Nonprofit · EIN 62-1273308
CHILDRENS MUSEUM CORPORATION OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY
Tax-exempt · MURFREESBORO, TN 37130
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,048,009 | $2,388,603 | -$340,594 | $5,477,438 | $330,820 | $5,146,618 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,989,551 | $2,267,977 | -$278,426 | $5,843,240 | $383,724 | $5,459,516 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,346,724 | $2,169,793 | $176,931 | $6,125,741 | $420,924 | $5,704,817 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $866,975
- of which government grants
- $387,378
- Program service revenue
- $1,078,524
- Investment income
- $19,650
- Net rental income
- $3,795
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$6,329
- Net income from fundraising events
- $25,392
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $50,585
- Other revenue
- $82,860
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $260,051
- Other salaries and wages
- $997,572
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,437,203
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,250
- Occupancy
- $80,541
- Depreciation
- $291,668
- Program services (functional)
- $1,539,410
- Management and general (functional)
- $673,126
- Fundraising (functional)
- $176,067
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,843,240
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,477,438
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $330,820
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,146,618
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,952,899
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,172,393
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $974,225
- Gross receipts
- $2,145,455
- Employees
- 47
- Volunteers
- 46
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TARA MACDOUGALL | CEO Officer | 40 | $138,225 | $5,925 |
| VERONICA BOSNAK | CFO Officer | 40 | $106,084 | $9,816 |
| ELISABETH HARPER ROOD | PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARTH BENTLEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL WHITE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK CHRISTIANSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM CAMPION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA ASH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BERNIE STEEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE LASLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN KNOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY PAVEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK SAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON PERTILLER | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL SEEGERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AKASHIA ANDERSON MURPHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALLISON BELT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BEAU NOBLITT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TARA MACDOUGALL | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $114,343 | $5,059 |
| VERONICA BOSNAK | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $89,010 | $9,298 |
| ELISABETH HARPER ROOD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARTH BENTLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL WHITE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MADHAVI BOORGU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM CAMPION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA ASH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BERNIE STEEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY CHASTAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLA HORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN KNOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE BASTYR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY PAVEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK SAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON PERTILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL SEEGERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AKASHIA ANDERSON MURPHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY FARRAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON BELT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEAU NOBLITT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TARA MACDOUGALL | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $111,014 | $3,330 |
| VERONICA BOSNAK | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $88,594 | $7,618 |
| ELISABETH HARPER ROOD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARTH BENTLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL WHITE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MADHAVI BOORGU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM CAMPION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RITA ASH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BERNIE STEEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY CHASTAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARLA HORD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN KNOX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE BASTYR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY PAVEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK SAIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON PERTILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL SEEGERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AKASHIA ANDERSON MURPHY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY FARRAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLISON BELT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEAU NOBLITT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 502 SE BROAD ST, MURFREESBORO, TN 37130-4237
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- TARA MACDOUGALL, 502 SE BROAD ST, MURFREESBORO, TN 37130
- Signed the 990
- TARA MACDOUGALL, CEO
- Phone
- (615) 890-2300
- Website
- EXPLORETHEDC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DEMPSEY VANTREASE & FOLLIS PLLC
Mission
DISCOVERY CENTER AT MURFREE SPRING IS A HANDS-ON MUSEUM AND NATURE CENTER DEDICATED TO INSPIRING AND EDUCATING CHILDREN AND STRENGTHENING FAMILIES THROUGH CREATIVE PLAY.
Program accomplishments
- DISCOVERY CENTER AT MURFREE SPRING IS A HANDS-ON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM AND NATURE CENTER WITH A MISSION TO ENGAGE CURIOUS MINDS TO FUEL THE FUTURE. DC PROVIDES THE PUBLIC WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS, AND MATH EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS. PROGRAM OFFERINGS INCLUDE ON-SITE FIELD TRIPS, MOBILE LABS, SIX ANNUAL FREE CULTURAL EVENTS, MONTHLY SPECIAL EVENTS, AND WEEKLY PUBLIC PROGRAMS. DC SERVES APPROXIMATELY 133,088 VISITORS IN RUTHERFORD COUNTY AND MIDDLE TENNESSEE AND ANOTHER 8,971 WITH OUR OFFSITE PROGRAMMING.Expenses $1,539,410 · revenue $1,078,524
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 | 990 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
- 62-1273308
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A520)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,477,438
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,145,455
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,048,009 | $2,388,603 | $5,477,438 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,989,551 | $2,267,977 | $5,843,240 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,346,724 | $2,169,793 | $6,125,741 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,755,308 | $1,681,130 | $5,791,195 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 62-1273308).
Questions about CHILDRENS MUSEUM CORPORATION OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY
- What is the EIN of CHILDRENS MUSEUM CORPORATION OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDRENS MUSEUM CORPORATION OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY is 62-1273308.
- Is CHILDRENS MUSEUM CORPORATION OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to CHILDRENS MUSEUM CORPORATION OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDRENS MUSEUM CORPORATION OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY 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 CORPORATION OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILDRENS MUSEUM CORPORATION OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHILDRENS MUSEUM CORPORATION OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TARA MACDOUGALL.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDRENS MUSEUM CORPORATION OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $138,225 (TARA MACDOUGALL, CEO).
- How much revenue does CHILDRENS MUSEUM CORPORATION OF RUTHERFORD COUNTY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,048,009, expenses of $2,388,603 and total assets of $5,477,438 at year end.
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