EIN 16-0954168

Strong National Museum of Play

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
380
Year formed
1968
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
As an educational institution focused on American cultural history, strong museum explores play in order to encourage learning, creativity, and discovery.
Also known as...
Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum
Total revenues
$41,516,891
2023
Total expenses
$23,074,022
2023
Total assets
$251,281,672
2023
Num. employees
380
2023

Program areas at Strong National Museum of Play

Exhibits and education - as an educational institution focused on american cultural history, The Strong explores play in order to encourage learning, creativity, and discovery. The Museum accomplishes this through exhibitions, programs, and other activities that engage, entertain, and enlighten diverse audiences, especially families, children, and educators. (647,095 served)
Guest and membership services- to support The mission, The Museum places great emphasis on guest services and The way in which guests are hosted and guided during their visit. The Museum considers guest services to be a critical component of The visitors' experience which enhances their ability to learn, create and discover. (647,095 served)
Curatorial and collections- to support The mission, The Museum collects, preserves, and researches objects, manuscripts, and other materials that reflect and document The importance of play, particularly as it reflects and illuminates The american experience and with special emphasis on toys and other artifacts related to play. (647,095 served)

Who funds Strong National Museum of Play

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Strong Museum Trust XXXXX3007Program Support$4,929,665
Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationTo Support the Capital Costs To Expand the Strong National Museum of Play.$2,000,000
The Riedman FoundationThe Strong's Capital Campaign, Powered By Play Other$1,600,000
...and 27 more grants received totalling $10,015,640

Personnel at Strong National Museum of Play

NameTitleCompensation
Steve M DubnikPresident and Chief Executive Officer / Chair$351,337
Trudy QuartleyVice President for Finance and Facilities$185,390
Sara PoeVice President of Marketing$130,582
Jon-Paul DysonDirector of the International Center / Vice President of Exhibits / Director$121,496
Laurie PhelpsVice President of Guest Services$121,983
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for Strong National Museum of Play

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$32,202,003
Program services$8,357,424
Investment income and dividends$669,186
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$159,650
Net income from fundraising events$-185,460
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$314,088
Total revenues$41,516,891

Form 990s for Strong National Museum of Play

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-18990View PDF
2022-122023-11-10990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-08-24990View PDF
2019-122020-11-25990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $98,925 from Lilly Endowment
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Louis S and Molly B Wolk Foundation
January 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $4,929,665 from Strong Museum Trust XXXXX3007
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingGala fundraisersAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1 Manhattan Sq
Rochester, NY 14607
Metro area
Rochester, NY
County
Monroe County, NY
Website URL
museumofplay.org:443/ 
Phone
(585) 263-2700
Facebook page
TheStrongMuseum 
Twitter profile
@museumofplay 
IRS details
EIN
16-0954168
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1968
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0260132
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-20
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