EIN 38-3088234

Grand Rapids Childrens Museum (GRCM)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
42
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Grand Rapids CHILDREN'S Museum nurtures children's desire to explore and discover the world in an informal, hands-on learning environment. Its mission is to provide a space that celebrates childhood, inspires learning, and encourages self-directed exploration for children.
Total revenues
$2,158,108
2023
Total expenses
$2,325,773
2023
Total assets
$2,974,277
2023
Num. employees
42
2023

Program areas at GRCM

Informal hands on learning environment that nurtures the desire in children to explore and discover the world in which we live.

Who funds Grand Rapids Childrens Museum (GRCM)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)Support the Development and Production of Equity-Centered Animated Media Resources for Children To Enhance Social-Emotional Learning and Promote the Values of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Through Developmentally Appropriate Approaches$145,000
Steelcase FoundationProgram Support$100,250
W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)Expand Access To Developmental, Educational and Enrichment-Based Programming in Play, Discovery and Learning To Improve School Readiness Outcomes for Children in Grand Rapids, Michigan$80,000
...and 16 more grants received

Personnel at GRCM

NameTitleCompensation
Maggie LancasterChief Executive Officer$138,157
Erin CrisonChief Operating Officer$91,152
Natalie HallChief Development Officer
Carly EckDirector of Operations
Megan GeikenDirector of Membership , Marketing , and Events
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for GRCM

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,289,093
Program services$833,895
Investment income and dividends$22,133
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-23,607
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$26,789
Miscellaneous revenues$9,805
Total revenues$2,158,108

Form 990s for GRCM

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-04-30990View PDF
2022-092023-04-24990View PDF
2021-092022-05-11990View PDF
2020-092021-04-21990View PDF
2019-092020-09-04990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Kent Medical Foundation
September 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 14 new personnel
August 8, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $145,000 from W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)
July 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
11 Sheldon Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Metro area
Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
County
Kent County, MI
Website URL
grcm.org/ 
Phone
(616) 235-4726
Facebook page
playatgrcm 
Twitter profile
@grcmuseum 
IRS details
EIN
38-3088234
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1992
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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