Childrens Museum is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1980. 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 12/2023, Childrens Museum employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 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 12/2023, Childrens Museum generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 9 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
SEATTLE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TO ENGAGE CHILDREN, AND THE PEOPLE WHO CARE FOR THEM, IN PLAYFUL, CREATIVE, HANDS-ON EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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INTERACTIVE MUSEUM FOR CHILDREN AGES BIRTH TO 10 YEARS. THE MUSEUM PROVIDES LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND THE ADULTS IN THEIR LIVES THROUGH PLAY-BASED LEARNING VIA HANDS-ON EXHIBITS, PUBLIC PROGRAMS, AND CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Stephanie Adruini Chief Executive Officer  | 40 | $124,904 | |
Andrew Mathews President  | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
Megan Ching Vice President  | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
Eric Conley Treasurer  | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
Jennifer Addis Secretary  | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
Matt Bettermen Board Member  | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $20,226 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $604,721 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $75,166 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $700,113 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,437,799 | 
| Investment income | $0 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$7,421 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $2,130,491 | 
| 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 | $929,053 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $62,404 | 
| Payroll taxes | $78,361 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,170 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $43,841 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $43,425 | 
| Office expenses | $87,488 | 
| Information technology | $61,618 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $248,143 | 
| Travel | $8,949 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,898 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 | 
| Insurance | $31,353 | 
| All other expenses | $99,527 | 
| Total functional expenses | $1,796,820 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $83,373 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $325,013 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $57,614 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,051 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $22,277 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,166 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $409,537 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $904,031 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $103,768 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $26,186 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $9,141 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $258,174 | 
| Other liabilities | $224,142 | 
| Total liabilities | $621,411 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $164,870 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $117,750 | 
| 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 | $904,031 |