HARRISONBURG CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC

EIN: 161683676 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

HARRISONBURG, VA

Total Revenue
$1,018,094
Total Expenses
$993,463
Total Assets
$4,609,456
Net Assets
$4,586,676
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
VA
Phone
5404428900
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

HARRISONBURG CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 37% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $4.6M represent 54 months of operating reserves.

Mission

EXPLORE MORE DISCOVERY MUSEUM ENGAGES YOUNG MINDS THROUGH INTERACTIVE, MULTI-SENSORY LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT PROMOTE GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THEMSELVES AND THEIR WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $938,527

20TH ANNIVERSARY HIGHLIGHTS AND PARTNERSHIPS . . . CELEBRATION SATURDAY PROGRAMS - THIS YEAR, THE MUSEUM CELEBRATED ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH THEMED SATURDAYS FOCUSING ON ANIMAL HABITATS, HEALTH AND...

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20TH ANNIVERSARY HIGHLIGHTS AND PARTNERSHIPS . . . CELEBRATION SATURDAY PROGRAMS - THIS YEAR, THE MUSEUM CELEBRATED ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH THEMED SATURDAYS FOCUSING ON ANIMAL HABITATS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, THE ARTS, AND SCIENCE. WE CULMINATED THIS MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY WITH A COMMUNITY-WIDE, FREE BIRTHDAY BASH EVENT FEATURING HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. . . . NEW ELECTRICITY EXHIBIT - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR LOCAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, WE LAUNCHED AN INTERACTIVE ELECTRICTY EXHIBIT. THE UNVEILING INCLUDED A FREE COMMUNITY EVENT FEATURING TRUCKS, EQUIPMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL DEMONSTRATIONS. . . .PUBLIC ART COLLABORATIONS - TO COMMEMORATE THE ANNIVERSARY, THE MUSEUM COLLABORATED ON TWO PUBLIC ART INSTALLATIONS A LARGE MURAL ON THE MUSEUMS EXTERIOR AND DOWNTOWN DUCKLINGS, FEATURING EIGHT BRONZE STATUES THROUGHOUT DOWNTOWN.

Program 2
Expenses: $54,936

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACCESS . . . FIELD TRIPS YOUTH ENGAGEMENT - THE MUSEUMS PROGRAM STAFF OFFERED ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMPS, AND YOUTH MAKERSPACE ACTIVITIES, ENCOURAGING LEARNING BEYOND...

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ACCESS . . . FIELD TRIPS YOUTH ENGAGEMENT - THE MUSEUMS PROGRAM STAFF OFFERED ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, SUMMER CAMPS, AND YOUTH MAKERSPACE ACTIVITIES, ENCOURAGING LEARNING BEYOND OUR 16 INTERACTIVE EXHIBIT SPACES. MORE THAN 8,000 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES. . . . COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY SERVING 80,000 VISITORS THIS YEAR, 15 BENEFITED FROM SPONSORED ADMISSION PROGRAMS. INITIATIVES LIKE FIRST FRIDAY FREE, MUSEUMS FOR ALL, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS MADE THE MUSEUM ACCESSIBLE TO OVER 11,000 VISITORS, PROVIDING MORE THAN 100,000 IN CONTRIBUTED SERVICES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $448,757
Program Service Revenue $520,564
Investment Income $19,973
Other Revenue $28,800
TOTAL REVENUE $1,018,094

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $504,284
Fundraising Expenses $97,855
Program Expenses $993,463
Other Expenses $489,179
TOTAL EXPENSES $993,463

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,018,094 $745,777 +0.4%
Expenses $993,463 $886,591 +0.1%
Net Income $24,631 $-140,814 -1.2%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
18
Volunteers
N/A

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
5
$95,823
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
1
$95,823
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LISA SHULL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 050.00
Officer Key Emp
$95,823 $0 $95,823
KEVIN GIBSON PRESIDENT, BOARD MBR 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY HENDERSON V PRESIDENT, BOARD MBR 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DUSTIN DIDAWICK TREASURER, BOARD MBR 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HANNAH HUTMAN SECRETARY, BOARD MBR 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BEKKA HARSH BOARD MBR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES HENDRICKS BOARD MBR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CORY DAVIES BOARD MBR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAZ HAYWOOD BOARD MBR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAT KENNEDY BOARD MBR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARI KYLE BOARD MBR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY LAM BOARD MBR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NEAL LEWIS BOARD MBR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZ OZCAN BOARD MBR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL SHANK BOARD MBR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN STOEHR BOARD MBR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAPHYNE SAUNDERS THOMAS BOARD MBR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD WALSH BOARD MBR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,018,094 $993,463 $4,609,456 $24,631
2022 $745,777 $886,591 $4,528,246 $-140,814
2021 $757,107 $772,316 $4,637,174 $-15,209
2020 $641,044 $761,403 $4,645,026 $-120,359
2019 $1,305,821 $715,621 $4,753,936 $590,200
2018 $1,068,297 $707,989 $4,035,994 $360,308
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