The Children's Museum Guild Inc
The Children's Museum Guild, Inc. is an independent volunteer organization committed to help promote and support The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Inc. through fund-raising projects and volunteer assistance.
The Children's Museum Guild Inc at a glance
In short: The Children's Museum Guild Inc gave $751K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $751K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $751,477
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $751,477
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $751,477
- Total assets
- $263,879
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Children's Museum Guild Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Inc ($751K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Children's Museum Guild Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2020) to $765K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $751K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Inc Indianapolis, IN | Annual Program Support | $751,477 |
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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 | $263,879 | $849,386 | $832,557 | $751,477 | 1 | $104 |
| 2023 | $246,614 | $842,828 | $829,905 | $764,893 | 1 | $129 |
| 2022 | $233,691 | $769,804 | $754,609 | $710,007 | 1 | $8 |
| 2021 | $218,496 | $698,065 | $681,842 | $638,582 | 1 | $9 |
| 2020 | $202,273 | $132,989 | $95,121 | $81,687 | 1 | $11 |
About The Children's Museum Guild Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Children's Museum Guild Inc is a public charity, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $264K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $751K. Net investment income was $104.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Children's Museum Guild Inc is led by Jen Triplett, Immediate Past President - Mo & President - 2mo since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jen Triplett
Immediate Past President - Mo & President - 2mo
Vice President - Mo → President - Mo & Vice President - Mo, 2023
President - Mo & Vice President - Mo → Immediate Past President - Mo & President - 2mo, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Winkler
President - Mo & Vice President- Mo
Vice President - Mo → President - Mo & Vice President- Mo, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cole Healy
Treasurer - Mo
Vice Treasurer - Mo → Treasurer - Mo & Assistant Treasurer - Mo, 2023
Treasurer - Mo & Assistant Treasurer - Mo → Treasurer - Mo, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerri Ramsey
Board Member - Mo
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie O'Brien
Treasurer - Mo & Assistant Treasurer - Mo
Assistant Treasurer - Mo → Treasurer - Mo & Assistant Treasurer - Mo, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Akers
Recording Secretary - Mo
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abby Hilbrich
Assistant Treasurer Mo
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Scheuermann
Corresponding Secretary - Mo
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Ravensberg
Corresponding Secretary - Mo
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Pope
Board Member - Mo
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Rapp
Vice President Mo
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meghan Morris
Recording Secretary - Mo
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patti Brown
Board Member - Mo
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Val Campbell
Board Member - Mo
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: Allison Sukeurs (2021–2023) — Treasurer - Mo
- Former: Stephanie Allen (2021–2023) — President - Mo & Immediate Past President - Mo
- Former: Christy Becker (2022–2023) — Board Member - Mo
- Former: Kathleen Bigelow (2022–2023) — Corresponding Secretary - Mo
- Former: Minissa Dent (2022–2023) — Recording Secretary - Mo
- Former: Paige Button (2022–2023) — Board Member - Mo
- Former: Amiee Scheuermann (2023) — Corresponding Secretary - Mo
- Former: Jennifer Pope Baker (2023) — Board Member - Mo
- Former: Abby Ford (2020–2022) — Treasurer - Mo
- Former: Katie Pastorino (2020–2022) — President - Mo & Immediate Past President - Mo
- Former: Barb Hasbrook (2021–2022) — Board Member - Mo
- Former: Christen Ryan (2021–2022) — Board Member - Mo
- Former: Julie Doyle (2021–2022) — Corresponding Secretary - Mo
- Former: Sara Brauer (2021–2022) — Recording Secretary - Mo
- Former: Dawn Dinwiddie (2020–2021) — Corresponding Secretary - Mo
- Former: Jenn Sutton (2020–2021) — Recording Secretary - Mo
- Former: Joan Miller (2020–2021) — Board Member - Mo
- Former: Katy Quigley (2020–2021) — President - Mo & Immediate Past President - Mo
- Former: Liz Sewell (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President - Mo
- Former: Myra Mariani (2020–2021) — Board Member - Mo
- Former: Nicole Duncan (2020–2021) — Treasurer - Mo
- Former: Bis Feldmann (2020) — Immediate Past President - Mo
- Former: Bonnie Rettig (2020) — Board Member - Mo
- Former: Claire Becker (2020) — Board Member - Mo
- Former: Katherine Bryant (2020) — Corresponding Secretary - Mo
- Former: Maggie Bowden (2020) — Recording Secretary - Mo
- Former: Rebecca Arora (2020) — Treasurer - Mo
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Children's Museum Guild Inc
How much does The Children's Museum Guild Inc give each year?
The Children's Museum Guild Inc gave $751K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $765K across 1 grant.
How large is The Children's Museum Guild Inc?
The Children's Museum Guild Inc reported $264K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $849K.
Where does The Children's Museum Guild Inc operate?
The Children's Museum Guild Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is The Children's Museum Guild Inc's EIN?
The Children's Museum Guild Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0931317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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