Please Touch Museum is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1979. 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 09/2023, Please Touch Museum employed 107 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Please Touch 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 09/2023, Please Touch Museum generated $12.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.4m during the year ending 09/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PLEASE TOUCH MUSEUM ENRICHES THE LIVES OF CHILDREN BY CREATING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH PLAY. THIS IS WHERE LIFELONG LEARNING BEGINS AND CURIOUSITY IS ENCOURAGED. OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE A CHILD'S LIFE AS THEY DISCOVER THE POWER OF LEARNING THROUGH PLAY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THROUGH INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND CURRICULUM-BASED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMING DEVELOPED TO FOSTER CRITICAL THINKING, CREATIVITY, COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION SKILLS, THE MUSEUM PROVIDES CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP SKILLS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN SCHOOL AND LIFE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Tuli Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 | 
| Tracey Santilli Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 | 
| Kristen D Han Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 | 
| Angeline Arumainayagam Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 | 
| Christine Campbell Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 | 
| David M Davis Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| Extrity Llc Security Services | 9/29/23 | $244,540 | 
| Anago Of Greater Philadelphia Janitorial Services | 9/29/23 | $280,713 | 
| Robindale Media Advertising/marketing | 9/29/23 | $237,170 | 
| West Chester Mechanical Contractors Inc Repairs & Maintenance | 9/29/23 | $138,549 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $94,102 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $4,013,193 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,963,668 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,974 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,070,963 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,384,233 | 
| Investment income | $152,206 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $321,603 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$22,359 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$50,744 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $12,855,902 | 
| 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. | $505,329 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $224,121 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $3,945,183 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $44,336 | 
| Other employee benefits | $319,875 | 
| Payroll taxes | $344,309 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $427,609 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $109,500 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $14,251 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $377,411 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $372,495 | 
| Office expenses | $547,614 | 
| Information technology | $382,667 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $24,156 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $40,990 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,662,538 | 
| Insurance | $209,359 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $11,381,860 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,659,886 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $299,270 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,692,188 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $113,592 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $208,257 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,730,008 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,174,919 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $1,279,362 | 
| Total assets | $36,157,482 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $785,960 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $617,155 | 
| 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 | $499,900 | 
| Other liabilities | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $1,903,015 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $29,229,945 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,024,522 | 
| 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 | $36,157,482 |