Nonprofit · EIN 57-1025453
CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE INC
Tax-exempt · GREENVILLE, SC 29601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,438,412 | $4,459,182 | -$20,770 | $30,595,104 | $9,182,174 | $21,412,930 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,770,592 | $4,170,707 | -$400,115 | $29,926,540 | $8,492,840 | $21,433,700 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,697,929
- Program service revenue
- $2,318,113
- Investment income
- $64,396
- Net income from fundraising events
- $127,856
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $224,736
- Other revenue
- $357,974
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $150,800
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,492,830
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,894,279
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $17,946
- Occupancy
- $1,349,531
- Depreciation
- $263,195
- Program services (functional)
- $4,052,833
- Management and general (functional)
- $161,812
- Fundraising (functional)
- $244,537
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $29,926,540
- Total assets, end of year
- $30,595,104
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,182,174
- Net assets, end of year
- $21,412,930
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,183,054
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $20,529,161
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $883,769
- Gross receipts
- $4,438,412
- Employees
- 81
- Year formed
- 1995
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAUREN LUNECKAS | CEO Officer | 40 | $150,800 |
| STEVEN BARBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| RILEY BIGNON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SHAWNA BYNUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOHN DAWSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MEGAN DODGENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| REBECCA FELDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEFF FRENCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| VINCE GUERRA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| AMANDA LENAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE MCDAVID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MANDY ROBERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CAROL THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ABIGAIL WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RILEY BIGNON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SHAWNA BYNUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOHN DAWSON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| REBECCA FELDMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| VINCE GUERRA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CONNIE JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| AMANDA LENAR | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BARBARA MANOSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JEFF MCCOY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| CHARLOTTE MCDAVID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JESSICA RUSTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CAROL THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ABIGAIL WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| LAUREN LUNECKAS | CEO Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 300 COLLEGE ST, GREENVILLE, SC 29601-2015
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LAUREN LUNECKAS, 300 COLLEGE STREET, GREENVILLE, SC 29601
- Signed the 990
- VINCE GUERRA, BOARD CHAIR
- Phone
- (864) 233-7755
- Website
- WWW.TCMUPSTATE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HIGHSMITH & HIGHSMITH LLC
Mission
IGNITE A COMMUNITY OF COMPASSIONATE PROBLEM SOLVERS THROUGH INTENTIONAL AND INCLUSIVE PLAY.
Program accomplishments
- ADMISSIONS - THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES ALL ASPECTS OF THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AT THE MUSEUM SUCH AS GENERAL ADMISSION, GROUP/SCHOOL ADMISSION, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, MEMBERSHIPS, EXHIBIT GALLERIES AND AFTER-HOURS ADMISSION. THE MUSEUM WELCOMED APPROXIMATELY 228,693 IN GENERAL ADMISSION VISITORS AND 19,940 IN GROUP/SCHOOL ADMISSION VISITORS FROM 01/01/2024-12/31/2024.Expenses $4,052,833
- IN 2024, TCMU'S OUTREACH PROGRAMS SERVED 23,987 INDIVIDUALS IN OUR UPSTATE COMMUNITY AT DIFFERENT STEAM AND STANDARDS-BASED PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS INCLUDED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE AND LITERACY PROGRAMS, AFTERSCHOOL SUPPORT, AND ACTIVITY TABLES AT FESTIVALS AND COMMUNITY-BASED EVENTS.
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
- 57-1025453
- 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
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A520)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $30,595,104
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,438,412
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,438,412 | $4,459,182 | $30,595,104 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,770,592 | $4,170,707 | $29,926,540 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,657,087 | $3,927,169 | $29,728,389 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 57-1025453).
Questions about CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE INC
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE INC is 57-1025453.
- Is CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE 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 CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE 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 CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE 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 CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LAUREN LUNECKAS.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $150,800 (LAUREN LUNECKAS, CEO).
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE UPSTATE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,438,412, expenses of $4,459,182 and total assets of $30,595,104 at year end.
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