Nonprofit · EIN 56-2043649
WILMINGTON CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC
Tax-exempt · WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $957,859 | $865,941 | $91,918 | $2,036,392 | $711,489 | $1,324,903 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $956,439 | $786,393 | $170,046 | $2,071,597 | $838,612 | $1,232,985 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $670,999
- of which government grants
- $5,228
- Program service revenue
- $496,044
- Investment income
- $34,572
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$253,938
- Other revenue
- -$243,756
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $80,264
- Other salaries and wages
- $356,221
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $498,395
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $11,278
- Occupancy
- $111,306
- Travel
- $13,938
- Depreciation
- $75,354
- Program services (functional)
- $559,166
- Management and general (functional)
- $220,003
- Fundraising (functional)
- $86,772
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,071,597
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,036,392
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $711,489
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,324,903
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,224,450
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,035,051
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $289,852
- Gross receipts
- $1,211,797
- Employees
- 36
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1995
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESSIE GOODWIN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $83,236 | $5,500 |
| HARRIETT LOWETH | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY KITCHEN | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE RANKIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA BENNETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINE BLANTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA DANIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA GASQUET-CARRERA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TYLER GRIMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TANNER KONRADY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA LISLE | BOARD MEMBE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANETTA PANTIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAIRE POWERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS UTESCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLIE WALLACE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JACK WIGGEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESSIE GOODWIN | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $72,789 | $5,100 |
| HARRIETT LOWETH | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY KITCHEN | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY SMITH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY SACKETT | PAST PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINE BLANTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN BRYDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN BYRNES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMERON CRAFFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA DANIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TYLER GRIMES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA LISLE | BOARD MEMBE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LANETTA PANTIEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE RANKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLIE WALLACE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 116 ORANGE ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401-4421
- In care of
- % MEBANE BOYD
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JESSIE GOODWIN, 116 ORANGE ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401
- Signed the 990
- JESSIE GOODWIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (910) 254-3534
- Website
- WWW.PLAYWILMINGTON.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JASON C KELLER CPA PLLC
Mission
MISSION: "IGNITING YOUNG MINDS TO EXPLORE THROUGH INTERACTIVE PLAY". OUR MISSION IS GUIDED BY THREE PRINCIPLES WHERE WE EMPOWER CHILDREN TO: IMAGINE - WE ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO BE CURIOUS AND LEARN THROUGH PLAY. EXPLORE - WE INVITE CHILDREN TO DISCOVER SCIENCE, HEALTH, THE ARTS AND LITERACY THROUGH OUR EXHIBITS, ACTIVITIES, AND EVENTS. ENGAGE - WE ACTIVELY SUPPORT POSITIVE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN ALL CHILDREN, OUR COMMUNITY, AND OUR PLANET FOR TODAY AND THE FUTURE.
Program accomplishments
- THE WILMINGTON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM HAS BEEN SERVING OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 27 YEARS. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A WELCOMING AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES HANDS-ON ART, SCIENCE, AND LITERACY-FOCUSED LEARNING FOR ALL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. BOASTING OVER 15,000 SQUARE FEET OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR INTERACTIVE EXHIBIT SPACE, THE MUSEUM OFFERS DAILY PROGRAMS, FIELD TRIPS, CAMPS, OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES, AND BIRTHDAY PARTIES. WE WELCOME OVER 60,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD WITH MORE THAN 33% OF GENERAL ADMISSIONS DISCOUNTED OR FREE.Expenses $559,166 · revenue $496,043
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-2043649
- 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
- 1998
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A52I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,036,392
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,211,797
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $957,859 | $865,941 | $2,036,392 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $956,439 | $786,393 | $2,071,597 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $952,830 | $748,415 | $1,834,882 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 56-2043649).
Questions about WILMINGTON CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC
- What is the EIN of WILMINGTON CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WILMINGTON CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC is 56-2043649.
- Is WILMINGTON CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
- Are donations to WILMINGTON CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WILMINGTON CHILDRENS 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 WILMINGTON CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WILMINGTON CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WILMINGTON CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JESSIE GOODWIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of WILMINGTON CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,236 (JESSIE GOODWIN, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does WILMINGTON CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $957,859, expenses of $865,941 and total assets of $2,036,392 at year end.
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