSO THE INSPIRATION FOR MUSEUM ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. WITH THOUSANDS OF VISITORS EACH YEAR, REPAIR AND REFURBISHMENT OF ALL EXHIBIT AREAS ARE ESSENTIAL. IN 2021, NEW BACKDROP CURTAINS WERE PURCHASED AND INSTALLED IN THE THEATER EXHIBIT. THE MUSEUM CONTINUED TO ADD PERIMETER DISPLAYS TO ITS CASH FLOW FINANCIAL LITERACY EXHIBIT. INDIVIDUAL LEARNING KIOSKS WERE DESIGNED, FABRICATED, AND INSTALLED WITH FOCUS ON TEACHING FAMILIES THE CONCEPTS OF EARNING, SPENDING, SAVING, INVESTING, AND SHARING. TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF QUALITY PLAY, THE MUSEUM REGULARLY EVALUATES, UPDATES, AND MAINTAINS EXHIBIT AND FACILITY SPACES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Shull Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $85,816 |
Matt Von Schuch President, Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dustin Didawick Treasurer, Board Mbr | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristin Gardner V President, Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Angie Gochenour Board Mbr | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Henderson Board Mbr | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $139,179 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $127,890 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $197,953 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $465,022 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $260,855 |
| Investment income | $8,821 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $16,627 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $5,782 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $757,107 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $83,816 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,572 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $39,459 |
| Other salaries and wages | $241,390 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,851 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,668 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,316 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,335 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,405 |
| Office expenses | $6,130 |
| Information technology | $2,070 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $64,964 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $170,424 |
| Insurance | $7,539 |
| All other expenses | $27,594 |
| Total functional expenses | $772,316 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $881,222 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $241,496 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $65,541 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $23,933 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,424,982 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,637,174 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,583 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $24,583 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,023,435 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $589,156 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,637,174 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Harrisonburg Childrens Museum has recieved totaling $79,901.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Community Foundation Of Harrisonburg And Rockingham County Harrisonburg, VA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $79,901 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Trust For Historic Preservation In The United States Washington, DC | $455,813,133 | $75,204,166 |
Mount Vernon Ladies Association Of The Union Mount Vernon, VA | $342,045,360 | $38,819,933 |
National Society Of The Daughters Of The American Revolution Washington, DC | $207,089,115 | $26,508,264 |
Heritage South Community Cu Shelbyville, TN | $308,780,084 | $17,719,881 |
Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens Washington, DC | $379,536,354 | $20,308,723 |
Bell Tower Green Inc Salisbury, NC | $2,054,412 | $2,539,569 |
Army Historical Foundation Inc Fort Belvoir, VA | $16,487,331 | $17,384,969 |
Virginia Historical Society Richmond, VA | $152,846,402 | $30,481,870 |
United States Foundation For The Commemoration Of The World Wars Arlington, VA | $17,191,453 | $4,408,831 |
Victims Of Communism Memorial Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $17,153,978 | $4,238,783 |
Us Navy Memorial Foundation Washington, DC | $3,731,955 | $5,647,232 |
Maryland Historical Society Baltimore, MD | $35,915,742 | $5,321,306 |