EIN 59-2994883

Florida Children's Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
33
State
Year formed
1990
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
To provide a hands-on, fun-filled adventure in learning for children and their families. This is accomplished via three floors of kid-powered interactive exhibits and programs that celebrate the five senses, hence the "V" in the name.
Also known as...
Explorations V Children's Museum
Total revenues
$3,985,407
2023
Total expenses
$2,306,592
2023
Total assets
$19,414,053
2023
Num. employees
33
2023

Program areas at Florida Children's Museum

Florida Children's Museum, Inc. (the Museum) curates the world for all children to explore. The Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, operates under seven guiding principles:1) we educate through play.2) we welcome all children.3) our people are our secret sauce.4) we are here to stay.5) we serve our community.6) our children are safe and secure.7) we serve the whole family.continued on schedule othe Museum opened in downtown lakeland, Florida, in 1991 and purchased the four-story historic kress building in 1998. A new facility debuted in late 2022 when the Museum opened as Florida Children's Museum at bonnet springs park in a new, state-of-the-art 47,800 square foot facility. The Museum produces more than 1,000 hours of educator-directed programs each year in addition to presenting world-class, hands-on exhibits. Funding for exhibits and programs is diversified and includes ticket sales, sponsorships, grants, and private donations. The Museum is a "museums for all" facility, providing access for families with ebt cards for $3 admission and 21% of admissions were free (2022-2023) through the blue star program, smithsonian free day, polk county family week, and as grants were obtained to admit many children in programs at low or no cost. In fiscal year 2023, the Museum tracked 142,273 admissions, 20,330 program attendees and 65,072 at outreach efforts for a total impact of 227,675 visitors.

Who funds Florida Children's Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Harrell Family CharitiesGeneral Fund$2,000,000
Givewell Community FoundationGeneral Contribution$528,500
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$152,400
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Florida Children's Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Kerry FalwellChief Executive Officer$83,425
Eddie KleisslerChief Operating Officer
Julie WardChief Learning Officer
Theresa LaurettaDirector of Finance$49,648
Angie WatsonDirector of Visitor Services
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Florida Children's Museum

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,349,902
Program services$907,418
Investment income and dividends$1,203
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$49,593
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,657,208
Net income from fundraising events$10,666
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$8,575
Miscellaneous revenues$842
Total revenues$3,985,407

Form 990s for Florida Children's Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-13990View PDF
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-07-11990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Denis L Fontaine Foundation
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $528,500 from Givewell Community Foundation
September 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $504,500 from Givewell Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
600 Bonnet Springs Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33815
Metro area
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
County
Polk County, FL
Website URL
explorefcm.org/ 
Phone
(863) 687-3869
Facebook page
ExplorationsV 
Twitter profile
@explorationsv 
IRS details
EIN
59-2994883
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1990
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
Independent
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