EIN 84-0658142

The Children's Museum of Denver

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
124
City
Year formed
1973
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
We work to open doors for our future leaders, innovators, and adventurers to explore, create and learn on their own terms. Our target ages are newborn through eight years old, but everyone can have a good time at the Museum. Our exhibits are hands-on, interactive and totally one-of-a-kind. Last year we served more than 568,000 children and their grown-ups. The Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is a 501(c)(3), private non-profit organization and a Tier II SCFD member. Our mission is to create extraordinary experiences that champion the wonder and joy of childhood.
Total revenues
$11,680,088
2023
Total expenses
$9,234,319
2023
Total assets
$29,392,797
2023
Num. employees
124
2023

Program areas at The Children's Museum of Denver

The Museum provides rich play experiences and a dynamic learning environment with more than 20 innovative exhibits, ever-changing daily programs and exciting year-round special events. Museum staff also take experiences into classrooms through outreach programming and regularly participate in community events. These experiences and programs help develop skills children need in The 21st century, such as critical thinking and collaboration. All school group programming aligns with Colorado academic standards, and Museum offerings are guided by The Museum's education framework, head start's child development and early learning framework, and developmentally appropriate practice. An active member of The association of Children's museums, The Museum stays current on best practices to offer its guests exceptional informal learning experiences. Examples of Museum programs and exhibits include: 1) The center for The young child, The region's only developmentally-appropriate play environment exclusively for children from birth to age three and their caregivers; 2) water, a lively, stem-rich exhibit that invites children to experiment with water and explore its properties; 3) The art studio, a new area dedicated to creative works using paint, clay, found materials and other media and providing opportunities for children to work alongside professional artists through The Museum's new artist-in-residence program; 4) outreach programs, which enhance curriculum taught in area classrooms; and 5) school group field trips, which allow students to explore The Museum on their own and participate in on-site facilitated educational programs.
The exhibits design team at The Children's Museum of Denver at marsico campus specializes in helping non-profit organizations articulate and craft world-class interactive and informal learning experiences. We provide expert advice on The many decisions involved with designing, fabricating, installing, and maintaining new Museum exhibits.

Who funds The Children's Museum of Denver

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lilly EndowmentCharacter Through Childrens Museums$100,000
Buell FoundationAccess Initiatives for Low-Income Fa$100,000
Sturm Family FoundationFurther Tax Exempt Purpose$100,000
...and 22 more grants received totalling $828,118

Personnel at The Children's Museum of Denver

NameTitleCompensation
Michael YankovichPresident and Chief Executive Officer$287,701
Mike YankovichBoard Member
Gretchen KerrChief Operating Officer / Chief Museum Officer$190,865
Nick BrunnerDirector of$110,053
Craig HodgesVice Chair / Vice President , Corporate Affairs and Communications , VF Corporation / Board Member$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for The Children's Museum of Denver

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,971,519
Program services$5,065,192
Investment income and dividends$144,243
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-61,430
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$81,852
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$473,074
Miscellaneous revenues$5,638
Total revenues$11,680,088

Form 990s for The Children's Museum of Denver

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-04-26990View PDF
2022-062023-05-04990View PDF
2021-062021-11-09990View PDF
2020-062021-02-22990View PDF
2019-062020-01-17990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 11, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 16, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 8, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Lilly Endowment
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Sturm Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
MembershipsLobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2121 Childrens Museum Dr
Denver, CO 80211
Metro area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
County
Denver County, CO
Website URL
mychildsmuseum.org/ 
Phone
(303) 433-7444
Facebook page
childrensmuseumofdenver 
IRS details
EIN
84-0658142
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1973
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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