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EIN 41-1570750

The Works Museum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
39
City
Bloomington
State
Minnesota
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2024-09-01
NTEE code, primary
A52: Childrens Museums
Description
To inspire the next generation of innovators, engineers, and creative problem solvers through interactive exhibits and engaging camp, school, group, and public event programming.
Also known as...
The Works
Total revenues
$1,526,922
2024
Total expenses
$1,467,671
2024
Total assets
$3,075,444
2024
Num. employees
39
2024

Program areas at The Works Museum

Education programs via museum exhibits for public and groups, workshops on and off-site, camps and classes, and community events.

Who funds The Works Museum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Blackbaud Giving FundGeneral Support$71,692
The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationEducation$30,000
Donaldson FoundationGeneral Support$25,000
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at The Works Museum

NameTitleCompensation
Jill MeasellsChief Executive Officer$134,582
Sarah CurtisSenior Director of Advancement
Marissa WoodruffDirector of Education
Kaiya Hoyer-LeitzelDatabase Manager
Emily KinnyDevelopment Manager
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for The Works Museum

RevenuesFYE 09/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$748,303
Program services$768,764
Investment income and dividends$9,070
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$785
Total revenues$1,526,922

Form 990s for The Works Museum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-02-15990View PDF
2022-092023-03-21990View PDF
2021-092022-03-16990View PDF
2021-092022-03-04990View PDF
2020-092021-05-11990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

Organizations like The Works Museum

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Interactive Neighborhood for KidsGainesville, GA$779,358
Kid MuseumBethesda, MD$7,132,751
KaleideumWinston Salem, NC$4,038,611
Imagine Children's MuseumEverett, WA$5,269,725
AC Gilbert's Discovery VillageSalem, OR$1,189,326
Austin Children's MuseumAustin, TX$6,171,048
Bay Area Discovery Museum (BADM)Sausalito, CA$7,590,235
Tulsa Childrens MuseumTulsa, OK$3,870,490
Discovery Center Museum of RockfordRockford, IL$3,974,736
Children's Museum of MontanaGreat Falls, MT$393,318
Data update history
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
October 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $71,692 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
June 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
Community engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
9740 Grand Ave S
Bloomington, MN 55420
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
County
Hennepin County, MN
Website URL
theworks.org/ 
Phone
(952) 888-4262
Facebook page
theworks 
Twitter profile
@theworksmuseum 
IRS details
EIN
41-1570750
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
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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