Program areas at Carousel of Happiness
Opened on may 29, 2o10, the Carousel is an exhibit of recent folk art sculpture in the form of hand carved animals on a historic 1910 working Carousel. The whimsical animals inspire a sense of Happiness and well being for those who either ride or watch. The building housing the Carousel is a demonstration of green energy techonology and also serves as a place to share art, poetry, and literature. Admission to the building and to view the Carousel is free. Rides are free for those who cannot afford the $3 ticket to ride, or who visit as part of a special needs group, or on holidays honoring veterans, mothers, and fathers.
The story catcher sound booth was developed in 2018. Visitors are given an opportunity to share memories and experiences of historical carousels, as well as their experience with our Carousel.
Who funds Carousel of Happiness
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Carousel of Happiness
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Melody Baumhover | Executive Director | $52,500 | 2022-12-31 |
| Jennifer MacGregor | Board Member | $0 | 2023-08-06 |
| Caleb Melamed | Secretary | $0 | 2023-08-06 |
| Tim Whited | Board Member | $0 | 2023-08-06 |
| Charles Wood | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-08-06 |
| ...and 9 more key personnel |
Financials for Carousel of Happiness
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $119,459 | $150,040 | -20.4% |
| Program services | $182,427 | $176,818 | 3.2% |
| Investment income and dividends | $12 | $70 | -82.9% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $510 | -100% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $8,366 | $0 | 999% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $42,868 | $35,726 | 20% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $353,132 | $363,164 | -2.8% |
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| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Museum of the American Railroad | 501(c)(3) | Frisco, TX | $735,295 |
| The General Henry Knox Museum | 501(c)(3) | Thomaston, ME | $245,883 |
| The Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Baltimore, MD | $401,954 |
| The Coral Gables Museum Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Coral Gables, FL | $962,936 |
| Museums on the Green | 501(c)(3) | Falmouth, MA | $210,222 |
| Early Ford V-8 Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Auburn, IN | $483,395 |
| Mitchell Museum of the American Indian | 501(c)(3) | Evanston, IL | $323,399 |
| American Windmill Museum | 501(c)(3) | Lubbock, TX | $456,695 |
| Dunedin Museum | 501(c)(3) | Dunedin, FL | $514,638 |
| Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame | 501(c)(3) | Muskogee, OK | $306,791 |
Data update history
August 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 1811
- Nederland, CO 80466
- Metro area
- Boulder, CO
- County
- Boulder County, CO
- Website URL
- carouselofhappiness.org/Â
- Phone
- (303) 258-3457
IRS details
- EIN
- 20-3584335
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2005
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A50: Museums
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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