CHILDREN'S MUSEUM AND THEATRE OF MAINE

EIN: 010352258 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

PORTLAND, ME

Total Revenue
$3,294,822
Total Expenses
$4,472,102
Total Assets
$14,714,447
Net Assets
$12,722,040
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
ME
Principal Officer
JULIE BUTCHER PEZZINO
Phone
2078281234
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM AND THEATRE OF MAINE, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $4.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 36% operating deficit.

Mission

AT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM & THEATRE OF MAINE, WE SET THE STAGE FOR EVERY CHILD TO IMAGINE AND LEARN THROUGH PLAY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $947,878 Revenue: $1,758,583

EVERYONE BELONGS AT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM & THEATRE OF MAINE. WE BELIEVE EACH PERSON HAS VALUE AND WORTH; WE CELEBRATE WHAT MAKES EACH OF US UNIQUE AND WHAT BINDS US TOGETHER AS A STRONG COMMUNITY...

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EVERYONE BELONGS AT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM & THEATRE OF MAINE. WE BELIEVE EACH PERSON HAS VALUE AND WORTH; WE CELEBRATE WHAT MAKES EACH OF US UNIQUE AND WHAT BINDS US TOGETHER AS A STRONG COMMUNITY. WE CENTER COMMUNITY IN ALL WE DO. WE STRIVE TO BE AN INCLUSIVE PARTNER AND RESOURCE IN ORDER TO BUILD STRONG, LASTING RELATIONSHIPS. WE PROVIDE SAFE, INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES AND SPACES TO ENSURE THAT THE COMMUNITY'S TRUST IS EARNED AND UPHELD IN ALL THAT WE DO. WE EMBRACE THE POWER OF PLAY TO BUILD RESILIENCE, SPARK CREATIVITY, AND IGNITE A CHILD'S IMAGINATION. PLAY INSPIRES OUR WORK, OUR PHYSICAL SPACES, OUR STORYTELLING, AND OUR LEARNING EXPERIENCES. WE BELIEVE CURIOSITY INSPIRES CHILDREN TO EXPLORE, BUILD EMPATHY, AND CONNECT WITH OTHERS. LEARNING FUELED BY CURIOSITY LEADS TO A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SELF AND THE WORLD AROUND US. VISITOR ENGAGEMENT - OVER 200,000 VISITORS COME TO THE MUSEUM ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE VISITOR ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT PROVIDES FOR A SAFE AND CLEAN BUILDING IN WHICH TO PRESENT EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $601,636

THEATRE - THEATRE PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES TO EXPERIENCE PERFORMANCES DESIGNED FOR FAMILY AUDIENCES. THEATRE PROGRAMS ALSO ALLOW YOUNG ACTORS TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ENSEMBLE AND...

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THEATRE - THEATRE PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES TO EXPERIENCE PERFORMANCES DESIGNED FOR FAMILY AUDIENCES. THEATRE PROGRAMS ALSO ALLOW YOUNG ACTORS TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ENSEMBLE AND DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS.

Program 3
Expenses: $740,445

EDUCATIONAL - THE MUSEUM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH ON SITE PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH TO SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROGRAMS ARE DIRECTLY TIED TO THE...

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EDUCATIONAL - THE MUSEUM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH ON SITE PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH TO SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROGRAMS ARE DIRECTLY TIED TO THE EXHIBITS' LEARNING AREAS AND INCLUDE SCIENCE, ARTS, THEATRE AND LIVE ANIMALS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,452,802
Program Service Revenue $1,758,583
Investment Income $19,594
Other Revenue $63,843
TOTAL REVENUE $3,294,822

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,797,935
Fundraising Expenses $447,045
Program Expenses $2,618,001
Other Expenses $1,674,167
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,472,102

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,294,822 $3,338,115 0.0%
Expenses $4,472,102 $3,870,336 +0.2%
Net Income $-1,177,280 $-532,221 +1.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
19
Employees
159
Volunteers
21

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$142,925
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KRISTIN VALDMANIS PRESIDENT 7.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE OUELLETTE VICE PRESIDE 7.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TABITHA LAMONTAGNE TREASURER 7.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GAIL RINGEL SECRETARY 7.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER ROBINSON AT LARGE 7.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBEE GILMAN AT LARGE 7.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PATTI BUTLER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
UDAI CHOPRA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIE COYNE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF GLIDDEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW KESSELHAUT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA MCKERSIE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON MCLAUGHLIN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSALEEN PARSONS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY PILSBURY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MANASSE SHINGIRO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA TRUJILLO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIFFANIE WINTERS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF ZACHAU DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE BUTCHER PEZZINO EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$142,925 $0 $142,925
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $3,294,822 $4,472,102 $14,714,447 $-1,177,280
2023 $3,338,115 $3,870,336 $16,273,299 $-532,221
2022 $3,280,457 $3,251,455 $17,294,902 $29,002
2021 $2,889,070 $1,036,515 $17,523,127 $1,852,555
2020 $7,187,455 $1,376,167 $12,979,706 $5,811,288
2018 $2,625,468 $1,659,546 $5,206,739 $965,922
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