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
Personnel at Strong National Museum of Play
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Steve M Dubnik | President and Chief Executive Officer | $382,520 | 2023-12-31 |
| Trudy Quartley | Senior Vice President of Finance and Facilities | $197,233 | 2024-10-18 |
| Sara Poe | Vice President of Marketing | $140,746 | 2023-12-31 |
| Jon-Paul Dyson | Vice President of Exhibits | $131,634 | 2023-12-31 |
| Laurie Phelps | Vice President of Guest Services | $129,531 | 2023-12-31 |
| ...and 1 more key personnel |
Financials for Strong National Museum of Play
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $32,202,003 | $19,389,653 | 66.1% |
| Program services | $8,357,424 | $5,447,495 | 53.4% |
| Investment income and dividends | $669,186 | $333,676 | 100.5% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $159,650 | $50,861 | 213.9% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $-185,460 | $-224,070 | 17.2% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $314,088 | $1,268,421 | -75.2% |
| Total revenues | $41,516,891 | $26,266,036 | 58.1% |
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Data update history
November 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 26, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Liskmorris Foundation November 24, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $98,925 from Lilly Endowment 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/Â
- Phone
- (585) 263-2700
- Facebook page
- TheStrongMuseumÂ
- Twitter profile
- @museumofplayÂ
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 Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Delinquent
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0260132
- FTB Entity ID
- None yet
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-03-19
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