Nonprofit · EIN 20-4351801
CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA
Tax-exempt · MANKATO, MN 56001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,530,640 | $1,874,442 | $656,198 | $5,676,160 | $583,083 | $5,093,077 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,748,335 | $1,724,836 | $23,499 | $5,032,232 | $595,353 | $4,436,879 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,145,295
- of which government grants
- $268,225
- Membership dues
- $229,013
- Program service revenue
- $312,085
- Investment income
- -$15,297
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$29,721
- Net income from fundraising events
- $52,206
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $28,078
- Other revenue
- $88,557
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $146,568
- Other salaries and wages
- $819,244
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,099,198
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $180
- Accounting fees
- $85,955
- Occupancy
- $127,347
- Travel
- $31,807
- Depreciation
- $304,438
- Program services (functional)
- $1,312,647
- Management and general (functional)
- $404,058
- Fundraising (functional)
- $157,737
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,032,232
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,676,160
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $583,083
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,093,077
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,456,698
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,334,695
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,758,382
- Gross unrelated business income
- $25,346
- Gross receipts
- $2,575,223
- Employees
- 37
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOUISE DICKMEYER | CEO Officer | 40 | $141,280 | $5,287 |
| PARKER SKOPHAMMER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE VAN ENGEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER VONBANK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA TORSETH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL SHNEIDER | EXEC AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK HALBUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MOHAMED IBRAHIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DQ SPENCER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE SCHWICKERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| NATE MILLIKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHASTITY VALVICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTI WILKING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE HEINTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLIE MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERI SANDER-SILVA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| TREVOR PARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| KATIE KEEPERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| LINDA LEIDING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| GWEN WESTERMAN PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOUISE DICKMEYER | CEO Officer | 40 | $119,611 | $4,116 |
| CHRISTI WILKING | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PARKER SKOPHAMMER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANE VAN ENGEN | EXEC COMM AT LARGE Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER VONBANK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA TORSETH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA LEIDING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE SCHWICKERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JERHOD SMITHBACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHASTITY VALVICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE HEINTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL SHNEIDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN WESTERMAN PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TREVOR PARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK HALBUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MOHAMED IBRAHIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DQ SPENCER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER CARLSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERI SANDER-SILVA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLIE MEYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 224 LAMM ST, MANKATO, MN 56001-2305
- In care of
- % PETER OLSON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
- PO Box 3103, Mankato MN 560023103
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHANE VAN ENGEN, 224 LAMM STREET, MANKATO, MN 56001
- Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
- Linda Frost, PO Box 3103, Mankato MN 560023103
- Signed the 990
- SHANE VAN ENGEN, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (507) 386-0279
- Website
- www.cmsouthernmn.org
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
IGNITE THE NATURAL CURIOUSITY OF EVERY CHILD THROUGH THE POWER OF PLAY IN A DYNAMIC, AWE-INSPIRING ENVIRONMENT.
Program accomplishments
- THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA (CMSM) SEEKS TO IGNITE THE NATURAL CURIOSITY OF EVERY CHILD THROUGH THE POWER OF PLAY IN A DYNAMIC, AWE-INSPIRING ENVIRONMENT. CMSM STRIVES TO BE A CATALYST FOR BUILDING A STRONGER, MORE VIBRANT COMMUNITY AROUND PLAY SO THAT ALL CHILDREN IN OUR REGION SHARE IN A BRIGHT FUTURE OF OPPORTUNITY AND WELL-BEING. CMSM FEATURES PLACE-BASED EXHIBITS AND DYNAMIC HANDS-ON PROGRAMMING - ALL DESIGNED TO STIMULATE INQUIRY, SPARK CURIOSITY, AND REVEAL THE WONDER OF STEAM, AGRICULTURE, AND THE ARTS, WHILE ALSO CALLING ATTENTION TO THE CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF OUR REGION.CMSM IS TRULY UNIQUE TO OUR SOUTHERN MINNESOTA REGION, AND IT HAS INSPIRED THE JOY OF LEARNING THROUGH THE POWER OF PLAY FOR THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS. CMSM WELCOMES NEARLY 100,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY, ENGAGING CHILDREN OF ALL AGES IN ITS INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS, FACILITATED PROGRAMMING, AND SPECIAL EVENTS.IN 2024, CMSM PROVIDED 923 GATEWAY TO PLAY FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS THAT WERE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING BARRIERS TO ACCESS AND WHO MET THE PROGRAM'S ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES, THIS WAS 31% OF ALL MEMBERSHIPS AT CMSM . THE "MUSEUMS FOR ALL" PROGRAM ALSO SUPPORTED DISCOUNTED ADMISSION FOR 1438 INDIVIDUALS WHO MET INCOME ELIGIBILITY TOTALLY $14,380.00 IN DISCOUNTS. CMSM ALSO SERVES AS A POPULAR FIELD TRIP DESTINATION FOR AREA SCHOOL/EARLY LEARNING GROUPS, AND IN 2024 WELCOMED OVER 5241 STUDENTS.Expenses $1,312,647 · revenue $312,085
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-4351801
- 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
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A52)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,676,160
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,575,223
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,530,640 | $1,874,442 | $5,676,160 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,748,335 | $1,724,836 | $5,032,232 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,956,520 | $1,672,566 | $5,008,830 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2008 Officer: Linda Frost | December 31, 2008 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 20-4351801).
Questions about CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA is 20-4351801.
- Is CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA 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 CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA 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 CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA 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 CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SHANE VAN ENGEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $141,280 (LOUISE DICKMEYER, CEO).
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,530,640, expenses of $1,874,442 and total assets of $5,676,160 at year end.
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