Childrens Museum Of Oak Park Inc
- Assets
- $599.4k
- Revenue
- $470.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Oak Park, IL
- Founding
- 06/1992
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-3805314
Organization Overview
Childrens Museum Of Oak Park Inc is located in Oak Park, IL. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Childrens Museum Of Oak Park Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Museum Of Oak Park 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 Of Oak Park Inc generated $470.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $263.1k 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
THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF OAK PARK D/B/A WONDER WORKS (THE MUSEUM) IS AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION UNDER THE GENERAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT-CORPORATION ACT OF ILLINOIS. THE MUSEUM WAS FOUNDED IN 1991.THE MUSEUM WAS ESTABLISHED TO OPERATE AS A CHILDRENS MUSEUM SERVING OAK PARK, ILLINOIS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION TO OPERATING A MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN, THE MUSEUM HOSTS SPECIAL PROGRAMMING, OUTREACH INITIATIVES, AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE POSITIVE PLAY-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT FOLLOW THE STATE'S EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MUSEUM HELPS KIDS, THEIR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS UNLEASH THEIR IMAGINATIONS THROUGH ART, PERFORMANCE, DESIGN, BUILDING AND MORE.WITH SEVEN EXPERIENCE ZONES, INCLUDING AN OUTDOOR GARDEN AND NATURE PLAY EXPERIENCE, WONDER WORKS GIVES KIDS PLENTY TO EXPLORE. IN NORTH AVENUE ART WORKS, KIDS EXPERIENCE THE ARTISTIC PROCESS. IN FARM TO MARKET, CHILDREN "HARVEST" FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, TRANSPORT THEM AND SET UP A SHOP TO SELL OR BARTER; FARM TO MARKET ALSO HOUSES FOUR IMAGINARY PLAY AREAS, INCLUDING A STORE, VETERINARY CLINIC, FIRE STATION, AND A LIBRARY. IN LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! KIDS CAN DRESS UP AND PERFORM A SONG, DANCE, OR PLAY. (WE ALSO HAVE A PUPPET THEATER BUILT BY OAK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.) CREATIVE AND IMAGINATIVE PLAY IS VITAL TO A HEALTHY CHILD; WONDER WORKS PROVIDES COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH, GIVING CHILDREN AN OPPORTUNITY, FOUND FEW OTHER PLACES, TO GROW UP IN A SUPPORTIVE, FUN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY ARE FREE TO BE KIDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Julianne Nery President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Simon Breuer Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sara Yount Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Colin Dowdall Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Julie Fleisch Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jermal Chandler Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $50,280 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $201,860 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $88,949 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $341,089 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $43,974 |
| Investment income | $2 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $83,004 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $470,825 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $131,639 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,729 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,638 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $15,589 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,696 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $11,892 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,283 |
| Insurance | $7,334 |
| All other expenses | $12,128 |
| Total functional expenses | $263,119 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $323,810 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $11,705 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,959 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $254,889 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $599,363 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $435 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $40,596 |
| 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 | $221,652 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $34,000 |
| Total liabilities | $296,683 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $232,482 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $70,198 |
| 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 | $599,363 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Childrens Museum Of Oak Park Inc has recieved totaling $15,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Donley Foundation Radnor, PA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY PARTNER PROGRAM | $15,000 |
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