Childrens Museum Of The Mov Inc

Organization Overview

Childrens Museum Of The Mov Inc is located in Parkersburg, WV. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Childrens Museum Of The Mov 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 The Mov Inc generated $3.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 54.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $65.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 28.2% per year over the past 3 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AND THE COMMUNITY THAT EXERCISES CURIOSITY, PROMOTES EXPLORATION, AND DEVELOPS IMAGINATION THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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RIVER CITYNATURE IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR THEMES IN A CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, WITH MANY VISITORS ENGAGED IN THE PROMISE OF A RENEWED CONNECTION TO THE NATURAL WORLD. THROUGH IMAGINATIVE PLAY AND SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, THE ARTS AND MATHEMATICS (STEAM) ACTIVITIES, THE RIVER GALLERY INVITES VISITORS TO UNCOVER THE WILD AND WONDERFUL NATURE OF THE OHIO RIVER, ITS IMPORTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY, AND THE MANY ANIMALS AND PLANTS WHO CALL THIS AREA HOME.- CELEBRATE PARKERSBURG AS A RIVER CITY AND HIGHLIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE OHIO RIVER IN SHAPING THE COMMUNITY. - CONNECT VISITORS TO NATURE THROUGH THE LOCAL ECOSYSTEM BY SHOWCASING FLORA, FAUNA AND NATURAL PROCESSES SPECIFIC TO THE REGION. - INVITE VISITORS TO DISCOVER AND EXPERIMENT WITH THE POWER OF WATER THROUGH OPEN-ENDED AND REPEATABLE CAUSE-AND-EFFECT EXPERIENCES. - EVOKE A UNIQUE SENSE OF PLACE THAT ENGAGES MULTIPLE SENSES WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SOUNDS, AND IMMERSIVE VISUALS AND LIGHTING. - PROVIDE AMENITIES THAT SUPPORT A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE WITH WATER PLAY, SUCH AS SMOCKS, DRYERS, AND CHANGING AREAS. BALL FACTORY / EARLY CHILDHOODTHE FACTORY FEATURES A CENTRAL CLIMBING STRUCTURE THAT PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH A GRADUATED SERIES OF SAFE YET CHALLENGING PHYSICAL OBSTACLES THAT ENCOURAGE VISITORS OF VARYING ABILITIES. THIS STRUCTURE IS ENRICHED WITH WHIMSICAL DESIGN ELEMENTS AND SURROUNDED BY KINETIC BALL ACTIVITIES THAT DRAW INSPIRATION FROM FACTORY PROCESSES AND PARKERSBURG'S INDUSTRIAL HISTORY. TOGETHER, THE CLIMBER AND INTERSPERSED BALL-DRIVEN CONTRAPTIONS CREATE AN OPEN-ENDED AND IMAGINATIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO PLAY AND GROW TOGETHER.- INVITE VISITORS AND CAREGIVERS TO PLAY TOGETHER. - ENCOURAGE VISITORS TO WORK TOGETHER TOWARDS COMMON GOALS BY EMPHASIZING COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, AND COMMUNITY. - EMPOWER VISITORS TO BUILD CONFIDENCE IN THEIR OWN ABILITIES AND TAKE RISKS THROUGH LARGE-MOTOR PHYSICAL CHALLENGES. - PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL LEVELS OF PHYSICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL ABILITIES. - DRAW INSPIRATION FROM MANUFACTURING PROCESSES AND HONOR PARKERSBURG'S HISTORY BY CONNECTING VISITORS TO THE IMPORTANCE OF INDUSTRY IN THE REGION. DESIGN LABIN THE DESIGN STUDIO, VISITORS EXPLORE MAKING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING WITH A VARIETY OF MATERIALS, CREATIVE PLATFORMS AND TESTING APPARATUSES. AS A HANDS-ON ENTRY POINT FOR STEAM CONCEPTS AS WELL AS EXPERIMENTATION AND DESIGN-THINKING, THE ACTIVITIES GUIDE YOUNG VISITORS THROUGH CREATIVE AND TECHNICAL PROCESSES WHILE PROVIDING AUTHENTIC ENCOUNTERS WITH MATERIALS, TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY. EXPERIENCES RANGE FROM OPEN-ENDED MATERIAL EXPLORATION TO CHALLENGES AND PROJECTS VISITORS CAN RETURN TO, VISIT AFTER VISIT, HELPING AUDIENCES OF ALL ABILITIES BUILD PRACTICAL SKILLS, CREATE TANGIBLE OUTCOMES, AND BEGIN TO SEE THEMSELVES AS DESIGNERS, MAKERS, THINKERS, AND DOERS.- NURTURE DESIGN THINKING AND ENGAGE VISITORS IN EXPERIENCES THAT ELEVATE THE DESIGN PROCESS RATHER THAN FOCUS ON "RIGHT" OUTCOMES. - ENTICE CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS TO MAKE OBSERVATIONS, ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT THE WORLD AND SEEK ANSWERS TOGETHER. - CELEBRATE SELF-EXPRESSION AND CREATIVITY BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPERIMENT WITH A VARIETY OF TOOLS, MATERIALS, AND PLATFORMS THAT TEST AND SHOWCASE VISITOR CREATIONS. - INSPIRE VISITORS TO DREAM BIG AND IMAGINE THEMSELVES AS SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS AND ARTISTS OF THE FUTURE. - SERVE ALL LEARNERS WITH ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO APPEAL TO ALL GENDERS.


