Discovery Childrens Museum is located in Las Vegas, NV. The organization was established in 1984. 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 06/2023, Discovery Childrens Museum employed 117 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Discovery 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 06/2023, Discovery Childrens Museum generated $7.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.4m during the year ending 06/2023. 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
THE MISSION OF DISCOVERY CHILDRENS MUSEUM IS TO FOSTER A WELCOMING, VIBRANT, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL ARE INVITED TO ENGAGE IN PLAYFUL AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT IGNITE A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND INTEREST OF SOUTHERN NEVADA RESIDENTS IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES, AND ANY OTHER CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL OR ELEEMOSYNARY ACTIVITY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Boyd Nelson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Rebecca Miltenberger Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Justin Hartmann Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kevin Holyfield Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Allon Englman Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Amy Timperley Trustee | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Best Janitorial Services Of Nv Janitorial | 6/29/22 | $137,368 |
Campbell And Company | 6/29/22 | $101,045 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $369,357 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,139,996 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $319 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,509,353 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,146,065 |
| Investment income | $156,086 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $481,643 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $595,205 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,910,692 |
| 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. | $218,834 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,054 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,551,087 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $265,550 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $245,254 |
| Advertising and promotion | $109,151 |
| Office expenses | $421,520 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $145,999 |
| Travel | $193,683 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $598,199 |
| Insurance | $57,328 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,441,057 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $611,614 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,764,891 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $597,407 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $113,834 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $124,383 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $26,182 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $33,110,508 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $6,057,505 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $225,600 |
| Total assets | $42,631,924 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $461,935 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,076,266 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,538,201 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,566,602 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $28,527,121 |
| 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 | $42,631,924 |