The Beaumont Children's Museum
The Beaumont Children's Museum is a public charity based in Beaumont, Texas. It supports children’s learning through interactive museum experiences and makes grants for classroom STEAM projects and to organizations advancing STEAM education in southeast Texas.
The Beaumont Children's Museum at a glance
In short: The Beaumont Children's Museum gave $315K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Texas. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $315,033
- +216.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,639
- +72.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,999
- Total assets
- $1,018,844
- +15.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Beaumont Children's Museum
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 407, Beaumont, TX 77704
Phone: (409) 347-7919
Website: https://beaumontchildrensmuseum.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Beaumont Children's Museum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Restore Tugboat Island ($100K). Together the top 10 received $310K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 20 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The filing describes the museum’s grant review as covering organizations that advance STEAM education in southeast Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Beaumont Children's Museum open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $21K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $315K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $315K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Restore Tugboat Island Port Neches, TX | Restoration Project | $100,000 |
| Nederland Independent School District Nederland, TX | Education | $60,391 |
| Port Neches Groves Independent School District Port Neches, TX | Education | $45,746 |
| Lamar State College Port Arthur Port Arthur, TX | Education | $35,000 |
| Beaumont Independent School District Beaumont, TX | Education | $20,872 |
| Bridge City Independent School District Bridge City, TX | Education | $13,999 |
| Orangefield Independent School District Orange, TX | Education | $12,719 |
| Lumberton Independent School District Lumberton, TX | Education | $8,200 |
| Port Arthur Independent School District Port Arthur, TX | Education | $7,350 |
| Buna Independent School District Buna, TX | Education | $5,452 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,018,844 | $1,255,749 | $1,094,472 | $315,033 | 11 | $3,507 |
| 2023 | $882,541 | $1,084,263 | $782,640 | $99,691 | 6 | $275 |
| 2022 | $543,085 | $843,720 | $644,056 | $140,994 | 3 | $-1,203 |
| 2021 | $389,878 | $612,578 | $385,297 | — | — | $-2,443 |
| 2020 | $157,643 | $265,183 | $316,313 | — | — | $21 |
| 2018 | $145,208 | $373,599 | $356,827 | — | — | $26 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The museum’s mission is to ignite the growth of children, families, and communities through interactive learning. Its website describes a learning-through-play approach, with exhibits and activities focused on science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
The museum’s 2024 filing describes grants for specific STEAM-based classroom projects and requests from organizations advancing STEAM education in southeast Texas. Its 2024 grants went to one restoration project and nine school districts for education.
The museum’s 2024 programs included 15 day-camp sessions for children ages 5–11, with approximately 230 registrants; about 170 educational events or program sessions, including field trips, homeschool workshops, and Toddler Takeover, with approximately 6,300 participants; and about 20 other events with approximately 15,000 participants. Its website also describes outreach offerings such as science experiments, astronomy shows, and school and community presentations.
Grantmaking
The largest grants were $100,000 to Restore Tugboat Island for a restoration project; $60,391 to Nederland Independent School District; $40,945 to Port Neches Groves Independent School District; and $20,872 to Beaumont Independent School District, each for education. Other school district grants were $12,719 to Orangefield, $9,001 to Bridge City, $8,200 to Lumberton, $5,452 to Buna, $5,304 to Kountze, and $2,720 to Port Arthur.
The museum’s filing says a volunteer committee reviews and approves applications from teachers for specific STEAM-based classroom projects. The committee also reviews and approves requests from other organizations that advance STEAM education in southeast Texas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Josh Davis as treasurer; Jodi Green as secretary; Lynn Hill as vice president; and D’Ann Douglas, Lori Higgins, Fatima Javed, Sarah Matheny, John Morrell, Anna Pappa, and Zach Stiles as directors.
The Beaumont Children's Museum is led by Amanda Yarbrough, Executive Director on every filing since 2018; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amanda Yarbrough
Executive Director
On filings since 2018
40 hrs/week
$50K (2018) → $68K (2024)
Seth Wells
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
D'Ann Douglas
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liza Waddell
Director
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2018
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Matheny
Director
On filings since 2018
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Morrell
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Higgins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fatima Javed
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zach Stiles
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Pappa
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Hill
Vice President
Director → President, 2023
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Green
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Davis
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Allison Getz (2018–2023) — Director
- Former: Carol Chenault (2018–2023) — Director
- Former: Wyatt Snider (2018–2023) — Director
- Former: Brooke Hall (2018–2022) — Director
- Former: Chuck Mason (2018–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Martha Kapparis (2018–2022) — Director
- Former: Ana Pereda (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Angie Hebert (2018–2021) — Director
- Former: Luke Hebert (2018–2020) — Director
- Former: Arianna Mace (2020) — Director
- Former: Jeffery Wheeler (2020) — Director
- Former: Tracy Borgmeyer (2020) — Director
- Former: Patsy McGee (2018) — Director
- Former: Phyllis LaBure (2018) — Director
- Former: Rita Leger (2018) — Director
- Former: Ryan Harkey (2018) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $68K, to Amanda Yarbrough (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Beaumont Children's Museum
How much does The Beaumont Children's Museum give each year?
The Beaumont Children's Museum gave $315K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $100K across 6 grants.
What is The Beaumont Children's Museum's typical grant size?
The Beaumont Children's Museum's median grant in 2024 was $13,999, and its average grant was $28,639, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Beaumont Children's Museum that year got $27K on average.
Where does The Beaumont Children's Museum give grants?
The Beaumont Children's Museum gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Port Neches, TX (2 grants) and Port Arthur, TX (2 grants).
Does The Beaumont Children's Museum give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Beaumont Children's Museum's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (10 grants).
Who are The Beaumont Children's Museum's largest grantees?
The Beaumont Children's Museum's largest 2024 grantees include Restore Tugboat Island ($100,000), Nederland Independent School District ($60,391) and Port Neches Groves Independent School District ($45,746), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Beaumont Children's Museum?
The Beaumont Children's Museum reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does The Beaumont Children's Museum fund?
The museum’s mission is to ignite the growth of children, families, and communities through interactive learning. Its website describes a learning-through-play approach, with exhibits and activities focused on science, technology, engineering, art, and math. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Beaumont Children's Museum?
The Beaumont Children's Museum has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check beaumontchildrensmuseum.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Beaumont Children's Museum's EIN?
The Beaumont Children's Museum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2294669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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