THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM GROUPS MISSION IS TO INSPIRE LIFELONG LEARNING AMONG CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS BY PROVIDING EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES COVERING STEAM, HEALTH NATURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT. WITH A FOCUS ON AT NEED COMMUNITIES THE MUSEUM GROUP STRIVES TO FIND PATHWAYS TO PERSONAL, ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND TO FOSTER AN APPRECIATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD WITH A GOAL OF DEVELOPING CURIOUS, CONFIDENT AND INNOVATIVE CHILDREN, CREATING THE BASIS FOR SUCCESSFUL ADULTS. THE MUSEUM GROUP HAS THREE DISTINCT BUT COMPLEMENTARY LINES OF REVENUEGENERATING CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE. THE MUSEUM OFFERS ONSITE INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, LIVE ANIMALS AND AN EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF STEAM EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT ARE OFFERED WITHIN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT CONNECTICUT AND NEIGHBORING STATES. THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM PRESCHOOL, COLOCATED WITHIN THE MUSEUM LOCATION, IS A NAEYC ACCREDITED, FULL DAY, YEARROUNDLICENSED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FACILITY FOR AGES 35YRS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.0M
-16.1% YoY
Revenue
$2.6M
+3.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$69K
+19.3% YoY
Expenses
$3.0M
+15.0% YoY
About The Children's Museum Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Children's Museum Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in WEST HARTFORD, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $69K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,988,338 | $5,942,928 | $6,156,476 |
| Revenue | $2,622,338 | $2,534,999 | $3,055,900 |
| Expenses | $2,959,216 | $2,572,400 | $2,584,650 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $68,858 | $57,723 | $-14,454 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
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Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL WERLE | EXECUTIVE DI | 50 | — |
| AYESHA CLARKE | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DEBORAH ULLMAN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARK MILLIGAN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CHERIE GRIFFITH-DUNN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ROBERT A CUSHMAN MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVE CALIBEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LUIS DIEZ-MORALES MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH GIANNETTA-RAMOS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY KERSEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LESLIE TORRES-RODIGUEZ PHD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNY GAFFNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MORGAN HILYARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT JULSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| XAN MARIES MCGIVNEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAUREN TAFRATE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PIETERVAN DOKKUM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TYRON HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Children's Museum Inc?
The Children's Museum Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in WEST HARTFORD, CT. It holds $5.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Children's Museum Inc?
As of 2024, The Children's Museum Inc holds $5.0M in total assets with $2.6M in annual revenue.
Where does The Children's Museum Inc operate?
The Children's Museum Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is The Children's Museum Inc's EIN?
The Children's Museum Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-0896043. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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