Austin Childrens Museum is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1983. 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, Austin Childrens Museum employed 144 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Austin Childrens 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, Austin Childrens Museum generated $6.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.3m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.2% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
ACM LEADS THE FUTURE OF PLAY-BASED STEAM LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT INSPIRE AND EQUIP ALL CHILDREN TO BE CONFIDENT, CREATIVE THINKERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDE INNOVATIVE HANDS-ON, PLAY-BASED EXPERIENCES THROUGH STEAM FOCUSED EXHIBITS FOR CHILDREN, THEIR CAREGIVERS, AND EDUCATORS THROUGH ACM'S MUSEUM SPACE.
PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, PLAY-BASED STEAM LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS THROUGH OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME PROGRAMMING AND INCREASE KINDERGARTEN READINESS THROUGH AN ONSITE PRESCHOOL.
PROVIDE EDUCATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONDUCT RESEARCH ON THE IMPACT OF PLAY-BASED LEARNING IN EARLY AND ELEMENTARY EDUCATION.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ashley Prevost Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bernd Lienhard Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Rios Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Georgia Kaidas Mavrookas Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Green Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Antonelli Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $271,872 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $130,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,246,140 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $150,890 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,648,012 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,425,068 |
| Investment income | $102,772 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $44,044 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$224,961 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $108,599 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,171,048 |
| 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. | $229,137 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,712 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,525,753 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $368,563 |
| Payroll taxes | $310,524 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,525 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $197,720 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $259,997 |
| Advertising and promotion | $26,084 |
| Office expenses | $297,504 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $311,017 |
| Travel | $45,838 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $22,332 |
| Interest | $7,170 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $154,301 |
| Insurance | $55,525 |
| All other expenses | $131,780 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,287,367 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,959,187 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $560,971 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $24,664 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $21,394 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $96,430 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $746,601 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,048,112 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $30,705 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,488,064 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $497,668 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $504,942 |
| 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 | $150,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,152,610 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,899,787 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,435,667 |
| 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 | $5,488,064 |