THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF CLEVELAND PROMOTES THE POWER OF LEARNING THROUGH PLAY USING INNOVATIVE EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN BIRTH TO AGE 8 AND IS A VALUED RESOURCE TO CAREGIVERS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS THAT SERVE YOUNG CHILDREN.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.1M
-49.2% YoY
Revenue
$2.8M
-9.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
$250K
+57.3% YoY
Expenses
$2.5M
+14.6% YoY
About The Children's Museum of Cleveland
Based on IRS filings
The Children's Museum of Cleveland is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CLEVELAND, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $250K.
Focus Areas
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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 | $5,128,690 | $10,104,351 | $9,036,334 |
| Revenue | $2,769,151 | $3,073,894 | $1,940,876 |
| Expenses | $2,528,225 | $2,205,327 | $1,918,542 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $250,154 | $159,078 | $79,135 |
| 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
0 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLLY LITTLE | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JAMES VERDI | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARIA CASHY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JERRY FRANKLIN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TIM GERSPACHER | ASST TREASURER | 1 | — |
| GUS ARMBRUSTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DOREEN CAHOON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MORGAN CONNOR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HANNAH DELIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHARON EL-AMIN WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KHADIJAH FAIR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW GEIGER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TAMARA HAGERTY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER LOPEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MIKE MARCHETTI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOE MUSKA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| OLLENGER PANNELL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JERRY PEIFFER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ELLIE RIAL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GABE RHODES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BENJAMIN SCHLATHER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM STEWART JR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MATT YANOSKO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDREA ZADD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| THERESE ZDESAR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARIA CAMPANELLI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $172,707 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Children's Museum of Cleveland?
The Children's Museum of Cleveland is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CLEVELAND, OH. It holds $5.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Children's Museum of Cleveland?
As of 2024, The Children's Museum of Cleveland holds $5.1M in total assets with $2.8M in annual revenue.
Where does The Children's Museum of Cleveland operate?
The Children's Museum of Cleveland has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is The Children's Museum of Cleveland's EIN?
The Children's Museum of Cleveland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1360267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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