HANDS ON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

EIN: 911405065 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

OLYMPIA, WA

Total Revenue
$5,990,254
Total Expenses
$4,762,915
Total Assets
$6,482,308
Net Assets
$4,193,793
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
LINDSAY PAYLOR
Phone
3609560818
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

HANDS ON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, founded in 1987, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $6.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 25% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.2M, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

THE HANDS ON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM STIMULATES CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY AND LEARNING THROUGH FUN, INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND SCHOOL GROUPS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,934,697 Revenue: $2,753,175

TO PROVIDE A MUSEUM WHERE CHILDREN CAN LEARN THROUGH CREATIVE PLAY AND TO DEVELOP AN APPRECIATION FOR MUSEUMS AT AN EARLY AGE.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,729,032
Program Service Revenue $2,753,175
Investment Income $48,708
Other Revenue $459,339
TOTAL REVENUE $5,990,254

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $3,157,191
Fundraising Expenses $390,079
Program Expenses $3,934,697
Other Expenses $1,605,724
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,762,915

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $5,990,254 $4,806,428 +0.2%
Expenses $4,762,915 $4,732,109 +0.0%
Net Income $1,227,339 $74,319 +15.5%
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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
22
Independent Members
22
Employees
80
Volunteers
47

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
8
$419,960
Total Directors
22
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GARY SCHNEIDER VICE CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIN MAY TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA SOULE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB HECK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLYSON TUCKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEG VANSCHOORL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGO HILL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCELLE GONZALEZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC FOLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA BYRD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIV BOURNE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM ADRIAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY GOIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXIS ERICKSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM MADELEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONTAE PAYNE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF JOHNSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY DRENNON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSAY PAYLOR BOARD CHAIRPERSON-ELECT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MITCH DIETZ BOARD CHAIRPERSON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK MIDDLETON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXA SILVER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATTY BELMONTE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 50.00
Officer
$185,100 $1,888 $186,988
CYNTHIA HAGEMAN CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 50.00
Officer
$115,601 $10,396 $125,997
BRANDON STAFF CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$106,975 $0 $106,975
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 $5,990,254 $4,762,915 $6,482,308 $1,227,339
2024 $4,806,428 $4,732,109 $5,433,855 $74,319
2023 $5,919,829 $4,842,726 $5,860,606 $1,077,103
2022 $4,239,398 $4,170,407 $5,053,364 $68,991
2021 $3,409,562 $3,220,346 $5,182,465 $189,216
2020 $2,639,373 $2,833,619 $4,903,751 $-194,246
2019 $4,012,448 $4,274,785 $5,297,055 $-262,337
2018 $3,480,003 $4,158,755 $5,817,425 $-678,752
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