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 |