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Nonprofit · EIN 20-0301794

SANDBOX A HILTON HEAD AREA CHILDREN MUSEUM INC

Tax-exempt · HILTON HEAD, SC 29928

Financials

$445K$482K2023$556K$497K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SANDBOX A HILTON HEAD AREA CHILDREN MUSEUM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$555,714$496,920$58,794$315,451$5,036$310,415
December 31, 2023990$444,871$481,696-$36,825$257,587$5,966$251,621
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$184,282
of which government grants
$58,815
Program service revenue
$385,778
Investment income
$6,012
Net income from sales of inventory
-$20,358
Other revenue
-$20,358

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$102,692
Other salaries and wages
$137,667
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$258,993
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,663
Occupancy
$50,622
Travel
$4,946
Depreciation
$3,643
Program services (functional)
$399,085
Management and general (functional)
$56,306
Fundraising (functional)
$41,529

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$257,587
Total assets, end of year
$315,451
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,036
Net assets, end of year
$310,415
Land, buildings and equipment
$19,079
Net assets without donor restrictions
$226,526
Net assets with donor restrictions
$83,889
Gross receipts
$576,072
Employees
21
Volunteers
12
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
SC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JUSTIN CHANDLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LINDA DREISBACHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LENORE GLEASONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JON HAMMOCKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LINDSAY HARTMANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
QUEATA JACKSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ALEXANDER KANARRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LYNN KINGVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KERI OLIVETTIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KATHY PERRYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LAURIE SAVIDGEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JAMIE MITCHELLTREASURER
Officer
2$0
ALICIA POWELLEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LINDA DREISBACHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LENORE GLEASONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JON HAMMOCKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LINDSAY HARTMANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
QUEATA JACKSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ALEXANDER KANARRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LYNN KINGVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KERI OLIVETTIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KATHY PERRYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
LAURIE SAVIDGEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JAMIE MITCHELLTREASURER
Officer
–$0
ALICIA POWELLEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$0
ALICIA POWELLFORMER EXEC
Officer
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
80 NASSAU ST, HILTON HEAD, SC 29928-6372
In care of
% ALICIA POWELL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ALICIA POWELL, 80 NASSAU STREET, HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC 29928
Signed the 990
ALICIA POWELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(843) 842-7645
Return prepared by
JUNECPA

Mission

THE SANDBOX IS DEDICATED TO THE POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PLAY IN AN ATMOSPHERE THAT FOSTERS BOTH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE SANDBOX IS AN INTERACTIVE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM AND IS THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND IN THE LOWCOUNTRY. THE SANDBOX FEATURES REGION-RELATED EXHIBITS AND CRAFTS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO STIMULATE CURIOSITY, EVOKE CREATIVITY AND MOTIVATE LEARNING IN CHILDREN AGED EIGHT AND UNDER. WE BELIEVE THAT CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT LOVE, TRUST AND SELF-WORTH THROUGH INTERACTIVE PLAY WITH A PARENT OR CARE GIVER. THIS IS ESPECIALLY CRITICAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHT. PLAY PROVIDES A NATURAL OPPORTUNITY FOR THESE RELATIONSHIPS TO FORM AND STRENGTHEN. WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE A STIMULATION, PROGRESSIVE SETTING FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR CARE GIVERS TO PLAY TOGETHER.
    Expenses $399,085 · revenue $385,778

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-0301794
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2003
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$315,451
Income (IRS master file)
$576,072

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$555,714$496,920$315,451XML
990December 2023$444,871$481,696$257,587IRS
990December 2022$560,537$465,159$238,519IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0301794).

Questions about SANDBOX A HILTON HEAD AREA CHILDREN MUSEUM INC

What is the EIN of SANDBOX A HILTON HEAD AREA CHILDREN MUSEUM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SANDBOX A HILTON HEAD AREA CHILDREN MUSEUM INC is 20-0301794.
Is SANDBOX A HILTON HEAD AREA CHILDREN MUSEUM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to SANDBOX A HILTON HEAD AREA CHILDREN MUSEUM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SANDBOX A HILTON HEAD AREA CHILDREN MUSEUM INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SANDBOX A HILTON HEAD AREA CHILDREN MUSEUM INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SANDBOX A HILTON HEAD AREA CHILDREN MUSEUM INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SANDBOX A HILTON HEAD AREA CHILDREN MUSEUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ALICIA POWELL.
Who are the officers and directors of SANDBOX A HILTON HEAD AREA CHILDREN MUSEUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SANDBOX A HILTON HEAD AREA CHILDREN MUSEUM INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $555,714, expenses of $496,920 and total assets of $315,451 at year end.

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