SANTA FE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC

EIN: 850335070 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SANTA FE, NM

Total Revenue
$2,307,579
Total Expenses
$2,018,274
Total Assets
$6,927,551
Net Assets
$4,251,447
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
NM
Principal Officer
MELANIE MAXON
Phone
5059898359
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SANTA FE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INC, founded in 1985, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 66% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.0M left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

DISCOVERING THE JOYS OF LEARNING, PLAY, AND COMMUNITY. THE SANTA FE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM BUILDS UPON A CHILD'S SENSE OF JOY AND DISCOVERY BY CULTIVATING HABITS OF INQUIRY IN THE ARTS, SCIENCES, AND HUMANITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $293,312 Revenue: $124,506

SANTA FE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM (SFCM) IS A NON-PROFIT CULTURAL INSTITUTION THAT HELPS CHILDREN DISCOVER THE JOYS OF LEARNING, PLAY, AND COMMUNITY. FOR 39 YEARS, OUR INNOVATIVE BILINGUAL PROGRAMS AND...

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SANTA FE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM (SFCM) IS A NON-PROFIT CULTURAL INSTITUTION THAT HELPS CHILDREN DISCOVER THE JOYS OF LEARNING, PLAY, AND COMMUNITY. FOR 39 YEARS, OUR INNOVATIVE BILINGUAL PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS HAVE PROVIDED HANDS-ON EXPLORATION AND INFORMAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. SFCM WAS INCORPORATED IN 1985, BECOMING THE FIRST CHILDREN'S MUSEUM IN THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO. THE BUILDING, WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE HISTORIC ARMORY FOR THE ARTS CAMPUS IN SANTA FE, WAS ORIGINALLY CONSTRUCTED IN THE 1930S. TODAY, SFCM IS THE ONLY ORGANIZATION OF ITS KIND IN THE REGION, SERVING 60,000 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ANNUALLY THROUGH DYNAMIC EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS, AND CULTURAL EVENTS. OUR KEY FOCUS IS TO ENSURE "ACCESS FOR ALL" BY REDUCING BARRIERS AND INTERWEAVING THE MULTICULTURAL HERITAGE UNIQUE TO NEW MEXICO AS WE HONOR AND CELEBRATE IT.

Program 2
Expenses: $586,625 Revenue: $249,010

STARGAZER IS A POP-UP PLANETARIUM THAT CAN BE SET UP NEARLY ANYWHERE TO IGNITE INTEREST IN THE SCIENCES, ASTRONOMY, AND BEYOND. SINCE JANUARY 2021, STARGAZER HAS REACHED 33,868 CHILDREN IN NORTHERN...

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STARGAZER IS A POP-UP PLANETARIUM THAT CAN BE SET UP NEARLY ANYWHERE TO IGNITE INTEREST IN THE SCIENCES, ASTRONOMY, AND BEYOND. SINCE JANUARY 2021, STARGAZER HAS REACHED 33,868 CHILDREN IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO COUNTIES. OUR BILINGUAL EDUCATOR TAKES STARGAZER TO K-12 STUDENTS THROUGHOUT NORTHERN NEW MEXICO AND DELIVERS A TRANSFORMATIVE MULTILINGUAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO TEACH "STEM READY!" SCIENCE STANDARDS APPROPRIATE TO THE GRADE LEVEL OF EACH CLASS. DUE TO A GENEROUS GRANT, STARGAZER TRIPS TO PUBLIC AND TITLE 1 SCHOOLS IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO ARE FREE AND AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS, CAMPS, AND OTHER LOCATIONS FOR A MODEST FEE.

Program 3
Expenses: $586,625 Revenue: $249,010

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM HAS BEEN ORGANIZING EXCELLENT DAY CAMPS IN THE TOWN FOR MANY YEARS. THESE CAMPS ARE DESIGNED TO TEACH STEM AND ART CONCEPTS, AS WELL AS PRACTICAL SKILLS SUCH AS CODING AND...

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THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM HAS BEEN ORGANIZING EXCELLENT DAY CAMPS IN THE TOWN FOR MANY YEARS. THESE CAMPS ARE DESIGNED TO TEACH STEM AND ART CONCEPTS, AS WELL AS PRACTICAL SKILLS SUCH AS CODING AND CARPENTRY TO CHILDREN AGED 5-9. MOREOVER, THE MUSEUM OFFERS FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD IT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,671,755
Program Service Revenue $443,827
Investment Income $2,338
Other Revenue $189,659
TOTAL REVENUE $2,307,579

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $823,228
Fundraising Expenses $187,709
Program Expenses $1,466,562
Other Expenses $1,195,046
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,018,274

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,307,579 $1,392,525 +0.7%
Expenses $2,018,274 $1,532,857 +0.3%
Net Income $289,305 $-140,332 -3.1%
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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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
27
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
$93,540
Total Directors
14
$93,540
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MELANIE MAXON PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE PEARSON VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID HANSEN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARISA CORNELAS SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENZLER CASSIDY TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTI SALAZAR MARTINEZ TRUSTEE 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGHAN MONTELIBANO GORMAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL ANUNEZ TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY PEREA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONNA JRALPH TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCO PSERNA TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HANNAH HAUSMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$93,540 $0 $93,540
OLIVIA BELEN-SLOAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
UNICA VIRAMONTES TRUSTEE 1.00
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
2025 $2,307,579 $2,018,274 $6,927,551 $289,305
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,738,300 $1,296,265 $6,503,152 $442,035
2022 $1,516,731 $1,049,468 $1,785,102 $467,263
2021 $1,181,268 $732,402 $1,293,141 $448,866
2019 $979,556 $861,373 $908,541 $118,183
2018 $916,666 $800,565 $802,754 $116,101
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