Childrens Museum Of Southern Minnesota

Organization Overview

Childrens Museum Of Southern Minnesota is located in Mankato, MN. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (A52) the organization is classified as: Children's Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Childrens Museum Of Southern Minnesota employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Museum Of Southern Minnesota 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 12/2020, Childrens Museum Of Southern Minnesota generated $719.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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IGNITE THE NATURAL CURIOUSITY OF EVERY CHILD THROUGH THE POWER OF PLAY

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA (CMSM) SEEKS TO IGNITE THE NATURAL CURIOSITY OF EVERY CHILD THROUGH THE POWER OF PLAY IN A DYNAMIC, AWE-INSPIRING ENVIRONMENT. CMSM STRIVES TO BE A CATALYST FOR BUILDING A STRONGER, MORE VIBRANT COMMUNITY AROUND PLAY SO THAT ALL CHILDREN IN OUR REGION SHARE IN A BRIGHT FUTURE OF OPPORTUNITY AND WELL-BEING. CMSM FEATURES PLACE-BASED EXHIBITS AND DYNAMIC HANDS-ON PROGRAMMING - ALL DESIGNED TO STIMULATE INQUIRY, SPARK CURIOSITY, AND REVEAL THE WONDER OF STEAM, AGRICULTURE, AND THE ARTS, WHILE ALSO CALLING ATTENTION TO THE CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF OUR REGION.CMSM IS TRULY UNIQUE TO OUR SOUTHERN MINNESOTA REGION, AND IT HAS INSPIRED THE JOY OF LEARNING THROUGH THE POWER OF PLAY FOR THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS. CMSM WELCOMES NEARLY 100,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY, ENGAGING CHILDREN OF ALL AGES IN ITS INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, FACILITATED PROGRAMMING, AND SPECIAL EVENTS.CMSM IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING ALL CHILDREN HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY AND LEARN AT THE MUSEUM. THROUGH FREE AND REDUCED MEMBERSHIPS AND ADMISSIONS, CMSM'S GATEWAY TO PLAY ACCESS INITIATIVES HAVE BROKEN DOWN BARRIERS AND OPENED THE DOOR TO MUSEUM PARTICIPATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THAT MAY NOT OTHERWISE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THE MUSEUM. IN 2021, OVER 511 FREE MEMBERSHIPS, OR 28% OF ALL MEMBERSHIPS, WERE GIVEN TO FAMILIES WHO MET THE PROGRAM'S INCOME GUIDELINES; AND OVER 6531 VISITORS, ROUGHLY 12% OF ALL MUSEUM VISITORS, REPRESENTED AN "ACCESS" AUDIENCE. CMSM ALSO SERVES AS A POPULAR FIELD TRIP DESTINATION FOR AREA SCHOOL/EARLY LEARNING GROUPS, AND IN 2021 WELCOMED OVER 1380 STUDENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Louise Dickmeyer
CEO
$120,000
Ann Hendricks
Board Chair
$0
Christi Wilking
Vice Chair
$0
Shane Van Engen
Treasurer
$0
Heather Vonbank
Secretary
$0
Linda Leiding
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$637,353
Investment income $1,244
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$18,778
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $5,747
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $719,181

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Childrens Museum Of Southern Minnesota has recieved totaling $502,776.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mankato Area Foundation

Mankato, MN

PURPOSE: Program assistance.

$337,000
Glen A Taylor Foundation

North Mankato, MN

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$100,000
Mayo Clinic Group Return

Rochester, MN

PURPOSE: SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROGRAMS

$20,000
Olseth Foundation

Minnetonka, MN

PURPOSE: OPERATING

$15,000
Prairie Ecology Bus Center

Lakefield, MN

PURPOSE: Upkeep on displays and cost of programs

$13,000
Charities Aid Foundation America

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION

$5,073
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