Childrens Museum Of The Lowcountry

Organization Overview

Childrens Museum Of The Lowcountry is located in Charleston, SC. The organization was established in 1995. 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 The Lowcountry employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Museum Of The Lowcountry 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 The Lowcountry generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF THE LOWCOUNTRY IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO SPARK IMAGINATION, STIMULATE CURIOSITY AND ENCOURAGE PROBLEM SOLVING THROUGH THE POWER OF PLAY IN FAMILIES FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE LOWCOUNTRY PROVIDES A CHILDRENS MUSEUM AND OFFSITE PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 10 AND THEIR FAMILIES, BOTH AREA RESIDENTS AND VISITORS. EXHIBITS IN THE MUSEUMS SEVEN INDOOR GALLERIES ARE FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING YOUNG CHILDRENS COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH HANDS-ON, INQUIRY-BASED INVESTIGATIONS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE STEAM DISCIPLINES. THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC RESULTED IN THE MUSEUMS CLOSURE FOR PART OF THIS YEAR, MAKING YEAR OVER YEAR COMPARISONS SKEWED. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nichole Myles
Ed (former)
$120,022
Marc Murphy
President
$0
Pooh Gephart
Vice Preside
$0
Steve Hufford
Treasurer
$0
Ken Grimes
Board Member
$0
Nate Harrison
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$90,009
Related organizations$0
Government grants $252,580
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$360,171
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$702,760
Total Program Service Revenue$646,317
Investment income $211
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$24,982
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $15,341
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,339,647

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Childrens Museum Of The Lowcountry has recieved totaling $295,587.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Cline Family Foundation

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$106,500
Elhapa Foundation Inc

Lexington, KY

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT MAKE & BELIEVE CAMPAIGN

$100,000
The J H Walker Legacy Foundation

Reston, VA

PURPOSE: FOR THE WARM WELCOME FUND, SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS, AND POP-UP PLAY

$50,400
Coastal Community Foundation Of South Carolina Inc

N Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: EDUCATION GRANT

$20,600
Truist Foundation Inc

Orlando, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$10,000
Mark Elliott Motley Foundation Inc

Charleston, SC

PURPOSE: KIDS PROGRAMS

$4,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$27,728
Earnings$171
Ending Balance$27,899

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