Program areas at Austin Children's Museum
Provide innovative participatory Museum exhibits which encouragecuriosity, creativity, appreciation of the world around, andlearning for all children, their families, and those who work withthe children.
Operate the Museum store to encourage children to explore andlearn on their own.
Provide educational programs to children, parents, and educators,outreach programs to disadvantaged youth, summer camp programs,and volunteer programs. Membership dues provide ongoing programsupport.operation of a preschool began with the academic year 2021-22.
Who funds Austin Children's Museum
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Austin Children's Museum
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Andrew Bell | Chief Executive Officer | $195,131 | 2022-09-30 |
| Devin Thomas | Director of Finance | | 2023-08-11 |
| Auth Signor | Past Chief Executive Officer | | 2021-08-16 |
| Daniel Cooley | Past President | $0 | 2022-09-30 |
| Lisa Ramirez | Secretary | $0 | 2022-09-30 |
| ...and 9 more key personnel |
Financials for Austin Children's Museum
| Revenues | FYE 09/2022 | FYE 09/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $3,501,639 | $751,223 | 366.1% |
| Program services | $3,237,417 | $1,384,404 | 133.8% |
| Investment income and dividends | $93,499 | $74,712 | 25.1% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $27,605 | $2,630 | 949.6% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-553,906 | $389,125 | -242.3% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-37,008 | $0 | -999% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $106,218 | $82,458 | 28.8% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $13,068 | $735,801 | -98.2% |
| Total revenues | $6,388,532 | $3,420,353 | 86.8% |
Organizations like Austin Children's Museum
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Children's Museum | 501(c)(3) | West Hartford, CT | $2,561,597 |
| Betty Brinn Children's Museum | 501(c)(3) | Milwaukee, WI | $2,729,087 |
| The Children's Museum of Houston | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $14,587,002 |
| The Children's Museum of Denver | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $10,418,960 |
| San Antonio Children's Museum | 501(c)(3) | San Antonio, TX | $7,193,393 |
| Golisano Children's Museum of Naples | 501(c)(3) | Naples, FL | $2,128,193 |
| Greensboro CHILDREN'S Museum (GCM) | 501(c)(3) | Greensboro, NC | $3,391,439 |
| Children's Museum of Richmond | 501(c)(3) | Richmond, VA | $4,347,352 |
| Minnesota Children's Museum | 501(c)(3) | Saint Paul, MN | $10,384,942 |
| CHILDREN'S Museum of Atlanta (CMA) | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $4,142,531 |
Data update history
September 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 25, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
August 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
CampsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 1830 Simond Ave
- Austin, TX 78723
- Metro area
- Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
- County
- Travis County, TX
- Website URL
- thinkeryaustin.org/Â
- Phone
- (512) 469-6200
- Facebook page
- TheThinkeryÂ
- Twitter profile
- @thinkeryatxÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 74-2288789
- Fiscal year end
- September
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1983
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A52: Childrens Museums
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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