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 |