SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF MADISON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, INC.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
-55.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.4M
+235.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9.4M
+235.1% YoY
About Madison Children's Museum Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Madison Children's Museum Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in MADISON, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $9.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,889,574 | $4,249,108 | $2,957,823 |
| Revenue | $7,440,096 | $4,672,665 | $4,551,726 |
| Expenses | $9,522,724 | $2,822,005 | $3,858,728 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-77,913 | — | $-14,657 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Madison Children's Museum Inc ($9,421,888).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MADISON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC MADISON, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,421,888 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER JOHNSON | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| CRISTINA CHOI | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| MATT CORNWELL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SARAH CONDELLA | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MATT PREMO | CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| JOEL MARTIN | VICE CHAIR & TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| DEBORAH GILPIN | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 5 | — |
| BRENDA BAKER | VP OF EXHIBITS, FACILITIES & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES | 5 | — |
| KIA KARLEN | VP OF EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madison Children's Museum Foundation?
Madison Children's Museum Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in MADISON, WI. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Madison Children's Museum Foundation?
As of 2024, Madison Children's Museum Foundation holds $1.9M in total assets with $7.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $9.4M in 2024.
Where does Madison Children's Museum Foundation operate?
Madison Children's Museum Foundation has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What size grants does Madison Children's Museum Foundation award?
In 2024, Madison Children's Museum Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $9.4M — an average of about $9.4M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Madison Children's Museum Foundation's EIN?
Madison Children's Museum Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1956290. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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