THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA INC

EIN: 721115596 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

LAKE CHARLES, LA

Total Revenue
$234,765
Total Expenses
$148,227
Total Assets
$1,222,927
Net Assets
$1,218,385
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
LA
Principal Officer
ALLYSON MONTGOMERY
Phone
3375125620
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA INC, founded in 1988, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $235K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 101% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $87K, a strong 37% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA IS TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL AND FUN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENCOURAGES CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY AND SOCIAL SKILLS THROUGH HANDS ON PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS. OUR GOAL IS TO EDUCATE CHILDREN THROUGH PLAY AND DISCOVERY WHILE AIDING IN A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT AND UNDERSTANDING THE WORLD AROUND THEM TO ENCOURAGE A LIFELONG PASSION FOR THE ARTS AND SCIENCES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $181,041
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $13,606
Other Revenue $40,118
TOTAL REVENUE $234,765

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $115,426
Fundraising Expenses $11,542
Program Expenses $98,674
Other Expenses $32,801
TOTAL EXPENSES $148,227

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $234,765 $116,654 +1.0%
Expenses $148,227 $139,811 +0.1%
Net Income $86,538 $-23,157 -4.7%
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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
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
2
Volunteers
35

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
$58,235
Total Directors
20
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
COURTNEY LEBLANC PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
COOPER FOURNET VICE PRESIDENT 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN LENNOX TREASURER 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA FONTENOT SECRETARY 0.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN ABRAHAM BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSICA BOWE BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARLISE MCCARTHY-CEZAIR BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL CHAPMAN BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELBY CUTRERA BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCELL GARY BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER HARMON BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TORI HEBERT BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARJORIE LATIGUE BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE MCINNIS BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RED PICKETT BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHANIE POTTER BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINLEY RICHERT BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NIKITA SIMON BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH SKINNER BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JO WAITE BOARD MEMBER 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLYSON MONTGOMERY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$58,235 $0 $58,235
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 $234,765 $148,227 $1,222,927 $86,538
2022 $116,654 $139,811 $1,134,535 $-23,157
2021 $419,952 $111,680 $1,166,759 $308,272
2020 $230,434 $351,166 $850,643 $-120,732
2019 $492,956 $443,779 $994,764 $49,177
2018 $974,896 $584,199 $1,075,302 $390,697
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