2025-10-16T07:32:55-07:00 2024-12-31 061392255 KING KING & ASSOCIATES CPAS 170 HOLABIRD AVE WINSTED CT 06098 990 2024-01-01 454928276 KidsPlay Childrens Museum Inc KIDS 8606187700 61 Main St Torrington CT 06790 Brian McCormick President 2025-10-16 true true Robert E King CPA P00083643 8603790215 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Brian McCormick 61 Main St Torrington CT 06790 1324423 false X kidsplaymuseum.org X 2012 CT KidsPlay operates over 20,000 sf of interactive, hands-on exhibits designed to engage children ages 1 10 in creative learning through purposeful play. The Museum presents learning concepts in meaningful and accessible ways. 12 12 33 50 0 740179 776304 414194 489941 6405 5397 12677 38250 1173455 1309892 0 0 642824 737681 0 111235 397492 390866 1040316 1128547 133139 181345 2924032 3138258 777128 805593 2146904 2332665 Provide a content-rich learning environment that fosters creativity, sparks curiosity, and builds life-skills through interactive exhibits and programs (see schedule O for mission statement) false false 501060 413300 KidsPlay is a museum offering a wide array of interactive exhibits designed to help children thrive intellectually, socially, and emotionally. The Museum provides a safe and stimulating environment that encourages children and caregivers to discover, imagine, and create. Children practice skills, build curiosity, and explore new things through developmental play. In 2024, KidsPlay participated in Museums for All, Blue Star Museums, and other access initiatives to ensure that underserved and underrepresented audiences benefit from its exhibits and programs. 239439 38722 KidsPlay offers educational programs and outreach activities designed to enhance children's cognitive and social-emotional development. The museum collaborates with experts and partners to provide content in science, humanities, and the arts tailored to children's developmental stages. KidsPlay is a popular destination for educational field trips. In addition, the museum hosts KidsPlay Day Camp, offering an enriching and creative experience for children involved in a local English language learners program at Torrington Public Schools. 116234 32420 In 2024, KidsPlay Childrens Museum strengthened its collaborative role through theHub@KidsPlay initiative. This effort brings together schools, healthcare providers, and nonprofits to support child development and family well-being. The Hub features a family resource library and a community meeting room that hosts partner-led programs, including developmental screenings, family engagement initiatives, and intervention services. By connecting playful learning with school readiness, the Hub@KidsPlay helps create a more coordinated early childhood support system for the region. The museum continues to offer below-market access to spaces, a costume shop, and a fraternal organization. 856733 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 18 0 true 33 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 12 12 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CT X X TAMARA CHRISTENSEN 8606187700 61 Main Street Torrington CT 06790 Eileen Marriott Museum Director 40.00 0.00 X 133059 0 0 Kenneth Merz Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sara Kroscen Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brian McCormick President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ruth Dwyer Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Holly Hunt Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Cathleen Schmitz Secretary 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stuart Grodin Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Guilfoile Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Martin Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carol Quartiero Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Brad Oneglia Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marc Borghesi Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carmen Neale Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Cheryl Kloczko Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Robin N Ledversis Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 133059 1 false false false 0 7137 60787 708380 18331 776304 Admissions 712110 339137 339137 Misc. Programs 900099 57766 57766 Parties 712110 78960 78960 Rental Income 531120 14078 14078 489941 5397 5397 0 0 0 0 27720 7137 5903 21817 0 16917 8628 8289 8289 Miscellaneous Receipts 900099 8144 8144 8144 1309892 506374 5397 0 0 0 0 134389 92728 25534 16127 0 545147 389715 90014 65418 1791 696 830 265 0 56354 40011 9580 6763 0 0 0 0 0 0 13436 721 12715 15907 15907 6405 3907 2498 15447 10960 2515 1972 0 81568 72953 4779 3836 0 0 0 28943 26628 1447 868 0 92451 85979 3236 3236 37511 33592 2696 1223 Repairs and Maintenance 18411 16754 921 736 Payment Processing Fees 17612 16027 1585 Program Grant 9207 9207 Program Expenses 8557 8557 45411 32391 3814 9206 1128547 856733 160579 111235 388614 330638 144095 208436 126512 85562 8045 31698 0 0 0 3762 3516 6324 15192 3125052 685681 2228571 2439371 17379 23290 0 0 0 730 555 2924032 3138258 42190 67471 43306 68496 691632 669626 777128 805593 X 1985592 2005591 161312 327074 2146904 2332665 2924032 3138258 181345 4416 X X false true X true false X 644289 897502 915342 836229 773379 4066741 62497 112233 255233 412465 485285 1327713 0 0 0 706786 1009735 1170575 1248694 1258664 5394454 203649 184608 227039 219420 220388 1055104 0 203649 184608 227039 219420 220388 1055104 4339350 348 479 2893 6405 5397 15522 0 348 479 2893 6405 5397 15522 0 10583 986 1015 6209 8144 26937 717717 1011200 1174483 1261308 1272205 5436913 0.79810 0.78340 0.00290 0.00210 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 10109 1059 4676 15844 12434 1575 4100 18109 14635 -3454 11181 10699 1068 2868 14635 9038 1661 10699 0.66450 0.33550 false false false 912496 236543 675953 1990624 337337 1653287 103933 91867 12066 117999 19934 98065 2439371 1328839 4416 14531 18947 1309892 1309892 1143078 14531 14531 1128547 1128547 Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 $5903 $8628 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S special events $5903 COGS $8628 X X X X X X X false Special Events 34857 7137 27720 5189 714 34857 7137 27720 5189 714 5903 21817 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Kenneth Merz, Brad Oneglia, and Holly Hunt work for the same organization (O&G Ind). Carol Quartieo is married to a relative of Cheryl Kloczko. Kenneth Merz and Marc Borghesi have a business relationship through Borghesi Building Co. Robin Ledversis is an employee at Torrington Public Schools. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE, WHICH INCLUDES THE PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND TREASURER, REVIEWS A DRAFT OF THE 990 IN DETAIL. THIS REVIEWED DRAFT 990 IS SHARED WITH THE BOARD VIA EMAIL FOR REVIEW AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c WHEN SUCH A SITUATION PRESENTS ITSELF, THE DIRECTOR MUST ANNOUNCE HIS OR HER POTENTIAL CONFLICT, DISQUALIFY HIMSELF OR HERSELF, AND BE EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING UNTIL THE DISCUSSION ON THE MATTER INVOLVED IS OVER. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a WITH INPUT FROM ALL BOARD MEMBERS, THE GOVERNANCE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES COLLABORATIVELY CONDUCT AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE MUSEUM DIRECTOR. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b THE MUSEUM USES COMPARABILITY DATA TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Available upon request TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c The Financial Stewardship Committee oversees the audit and reviews and compiles financial statements. The Board of Directors selects an independent accountant. Form 990, Part III, Line 1 - organization mission Vision: KidsPlay, as a sustainable anchor institution, prepares a diverse community of children to thrive intellectually, socially, and emotionally.Mission: Provide children with an environment that fosters imagination and creativity through interactive exhibits and play that will deepen their appreciation and understanding of the sciences, the arts, and the world around them.