Duluth Childrens Museum Inc
- Assets
- $718.9k
- Revenue
- $641.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Duluth, MN
- Founding
- 09/1951
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 41-0718361
Organization Overview
Duluth Childrens Museum Inc is located in Duluth, MN. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (A54) the organization is classified as: History Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Duluth Childrens Museum Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Duluth Childrens Museum 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 06/2021, Duluth Childrens Museum Inc generated $641.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $503.7k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.2%) per year over the past 6 years. 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 DULUTH CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, HSITORY AND ART THRU INFORMAL PLAY AND PROGRAMS THAT SPARK CURIOUSITY AND WONDER. ALSO, THERE ARE PROGRAMS THAT OUTREACH TO THEIR CLASSROOMS, COMMUNITY CENTERS AND PROVIDE FOR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH: PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED DAILY AND PROVIDE VISITORS WITH UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN THE AREAS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS, HISTORY, AND ART. MUSEUM STAFF USE A VARIETY OF LEARNING TOOLS AND INCORPORATE MINNESOTA STATE EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS TO TEACH CONCEPTS SUCH AS MAGENTISM AND CHEMICAL REACTION TO DULUTH HISTORY AND WORLD CULTURALS. THE MUSEUM OWNS AND LEASES MANY INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS. MUSEUM STAFF PROVIDE OUTREACH TO NUMEROUS CLASSROOMS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS WHICH IMPACT THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT SUPPLEMENT CLASSROOM LEARNING AND YOUTH PROGRAMS. MEMBERSHIP, ADMISSION AND GIFT SHOP: THE MUSEUM OPERATES AS AN ATTRACTION WITH OVER 25,000 ANNUAL VISITORS AND 2,400 ANNUAL MEMBERS. AS AN ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ACCESS TO THE WHOLE COMMUNITY, A PASSPORT TO CULTURE PROGRAM HAS BEEN DEVELOPED TO DISTRIBUTE OVER 300 SCHOLARSHIP MEMBERSHIPS TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. IN ADDITION, AS A MUSEUM'S FOR ALL AND BLUE STAR MUSEUM PARTNER, LOW COST ADMISSION IS AVAILABLE TO VISITORS WITH A VALID EBT OR ACTIVE MILITARY ID. ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH, THE MUSEUM IS OPEN WITH FREE ADMISSION ON THE EVENING. THE GIFT SHOP PROVIDES MISSION-ORIENTED TOYS AND GAMES FOR SALE TO CONTINUE LEARNING AND EXPLORATION AT HOME. COLLECTION: UNIQUE TO CHILDREN'S MUSEUMS, THE MUSEUM CARES FOR AND CURATES EXTENSIVE TEXTILES COLLECTIONS, HUNDREDS OF DOLLS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, A CUNEIFORM TABLET FROM 5000BC, AND MANY ITEMS RELEVANT TO THE OJIBWE CULTURE AS WELL AS DULUTH'S EARLY SETTLERS. ITEMS FROM THE COLLECTION ARE ROTATED THROUGH THE MUSEUM'S GALLERY SPACES AS WELL AS USED IN CLASSROOM OUTREACH. MANY ITEMS ARE ON LONG TERM LOAN TO THE TWEED MUSEUM, HARTLEY NATURE CENTER AND THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cameron Bloom Kruger CEO | Officer | 40 | $72,500 |
Sarah Ann Cook Board Vice C | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Van Doren Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Nick Clark Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Erica Henkel Board Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kevin Jacobsen Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $29,865 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $119,215 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $371,439 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $520,519 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $18,241 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,440 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,879 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,122 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $641,933 |
| 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. | $72,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $627 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $146,714 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,817 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,580 |
| Payroll taxes | $33,451 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,982 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,070 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,483 |
| Office expenses | $14,578 |
| Information technology | $10,062 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $85,482 |
| Travel | $731 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $446 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,550 |
| Insurance | $28,418 |
| All other expenses | $3,354 |
| Total functional expenses | $503,707 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $147,094 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $500 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $3,388 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $451 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $406,979 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $160,498 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $718,910 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39,044 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,435 |
| 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 | $639,301 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $683,780 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $35,130 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $718,910 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Duluth Childrens Museum Inc has recieved totaling $271,789.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Hugh J Andersen Foundation Bayport, MN PURPOSE: REACHING NEW HEIGHTS: CONST PHASE II | $100,000 |
Hugh J Andersen Foundation Bayport, MN PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $100,000 |
Hugh J Andersen Foundation Bayport, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation Inc Duluth, MN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT; PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE OF PLAY AND LEARNING; SUSTAINING PLAY AND LEARNING | $15,174 |
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $12,970 |
Wildey H Mitchell Family Foundation Duluth, MN PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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National Music Museum Vermillion, SD | $15,649,509 | $3,706,421 |
Minnesota Masonic Historical Society And Museum Bloomington, MN | $21,958,017 | $92,192 |
Minnesota Marine Art Museum Winona, MN | $26,828,253 | $837,188 |
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