2024-11-13T13:33:18-07:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 812875557 CHILDRENS DISCOVERY MUSEUM CHIL 3603539682 1209 Commerce Ave Longview WA 98632 Angelica Garrett Treasurer 3607033150 2024-11-15 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X https://www.cowlitzcdm.com/ X X 54463 X 49610 1713 0 284 0 0 0 0 2856 350 2506 0 0 0 0 54113 0 0 43177 3076 31468 113 13029 90863 -36750 66491 4732 34473 X 65739 30202 0 0 2200 5264 67939 35466 1448 993 66491 34473 In 2023, the Children's Discovery Museum (CDM) celebrated a year of exceptional growth, solidifying its role as a free and accessible educational and recreational resource for families in Cowlitz County and surrounding areas. This year, CDM expanded its operational hours from two to four days per week, allowing greater accessibility for families with diverse schedules and accommodating increased visitor engagement. With a range of new quarterly exhibits and enriched programming, CDM supported children's learning, skill development, and social connection in a safe, welcoming environment. As one of the few free, family-friendly resources in the region, CDM has become a central community hub, offering innovative opportunities for educational play and family-centered activities. Through its commitment to accessibility, inclusivity, and hands-on learning, CDM fosters curiosity, creativity, and community connection. In 2023, the Children's Discovery Museum (CDM) provided invaluable, free services to the community, welcoming 6,492 visitors through its doors. Among these, 1,783 were first-time guests, reflecting the museum's growing impact and outreach. To meet increasing demand and broaden accessibility, CDM expanded its offerings and extended its operating hours from two to four days a week, allowing more families to take advantage of the museum's resources. This growth enabled CDM to provide even more diverse programming and engaging educational experiences, all accessible without financial barriers. The free admission model ensures every child and family, regardless of income, can benefit from hands-on exhibits, interactive learning, and community-focused events, highlighting the museum's dedication to inclusivity and community enrichment. As families continue to face the social and emotional impacts of COVID-19, CDM's expanded hours and enhanced programs create a supportive space for children to reconnect, learn, and heal through play. By fostering a safe and joyful environment, the museum plays a critical role in helping children rebuild essential social skills, resilience, and confidence, supporting the community's recovery and growth in the post-pandemic landscape. 0 18319 Quarterly Exhibits: The quarterly exhibits at CDM brought fresh, new experiences for children and families, creating an environment that is always evolving and engaging. Each exhibit served as an educational tool, designed to spark curiosity and support hands-on learning in a dynamic setting. By rotating themes-from Introduction to Theatre & Local Arts in the Community, which allowed children to explore acting and creativity, to Introduction to Music: Percussion and Cultural Instruments, where kids learned about global rhythms and instruments-these exhibits offered families something new with every visit. The Boy Scouts of America Camping Safety exhibit taught essential outdoor skills, promoting safe exploration, while CDM's First Holiday Exhibit brought the joy of the season to life, establishing a new family tradition. Through interactive, themed programming, these exhibits not only entertained but also educated, enhancing the museum's role as a place for ongoing discovery and family connection. 0 13951 Special Programming: In 2023, CDM expanded its special programming to offer families a range of immersive and themed events that celebrated imagination, learning, and community. Our special programs included popular culture events like Harry Potter Birthday Extravaganza, Star Wars Day, and Disney Day, each providing themed activities, crafts, and interactive experiences that captivated young fans and fostered community connection through shared interests. These programs brought families together in new and memorable ways, offering opportunities to celebrate favorite stories and characters in a safe, creative environment. They also reinforced CDM's role as a unique community resource, delivering experiences that aren't readily available elsewhere. Each special program was designed not only for fun but also to enhance children's social, creative, and cognitive skills. By combining entertainment with engagement, CDM's special programming in 2023 enriched the community, inspired learning, and created lasting memories for families. In addition to themed events, CDM's 2023 special programming featured Science Sundays and hands-on camps that extended the educational reach of our quarterly exhibits. Each Science Sunday was STEM-focused, providing interactive explorations of topics like chemical reactions, recycling, weather, and volcanology, with a special focus on Mt. St. Helens. These sessions connected scientific concepts to real-world topics, making complex ideas accessible and engaging for young minds. Often partnered with local organizations, Science Sundays emphasized STEM learning through hands-on activities, sparking curiosity in fields like chemistry, geology, environmental science, and meteorology. Our themed camps, such as the Introduction to Theatre Camp, expanded quarterly exhibit themes by immersing children in creative disciplines like acting, playwriting, and character development, supporting both artistic and critical thinking skills. These programs offered ongoing educational enrichment, reinforcing CDM's role as a community resource for STEM learning and creative discovery. 0 10794 43064 Morgan Rawson President 4 0 0 0 Joanna Lee Vice President 4 0 0 0 Kelsey Hubbard Secretary 4 0 0 0 Lisa Carter Treasurer 4 0 0 0 Ryleigh Leatherwood Board Member 4 0 0 0 Sharon Kuroda Board Member 4 0 0 0 Bea Rush Board Member 4 0 0 0 Lacey Verhasselt Board Member 4 0 0 0 Angelica Garrett Board Member 4 0 0 0 Seth McNally Executive Director 40 39000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Katalytis Group Inc 1158 Commerce Ave Longview WA 98632 3607036632 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 98149 86357 81768 49414 49610 365298 871 79 793 97 1713 3553 99020 86436 82561 49511 51323 368851 368851 37 284 321 0 0 37 0 284 321 99020 86436 82598 49511 51607 369172 0.99913 0.9999 0.00087 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Bank Fees;95|Advertising and Promotions;1428|Business Registration Fees;30|Dues and Subscriptions;1532|Insurance;2656|Licensing Fees;165|Office Supplies;1239|Parking Permit;380|Payroll Taxes;1063|Volunteer Expenses;292|Program Services Expenses Other;3157|Special Event and Fundraising Indirect;992^Total;13029^ Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 Description;Amount^Overstatement of Legal Fees Exp in 2022 by Katalytis Group;2619|Adjustment to Opening Balance by Katalytis Group;2113^Total;4732^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Description;EOY Amount^Fixtures and Equipment;3064|Security Deposit;2200^Total;5264^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 Description;EOY Amount^Payroll Liabilities;993^Total;993^ Extension form 8868 filed by Katalytis Group, Longview, WA