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMINGPROGRAMMING WILL TAKE PLACE IN HANDS-ON CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH TWO MAKERSPACES. PEOPLE WILL BE ABLE TO WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE ITEMS THAT EXPANDS ON THE EXHIBITS DISCUSSED ABOVE. THE PROGRAMMING EXPANDS ON WHAT THE YOUTH EXPERIENCE AND LEARN ABOUT THROUGH THE EXHIBITS. FOR INSTANCE, THE YOUTH MAY LEARN HOW TO BUILD MODEL ROCKETS THAT EXPAND ON OUR ROCKETS EXHIBIT THAT THEY CAN TAKE HOME.


COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTSTWO OF THE ROOMS WITHIN THE BUILDING WILL OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO HOST EVENTS. THIS WILL BE A SECONDARY COMPONENT OF THE FACILITY. THERE WILL ALSO BE EVENTS THAT TAKE PLACE AROUND THE EXHIBIT FLOOR SPACE. THESE WILL BE MORE FOR GATHERINGS THAT SHOWCASE THE COMMUNITY AND TARGETED AUDIENCES ABOUT WHAT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM HAS TO OFFER. THE ROOMS DEDICATED FOR EVENTS WILL BE FOR BIRTHDAY PARTIES AND COMMUNITY GATHERINGS FOR THE YOUTH. THERE WILL ALSO BE A THEATER ON THE TOP FLOOR OF THE BUILDING. THIS WILL BE USED FOR EVENTS AND THEATRICAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE YOUTH THAT WILL COMPLEMENT WITH THE PROGRAMMING AND EXHIBITS AND FOR EVENTS FOR THE COMMUNITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Wendy Shriver
Executive Director (entered 09/21)
$22,546
Melissa Ross
Secretary & Director
$0
Mike Townsend
Treasurer & Director
$0
Chris Gilmer
Vice Chairman
$0
Samuel B Ross III
Chairman
$0
Ryan Barber
Director (entered 10/21)
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,039,364
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $148,986
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,039,364
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $80,214
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,140
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,120,718

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Childrens Museum Of The Mov Inc has recieved totaling $1,913,026.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Ross Foundation Inc

Parkersburg, WV

PURPOSE: FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE RENOVATIONS AND OPERATIONS OF THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM.

$1,650,000
Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc

Parkersburg, WV

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$142,500
Spartan Foundation

Vienna, WV

PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION

$100,000
Sisters Of St Joseph Charitable Fund Inc

Parkersburg, WV

PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS

$20,266
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$260
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